weightlifting

Our Beginner’s Guide to Powerlifting Is a Masterclass on Skill and Strength

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At your local gym, you’ve no doubt seen someone load a barbell with 45-pound plates until the bar was bending, then use brute force and power to lift it off the ground. There’s a good chance you won’t find this person attempting a pistol squat or cossack squats—let alone boosting their VO2 max or trying the 28-day calisthenics … Read more

Best Squat Variations to Build Full-Body Power and Muscle

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You know that the humble squat is one of the best exercises there is for building lower-body strength—and you’re probably already working them into your fitness routine pretty regularly. Good for you. But are you taking advantage of squat variations? Outside of building muscle, squat exercises can amp up human growth hormone production, improve your flexibility, … Read more