All of Coach Levi’s advice.
Diet and nutrition aren’t popular topics in the powerlifting world. The thinking is usually along the lines of this: “Hey, this isn’t a figure competition, it’s a strength competition. So I can eat whatever I want, whenever I want.” If this is what you’re thinking, then you’re
Continue reading →There are two white, powdery substances very popular with powerlifters: chalk and baby powder. Chalk, which is common in weight lifting as well as rock climbing and gymnastics, is used to enhance your grip. Baby powder (or talcum powder,) on the other hand, is used for lubrication.
Continue reading →The bench press is easily the most popular exercise, with everyone from high school athletes to internet warriors asking, “how much you bench?” Unfortunately, not many people know how to do the bench press properly, and it leads to a variety of shoulder injuries. In this article,
Continue reading →Time to bypass the weight racks and benches and get down to business. We’re talking about the deadlift, where it’s just you, the barbell, and the floor. And a good pull! This article will demonstrate how to do the deadlift properly. Table of ContentsDeadlift BasicsThe Deadlift, Step-by-Step
Continue reading →The squat is the first lift you do at a powerlifting meet, and that’s good, because it’s also the most taxing on your entire body! Not just your legs! I consider the squat the best full-body strength exercise, and I’m not alone – it has been referred
Continue reading →Are you on the fence about beginning powerlifting? Well, listen up! Whether you want to improve athletic performance, compete in powerlifting, or just get strong, there may be a reason for you to begin powerlifting. Here are my top 10 reasons to start powerlifting today: Table of
Continue reading →I can’t add in a section about powerlifting without a few words of warning… Table of ContentsThe Dangers of PowerliftingPowerlifting Can Be A Safe Sport!Powerlifting Safety Tips The Dangers of Powerlifting Like any sport, powerlifting can be dangerous, especially when performed incorrectly. If you are just starting
Continue reading →When you hear the term “powerlifting” thrown around, do you just assume it means lifting weights? Think it’s similar to bodybuilding? Powerlifting is actually a specific sport! And if someone says “powerlifting workout,” they mean a type of training specifically geared to improving performance in powerlifting competition.
Continue reading →I like bars that are good. I like bars that are natural. So the Good’n Natural Bar seemed right up my alley. It is filled with whole, natural ingredients, packs 10g protein, and contains just 9g sugar (from an organic, natural source no less.) How could it
Continue reading →Growing up, one of my favorite activities was to get into my Grandma’s basket of massage tools. It was packed with all sorts of rollers, knobby balls, sticks, and other weird stuff. To me, these were all toys! While she did teach me how to use them
Continue reading →As an endurance athlete, your body is probably tight, sore, and unbalanced. Mine sure is. Post-workout stretching helps. And daily foam rolling sessions make me feel fresh and recovered. But neither of those solutions has much affect on existing problems, such as tight hips and IT bands,
Continue reading →Know what bothers me? It’s when a company redesigns an already great product and in doing so, eliminates all the reasons I liked it in the first place. Lucky me – BlenderBottle did no such thing! The BlenderBottle SportMixer is a totally new style that actually improves
Continue reading →Want to get gnarly? Then Gnarly Nutrition might be right up your alley! Gnarly Nutrition offers a full line of all-natural sports drinks and recovery formulas, collectively called The Gnarly Stack, which I just finished testing out. Here’s a quick look at each part: Gnarly Pump is
Continue reading →Always a sucker for a good deal, I just piled a shelf-full of Stretch Island Fruit Chews into my shopping basket on my last trip. (“Raz-mataz berry” flavor, if you were curious.) These were on the Big Lots clearance shelf for $1. With 5 pouches per box,
Continue reading →Who doesn’t like getting boxes in the mail? And who doesn’t like surprises? Combine the two and you have Bestowed Box. Well, let’s be honest here – “a box of surprises in the mail” could describe BirchBox, NatureBox, or a myriad of other monthly subscription boxes… but
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