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Using Mind Muscle Connection and Active Range of Motion to Instantly Improve Your Squat

Strength TrainingKayla Mae AndersonFebruary 7, 2022squat, powerlifting, mobilityComment

The Difference Between Powerlifting and General Strength Training

Powerlifting is a strength sport started in backyard garages by blue collar outlaws. Think rusty barbells, clouds of chalk permeating the sweat-soaked air and people pushing themselves to their absolute limits to lift the heaviest squat, bench, and deadlift possible. My coach has a story about an “iron cowboy” that walked into his gym, pulled a 495 lb deadlift in jeans and cowboy boots without warming up, and--just as quickly as he came in--disappeared. That was years ago in the beginning of his powerlifting training. After all of that time, the spirit of powerlifting remains the same but the sport has grown exponentially in the last 6 years -- thanks in part to more and more women continuing to join the sport every year.

Strength TrainingKayla Mae AndersonOctober 21, 2019powerlifting, strength training Comment

The Dabbler

Powerlifting has taught me this: the reason I have been so dissatisfied with my life because I seek approval and validation from others rather than checking in with myself and understanding why I am here doing what I’m doing. So this is a post to remind myself of what powerlifting has taught me and why I am here.