![LIFT At the Mayor’s Gallery, Boston City Hall March 2 – March 31 Reception Friday, March 13, 4 – 5pm You are invited to an exhibition of Liane Brandon’s photographs of women powerlifters in the Mayor’s Gallery at Boston City Hall. The exhibit celebrating Women’s History Month is sponsored by […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/lift-432x250.jpg "LIFT- a series of photographs celebrating four women powerlifters")
![Lifters, Due to expected inclement weather this weekend, it has been decided that the 2015 Winter Classic will be postponed. The meet will now be held the weekend of February 28th/March 1st. This decision has been made with potential driving hazards and limited parking space at the Baystate Athletic Club in […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/USAPL-New-England.jpg "2015 Winter Classic UPDATE")
![After a successful first run of the Raw Collegiate Cup in 2013 we have moved the location to our friends and USAPL Regional Training Center, Baystate Athletic Club. This venue will allow for a well run Championship with first class equipment. Last year the Raw Collegiate Cup showcased athletes from […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/New-USAPL-Logo-small.jpg "2014 Raw Collegiate Cup"){kind=logo}
![Attention Athletes: Due to the large number of lifters entered and venue size restraints, the Championship will be held over two days (Saturday, May 31 – Sunday, June 1, 2014). All female lifters and male lifters up to and including the 181 lb weight class will compete on Saturday, May […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/usapl-large.jpg "2014 Massachusetts Open State Championships")
![The deadline for the 2015 Ryan Moore New England Open High School Championship is due in the mail Tuesday, March 3, 2015. If you CANNOT get the application in by that date, email the meet director ASAP (mike@mass-lift.com) with the following information Name, Age, Gender, and Division (ex. Ryan Kendrick, […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ryan_final-Converted-195x110.jpg "2015 Ryan Moore New England Open High School Championship – CLARIFICATION")
![LIFT At the Mayor’s Gallery, Boston City Hall March 2 – March 31 Reception Friday, March 13, 4 – 5pm You are invited to an exhibition of Liane Brandon’s photographs of women powerlifters in the Mayor’s Gallery at Boston City Hall. The exhibit celebrating Women’s History Month is sponsored by […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/lift-195x110.jpg "LIFT- a series of photographs celebrating four women powerlifters")
![Lifters, Due to expected inclement weather this weekend, it has been decided that the 2015 Winter Classic will be postponed. The meet will now be held the weekend of February 28th/March 1st. This decision has been made with potential driving hazards and limited parking space at the Baystate Athletic Club in […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/USAPL-New-England-195x110.jpg "2015 Winter Classic UPDATE")
![After a successful first run of the Raw Collegiate Cup in 2013 we have moved the location to our friends and USAPL Regional Training Center, Baystate Athletic Club. This venue will allow for a well run Championship with first class equipment. Last year the Raw Collegiate Cup showcased athletes from […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/New-USAPL-Logo-small-195x110.jpg "2014 Raw Collegiate Cup"){kind=logo}
![Attention Athletes: Due to the large number of lifters entered and venue size restraints, the Championship will be held over two days (Saturday, May 31 – Sunday, June 1, 2014). All female lifters and male lifters up to and including the 181 lb weight class will compete on Saturday, May […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/usapl-large-195x110.jpg "2014 Massachusetts Open State Championships")
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![The deadline for the 2015 Ryan Moore New England Open High School Championship is due in the mail Tuesday, March 3, 2015. If you CANNOT get the application in by that date, email the meet director ASAP (mike@mass-lift.com) with the following information Name, Age, Gender, and Division (ex. Ryan Kendrick, […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ryan_final-Converted-640x250.jpg "2015 Ryan Moore New England Open High School Championship – CLARIFICATION")
2015 Ryan Moore New England Open High School Championship – CLARIFICATION
The deadline for the 2015 Ryan Moore New England Open High School Championship is due in the mail Tuesday, March 3, 2015. If you CANNOT get the application in by that date, email the meet director ASAP (mike@mass-lift.com) with the following information Name, Age, Gender, and Division (ex. Ryan Kendrick, […]
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2015 Ryan Moore New England Open High School Championship – CLARIFICATION
The deadline for the 2015 Ryan Moore New England Open High School Championship is due in the mail Tuesday, March 3, 2015. If you CANNOT get the application in by that date, email the meet director ASAP (mike@mass-lift.com) with the following information Name, Age, Gender, and Division (ex. Ryan Kendrick, […]
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LIFT- a series of photographs celebrating four women powerlifters
LIFT At the Mayor’s Gallery, Boston City Hall March 2 – March 31 Reception Friday, March 13, 4 – 5pm You are invited to an exhibition of Liane Brandon’s photographs of women powerlifters in the Mayor’s Gallery at Boston City Hall. The exhibit celebrating Women’s History Month is sponsored by […]
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2015 Winter Classic UPDATE
Lifters, Due to expected inclement weather this weekend, it has been decided that the 2015 Winter Classic will be postponed. The meet will now be held the weekend of February 28th/March 1st. This decision has been made with potential driving hazards and limited parking space at the Baystate Athletic Club in […]
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2014 New England Open- Updated!
