Powerlifting

The lower back is often neglected, but with deadlifts, you now have an exercise that targets the lower portions of the back perfectly. Increased Strength As mentioned, deadlifts are a staple part of strongman competitions, and of Powerlifting competitions, so naturally, you can probably get an understanding of how beneficial the exercises are when it comes to increasing your overall strength levels. Deadlifts are great because they recruit multiple muscle groups at once, plus they…

movements geared towards tactical movements and outlines progressional principles which can be very instrumental when enhancing physical readiness. PRT comes in different forms - deadlifts, long/short distance runs, KB training, weightlifting, powerlifting, stretching and mobility work.…

In the February 2nd article,"5 Strength-Training Mistakes That Are Wrecking Your Workouts," Kristin Canning, described the importance of proper form in 5 main strength exercises in excellent detail. While each description had great informative information, there are some additional comments I have pertaining to how a person's individual body shape affects one's ability to perform these exercises with perfect form. In the article, Canning discusses the reasons you may feel pain in certain areas…

Which Man is the Strongest in the World? The question has long been asked, which man is the strongest in the world? Paul Anderson was considered to be that man in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Bill Kazmaier claimed that title from 1980 to 1982. Today we have the Met-Rx World’s Strongest Man to determine our champion. What determines which man is the strongest in the world, and how does a person train to be that man? This page explores and answers those questions and more! In the 1950’s Paul…

true strength is being able to move your own weight in iron,” says Jim Smith, C.S.C.S., of Diesel Strength & Conditioning in Elmira, New York. To complete this month’s challenge, you’ll have to do that not once but five times, with three classic powerlifting moves. Consider it the perfect excuse to throw your weight around—and pack on more muscle while you’re at it. YOUR GOAL: Lift your weight in iron 15 times HOW TO DO IT: First, load a barbell so it weighs as much as you do; then do 5 reps…

The Gatorade Sports Science Institute article I have chosen to write about covers the topic of Creatine effectiveness. This article discusses many key points about creatine use, Including, effectiveness of the supplement, usage and dosage of creatine as well as what type of physical exertion best complements creatine’s functions and the adverse health effects caused by creatine. Creatine is a non-essential compound that the body can either synthesize via the pancreas, kidneys or liver, It can…

Finding this new avenue of enjoyment of his, only as he becomes older and is nearing the end of his life. On the Move chronicles Dr. Sacks’ life as a medical student until late in his life. In On the Move Dr. Sacks combines swimming, bike riding, powerlifting, family, patients, and his love interests in this memoir. The reader can sense Dr. Sacks’…

Los Angeles, California is one of the most popular cities in California, along with California being one of the most popular states in the United States. Not only because of their popularity is the reason for taking that one ticket to any place of which I desire, but for a certain business that is run in Los Angeles that attracts my attention. The one and only business is “Barbell Brigade” opened in 2013. Barbell Brigade started off as a small gym opened by two individuals but since has blown…

I never knew a day old, Black Angus calf would change my life. Her mother had died, so I bottle fed her. I was only eight. She started something so big in my life. Every day at five am I made a bottle, rode my bike to the barn and fed her. Next I fed my four horses and pigs and cleaned pens and stalls, then went to my third grade class. Afternoons I got off my school bus and did it again. I realize now, that while taking care of her I was growing values very important to me; working for what…

Glassman. It is a facet of my life that I have fallen in love with and would recommend to others. CrossFit adds balance and consistency to my fitness routine, as it is an intricate combination of Olympic weightlifting, plyometric, calisthenics, powerlifting and gymnastics, these movements build not only strength but endurance. Each day is a new challenge and an amazement of how much our human bodies are capable of. This variability also keeps partakers from falling into the pitfall of decision…