Weightlifting

Hilarious Strength Standards Weightlifting is a serious business, but let’s be honest, there’s always room for laughter. In this article, we’ll explore some hilarious strength standards in weightlifting that will not only tickle your funny bone but also motivate you to achieve new heights in your own workouts. Whether you’re…

There are various training techniques and methods that aim to optimize muscle growth and strength gains. One such approach is the concept of Myo-Reps, short for “Myofibrillar Repetitions,” which offer a unique way to stimulate muscle fibres and achieve efficient workouts from shorter sessions. …

When it comes to strength training and maximizing workout effectiveness, understanding and monitoring your intensity levels are essential. Two valuable tools that can aid in this process are Reps in Reserve (RIR) and Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE). RIR refers to the number of repetitions you have left in the…

Mostly everyone, whether a fan or not, has seen some footage of the World’s Strongest Man competition. It’s truly mind-boggling how powerful these competitors are. But many people don’t know that the first competition goes back to 1977, which bears little resemblance to today’s organized and well-planned event. The 1977…

Training is hard, you struggle with gainz and it makes you tired. If only there was a way to counter some of these challenges? “Hold my beer”: Periodization. Periodization is a training methodology commonly used in weight training and strength conditioning to optimize performance and achieve long-term progress. Oof, that’s…

Competition is the daily bread of professional athletes. Regardless of who wins and who loses, professional athletes also experience fear when facing competitions, especially when the competition is crucial for their careers. There are many ways to overcome fear when competing, such as what Usain Bolt and swimmer Michael Phelps…

When it comes to my training routine, I dedicate myself to daily workouts and lift weights 5–6 days a week. Today, my first movement was deadlifts, and I successfully lifted a total volume of 13,500 pounds. It’s only 8:30 am, and I still have 9 more movements to conquer. The…

Let’s face it, leg day is tough. The road to achieving monster quads requires us to accomplish insane exercises that often make us want to puke and faint. — I have tried, time and again, to keep my motivation up for legs day to no avail. The idea of overcoming a 4x4x10 leg workout led me to procrastinate, thinking of shortcuts to bypass this very obstacle that was in my way. …

I posted multiple polls on Linkin where I asked which is more important, Power or strength. In each poll most individuals overwhelmingly chose one option over the other. In this article I will explain the similarities and differences of power and strength; I will also share my current Linkin poll…