Intensity and training of the Valsalva maneuver on cardiac response
Summary of an article analyzing the cardiovascular response to the Valsalva maneuver at different pressures, with training or not.
Sound stimulation and strength performance
Summary of an article testing the influence of auditory stimulus (sounds) on bench press performance in lifters.
Fat loss for resistance-trained athletes. What is effective?
Summary of a narrative review looking at effective strategies to address fat loss in resistance-trained athletes from bodybuilding, weightlifting and powerlifting.
Ketogenic diet for weight loss and performance in powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting
Summary of a study compering ketogenic diet with usual diet for powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting.
Naps and weightlifting performance
Summary of a study testing the influence of a nap when sleep deprived on performance and enjoyment of weightlifting in males.
Does wearing knee wraps improve back squat performance?
Summary of a study looking at mechanics in lifters who perform 80% of 1RM squat in knee wraps or without.
What knee sleeves or knee wraps do during squat?
Summary of a study looking at biomechanics and perceptions of stability and comfort in lifters who do squats in knee wraps or knee sleeves.
What is the difference in strength between novice and elite athletes in powerlifting
Summary of an article looking at performance differences between recreational and elite (international level) athletes competing in powerlifting.
Where does the energy for weightlifting come from?
Summary of an article on glycogen content before and immediately after a high intensity weightlifting session in elite powerlifters and Olympic weightlifters.
Injuries in powerlifting squat, bench press, and deadlift
Summary on a review article looking at powerlifting injuries occuring during performing back squat, bench press, and deadlift.
Injuries in Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting
Summary of a review article on characteristics of injuries in Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting.
Injury rates in strength sports
Summary of a review article on injury rates in different weight-training sports such as weightlifting, powerlifting, CrossFit, bodybuilding, strongman and Highland Games.
At what age are we the strongest? Surprising truth
What is the peak strength age? We have real data now. Oh yes! And no, it's not 25. I mean, it could be, but statistically, on average it is not. And now prepare yourself for the best piece of news: it is later than 25, in some cases, much…
How old are the best athletes in weightlifting and powerlifting
Summary of an article analyzing the age of peak performance in Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting using data up to 2017.