We're nearly halfway through the year—how's that goal of hitting a new bench press PR coming along? Nick Benerakis, a powerlifting coach known for helping lifters crush new PRs and gain confidence ...

Manipur's Maibam Gulubi won a gold medal in the junior women's 57-kg category at the 2026 Asian Classic and Equipped Bench Press Championships in Istanbul, Turkiye. She credits her family and coaches ...

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This story is part of Black in Fitness, a series of articles highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced by Black trainers, athletes, and gym owners within the fitness community. Read the rest of ...

Liam Anderson, a Shen senior, set a new USA Powerlifting national record for his age and weight class when he successfully benched more than 400 pounds.

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Jun. 19—Claude Welcome, the ageless strongman, powered his way to a national championship. After more than a year of uncertainty because of the COVID-19 pandemic and few competitions, the 69-year old ...

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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Competitive sports ...

From lifting gas cylinders and heavy weights in her early days to winning gold for India at the Asian Bench Press Championships in Istanbul, Manipur powerlifter Maibam Gulubi has come a long way in ...