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Watch enough powerlifting competitions or heavy weights lifted at the gym and you’ll see a pattern: A lifter breathes in deeply, focuses their eyes, and exhales before maneuvering into their proper ...

If building brute strength is on your list of things to accomplish in 2025, there’s a good chance you’re honing in on heavy compound moves like deadlifts, Romanian deadlifts, and rack pulls. But ...

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If you regularly hit up the weight room, you may have noticed some folks with lifting belts strapped around their waists as they deadlift, squat, or do other big moves. The belts can look like a wider ...

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