When you lift heavy over time, you build reserves of strength. You accrue power for now, and also for later. It requires ...

Even more research has just confirmed that squat lifting (knees bent and back straight) techniques are no safer than stoop lifting (knees straight and back bent) techniques when picking up heavy ...

Choosing the right squat weight isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. Strength levels vary widely from one woman to the next, and the amount you lift today may not be appropriate weeks – or even ...

For years, Brittany Mahomes quietly carried an injury that reshaped how she moved, trained, and lived day to day. This week, ...

I never considered myself athletic growing up. I did tap, ballet, and acrobatics in elementary school, but I didn’t play any organized sports. As an adult, I got sucked into different exercise fads ...

Squat mistakes, like rounding your back, can increase injury risk and reduce results. Here's how to stop doing them.

Traditional squats aren't the only path to lower-body power; these joint-friendly alternatives prioritize stability and ...

BRATTLEBORO — Everyone has a story. Entering the 36th Annual Can-Am Powerlifting Championships set to take place at Supreme Fitness on Saturday, that was never more apparent from some of the ...

The IPF’s 2026 rulebook takes effect March 1, 2026, and it tightens how low your squat bar can sit. Here’s how referees are likely to assess it, who it hits hardest, and the highest-payoff fixes to ...

So you are keen to do resistance training and you are eyeing that squat rack. Heavy weights can have a place in the arsenal of an endurance athlete. If you are going to tackle heavy weights, keep ...