Physical therapists will recommend that you wear clothes you can comfortably work out in and closed-toe shoes. Physical therapy involves plenty of exercise, so you must dress appropriately for your comfort and safety in the clinic. Wearing inappropriate clothing may…
Powerlifting is a sport that includes the squat, bench, and deadlift movements. A competent and individualized program will lead to the most optimal powerlifting outcomes. Getting stronger in powerlifting is influenced by your powerlifting program, the strength of your recovery,…
Lifting heavy is not only shown to improve muscular strength and size, but it is also shown to improve bone density and increase energy levels. Lifting heavy after 50 is not inherently dangerous, and under the right guidance, you can…
The definition of an elite powerlifter is not clearly defined and may be up for interpretation. However, many powerlifters currently consider a 450+ DOTS score to be elite based on the current talent pool. Over the years, the definition of…
It is important to talk to your physical therapist regarding when and if you should work out, as it may inhibit your recovery from injury. It is more common for your physical therapist to recommend working out after physical therapy…
The frequency at which physical therapy exercises are performed is at the discretion of your physical therapist as well as you, the patient. Under the care of a competent physical therapist, it is best to complete your exercises as prescribed…
Sometimes pushing through pain in physical therapy may be beneficial. Pain is a very complex experience that can be influenced by physiological and psychological components. It is important to be under the guidance of a licensed physical therapist to help…
A vast majority of powerlifters do not do traditional cardio, but some may enjoy implementing cardiovascular endurance training into their program for the health benefits. Cardiovascular endurance training improves aerobic capacity, while high-intensity resistance training improves anaerobic capacity. Powerlifters may…
Powerlifters are muscular because their sport involves consistent resistance training. Although powerlifters focus on training for strength, hypertrophy training is also an important aspect of a powerlifting program that should not be overlooked. As a powerlifter, being more muscular offers…
Powerlifters may lift anywhere from 3–6 days a week. Powerlifters may squat as much as 3x per week, bench 6x per week, and deadlift 2x per week. When formulating a powerlifting program, it is important to manage fatigue well to…