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We all have those moments in our lifting lives, those chats with ourselves in the shower, those conversations on our way to the gym, personal moments that sometimes make us feel like no one understands. And for those moments, I introduce to you the "Getting Personal" blog series, written by guest...

When I was little, I always wanted a sister. I have an older brother, who I love, but I still always wanted a sister. And sisters like Ily and Iris are why! They are besties and they are lifting partners and they are absolutely awesome together and separate. Get to...

Written by: Sarah Brenner 2017 will be my first time competing at the Arnold Sports Festival. I started powerlifting in November 2015, competed in my first meet in February 2016, and placed 5th in the 84+ weight class at USAPL Raw Nationals with a Wilks of 421, qualifying me to...

Written by Zack Henderson For the competitive powerlifter and those in the pursuit of maximal strength, the deadlift is life. It’s the most simple and, for many, the heaviest lift of all.  This means the most weight you’ll ever hold in your hands will probably be on a deadlift bar....

Introduce yourself to the GWPL community What's up GWPL community, Gina here! I'm 23, I grew up in Philadelphia, PA and went to school at the University of Rochester in New York. I originally got my degree intending to go into the government as a counter-terrorist analyst, but after realizing how soul-sucking...

  by Gage Reid of Nova Strength 1. High Bar SquatProbably one of my favourite accessories to the Competition Low Bar Squat; the High Bar Squat is similar in execution in that it is a Squat-variation with the bar on your back (therefore sport-specific enough to have a strong carry...

When I first came across Kelsea's Instagram, I was so impressed by her strength... especially because she was pregnant! I am a firm believer in continuing to train, even while pregnant. But Kelsea got just as many judgmental trolling comments as she did positive and I realized that there is...

There really isn't much that I can say about Leanna Carr that you don't already know. She's been an inspiration for many new powerlifters and we're excited to have her at Camp Uplift Chicago! Get to know her a little bit better below!  First, what are your lift PRs?  Squat...

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I had the immense pleasure of meeting Kim at the 2016 USAPL Raw Nationals, when she yelled across the lobby of our hotel, 'Hey you're Ivy from Girls Who Powerlift!" She gave me a giant hug and all I could do in the moment was admire her traps! Gahhh! We...

As you all know, weight loss is something that I've struggled with my entire life and am actively working on. I do not advocate the idea of being slim or skinny to make you feel beautiful. I advocate taking your life into your own hands and doing what you makes...

As this year comes to a close, I can’t but feel a little bittersweet. The beginning of this year was huge for GWPL. We launched our website, we began selling gear- the very first Peach Gang shirts went out the door and I got a real glimpse at how amazing...

by Gage Reid of Nova Strength I'm going to start this article by stating that I am not a Doctor, nor am I a medical professional, so if you're experiencing consistent, excruciating or reoccurring back pain you should seek the advice of a qualified medical professional. On the other hand,...

  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 often relate powerlifting to life. For instance, when I’m going into an important meeting, I think about my breathing, my posture, I go through my talking cues, like when you’re about to step onto the platform. The idea of going 9 for 9 (getting all your lifts at a...

By Gage Reid of Nova Strength Technical efficiency/inefficiency It is a common idea that technical breakdowns begin to occur in the 85-95% range and if you already have a very pronounced technical inefficiency (for example, Valgus Collapse [knees caving], or hips shooting back hard in the Squat) then it is...

Tell us a little about yourself and how you got into powerlifting? Hello everyone, I am Becci Holcomb. I am 28 years old, I live in Marietta GA. I have been powerlifting for almost 3 years now. I got into powerlifting when I moved to GA for school. I knew...

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...

By Gage Reid of Nova Strength Belt Pictured Above by Pioneer "Yeah, I actually wear this belt so I don't blow out my spine.""If I don't wear a belt my back will hurt so much after the gym."I'm sure you've heard it before, and more than likely it was from...