That means powerlifting is demanding and extremely taxing, both physically and mentally. There’s no faking it: Just you and a barbell, on a platform, locked in an eternal battle against gravity. And ...

Powerlifting, or strength lifting, is much more than just a strength sport. It's the purest and most powerful expression of the human ability to move heavy loads. Here, what truly matters is not ...

MATT. A SPECIAL OLYMPICS POWERLIFTING TEAM IS TRAINING FOR A MEET AT SOUTH BEND PAUL’S KROC CENTER IN DECEMBER. FOR THEM, IT’S A CHANCE TO SHOW THEIR INNER STRENGTH AGAINST ALL OF LIFE’S OBSTACLES.

While it's true your blood pressure goes up during strength training, lifting weights can still be beneficial if you know how ...

Powerlifitng isn't as well known as a lot of high school sports, but more students are getting into the action and the local interest is growing.  Today in Blackfoot, the first event of the season was ...

While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to the best routine, there are some best practices to keep in mind.

Life’s unexpected turns often lead us down paths we never imagined. For one woman, a congenital heart defect, personal loss, and a shift from an active lifestyle to a sedentary one set the stage for a ...

Before I started lifting, I didn’t understand strength. Now that I do, I don’t need a barbell for mine to endure. Credit: Shira Friedman-Parks My body has never felt like a safe place to inhabit. It ...

For years, the fitness industry marketed workouts to women through the lens of weight loss and aesthetics. But across India, a quiet revolution is underway — one where women are moving beyond ...

Jenna Fischer says weight lifting helped her feel stronger and more capable. Strength training improved Fischer’s health ...

(JNS) Powerlifting competitions (known as “meets”) have been out of reach for many religious women who follow laws of modesty of dress, due to the International Powerlifting Federation requirement of ...