Let’s be real. You’ve probably seen a guy at school or work who started lifting and came back looking completely different. Taller somehow. More confident. Walking like he owns the room. That change doesn’t happen by accident. The benefits of weight training for young men are real, and they go a lot deeper than just looking good. If you’re a young guy on the fence about starting, this is the only sign you need. Your…
I started powerlifting three years ago when I was stuck in a fitness rut. I’d been doing the same gym routine for months, not getting stronger, and honestly getting pretty bored with working out. My friend Dave kept bugging me to try powerlifting at Iron Temple downtown, but I figured it was just for huge bodybuilder types who could already bench twice their body weight. Turns out I was completely wrong. The powerlifting community in…