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The Deadlift Bar vs. The Stiff Bar: A Deep Dive for Competitors

The Deadlift Bar vs. The Stiff Bar: A Deep Dive...

The bar you use can change your deadlift by 20kg or more. This guide provides a deep dive into the differences between a flexible deadlift bar and a standard stiff...

The Deadlift Bar vs. The Stiff Bar: A Deep Dive...

The bar you use can change your deadlift by 20kg or more. This guide provides a deep dive into the differences between a flexible deadlift bar and a standard stiff...

The Role of a Pivot Block in Advanced Powerlifting Programming

The Role of a Pivot Block in Advanced Powerlift...

A pivot block is an advanced powerlifting programming strategy. This guide explains how to use a short, 2-4 week transitional training block to bridge the gap between volume and intensity...

The Role of a Pivot Block in Advanced Powerlift...

A pivot block is an advanced powerlifting programming strategy. This guide explains how to use a short, 2-4 week transitional training block to bridge the gap between volume and intensity...

The Close-Grip Bench Press: A Deep Dive for Powerlifters

The Close-Grip Bench Press: A Deep Dive for Pow...

The close-grip bench press (CGBP) is a powerlifter's key to a stronger lockout. This guide covers the technique, benefits for triceps and chest development, and how to program the CGBP...

The Close-Grip Bench Press: A Deep Dive for Pow...

The close-grip bench press (CGBP) is a powerlifter's key to a stronger lockout. This guide covers the technique, benefits for triceps and chest development, and how to program the CGBP...

Sync Your Cycle, Sync Your Strength: A Deep Dive into Menstrual Cycle-Based Programming

Sync Your Cycle, Sync Your Strength: A Deep Div...

For female powerlifters, the menstrual cycle is a powerful tool. This guide provides a deep dive into menstrual cycle-based programming, explaining how to adjust your training intensity and volume during...

Sync Your Cycle, Sync Your Strength: A Deep Div...

For female powerlifters, the menstrual cycle is a powerful tool. This guide provides a deep dive into menstrual cycle-based programming, explaining how to adjust your training intensity and volume during...

The Invisible PR Killer: Managing Life Stress for Better Gains

The Invisible PR Killer: Managing Life Stress f...

Life stress from your job, relationships, and finances can be an invisible PR killer. This guide explains the science of allostatic load and how chronic stress impacts recovery and strength,...

The Invisible PR Killer: Managing Life Stress f...

Life stress from your job, relationships, and finances can be an invisible PR killer. This guide explains the science of allostatic load and how chronic stress impacts recovery and strength,...

The View from the Chair: What Powerlifting Judges Are Really Looking For

The View from the Chair: What Powerlifting Judg...

Go beyond the rulebook and understand what powerlifting judges are truly looking for. This guide explores the key signals of a "good lift," including control, stability, and meeting an undeniable...

The View from the Chair: What Powerlifting Judg...

Go beyond the rulebook and understand what powerlifting judges are truly looking for. This guide explores the key signals of a "good lift," including control, stability, and meeting an undeniable...