Powerlifting

Q: I work with young athletes and do a lot of power cleans and squats. My question is, “What are the...

Q: Do Olympic-lifting exercises have any value to a bodybuilder in increasing arm size? A: Yes, strange as that may sound....

Athletes who train to improve their sports performance rely on the squat. They typically alternate a half-squat or power squat with...

Q: What’s the best type of barbell to use for power cleans and squats? A: Ideally, you should have a special...

I frequently get inquiries from enthusiastic neophytes who are anxious to find a great coach to take them to weightlifting greatness.

Q: I want to get into powerlifting. What books and other resources would you recommend? A: There are several major powerlifting...

A more serious injury that I have seen with this exercise more than any other move is disk protrusion, or herniation,...

The bottom line is that you cannot overlook the unique, innate qualities of the individual when designing resistance-training programs. Some will...

The New Jersey–based strength phenom set the new record on his opening attempt at the IPA-sanctioned event in York, Pennsylvania, pressing...

To check for glycation levels, ask your doctor to measure the concentration of glycated hemoglobin in your blood. In England a...

Few bodybuilders appear to pay much attention to how fast they do an exercise. A typical repetition consists of a raising...

You’ll be able to handle more weight in your bodybuilding training, which will lead to faster gains when you go back...

While just about every strength athlete understands the value of keeping his or her lower back strong, few realize the role...

Q: My shoulder growth has come to a standstill. Got a great routine that’ll boost growth again? A: A few years...

Squats are often called the king of exercises—and for good reason. Squats work the largest muscles in the body, the thighs,...