If you have little or no knowledge of powerlifting, Lamar Gant is one name you should get to know from this demanding strength sport. Lamar is quite simply an incredible legend in powerlifting, one of the sport's strongest ever in his weight classes and one of its greatest achievers. He was ...

Burpees are a simple, yet challenging exercise that work many of your body's major muscle groups that should be included in your workouts - period! In addition to burning fat, there are other benefits such as improved blood flow, lower risk of heart disease and diabetes and a stronger heart and ...

The body is a complex machine, with different parts that work in various ways, synergistically to perform a task. This ability of using different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently is called coordination. If our bodily coordination is weak, then even simple tasks like running down ...

Feels like it was some time ago now, but it's only been a few weeks since the traditional Christmas-time screening of the World's Strongest Man on British TV. The 2018 winner of this popular competition was Hafthor 'The Mountain' Bjornsson, (Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson) making him the third man from ...

We’ve recently featured some exercises which are named after strongmen and bodybuilders. Today we have another selection of great exercises for you, this time they're movements named after legends from the exciting sport of powerlifting. Give them a try in your own routines and let's get you ...

Franco Columbu should need no introduction to hardcore bodybuilding fans. The massive muscles on his small  5'5" frame and distinct upper pec development made him an instantly recognisable character. A fine mix of muscle and strength, Columbu is one of the most respected men to win the Mr Olympia ...

Title: King Squat: Rise to Power Author: Dave Yarnell Year:  2010 Publisher: Createspace Synopsis: The history of squatting is explored from the early 1900's to the present day. Review: I was hooked only a few seconds into reading "King Squat: Rise to Power" and quickly realised it ...

The ski season is in full blow and for those of you who may have slightly over indulged during the festive break, getting back to regular exercise can seem a daunting and even scary prospect. However if you are lucky enough to have a ski holiday planned, getting physically in shape for all the ...

Weightlifting movements are all about getting the best results in a specific timeframe eg. training 45 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Albeit minimal in terms of time frame, it's one in which maximum results can be achieved nonetheless if these lifts are all incorporated into your regular routine.  ...