When I first introduced my friend to Powerlifting, one of the first things she asked me was “why are powerlifters fat?”. She asked this of me, a powerlifter, who by most standards, would be considered quite lean, “why are powerlifters fat”. It left me scratching my head for a while but it’s actually a very …
The barbell back squat is one of the best compound exercises you can do for overall strength and health, but let’s face it, some days you’re just not in the mood or need a break! Thankfully, there are a wide variety of exercises out there that make for great alternatives to the back squat, some …
If you’re new to the sport of Powerlifting, you may have heard the term ‘Wilks score’ being used and have wondered what exactly it is. This article was written as a helpful guide for beginners to get an understanding of the Wilks score with all its main uses and stats. You will learn what the …
The Olympic Games is one of the most historic and well-known sporting events in the international calendar, where athletes compete for their country across many different sports. Surprisingly, there are a large number of very popular sports which are not included in the Olympics, whilst some would argue that some sports that are included do …
One of the staples of any strength training focused gym is a good lifting platform (or weightlifting platform/deadlift platform depending on your persuasion) and for many, the lifting platform is the focal point through which they do the majority of their training. With increasing interest in building a home or garage gym, many people are …
With more and more people looking into home gyms, demand for equipment that allows us to train effectively at home is only growing. This is especially true for those of us who enjoy weight training and want some variation of squat rack to use at home. With so many options available, it can be hard …
