Strength Training for Women – Part 2
Muscles in Pink As mentioned in our previous article, there are mainly two reasons why excessive muscle mass and volume increase do not occur in women who train with weights: -differences in muscle fibers; -differences in hormonal concentrations. In this article, we’ll discuss the topic related to muscle fibers, which requires a brief […]
Strength Training for Women – Part 1
With this first article, we will begin to address the strength training for women, topic of which we will continue to speak also in the next publications. Strength training is often declined exclusively for men, also for cultural factors, relegating women to the usual workouts with resistance bands and “light dumbbells.” To be fair, we […]
Bumper plates: what they are and how to use them
Discs are the weights that are inserted at the ends of a barbell to increase the load lifted and there are two main types: steel discs and bumper plates. Today we are going to find out how to choose the most suitable bumper discs for you, why you should prefer them to steel ones and […]
Chest exercises: dumbbells and barbells
Do you want to strengthen your chest but don’t know which exercises are the best and especially the most effective ? You can decide to use machines such as the pectoral machine but the undisputed queen has always been only one: the flat bench. It is the fundamental exercise to train your pectorals. If you […]
Powerlifting Knee Sleeves: Simple Accessories with Numerous Benefits
Most likely, everyone is familiar with the discipline of powerlifting, even if only by hearsay, and it’s easy to envision the athlete lifting heavy weights. Among the equipment and accessories considered useful in performing powerlifting exercises, there is a category that serves the purpose of supporting and safeguarding the athlete: powerlifting knee sleeves. One could […]
Powerlifting: training characteristics
The world of training, fitness, and the gym is truly wide. There are many different facets that vary by the type of training, the goals to achieve, and the equipment involved. One of the most well-known realms is that of weightlifting, where we can find Powerlifting as the emblematic discipline of this art. This name […]
What is Powerlifting?
Powerlifting is a sport that involves lifting the maximum weight possible in the following exercises: squat, bench press, and deadlift. Regarding the competition regulations, the information is available on the website of the Italian Powerlifting Federation, which organizes national championships and is part of the large international circuit within EPF (European Powerlifting Federation) and IPF (International […]
Powerlifting belt: to lift you need support
In sports, not enough attention is paid to details. In fact, most sports disciplines have accessories and clothing that can make a difference, and knowing about them is important. Even in the simple lifting of the maximum possible weight in deadlifts, flat bench and back squat which powerlifting is, many variables can affect the athlete’s […]
