In the sport of powerlifting, the body plays the role of a human crane. Consequently, the champions exhibit extreme physical density. The denser you are, the more efficiently you can lift. To take advantage of this principle, many iconic powerlifters, usually taller competitors, undergo epic bulking periods to join the superheavyweight division and reach their […]
“Here you go, motherfucker,” I said to myself, grabbed the bar and got serious. The weight felt chained to the floor, but I kept pushing. The barbell started moving with the enthusiasm of a sleeping cow. I could sense that my back position was compromised, but I didn’t let go. Once the bar was below […]
Over the last few years, the weightlifting movement has shifted towards powerlifting. Many people are trying hard to improve their squat, bench press and deadlift. I used to be one of those guys. Once I asked a random guy to spot me during a bench PR. He said that my grip is too narrow. “The […]