Even more research has just confirmed that squat lifting (knees bent and back straight) techniques are no safer than stoop lifting (knees straight and back bent) techniques when picking up heavy ...

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The IPF’s 2026 rulebook takes effect March 1, 2026, and it tightens how low your squat bar can sit. Here’s how referees are likely to assess it, who it hits hardest, and the highest-payoff fixes to ...

When you think of leg workouts, what moves come to mind? Let me guess: Exercises like squats and leg presses. And rightly so! Leg presses meanwhile, are a fast-track to feeling strong AF (just ask ...