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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
Quads Sore After Squats: Is This Good Or Bad?
Are your quads feeling sore after squatting? Sometimes the soreness you feel after a workout can be hard to identify.
Hamstrings Sore After Deadlifts: Is This Good Or Bad?
If you are feeling sore hamstrings after deadlifts, you might be concerned that they are injured or overworked, or something
How Wide Should You Sumo Deadlift? (Complete Guide)
Everyone seems to have variations in their positioning for sumo deadlifting – some have a wider stance and some have
Where Should The Barbell Touch Your Chest On Bench Press?
Everyone will have a different point on their chest where the barbell makes contact because everyone has different arm lengths.
8 Deadlift Progressions From Beginner To Advanced
Powerlifters these days lift loads that are 4 times their body weight (or more), in the deadlift. But how do
10 Bench Press Progressions From Beginner To Advanced
Oftentimes when we lifters meet each other at the gym, one of the first questions you’ll hear is “how much
11 Squat Progressions From Beginner To Advanced
Mastering the squat can increase your strength in the gym, and lead to success in powerlifting and weightlifting competitions. But