Quick Links Contest Information Preliminary Time Table Entry Form Hotel Information Nomination List Championship Information Sanctioned By: USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Sanction # MA-2014-08 Meet Director: Michael Zawilinski Date, Time, Place: Saturday, November 22-23 at Holiday Inn Rockland, 929 Hingham Street Rockland, MA 02370 Eligibility: Must be a registered USAPL Member. […]
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2014 Raw Collegiate Cup
After a successful first run of the Raw Collegiate Cup in 2013 we have moved the location to our friends and USAPL Regional Training Center, Baystate Athletic Club. This venue will allow for a well run Championship with first class equipment. Last year the Raw Collegiate Cup showcased athletes from […]
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2014 Massachusetts Open State Championships
Attention Athletes: Due to the large number of lifters entered and venue size restraints, the Championship will be held over two days (Saturday, May 31 – Sunday, June 1, 2014). All female lifters and male lifters up to and including the 181 lb weight class will compete on Saturday, May […]
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![Do you want to represent our country and the USAPL by competing on a national team? There are eight primary international championships that the USAPL participates in. Here’s everything you need to know about how to qualify, purchase team apparel, and remit all team fees . Your Team Head […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/cropped-USAPL-fancy1-115x115.jpg "How to Qualify to Represent the USA at International Championships")
How to Qualify to Represent the USA at International Championships
Posted on 03/04/2014 | No CommentsDo you want to represent our country and the USAPL by competing on a national team? There are eight primary international championships that the USAPL participates in. Here’s everything you need to know about how to qualify, purchase team apparel, and remit all team fees . Your Team Head […] -
![This isn’t an article designed to be inflammatory towards other powerlifting organizations. Everything starts from somewhere, and this subject is no exception. In other sports there are sanctioning organizations outside of those which are internationally recognized. But this article isn’t about other sports; its about powerlifting. This topic has been […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/mattSquat-115x115.jpg "There Is Only One Powerlifting Federation")
There Is Only One Powerlifting Federation
Posted on 01/24/2014 | No CommentsThis isn’t an article designed to be inflammatory towards other powerlifting organizations. Everything starts from somewhere, and this subject is no exception. In other sports there are sanctioning organizations outside of those which are internationally recognized. But this article isn’t about other sports; its about powerlifting. This topic has been […] -
![You’re scared, a little sweaty and super nervous. That first step out on the platform with all eyes on you can be intimidating. However, you have done the training, you have squatted, benched, and deadlifted hundreds of times. Yet, you feel like you don’t know what to do. […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/946813_500299433369548_510022317_n-115x115.jpg "My Very First Powerlifting Meet")
My Very First Powerlifting Meet
Posted on 11/13/2013 | No CommentsYou’re scared, a little sweaty and super nervous. That first step out on the platform with all eyes on you can be intimidating. However, you have done the training, you have squatted, benched, and deadlifted hundreds of times. Yet, you feel like you don’t know what to do. […] -
![This year’s IPF World Championships to be held this week in Stavanger, Norway, will feature several well established Massachusetts powerlifters. The lifters include Luis Jaimes of Roslindale, Joe Cappellino of South Boston, Liane Blyn of Southwick, and Sue Elwyn of Western Massachusetts. Michael Zawilinski, Strength and Conditioning coach for Northeastern […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Bostonnight.jpeg "Massachusetts at the 2013 IPF World Championships")
Massachusetts at the 2013 IPF World Championships
Posted on 11/04/2013 | No CommentsThis year’s IPF World Championships to be held this week in Stavanger, Norway, will feature several well established Massachusetts powerlifters. The lifters include Luis Jaimes of Roslindale, Joe Cappellino of South Boston, Liane Blyn of Southwick, and Sue Elwyn of Western Massachusetts. Michael Zawilinski, Strength and Conditioning coach for Northeastern […] -
![It has become obvious to me over the past couple years of coaching and training that when people hear the words “linear” and “periodization” in concert with one another, they automatically turn-off. I haven’t met a single resistance-trained “athlete” that doesn’t consider themselves well-enough experienced in “the art of the […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/photo1-115x115.jpg "Linear Periodization is Not Your Enemy. . .")
