Imagine you hit the gym for an intense powerlifting session. You push yourself to the limit, aiming for those sweet strength gains. But what happens to your body after that grueling workout? The answer lies in the concept of the Stimulus-Recovery-Adaptation (SRA) cycle.
The deadlift is one of the big three powerlifting exercises, alongside the squat and bench press. Records are constantly being broken, and lifter health is a top priority.
Westside Barbell, renowned for its champion powerlifters, uses a unique periodization approach to squat training. This blog post dives into their program, focusing on intensity loading for the squat exercise.
