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Micro weights are small incremental additions used in weight training to make gradual progress in lifting heavier weights. They are typically in the range of half a pound (or less) to a few pounds, allowing for smaller increments in load progression. Bodybuilders or strength trainers sometimes...

Powerlifting is a strength sport that involves three main lifts: the squat, bench press, and deadlift. The goal of powerlifting is to lift as much weight as possible in these three compound exercises. Here are the basics of powerlifting: The Lifts: a. Squat: In the squat, you lift a barbell...

The position and engagement of your toes can play a significant role in your weightlifting technique and performance. Proper foot positioning and toe engagement are essential for stability, balance, and power during various weightlifting exercises, especially compound movements like squats...

Powerlifting and strongman are both strength sports that involve lifting heavy weights, but they have distinct differences in terms of competition format, events, and training focus. Here's an overview of each sport: Powerlifting: Events: Powerlifting consists of three primary lifts...

Wassup, I'm 32 been taking AAS since 2016. Mostly competed in powerlifting. 275 and 242 weight classes. Best lifts in comp are Squat 739, Bench 501, Deadlift 635. Was originally part of BOP, found this forum to be better.

**Stronglifts 5×5 Program** The Strong lifts 5x5*is a 12-week bodybuilding program created to promote muscle hypertrophy and strength.***This bodybuilding program requires minimal equipment***(bench, barbell, weight plates) so you can do these workouts at home. Workouts are divided up...

The Skeleton Program: 2 Lifts, 20 Minutes, Every Day Do the Bare Minimum, Still Make Progress Don’t lose your gains when life gets crazy. Here’s how to make progress when your training has to be cut to a minimum. The Two-Lift Solution For When Life Gets Crazy It’s okay to occasionally...

Lower repetitions with heavier weights are good for gaining strength. While higher repetitions with lighter weights are good for muscle endurance. But when muscle growth is the goal, things tend to become more confusing. Swipe left on the post above for more details on muscle growth and rep...

I thought some may be interested in my observations. I have a handful of cycles under my belt but the last one I was on for almost a year technically it was a blast, cruise and blast. So this time I was taking exogenous hormones for the longest period of time maybe about 10months. Previous...

A drop-set is a set in which you do as many reps as possible with a certain weight and then immediately lower the weight to "pump out" more reps. Although some think drop-sets are more effective for muscle growth because you can feel more "burn", research shows drop-sets stimulate muscle growth...

6 Reasons Deadlifts Are Awesome, by Charles Staley – Although deadlifts might seem a bit "expensive" for some because they initially require a learning curve, and also because they negatively impact your recovery compared to other movements, no other single exercise provides as many benefits...

A unique study on injury surveyed 104 Swedish sub elite powerlifters. The study is unique because it defined injury as a condition that causes pain and affects training in some minor way. By this definition, 70% of respondents were injured. . The “classic” definition of injury is otherwise an...

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Over the weekend, the 2018 World’s Strongest Man and Game of Thrones star Hafthor Bjornsson competed in Thor’s Powerlifting Challenge, which took place during the Iceland Open expo in Laugardalshöll, Reykjavík, Iceland. In early November when Bjornsson first announced that he’d be competing in...

One of the most underused muscle-building habits is keeping track of progress. If you want to build the most muscle in the shortest amount of time possible, you need to measure your success. In the kitchen this means, yes, tracking your calories. I understand that it's inexact, a pain in the...

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of 104 chemical compounds known as cannabinoids found in marijuana plants. CBD lacks psychoactive properties and won't get you high the way THC does. This is appealing for people who want to experience the benefits from the plant without the side effects. What benefits...

To get strong, pare your workouts down and focus on the big lifts. Ditch the variations. If you can't squat 315 for reps, you probably don't need to be doing reverse band safety-bar box squats with chains using eleventy billion pounds. It's quite possible that you need to perfect your squat...

By Blaine Sumner INTRODUCTION: In the world of strength training, ‘frequency’ is defined as how often you perform something. In more specific terms, I define frequency as the number of times per week a particular lift is performed. Frequency can vary from 0/week to 7/week. Meaning you can...

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Bill Starr's Advanced 5x5 WorkoutHISTORY: This program and variants have been making the rounds on the internet for a few years. Variations have been made for specific lifters, it’s been rehashed and re-explained by various people ranging from your standard guy who had a lot of success with it...