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Written By Nick Benerakis Jen Thompson is not only considered one of the greatest female benchers but one of the greatest benchers of our time period, male or female. Her resume speaks for itself, with multiple IPF world records, and multiple championships. She has a competition best of 319.7 lbs...

  Written by Sarah Strong When I first started powerlifting, I signed up for a meet right away. I knew close to nothing about the sport, but I have zero regrets about competing just three months into picking it up. Here are my top ten tips for your first meet:...

Written by Precilla Navarro #kidswhopowerlift is now a thing! How cool is that?! But how do you know when your kid is ready to start powerlifting? Here are a few things to keep in mind.   Age vs. Attention Span Will your child pay attention? Are they trainable? There are children...

  Written by: Brittany Kohnke Powerlifting: a sport in which participants compete to lift the heaviest amount of weight in what’s known as the big three: squat, bench and deadlift Bodybuilding: a sport in which participants compete to attain the perfect amount of symmetry and definition in their physiques Powerbuilding: being...

The first time I picked up a barbell was in 2014. My first meet was in 2016. Since that first meet I’ve competed in a few more, I’ve handled tons of athletes and I became a USPA State judge. I love meets! I love the chalk in the air, the...

Even the most positive of Patty's out there can get down every once in a while, especially when you're balancing life, family, work, training, and the million other balls we're juggling.  So what do you do when you're just not up for it today? Because let's be honest, sometimes you...

When it comes to the internets, genuine is hard to find but there are true diamonds in the rough. Amanda is one of those gems and if I didn't like her before this interview, which I did (don't at me) I practically fell in love with her after this. Amanda...

Written by: Ivy Knight Sometimes I wonder how I’ve gotten to this point in my life. I never felt good enough. I went through most of my childhood just trying to be seen, trying my hardest to be as perfect as I could be. Trying to be skinny enough or...

(Photo via SBD) An athlete in their element is truly an amazing thing to see in person. Someone who you can see lives and breathes their sport. Samantha is one of those athletes. She is truly a wonder to watch at meets and it was an honor to be able...

By Ivy Knight If you are wondering what to buy the powerlifters in your life- look no further- we got you covered!  From Our Friends 1. Live Large Fitness is perfect for the guy in your life- but make sure you grab something for yourself too! 2. LVD fitness is...

Written by Ivy Knight "I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." -Nelson Mandela It was never meant to say Fearless. It’s Fear Less. Why? Let’s...

Written by Elena Popadic Women need iron. Not the vitamin. The barbell. It's true, you can be fit, healthy and strong through other means, so why powerlifting? Why would anyone subject themselves to the commitment of lifting increasingly heavier weights, year after year? Other women who lift usually "get it," but...

Written by Sara Lee So, no-crap, there I was sitting in a classroom on Fort Bragg racing three other girls in my small group on who could “go green” the fastest.  The year was 2014 and we had one of the first generations of the emWave (https://www.heartmath.com/science/) hooked up to...

Written by Evelyn Lyon “Just a small town girl, lifting in a lonely world…” What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Kentucky? Bourbon? (yes, please) Horses? Hillbillies? Probably at least one of those was your initial thought. What about Powerlifting? Not so much. I’m...

Written by Sarah Strong So you’re a new mom and you want to get back into your normal powerlifting routine. Is it safe? Will the baby be affected? Can you be as strong as you were pre-pregnancy? As a powerlifter and certified personal trainer who specializes in pre & post...

   Written by Sarah Brenner Powerlifting coaching can be pretty expensive. For some, like myself, a coach is essential to progressing and totally worth every penny spent. For others, coaching may not be reasonable or necessary. I think that hiring a powerlifting coach is worth it when: You are serious...

Written by Dr. Rachel Horton Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Powerlifting Who has ever peed while powerlifting? Raise them hands. I’m not ashamed to say it has happened to me and I would say it’s a pretty common thing for women in lifting sports. And thankfully I don’t think it’s something...

Written by Chelsea Nkwodimmah Have you ever heard these words? “OMG! Chelsea, how was your competition?” ME: Oh, it went so well! THEM: Do you have videos?! ME: Of course! *shows them my squat video* THEM: Oh, you don’t do it in a bikini? I understand and respect that many...

Written by Gage Reid Here are 3 quick tips for improving your squat! More Volume/Variety in Rep Ranges Although this isn’t an accessory movement in itself, the concept of increasing the amount of training volume you do throughout the course of a given week, month and year is a crucial...

photo by Aperture by Angelica Written by Nick Benerakis Women actually have some awesome advantages when it comes to bench pressing! Many women aren’t even aware of the advantages they possess and similarly, do not take advantage as a result. In this article, I want to shed some light on...