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What Is the Hardest Lift to Get Good At? The Challenge of Squat, Bench, and Deadlift

What Is the Hardest Lift to Get Good At? The Challenge of Squat, Bench, and Deadlift

What Is the Hardest Lift to Get Good At? Squat, bench, or deadlift — which lift is the hardest to actually get good at? This might be one of the best debates in strength training because every ...

What Is the Easiest Lift to Get Good At?

What Is the Easiest Lift to Get Good At?

What Lift Is the Easiest to Get Good At? Squat, bench, or deadlift — which one is the easiest to get good at? That question sounds simple, but lifters will argue about it all day. Some lifters...

Best Powerlifting Barbell for a Home Gym

Best Powerlifting Barbell for a Home Gym

Looking for the best powerlifting barbell for a home gym? Learn how to choose between the Texas Power Bar ORIGINAL, PRO, ELITE, and specialty bars.

20KG vs 45LB Power Bar: Does Bar Weight Matter?

20KG vs 45LB Power Bar: Does Bar Weight Matter?

20KG vs 45LB Power Bar: Does Bar Weight Matter? At first glance, a 20kg power bar and a 45 lb power bar seem almost the same. And in everyday training, they are very close. A 20kg bar weighs a...

Is the Texas Power Bar ELITE Worth It?

Is the Texas Power Bar ELITE Worth It?

Is the Texas Power Bar ELITE worth it? See who should choose the ELITE, how it compares to the PRO and ORIGINAL, and why it is the top Texas Power Bar.

Best Power Bar for Heavy Squats and Bench Press: Why Stiffness and Stability Matter

Best Power Bar for Heavy Squats and Bench Press: Why Stiffness and Stability Matter

Best Power Bar for Heavy Squats and Bench Press When you are squatting and benching heavy, the bar cannot feel unpredictable. A power bar should feel stable during squat walkouts, secure across...