How I Learned to Love Lifting Heavy

When you lift heavy over time, you build reserves of strength. You accrue power for now, and also for later. It requires ...
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7 safety rules every heavyweight lifter must follow to build strength without injury

Lifting heavy is one of the fastest ways to build raw strength and muscle, but without proper safety habits, it can also lead ...

Power lifters show off their strength at Armlifting USA bench press competition in Moss Bluff

Mason placed third in the power lifting competition, bench pressing 450 pounds at 217 body weight.
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When Arnold Schwarzenegger opened up about the dangers of heavy lifting

Heavy lifting does build muscle, but it comes at a cost: serious injuries. Almost everybody has felt the consequences of ...
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The magical transformation of women who lift heavy

Strength training sparks endless debates, especially for women navigating fitness trends. Heavy weights—barbells, kettlebells, or dumbbells beyond the usual 5-pounders—often carry a reputation for ...

What’s Better: Heavy Weights or High Reps?

“People get focused on the weight on the bar because of the term ‘load’ in progressive overload,” says Norton, but more reps ...
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Heavy lifting could replace your therapist completely

You might think lifting heavy weights is just about building muscle and getting stronger, but the mental health benefits of resistance training rival those of antidepressants and therapy for many ...