Linear Periodization is Not Your Enemy. . .
Posted on 05/22/2013 | No CommentsIt has become obvious to me over the past couple years of coaching and training that when people hear the words “linear” and “periodization” in concert with one another, they automatically turn-off. I haven’t met a single resistance-trained “athlete” that doesn’t consider themselves well-enough experienced in “the art of the […] -
![INTRODUCTION Central Nervous System (CNS) fatigue is a topic so unexplored by the scientists of today that we still do not know the specific mechanism that causes it [1]. CNS fatigue, also referred to as neuromuscular fatigue, is a subjective state in which one feels tired or exhausted and in […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/CNS_fatigue-115x115.jpg "A Review of Central Nervous System Fatigue")
A Review of Central Nervous System Fatigue
Posted on 05/15/2013 | No CommentsINTRODUCTION Central Nervous System (CNS) fatigue is a topic so unexplored by the scientists of today that we still do not know the specific mechanism that causes it [1]. CNS fatigue, also referred to as neuromuscular fatigue, is a subjective state in which one feels tired or exhausted and in […] -
![The past three months have been some of the most exhilarating of my entire life. In June 2012, I was as an assistant coach on the USA teams at the inaugural IPF Classics Powerlifting World Cup in Stockholm, Sweden (Picture on right: Platform at 2012 IPF Classics World Cup – […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/LannyBassham1975-115x115.jpg "Requisites for Success")
Requisites for Success
Posted on 02/04/2013 | No CommentsThe past three months have been some of the most exhilarating of my entire life. In June 2012, I was as an assistant coach on the USA teams at the inaugural IPF Classics Powerlifting World Cup in Stockholm, Sweden (Picture on right: Platform at 2012 IPF Classics World Cup – […] -
![Since 1969 the Pittsburgh Steelers have had three head coaches. This is fewer than any other team in the NFL during that timeframe. The Steelers pride themselves on consistency and stability. These two constants led them to their current coach, Mike Tomlin. Players are expected to act and perform according […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Siouxz2012-115x115.jpg "Upholding the Standard")
Upholding the Standard
Posted on 01/28/2013 | No CommentsSince 1969 the Pittsburgh Steelers have had three head coaches. This is fewer than any other team in the NFL during that timeframe. The Steelers pride themselves on consistency and stability. These two constants led them to their current coach, Mike Tomlin. Players are expected to act and perform according […] -
![Show me a person who doesn’t want to be strong and I’ll show you someone who doesn’t get off the couch very often. The ability to move heavy objects and perform physically demanding tasks is just plain cool. When you’re strong, you don’t have to walk around thumping your chest […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/1repmaxthumb-115x115.jpg "A Gym Rat’s Guide to the One-Rep Max")
A Gym Rat’s Guide to the One-Rep Max
Posted on 01/20/2013 | No CommentsShow me a person who doesn’t want to be strong and I’ll show you someone who doesn’t get off the couch very often. The ability to move heavy objects and perform physically demanding tasks is just plain cool. When you’re strong, you don’t have to walk around thumping your chest […] -
![Navigating the tortuous road to athletic achievement requires a comprehensive roadmap. Motivated trainees are constantly searching for the latest protocol that will transport their performance to the next level. They will scour the Internet for the most recent training methodology. Athletes will dive into the pool of printed media including […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/RoadMapToPR-115x115.jpg "Training Specificity for Powerlifters")
Training Specificity for Powerlifters
Posted on 01/13/2013 | No CommentsNavigating the tortuous road to athletic achievement requires a comprehensive roadmap. Motivated trainees are constantly searching for the latest protocol that will transport their performance to the next level. They will scour the Internet for the most recent training methodology. Athletes will dive into the pool of printed media including […]
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