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From Rehab to the Platform: The Return-to-Sport Mindset for Powerlifters

From Rehab to the Platform: The Return-to-Sport...

Returning to powerlifting after an injury requires a mental shift from a "rehab" to a "performance" mindset. This guide outlines a 3-phase strategy for a safe and confident return, using...

From Rehab to the Platform: The Return-to-Sport...

Returning to powerlifting after an injury requires a mental shift from a "rehab" to a "performance" mindset. This guide outlines a 3-phase strategy for a safe and confident return, using...

A Parent's and Coach's Guide to Youth Powerlifting: Safety and Long-Term Development

A Parent's and Coach's Guide to Youth Powerlift...

Is powerlifting safe for teens? This guide for parents and coaches debunks the myth that lifting stunts growth and outlines the immense benefits of youth strength training. Learn the key...

A Parent's and Coach's Guide to Youth Powerlift...

Is powerlifting safe for teens? This guide for parents and coaches debunks the myth that lifting stunts growth and outlines the immense benefits of youth strength training. Learn the key...

The Squat Walkout: Mastering the First Step to a Bigger Squat

The Squat Walkout: Mastering the First Step to ...

Your squat walkout can make or break your lift. This guide details the gold-standard 3-step walkout technique used by elite powerlifters to conserve energy, maintain tightness, and build confidence for...

The Squat Walkout: Mastering the First Step to ...

Your squat walkout can make or break your lift. This guide details the gold-standard 3-step walkout technique used by elite powerlifters to conserve energy, maintain tightness, and build confidence for...

The Strength Curve: A Powerlifter's Guide to Understanding Your Lifts

The Strength Curve: A Powerlifter's Guide to Un...

Understand the "strength curve" to unlock smarter training. This guide explains why you're weakest at the bottom of a squat and bench (ascending curve) and how the deadlift's curve is...

The Strength Curve: A Powerlifter's Guide to Un...

Understand the "strength curve" to unlock smarter training. This guide explains why you're weakest at the bottom of a squat and bench (ascending curve) and how the deadlift's curve is...

The Training Max: The Smartest Way to Program Your Powerlifting Percentages

The Training Max: The Smartest Way to Program Y...

Stop basing your training percentages on your true 1-Rep Max. This guide explains the concept of the Training Max (TM)—a conservative number (85-95% of your 1RM) used for programming that...

The Training Max: The Smartest Way to Program Y...

Stop basing your training percentages on your true 1-Rep Max. This guide explains the concept of the Training Max (TM)—a conservative number (85-95% of your 1RM) used for programming that...

The Sumo Deadlift: A Complete Technical Guide for Powerlifters

The Sumo Deadlift: A Complete Technical Guide f...

Master the sumo deadlift with our complete technical guide. We break down the setup, stance width, grip, and execution of the pull. Learn to fix common mistakes like hips shooting...

The Sumo Deadlift: A Complete Technical Guide f...

Master the sumo deadlift with our complete technical guide. We break down the setup, stance width, grip, and execution of the pull. Learn to fix common mistakes like hips shooting...