New Dad Training – 5+ Tips and Tricks to Continue Powerlifting CORRECTLY With A New Kid In The House
Newborn Conjugate is a way to maintain training for powerlifting with a newborn. If you want to keep the wheels on, this is for you!
Recovery & Injury Prevention
Top 3 Reasons You Should Be Doing Single Leg Exercises As A Powerlifter
Gym-goers of all types, but perhaps especially powerlifters, tend to hold a certain disdain for single leg exercises. It’s understandable, as single leg movements do suck. You can’t use as much weight, so they’re not cool. They make you sore. They feel awkward. You got into this because you wanted to lift heavy stuff, not balance side to side with 45lbs. These drawbacks are valid, I’ll agree. However, we can unlock some serious benefits that far outweigh the negatives by using single leg exercises.
Should Powerlifters Do Cardio? Yes, and this is how!
Should Powerlifters Do Cardio? This is a common question, and on the surface it makes sense. In powerlifting, the pursuit of maximal strength is the top priority. Thus, there is an idea that cardio training will inevitably interfere with strength gains or hinder recovery within the powerlifting community. However, when implemented strategically, cardio training can complement strength training efforts, enhance conditioning, improve body composition, and promote efficient recovery. Not to mention, there are obvious general health benefits to maintaining your cardiovascular health. And if you are a lifter that is bound to a particular weight class, implementing cardio can aid in weight maintenance without forcing a restriction of caloric intake.
4 Best Ways To Improve Your Recovery For Powerlifters
Today we are going to take a look at how YOU can improve recovery for powerlifting by digging through what works, and what doesn’t.