Harbinger Classic WristWrap men’s weightlifting gloves are basic but effective workout accessories. They are relatively thin, fairly inexpensive alternatives to more extravagant gloves with wrist wraps. The gloves contain panels of cloth and leather, and feature a wrist wrap sealed by Velcro as well as short finger length. The short fingers allow a weightlifter to ...
Many people that just start out boxing are told by their trainers at the local gym not to lift weights. They say the only exercises that should be done for strength are bodyweight exercises such as push-ups, pull-ups, and dips. But are bodyweight exercises enough for the strength needed to compete in a boxing match? ...
The major feud between the two totally different types of weightlifting is not only in the way the weight is lifted, but also how different exercises are used to lift the weight to a specific point. Olympic lifting focuses mainly on lifting with maximum explosive power, while powerlifting focuses primarily on using one’s limit strength ...
Teens begin weight training for many reasons. While perceptions may be that only student athletes who are in wrestling, football, or baseball lift weights, there are benefits to be found for the athlete and the mathlete, the linebacker and the lithe runner. That said, the approach to lifting will be somewhat different depending on the ...
Through the centuries feats of physical strength have always been fairly popular for people to watch and participate in. In the 21st century things have not changed. There are now multiple disciplines that are considered strength sports, many organizations that promote them, some in which you can earn money, most in which all you get ...
I have gone through phases at different times of my life in terms of physical exercises to stay in shape. Often times I have gone to the extreme between weight training and aerobic activities to where I would do one type of exercise, but not the other. As I have gotten older I realize that ...