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Is Powerlifting Safe Long-term?

Is Powerlifting Safe Long-term?

Powerlifting is safe long-term with proper technique and load management. Injuries are often a part of the powerlifting journey due to the nature of the sport being pushing past physical limits. However, to decrease your risk of injury, it may…
At What Age Are Men The Strongest?

At What Age Are Men The Strongest?

Generally, muscle building slows down after the age of 30. However, most of the strongest men on the planet are over the age of 30 due to the length of time they have been training. When you may be the…
Can 50 Years Old Build Muscle?

Can 50 Years Old Build Muscle?

Yes, a 50-year-old man can build muscle. Muscles can be built at any age, but the rate of muscle building generally slows down after the age of 30. For the most optimal outcomes in muscular hypertrophy, you must be recovering…
Can A 40 Year Old Man Build Muscle?

Can A 40 Year Old Man Build Muscle?

Yes, a 40-year-old man can build muscle. Muscles can be built at any age, but the rate of muscle building generally slows down after the age of 30. For the most optimal outcomes in muscular hypertrophy, you must be recovering…
At What Age Do You Stop Building Muscle?

At What Age Do You Stop Building Muscle?

Muscles can be built at any age, but the rate of muscle building generally slows down after the age of 30. Even if you are past the age of 30, resistance training can be an extremely healthy activity to get…
Should Powerlifters Train Hypertrophy?
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Should Powerlifters Train Hypertrophy?

Although many people like to think about strength training and hypertrophy training as mutually exclusive methods of training, there is a lot of overlap between the two. Powerlifters train in high-volume, high-rep sets often and may need to stimulate muscular…
How Many Reps Per Week For Hypertrophy?

How Many Reps Per Week For Hypertrophy?

Research suggests at least 10 sets per muscle per week is ideal for muscular hypertrophy. This would be a great place to start if you are just getting into lifting, but it may need to be adjusted depending on how…
What Are The Big Three Lifts For Hypertrophy?

What Are The Big Three Lifts For Hypertrophy?

The big three lifts are considered the squat, bench, and deadlift. These three lifts are compound movements, meaning they involve multiple joints to complete the movement. The squat may help grow your quads, hamstrings, glutes, back, and calf muscles. The…
Do Powerlifters Ever Do High Reps?
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Do Powerlifters Ever Do High Reps?

Although many people like to think about strength training and hypertrophy training as mutually exclusive methods of training, there is a lot of overlap between the two. Powerlifters train in high-volume, high-rep sets often and may need to stimulate muscular…
What Is 5 3 1 For Powerlifters?

What Is 5 3 1 For Powerlifters?

5-3-1 is a method of training that follows the principles of linear progression and increasing specificity. In powerlifting, you are judged by a single rep lift for the squat, bench, and deadlift. This method of training attempts to prepare you…