Infrared Sauna vs Red Light Therapy – Which Recovery Tool is Best for Lifters?
When you are a powerlifter who trains consistently, recovery tools often become part of your routine. Both infrared saunas and…
Author: Grant Maddox
I'm Grant Maddox, a strength coach and writer specializing in powerlifting, body recomposition, and competitive fitness. After years competing and coaching in local meets, I shifted my focus to helping lifters understand technique, programming, and recovery. I cover everything from world records to everyday training mistakes, always grounded in real-world experience. Strength sports deserve serious attention — not just hype — and that's what I bring to Powerlifting Watch. I believe good information builds strong athletes, one lift at a time.
7 Biggest Differences Between Bodybuilding And Powerlifting
Bodybuilding and powerlifting both originate in resistance training and share barbells, racks, and gym spaces, yet each sport was built…
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Weight Lifting Recovery
Serious weight training does not fail because of weak programs or poor discipline. It fails because the body cannot always…
10 Best Powerlifting Shoes for Squat, Bench, and Deadlift (2025 Guide)
Powerlifting requires more than just brute strength. Footwear plays a critical role in enhancing performance by optimizing biomechanics and safety…
How to Qualify for National-Level Powerlifting Meets (USPA / IPF / WRPF)
To qualify for national-level powerlifting meets in the United States, you must compete at an official sanctioned event in your…
What’s a Deload Week—and When Should You Take One?
Recovery is just as crucial as lifting heavy or clocking cardio sessions. Muscles grow and bodies adapt during rest, not…
Lifter Spotlight – 7 Record-Breaking Women in Powerlifting
Powerlifting stands as a testament to human strength, resilience, and focus. Athletes test their limits in three core lifts: the…
What Happens to Your Body With Prolonged High Testosterone
Before we get into the details, let’s be clear about what testosterone does. Testosterone is a steroid hormone, a type…
Sumo vs. Conventional Deadlift – Which Builds More Overall Strength?
It’s a debate that’s been going on forever in gyms, forums, and between lifters who treat deadlifts almost like a…
Best Creatine for Strength Athletes – Monohydrate vs. New Gen Options
If you’re serious about building strength, there’s a good chance creatine has crossed your radar. Maybe a coach recommended it,…
How Often Should You Test Your 1-Rep Max? (And When Not To)
1-rep max (1RM) refers to the maximum amount of weight a person can lift for one complete repetition of a…