The squat is often hailed as the king of all lifts in the realm of powerlifting. Its reputation isn't without merit; it's a lift that not only challenges your strength but also contributes immensely ...

Training shoulders should be a high priority for powerlifters. However, training shoulders like a bodybuilder won't improve your powerlifting performance. This is because powerlifters are more ...

POWERLIFTING IS PRIMAL. Just the thought of loading a barbell with enough iron to make it bow and then, somehow, finding the strength to press it off your chest, drive it out of a squat, or deadlift ...

Powerlifter Tamara Walcott has smashed world records in heavy deadlifts, squats, and bench presses. She cycles her training to build strength while avoiding burnout and prioritizing recovery. Walcott ...

Most people get invest in their fitness because they want to get better at something. And to get better at anything, you have to step outside of your comfort zone. This is how I've been able to keep ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...

LANARK — Training for powerlifter Eli Dertz hasn’t been slowed by the coronavirus pandemic. Dertz, a graduating senior at Eastland High School and one of the region’s top powerlifters, has had almost ...

If there are two things to pick that drive the wellness world these days, it’s diet and exercise, and rightfully so. And while these two aspects of achieving a healthier lifestyle don’t seem very ...

Background Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting are two sports that expose the body to great forces. Injury characteristics have not been systematically reviewed for these two growing sports.