During a powerlifting competition, contestants get three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: the squat, the bench press, and the classic deadlift. In other words, you attempt to lift the ...

When the furor over transgender athletes competing in women’s sports arrived at powerlifting’s doorstep, the sport’s leaders pitched what they said was a fair and simple solution: a new competition ...

POWERLIFTING IS PRIMAL. Just the thought of loading a barbell with enough iron to make it bow and then, somehow, finding the strength to press it off your chest, drive it out of a squat, or deadlift ...

The Ramsey County District Court has struck down policy that barred transgender women from competing in the nation's leading drug-tested powerlifting organization. The decision, announced Feb. 27, ...

Eric Young, 61, recently won a gold medal in powerlifting at the National Senior Games, showcasing his dedication to fitness ...