Strength over 50

An Unusual Method to Build Strength

An Unusual Method to Build Strength All of us are fully on board with lifting weights to build strength. In addition, most of us are occasional (or regular) users of gymnastic techniques to build strength. IMHO there are some other techniques that usually fly under...

Can Recreational Sports Build Character? Its Possible, not Automatic

Can Recreational Sports Build Character? Its Possible, not Automatic As recreational athletes (powerlifting or other sports) we enjoy participating in these activities for fun. We have chosen to pursue a given sport for a variety of personal reasons. The actions we...

Three high value exercises that take almost zero time: plus, a bonus

Three high value exercises that take almost zero time: plus, a bonus I always suggest that whatever exercises one does during their workouts should have provide a high return on your investment (ROI). Your investment in this case is time and energy. Often, we tend to...

What skills do elite lifters have that others dont?

What skills do elite lifters have that others dont? Ever since I first started lifting weights back in 1955 it has been evident to me that some people get a lot more out of their training than others. Reflecting on many of the elite lifters I have known, it seems to...

Practice Like a Pro: Work on the Small Details of Performance

Practice Like a Pro: Work on the Small Details of Performance If you have been competing in powerlifting for a long time or playing another sport that requires precision movement, you will find that it is usually the small details needed for peak performance that...

Visualization: A Powerful Tool for Heavy Lifting

Visualization: A Powerful Tool for Heavy Lifting Most lifters have heard the term visualization. This is the practice of visualizing a perfect lift in your mind before you actually do one. That is a pretty vague description. About the same level of insight as "The Red...

Longevity Research: An Intense Search for an Expensive Solution

Longevity Research: An Intense Search for an Expensive Solution As someone who is soon to turn 85, Im intrigued by reading about the research and massive investment in life extending drugs. IMHO much of the work focuses on things that might or might not have much...

Small mistakes in technique: Undermine your max lifts

Small mistakes in technique: Undermine your max lifts One of the big benefits of being a powerlifting referee is that you get to observe competitive lifters attempting to produce their best performances. It is a chance to see how the most skilled powerlifters do their...