According to data from Strength Level, the ‘average squat weight for a female lifter is 73kg’. But this only applies to a 1RM (one-rep max – the maximum weight you can lift for one rep). Here are the ...

POWERLIFTING IS PRIMAL. Just the thought of loading a barbell with enough iron to make it bow and then, somehow, finding the strength to press it off your chest, drive it out of a squat, or deadlift ...

For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

The squat is often hailed as the king of all lifts in the realm of powerlifting. Its reputation isn't without merit; it's a ...

Competitive sports often require special spaces or equipment, and that’s true of most strength sports. Weightlifting (the kind they do in the Olympics) requires bouncy bumper plates and a gym that won ...

If there are two things to pick that drive the wellness world these days, it’s diet and exercise, and rightfully so. And while these two aspects of achieving a healthier lifestyle don’t seem very ...

Squats help protect muscle, bone density and independence as you age. Here’s how to squat properly after 40, plus the best ...