If you want to get strong, you have to get comfortable with the idea of moving heavy weights. Powerlifting – a sport in which the goal is to lift as much weight as possible in a squat, bench press and ...

Exercise tips: Structured strength training, when done correctly, helps in improving muscle strength, bone density, and fitness in youngsters and teenagers (Image: Canva) Powerlifting is often ...

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Abington Heights junior powerlifter Amelia Gercken traveled a long way and captured a world title in the bench press. Representing the United States at the IPF International World Bench Press ...

The magic number is 600. "That's it: 600 pounds at 60 years old," said Greg Chrun. "It's never been done before." Chrun already is knocking on the door of the record he wants. He recently won the ...

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I am deeply thankful to the powerlifting community for their overwhelming support. I did not expect so many people to take me under their wing and help me navigate my first competition” - Nick ...

17-year-old Abington Heights sophomore Matt Devine puts in a few more reps on the bench press. It was last march in Texas at nationals where Devine shined in the freshman/sophomore division. Weighing ...

Former rugby player Karen Backenstose said she started powerlifting competitively about three years ago. “I can’t play rugby forever,” she said, and her new sport helps keep her fit. She and other ...

On Saturday, he’s out to do it again. The 53-year-old Edmonton man competed in an international powerlifting competition three months ago in Brisbane, where he achieved a world record of 135kg in the ...