Powerlifting

A comeback to powerlifting.

I know I’m not the only one guilty of this, but far too often, individuals like myself go online and search for workout routines, help, or guidance

Do you understand the purpose and usefulness of the powerlifting movements?

Basically, success is a simple formula. The difficult part is the hard work and dedication that is required.

Size and strength doesn't have to mean injury.

But what does that really mean?

On February 17, 2001, Dave Tate opened up the Q&A section on the EFS server to find the following inquiry...

This has been one year I wish I could totally wipe off the resume. I guess it could’ve gone otherwise, but what lessons would I have learned? I

Ask any powerlifter what his most important joint is, and he’ll promptly answer “the hips.” The hips provide strength and stability in all three lifts. If you’re weak at the hips, you’re not going to do much on the platform. The same goes for all other athletes. The posterior chain is crucial for athletic success.

Make sure you, the handler, knows where to meet your lifter and when. Make sure to be on time. The lifter doesn't need to worry about whether his help is going to show or not, he has too many other things on his mind.

It was the afternoon before the meet, a Friday. I weighed in at 240 lbs. Weigh-ins were scheduled for 9:00 am Saturday morning. In preparation for the four and a half hour drive down to the meet site, I started my cutting process by putting on four layers of sweat clothes.

While sitting in the warm-up room at the WPC World Championships in Lake George, New York, I reflected on the three squat attempts that I had just completed in bewilderment.