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The History of Powerlifting in the USA
The history of powerlifting in the United States can be traced back to the 1950s, when weightlifting and bodybuilding were popular sports. Powerlifting, which involves the competitive lifting of heavy weights in the squat, bench press, and deadlift, was not officially recognized as a sport until the 1970s. The first organized powerlifting competition in the…
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12-Week Conjugate Powerlifting Program for Raw Lifters
In this article I will lay out how you can structure a 12-week Conjugate Method powerlifting program as a raw lifter, or more specifically, how the Westside Barbell Method can be adapted for raw training. What this won’t address is how I would modify it based on an individual’s specific weaknesses in the squat, bench…
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7 Simple Ways to Improve Your Walkout
There are several ways you can improve your walkout for the competition squat: By practicing these techniques consistently, you can improve your walkout and set yourself up for a successful competition squat. Gear Grinder Gym 10mm Lever Lifting Belt Core support for heavy squats, pulls, and presses. View on Amazon As an Amazon Associate I…
