Powerlifting Questions: Ask Curt
In his new video series, Curt St. Romain, Head Coach of the USA Junior/Sub-Junior team, answers questions sent in by lifters. His second video, (which Read More
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2017 World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code Update
September 29, 2016: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) published their 2017 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods; along with, the 2017 Summary of Major Modifications Read More
How to Qualify to Represent the USA at International Championships
Do you want to represent our country and the USAPL by competing on a national team? There are eight primary international championships that the Read More
There Is Only One Powerlifting Federation
This isn’t an article designed to be inflammatory towards other powerlifting organizations. Everything starts from somewhere, and this subject is no exception. In other sports Read More
My Very First Powerlifting Meet
You’re scared, a little sweaty and super nervous. That first step out on the platform with all eyes on you can be intimidating. Read More
Upholding the Standard – Part 2
Own your performance and take responsibility for your actions. That was the mandate issued in Upholding the Standard in March 2012 and while the more Read More
Linear Periodization is Not Your Enemy. . .
It has become obvious to me over the past couple years of coaching and training that when people hear the words “linear” and “periodization” in Read More
A Review of Central Nervous System Fatigue
INTRODUCTION Central Nervous System (CNS) fatigue is a topic so unexplored by the scientists of today that we still do not know the specific mechanism Read More
Requisites for Success
The past three months have been some of the most exhilarating of my entire life. In June 2012, I was as an assistant coach on Read More
Upholding the Standard
Since 1969 the Pittsburgh Steelers have had three head coaches. This is fewer than any other team in the NFL during that timeframe. The Steelers Read More