My name is April Harper, I am a 148 OPEN weight class powerlifter with an above elite total of 924 and some change: 308/214/402 . I'm currently training for RUM in February, using my coach, Brian Schwab’s training method , the Minimalist Method. I also train with Brian and my … [Read more...]
The True Meaning of Strength
I keep hearing this word "Strong." What does it mean? Lifting a lot of weight? Benching 500 lbs? Sort of. I mean, I guess that's strong, but is it relevent? Does it matter? Is it worth praise and worth people thinking they deserve sponsorships, free money, and celebrity status? I … [Read more...]
From Powerlifting to CrossFit:
April's Transition. Let me immediately write a post about what a whiny wimp I am, after I wrote about how strong my brother is. He had CANCER and didn't complain ONCE. But me, I complain a lot. (Stay tuned for the release of this post on April's brother!) Let's talk about … [Read more...]
Gracie V., Professional Powerlifter
Powerlifting for Women There are not a lot of women in the sport of powerlifting, more than previous years and the numbers are growing quickly. Unfortunately, to the complete opposite of the lifting spectrum, many women are still so fearful of “bulking and looking manly” that … [Read more...]
Hot Chicks who Eat Carbs 2.0
A couple of weeks ago I posted an article about hot chicks who eat carbs. The post was a HIT and we've been getting a lot of great responses from women who love their carbs but want to be lean too! Eating fun foods and rocking a hot bod is totally doable...when you know how to do … [Read more...]
