If you’re thinking about signing up for your first powerlifting competition – or you’ve already hit submit on that entry form – welcome to one of the most rewarding strength challenges out there. Competing in a powerlifting meet isn’t just about lifting the most weight. It’s about preparation,…

Powerlifting is one of the most rewarding ways to build strength, push past personal limits, and join a community of like-minded lifters. If you’ve ever watched someone lift an astonishing amount of weight in a powerlifting competition and thought, “I want to do that,” you’re in the right…

If you’ve ever trained hard for a big lift and felt that buzz of hitting a personal best, you’re already halfway to understanding the appeal of a powerlifting competition. It takes that feeling and puts it on a platform, surrounded by others chasing the same challenge. It doesn’t…

Compound exercises are the cornerstone of strength training, offering unmatched efficiency by targeting multiple muscle groups in a single movement. While there are many compound exercises, the big 5 lifts stand out as the most essential for building functional strength. These five — the deadlift, bench press, squat,…

Though for a pro in either of these weightlifting subtypes the difference between the two will be clear, for many new lifters, the distinctions and nuances can be harder to understand. That’s why the experts at Strength Ambassadors put together this guide, walking you through the exact differences…

If you’re new to Strongman and strongwoman training, the idea of putting together a strongman program of training sessions can be daunting. Strongman exercises aren’t just as straightforward as working on your bench press or perfecting your deadlift, it’s about being able to lift and carry (almost) everything!…

If you’re an athlete who follows a specific training program and/or bodybuilding regimen that requires intensive training and proper nutrition, then it’s very important to know what happens when you do not eat enough protein. Protein is the most intricately involved nutrient in regards to muscle development and…

When you first begin to learn how to deadlift, you’ll encounter a number of different types of grip as your legs and back begin to lift more weight off the floor than perhaps your hands can either hold onto or are used to! In addition to being “the…

Setting out on a weight lifting training journey can feel like stepping into a world full of possibilities – and a few unknowns. With enough grit and the right guidance, a year of lifting weights can lead to real transformations, not just in muscle growth but in confidence,…