An imposing sight. Have you ever seen 700lbs loaded on a bench? Fourteen 45lb plates, two 10lbs, and two 2.5lbs plates, plus the 45lb bar. Waiting, almost daring to be moved. 700lbs.

Yes, you read it correctly, Julius Maddox (@irregular_strength) attempts a world record bench press of 740 lbs at The American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, TX.  We are ver excited for this day, and we are here to support him during his venture today.

If you have ever wondered whether or not what you wear while you work out can impact your performance, then I have an answer for you. And that answer, quite simply, is yes. There are, in fact, many reasons that what powerlifters wear during their workouts has a clear impact on the quality of the workout itself.

Motivation is defined as an internal process that moves a person to action towards a goal. It’s the forces that activate behavior. So, then why do so many of us lose motivation so quickly? 6 easy steps for keeping up the motivation in your life.