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The Deadlift Grip Showdown: Mixed Grip vs. Hook Grip vs. Double Overhand

The Deadlift Grip Showdown: Mixed Grip vs. Hook...

Your hands are your only connection to a max-effort deadlift. If that connection fails, the lift is over, no matter how strong your back and legs are. Choosing the right deadlift...

The Deadlift Grip Showdown: Mixed Grip vs. Hook...

Your hands are your only connection to a max-effort deadlift. If that connection fails, the lift is over, no matter how strong your back and legs are. Choosing the right deadlift...

Beyond the Logo: Understanding the Philosophies of Powerlifting Federations

Beyond the Logo: Understanding the Philosophies...

When you decide to compete in powerlifting, you'll quickly discover a complex world of different organizations. Choosing a federation isn't just about finding a local meet; it's about aligning yourself...

Beyond the Logo: Understanding the Philosophies...

When you decide to compete in powerlifting, you'll quickly discover a complex world of different organizations. Choosing a federation isn't just about finding a local meet; it's about aligning yourself...

What Does a Powerlifting Coach Actually Do? A Look Behind the Programming

What Does a Powerlifting Coach Actually Do? A L...

You've decided to take your lifting seriously, and you're considering hiring a coach. But what does a powerlifting coach actually do beyond sending you a spreadsheet? The role of a great...

What Does a Powerlifting Coach Actually Do? A L...

You've decided to take your lifting seriously, and you're considering hiring a coach. But what does a powerlifting coach actually do beyond sending you a spreadsheet? The role of a great...

Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP): The Pro's Secret for Priming a Bigger Lift

Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP): The Pro's S...

Have you ever noticed that after a heavy walkout, your first squat rep feels lighter and more explosive? Or that after a heavy hold, the bar feels more manageable in...

Post-Activation Potentiation (PAP): The Pro's S...

Have you ever noticed that after a heavy walkout, your first squat rep feels lighter and more explosive? Or that after a heavy hold, the bar feels more manageable in...

How to Use a Meet Day Handler: A Lifter's Guide to Effective Communication

How to Use a Meet Day Handler: A Lifter's Guide...

You've hired a coach or enlisted a trusted training partner to be your meet day handler. You've made a smart choice. A good handler can be the difference between a smooth,...

How to Use a Meet Day Handler: A Lifter's Guide...

You've hired a coach or enlisted a trusted training partner to be your meet day handler. You've made a smart choice. A good handler can be the difference between a smooth,...

The Principle of Specificity: Your Ultimate Guide to Powerlifting Training

The Principle of Specificity: Your Ultimate Gui...

In the world of strength training, the Principle of Specificity is the foundational law upon which all progress is built. Often summarized as "You get good at what you do," this...

The Principle of Specificity: Your Ultimate Gui...

In the world of strength training, the Principle of Specificity is the foundational law upon which all progress is built. Often summarized as "You get good at what you do," this...