“Hey bro, how much do you bench?” Perhaps the most famous verbiage in a gym rat’s arsenal. And perhaps for good reason — because what would the world of powerlifting be without the bench? It’s the quintessential exercise; it’s the one everyone and their grandmother knows in the context of lifting. While not being as […]
The year is 2016 — the stage is set at the Giants Live World Deadlift Championships. Eddie Hall is poised to make history — becoming the first man to deadlift 500kg. The strain of the lift so great, Eddie would pass out almost immediately after. While this is on the extreme side of weight lifting […]
The Austrian Oak, introduced in 2012 at the Arnold Strongman Classic, is among one of the most interesting lifting events in the modern era. The oak — beautifully crafted entirely of wood — varies in weight yearly, but can typically reach excess of 460+ lbs. Competitors are not only tasked with lifting this monstrosity […]
In September 1964, Bob Hoffman and his York Barbell Company laid their claim to the then nascent landscape of powerlifting by hosting the first national — albeit unofficial — lifting meet. The event would serve as progenitor to the Golden Age of American powerlifting and its three pillars: Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift. Over the […]
Snow shoveling can be a strenuous task for those who lead a sedentary lifestyle, and if certain precautions are not taken a heart attack may be in their future. For many in the US, exercise is not a constant in their lives. Because of this, it can be especially worrisome when the person is expected […]
