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Written by Chelsea Nkwodimmah “The way to success is to double your failure rate. Because only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” -John C. Maxwell We train tirelessly for months or even years for nine attempts. That’s hours of pushing our body to its physical limit...

Written by Daniella Melo My second USAPL Raw Nationals is in the books. I had been training for this meet since I competed at IPF Worlds in June.  I had many goals set and even though I didn’t meet any of them, it feels good to say a bad meet...

(Photo by 9for9 Media) Written by Renee-Rose Garcia My first USAPL Raw Nationals was in October 2017 and I am still reeling from the emotions of that weekend.  Now, I’m no stranger to national meets or being surrounded by many strong, charismatic, and simply bad ass lifters, but this time...

I love doing meet recaps because it reminds me of the great times I had and all the things I need to do to grow from the mistakes that I made. This meet was no different. I had good moments and I learned so much. Initially, I had no intention...

Written by Priscilla Navarro Addy bird and her brother did it, competed in their first powerlifting meet.  They both had been training since March for this and it all paid off. We traveled two nights before because we wanted them to be well rested for the actual day. I'm glad we...

Written by: Tessa Yannone I still remember the first time we met quite vividly. Granted, it wasn’t that long ago but no matter how much time passes I think the first time I walked up to you will be one of those milestone moments like when you graduate, get married...

If anyone had anything bad to say about their experience at this years Jenn Rotsinger Women’s Empowerment Weekend, it’s 100% on them. Even if you had a bad meet performance, just being at The Jenn, named after one of the most genuine people that I’ve ever met, one the most...

Written by Nikita Ross Putting yourself out there and standing in front of a crowd can be challenging. Even those who don’t regularly suffer from anxiety experience this event-specific phenomenon. Call it performance anxiety, stage fright, agoraphobia; call it what you will. Then, pair the fear of messing up with...

by Gage Reid of Nova Strength Disclaimer: Before attempting any weight cut it's important to underage the risks, potential damage that can occur during extreme weight loss and periods of dehydration. As an athlete it's on you to ensure that you are putting the most important aspects at the top...

Written by: Adrienne Thomas It happened again last week, and to be honest... it happens a little more frequently than I would like. The start of the week marked my final week of heavy training of meet prep. I hit PRs on all my lifts after enduring a prep full...

by: Marlene Pizarro Like many young girls, I, too dealt with low self-esteem. I was influenced by the media and convinced I needed to fit their mold of the ideal female body. Straight hair, flawless skin, tall, thin legs, small waist, and visible collar bones. I was a 5' 2", 135 lbs.,...

  Written by: Rachel Jimenez Photo via Elite FTS I’m sure reading that title just sent shivers down every powerlifter’s back. You’re probably thinking about how that’ll never be allowed to happen to you, or how you’ve never had a problem with picking good openers, or how you’ve never been...

I’ve been home for about a week and by now I usually dump my camera and delete the photos from my phone so they don’t take up too much space. But I can’t. I keep looking through my photos and reminiscing about how amazing those 4 days at USAPL Raw...

  Written by Katey Black “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” - Buddha On October 15th I will definitively get my butt handed to me by some of the strongest women in the world, and I’ve never been more excited for—or...

As I prep for my second meet, I've found myself trying to juggle a lot. Running a business, being a wife and friend, still working on my life cut and oh yeah.. training. I was all jacked up and ready for this meet until I remembered that my life is...

  Written by Gage Reid of Nova Strength Photo by Recon  In the case of being a competitive Powerlifter, failing lifts and missing reps in the gym can be one of the most detrimental things to your progression. Contrary to popular belief and by some people's Instagram's, you don't need to...

Written by Rachel Jimenez A few years ago, I would have never been the one to boast about the importance of loving your team. This wasn’t because I didn’t “like” the idea because I had always recognized it, but I had never actually experienced it. Before I had found powerlifting, I was a...

  Written by Steph Irwin When I think of my oldest daughter Emma, I think of a bird in flight.  From the moment she took her first steps, she’s been in constant motion, flitting from one thing to the next, not stopping for long.  “Slow down, Emma!!” was the most...

by Krista Winbigler "I should have known from the moment I realized I only had one deadlift sock that this day was going to throw me a few curveballs, but you see, I’m an optimist and I was running on adrenaline so any inkling I had was swiftly ignored.  It was...

To be honest, when I started lifting I hadn’t planned on doing a meet. I just liked to lift weights. Cardio wasn’t fun, and I realized that my diet had more to do with my weight gain then my physical activity. But honestly, I just liked feeling strong. I’ve been...