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Bending The Bar On Bench Press: What It Means? (EXPLAINED)
We often hear coaches in powerlifting who cue their lifters to bend the bar when performing the bench press. So,
Squat Hand Position: 4 Rules To Follow
The squat requires us to create full body tension in order to lift the most weight possible, and this starts
How To Deadlift Without Hitting Your Knees (5 Tips)
When you deadlift, you want to lift the weight off the floor as efficiently as possible. A problem you might
High Box Squat: 5 Reasons Why It Makes Sense
Although the high box squat is probably utilized more in equipped powerlifting than any other resistance-training-domain, the exercise still has
Do Powerlifters Do Isolation Exercises? (Yes, Here’s How)
Nearly all powerlifters will do some form of accessory exercises after performing their main powerlifts. But there is one big
Repetition Method: Pros, Cons, Should You Do It?
When you walk into a gym, or when you begin lifting for the first time, the most common training method
Dynamic Effort Method: Pros, Cons, & Should You Do It?
The Dynamic Effort Method is one of three core training methods used in the Conjugate system, or Westside system, developed
Does Bench Press Work Biceps? (Yes, Here’s How)
Powerlifters who excel in the bench press are known for having more muscular arms. So how effectively does the bench
Max Effort Method: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly (Full Guide)
There are three methods of strength training – the repetition method, the dynamic effort method, and the max effort method.
Z Press: How-To, Benefits, & Should You Do It?
The Z press is an overhead press variation that targets the shoulders, triceps, and core due to the seated pressing
Floor Press vs Bench Press: Differences, Pros, Cons
It’s well known that the bench press is one of the best upper body exercises to build muscle and strength.
Average Deadlift Strength For 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Year Olds
The deadlift is typically the strongest lift for powerlifters and is the ultimate test of full body strength; but how
Average Bench Strength For 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Year Olds
One of the first lifts that teenage lifters learn when they start lifting is the bench press. But how strong
Average Squat Strength For 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Year Olds
There are increasing male and female lifters aged 13-18 competing in powerlifting as the sport grows in popularity; but how
How To Properly Do A Bench Press Lift Off (Step By Step)
Many lifters are starting to unrack the bench press by themselves in training and in competition settings. But what is
Back Off Sets: How To Use Them The Right Way
A term you will often hear in the lifting world is “backoff sets.” While that term may be perfectly clear
Are Powerlifting Meets Drug Tested? (Only Some Federations)
Powerlifting is a sport where lifters display incredible amounts of strength, but are these lifters using performance-enhancing drugs or are
How To Powerlift With Scoliosis (Complete Guide)
If you think that you can’t become a powerlifter or that you should stay away from all forms of resistance
What Is The Best Deadlift Bar Path? (Plus, Mistakes To Avoid)
A good deadlifter is an athlete that can maintain a clean and consistent bar path with every single rep. What
Bench Press Every Day: Pros, Cons, Should You Do It?
We often say that if we want to be better at something, we should do it more often – so