Through the centuries feats of physical strength have always been fairly popular for people to watch and participate in. In the 21st century things have not changed. There are now multiple disciplines that are considered strength sports, many organizations that promote them, some in which you can earn money, most in which all you get […]
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Many people that just start out boxing are told by their trainers at the local gym not to lift weights. They say the only exercises that should be done for strength are bodyweight exercises such as push-ups, pull-ups, and dips. But are bodyweight exercises enough for the strength needed to compete in a boxing match? […]
At different times of my life I went through phases in terms of physical exercises to stay in shape. I often went to extremes between weight training and aerobic activities, where I would do one type of exercise but not the other. As I got older, I understand that you really need a balance between […]
The major feud between the two totally different types of weightlifting is not only in the way the weight is lifted, but also how different exercises are used to lift the weight to a specific point. Olympic lifting focuses mainly on lifting with maximum explosive power, while powerlifting focuses primarily on using one’s limit strength […]
Teens start weight training for many reasons. While there may be perceptions only of student athletes who lift weights in wrestling, football, or baseball, the benefits are found for both the athlete and the athlete, the runner and the linebacker. That said, the approach to raising will be somewhat different depending on the purpose. Weight […]