The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to mass quarantines and in many states, closures of non-essential businesses including gyms. This has led to an increased demand for at home gym equipment and ... Continue Reading
16 Year Old Mahailya Reeves Bench Presses a Jaw Dropping 375 lbs
Over the weekend, weight lifting phenom Mahailya Reeves made another splash across social media, and added another impressive accolade to her lifting resume. At the 2020 Girls Weightlifting ... Continue Reading
Julius Maddox’s Favorite Bench-Boosting Accessory Lifts
If you want to be at your best, you should take some time to learn from the best, right? When it comes to the flat barbell bench press, no one is better on the raw version of the classic powerlifting move ... Continue Reading
4 Bench Press Variations When You Have Shoulder Discomfort
The bench press is a rite of passage for most gym goers. Even the newbies who know next to nothing about lifting always seem to know two exercises: the bench press and biceps curls. And ... Continue Reading
Jesse Lanuevo Deadlifts a Monstrous 605 lbs At 145 lbs Bodyweight
If you're in need of some deadlift motivation on this quiet Wednesday, then look for further than IPL deadlift world record holder Jesse Lanuevo. Yesterday, Lanuevo shared a massive deadlift on ... Continue Reading
Julius Maddox Breaks the All-Time Raw Bench Record with 337.5 kg (744.1 pounds)
The people at Big Tex Gym in Austin, Texas this past weekend were able to witness something that has never been done before and something that has happened twice in the past 60 days. Back in September, ... Continue Reading
Watch -63kg Powerlifter Prescillia Bavoil Squat 185kg for Three Reps
French powerlifter Prescillia Bavoil is known for her killer celebrations after big lifts, and most of the excitement is very well earned. This week, the -63kg athlete shared a video of her squatting 185kg ... Continue Reading
22-Year-Old Pavlo Nakonechnyy Squats 395kg for An Easy Double
22-year-old powerlifter Nakonechnyy Pavlo is lifting well beyond his age. The +120 kg athlete showed off a video of himself this week squatting 395kg or 870.8 lbs for two reps. What is even more ... Continue Reading
Pin Press Guide – Form, Muscles Worked, and Variations
Building a stronger bench is often at the top of every powerlifting and strength athlete. When looking at isolating weaknesses in the bench press, lifters can break down the individual angles and muscle ... Continue Reading
Review: Westside Vs the World Is the Perfect Powerlifting Documentary
“It’s a bunch of violent, mean motherfuckers that aren’t kind or gentle in any way.” “Westside was a cult.” “They were the crazies.” The name Westside Barbell evokes images of rattling chains and ... Continue Reading
4 Beginner Friendly Deadlift Variations
The deadlift is a compound movement that can build total body strength, hypertrophy, and improve athletic capacity. Beginners can benefit from the deadlift, if and only if they take the time to develop ... Continue Reading
Ray Williams Squats an Incredible 490kg (1,080 lbs) RAW
Powerlifter Ray Williams has blown the minds of strength fans yet again with his latest performance at the SBD Pro American. The SBD Pro American took place at the 2019 Arnold Sports Festival and hosted ... Continue Reading
Best Weightlifting Shoes for Wide Feet
Let's call it what it is, but weightlifting shoes are an investment. They're a pair of shoes that come with a very specific purpose, so they're only going to be wear the on limited occasions. Factor in ... Continue Reading
3 Powerlifting Meet Prep Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
As soon as you start to get serious about powerlifting, things change. Maybe you start to pay a little more attention to your training program, and then you decide to set some ambitious goals — say, ... Continue Reading
Do Knee Sleeves Increase the Weight In Squats?
In powerlifting, weightlifting, and recreational lifting, knee sleeves can be a great supportive training tool for those who want additional protection around their knees. Sleeves come in multiple shapes ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Bench Presses 225 lbs for 70 Reps
For a lot of strength athletes an unloaded, 45-pound barbell doesn't feel like much at all. For many it probably feels like a weight that barely registers with the body. With that in mind, have you ever ... Continue Reading
What Is An EMOM Workout? And Why Is It Effective?
EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) workout programs are effective, time-efficient, and can be scaled to meet the needs of every level of lifter/athlete depending on their training goals and abilities. Most ... Continue Reading
Try Powerlifter Jen Thompson’s Favorite Tip for a Stronger Bench Press
When it comes to improving on the bench press, few athletes know about that process more than powerlifting legend Jenn Thompson. She's considered a technician on the bench press, aka an athlete who's ... Continue Reading
6 Ways to Eccentrically Load Exercises and Their Advantages
In respects to different types of muscle contractions, there are four that folks generally know and these include: Concentric, eccentric, isometric, and isotonic. While every type of muscle contraction can ... Continue Reading
Calf Raises: Are They Worth It?
The calf raise is an exercise that can be done primarily in two distinct ways. The first targets the soleus and is done with the knee flexed/bent. The other targets the gastrocnemius and is done with an ... Continue Reading
Why the Reeves Deadlift Is Trending So Hard Right Now
A fun video from YouTube personality Jon “Jujimufu” Call (check our interview with him here) has ignited a hunger for an old, near-forgotten version of the deadilft. First up, let’s take a look at the ... Continue Reading
From the Ground Up: 6 Ways to Cue the Squat for Better Movement
What makes a good cue? What makes a great cue? Individuality. Strength coaching and training is an art. Believe it or not, if you work with athletes or just like lifting yourself, then you're an ... Continue Reading
An Academic Study of Powerlifter Ray Williams’ Superhuman Body
If you know powerlifting, you know Ray Williams. He's literally the strongest powerlifter on the planet, at least in the drug-tested International Powerlifting Federation, currently holding the IPF world ... Continue Reading
The Pros and Cons of Using a Hook Grip (Plus 4 Grip Strengthening Exercises)
I’ve read a lot of comments from those curious about my decision to switch to mixed grip in the middle of the US Open. I missed my first attempt, at 733 pounds, using hook grip, and then made 733 and ... Continue Reading