USAPL's Impending Exodus (Probably Doesn't Matter)

Many of USAPL's top lifters have expressed interest in returning to the IPF after the success of the Sheffield. Here's why I don't think it really…

Jul 14, 2023 • 

Ahmed Dregia

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June 2023

What's the Deal with Deloads? Proactive Versus Reactive Approaches

A new study has us revisiting the conversation about whether it's best to play deloads by ear or program them ahead of time.

Jun 30, 2023 • 

Ahmed Dregia

Starting Creatine 7 Years into Lifting

Recounting my personal experience after roughly one year of creatine usage. Did creatine help boost my compound lifts by about 15 kg each in just a few…

Jun 21, 2023 • 

Ahmed Dregia

November 2021

How I Went from Injury to Competition in Just a Few Weeks (Twice)

It's basically a matter of load management, positive attitude, and luck.

Nov 19, 2021 • 

Ahmed Dregia

Could USAPL's New Global Powerlifting Federation Kill the IPF?

I suspect that there's a strong opportunity for USAPL to eat into the IPF's pool of lifters.

Nov 12, 2021 • 

Ahmed Dregia

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September 2021

The Bucked Up Showdown 2021 - Wrap Up and Results

The biggest raw-in-sleeves meet in powerlifting marked several records, epic matchups, some surprises, and welcomed returns to the platform for many…

Sep 29, 2021 • 

Julia Williams

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Up-and-Comers - 9/28/2021

Kai Zhao, Jenn Rotsinger, Kevin Kaufman

Sep 28, 2021 • 

Ahmed Dregia

Up-and-Comers - 9/21/2021

Trevor Bowlus, Julia Williams, Jessica Kinney

Sep 21, 2021 • 

Ahmed Dregia

Don't Let The Fear of Overshooting Hold Your Training Back

While restraint is good in the long-term, being too timid about your training may be preventing you from making the jumps necessary to progress.

Sep 16, 2021 • 

Ahmed Dregia

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Up-and-Comers - 9/14/21

Whitney Baxley, David Pardy, and Sergio Maglione

Sep 14, 2021 • 

Ahmed Dregia

Making Sense of the IPF vs USAPL Drug Testing Fiasco

The conflict speaks to a wider issue around drug testing, legitimacy, and the IOC's power over sports.

Sep 9, 2021 • 

Ahmed Dregia

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August 2021