Let’s get the obvious part out of the way: hell yeah, you can get ripped while powerlifting. If your definition of ripped is that of the average person, that is. Powerlifters perform best at 12-15% body fat, which is enough to see a six-pack, but not enough to get you a podium finish at a […]
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When a person first starts powerlifting seriously, it’s obvious that they want to get strong. But a lot of people also want to gain size while powerlifting. Your definition of ‘big’ might be wildly different from the next guy or gal (some people dream of a Dorian Yates figure, while others would be more than
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If you’ve spent any time reading some of these posts, you’ll know that I love powerlifting. I love lifting weights to such a degree that it honestly takes up much more of my time than most people would consider healthy. That’s because I don’t lift weights for the health benefits of it. I was never
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A shoulder injury is one of the more common injuries in powerlifting. It’s also a common injury among weightlifters, tennis players, wrestlers, swimmers, baseball and softball players – you get the picture. My theory? Well, shoulders are pretty fragile. And powerlifters bench press a lot. Many hurt themselves on a max bench, while others just
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If you’re a new parent, and you love powerlifting (or if you’re quite young, and are reading this article wondering if you’re ready to start training), then chances are that you’ve considered asking yourself at what age it’s OK to start powerlifting. When I was first introduced to the gym at the tender age of,
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The life of a powerlifter does not pay very well. It doesn’t draw in many numbers, there aren’t any major TV productions, and it’s tough to get sponsorships. For many that choose the life of a powerlifter, the only real avenues for making money are content production, coaching, sales from programs and e-books, or day
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Calisthenics and powerlifting feel like they’re on opposite ends of a strength spectrum. One has you using objects to move your body, while the other has you moving objects with your body. But at the core of it, both are a form of resistance training. Powerlifting is a barbell sport, but that doesn’t mean that
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There are plenty of misconceptions in the world of lifting. If you’ve spent any amount of time interested in this sport, you’ll have come to realize that conflicting advice isn’t just common, it’s a given. You might have heard that powerlifting is all about fast-twitch muscles and that your slow-twitch fibers are unimportant. Or, you
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No one’s ever regretted having nice, broad shoulders. You could say ladies don’t dig guys who are too shredded, or who look like they’re half-ox half-human, or who have lower halves so thick they can’t fit in most seats. But with a little powerbuilding, broad shoulders are an all-time plus in any physique. Regardless of
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Like any lifter, it took a while for me to figure out what I should be doing to supplement my training in the way of physique building. And one of the most useful exercises for building a better-looking body, in my opinion, is the farmer’s walk, otherwise known as the loaded carry. The loaded carry
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If you’ve been lifting for any amount of time, chances are you’ve heard someone mention that if you’re lifting, you basically don’t need to train your abs. Who cares about crunches and planks and all that boring stuff when you’re lifting heavy weights and bracing and building a strong core through simple compound lifts? And
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