Squat rack for small space

 

The best options for small spaces are half racks, squat stands and fold racks. Be careful with their overall footprint. Some squat stands still have a larger footprint to be secure. One of the best options will be a half rack which you bolt to the ground.

Topics: Squat, Rogue, Powerlifting, TITAN, Rack, Garagegym, Home Gym

Powerlifting vs weightlifting shoes

 

These two forms are not mutually exclusive. A powerlifter will probably own weightlifting shoes for   squatting and a pair of wrestling shoes for   deadlifting. A weightlifter only needs one pair which he is really with. 

Topics: Powerlifting

Powerlifting and CrossFit 

 

Powerlifting and CrossFit are good additions to each other. Powerlifters might see better results by investing time in Olympic weightlifting to increase their performance if veering into other sports is considered. 

Topics: Powerlifting

What Powerlifting belt

 

Go for a   leather belt  if you are buying your first. Once you know more what you want you can go into lever or   Nylon belts  for specific purposes.

Topics: Powerlifting

Where to buy powerlifting equipment

 

Rogue fitness is a safe haven for beginners and professionals alike. If you can except their higher price tags for the great service and products they provide than this is your one-stop shop for your powerlifting needs. 

Topics: Powerlifting

Why deload powerlifting

 

Deloads are necessary to avoid serious injury and manifest the gains you earned from putting your body under extra stress. Without them, the body will not adapt and get injured. 

Topics: Powerlifting

Powerlifting: How many times a week

 

Powerlifting training is usually on a three to five times a week schedule. Start with three and move gradually up to five over time.

Topics: Powerlifting

How powerlifting changes your body

 

The main change will occur in your legs. They will become proportionately huge compared to the rest of your body. Same can happen for traps and triceps. The areas which will not grow as big as you might expect are the chest muscles and calves.

Topics: Powerlifting

Powerlifting: How many days a week

 

Start out with three days a week and move forward to five days once you improve and get more ambitious. 

Topics: Powerlifting

Powerlifting: What is rpe

 

RPE is the short form of Rate of perceived exertion. It is a helpful tool for serious lifters to improve its programming. Based on your RPE your training volume can be increased or decreased to achieve better results and avoid injury. 

Topics: Powerlifting