![Attention Coaches and unattached lifters, There has been a flurry of last minute entries for this meet. I will be making an announcement Friday 3/7/2014 by 1pm as to updated times for this championship. We are set at 78 lifters which would project an end time around 9pm which […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Moore-14-640x250.jpg "Ryan Moore High School Powerlifting Championship- Update!!!!")
![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-fancy1-611x250.jpg "How to Qualify to Represent the USA at International Championships")
![On Sunday February 23 at Baystate Athletic Club in Scituate, Massachusetts 39 lifters from New England will square off in the 2014 Winter Classic, an open only meet. The open meet format hasn’t been used in New England in many years, the outcome of this should prove to see a […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Capps-Squat1-600x250.jpg "2014 Winter Classic")
![Originally posted on NU Student Life On Saturday, February 15, 2014 Brown’s Gym will be hosting the Northeast Conference Powerlifting Championship in Clark Summit, PA. Eleven lifters from Northeastern Women’s Powerlifting will be competing against top schools. This meet will be one of the last chances for college athletes to qualify […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/unknown.jpg "NU Women’s Powerlifting named top contender at Northeast Conference Championship")
![On March 9 high school athletes from around New England will gather to compete at the 4th Annual Ryan Moore New England Open High School Championships. The meet has previously been held at Xavarian High School but has been moved to St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury due to on-going […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ryan3-640x250.gif "2014 Ryan Moore New England Open High School Championships")
![With the Ryan Moore Invitational this past weekend the 2013-2014 USAPL New England powerlifting season came to a close. Overall a total of four championships, more than in any other High School powerlifting seasons, were held this year. After getting off to a slow start with the New England Open […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Powerlifting-High-195x110.png "2013/14 High School Season in Review")
![Attention Coaches and unattached lifters, There has been a flurry of last minute entries for this meet. I will be making an announcement Friday 3/7/2014 by 1pm as to updated times for this championship. We are set at 78 lifters which would project an end time around 9pm which […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Moore-14-195x110.jpg "Ryan Moore High School Powerlifting Championship- Update!!!!")
![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-fancy1-195x110.jpg "How to Qualify to Represent the USA at International Championships")
![On Sunday February 23 at Baystate Athletic Club in Scituate, Massachusetts 39 lifters from New England will square off in the 2014 Winter Classic, an open only meet. The open meet format hasn’t been used in New England in many years, the outcome of this should prove to see a […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Capps-Squat1-195x110.jpg "2014 Winter Classic")
![Originally posted on NU Student Life On Saturday, February 15, 2014 Brown’s Gym will be hosting the Northeast Conference Powerlifting Championship in Clark Summit, PA. Eleven lifters from Northeastern Women’s Powerlifting will be competing against top schools. This meet will be one of the last chances for college athletes to qualify […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/unknown-195x110.jpg "NU Women’s Powerlifting named top contender at Northeast Conference Championship")
![On March 9 high school athletes from around New England will gather to compete at the 4th Annual Ryan Moore New England Open High School Championships. The meet has previously been held at Xavarian High School but has been moved to St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury due to on-going […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ryan3-195x110.gif "2014 Ryan Moore New England Open High School Championships")
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![With the Ryan Moore Invitational this past weekend the 2013-2014 USAPL New England powerlifting season came to a close. Overall a total of four championships, more than in any other High School powerlifting seasons, were held this year. After getting off to a slow start with the New England Open […]](http://mass-lift.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Powerlifting-High.png "2013/14 High School Season in Review")
2013/14 High School Season in Review
With the Ryan Moore Invitational this past weekend the 2013-2014 USAPL New England powerlifting season came to a close. Overall a total of four championships, more than in any other High School powerlifting seasons, were held this year. After getting off to a slow start with the New England Open […]
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2013/14 High School Season in Review
With the Ryan Moore Invitational this past weekend the 2013-2014 USAPL New England powerlifting season came to a close. Overall a total of four championships, more than in any other High School powerlifting seasons, were held this year. After getting off to a slow start with the New England Open […]
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Ryan Moore High School Powerlifting Championship- Update!!!!
Attention Coaches and unattached lifters, There has been a flurry of last minute entries for this meet. I will be making an announcement Friday 3/7/2014 by 1pm as to updated times for this championship. We are set at 78 lifters which would project an end time around 9pm which […]
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How to Qualify to Represent the USA at International Championships
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 […]
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2014 Winter Classic
On Sunday February 23 at Baystate Athletic Club in Scituate, Massachusetts 39 lifters from New England will square off in the 2014 Winter Classic, an open only meet. The open meet format hasn’t been used in New England in many years, the outcome of this should prove to see a […]
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NU Women’s Powerlifting named top contender at Northeast Conference Championship
Originally posted on NU Student Life On Saturday, February 15, 2014 Brown’s Gym will be hosting the Northeast Conference Powerlifting Championship in Clark Summit, PA. Eleven lifters from Northeastern Women’s Powerlifting will be competing against top schools. This meet will be one of the last chances for college athletes to qualify […]
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2014 Ryan Moore New England Open High School Championships
On March 9 high school athletes from around New England will gather to compete at the 4th Annual Ryan Moore New England Open High School Championships. The meet has previously been held at Xavarian High School but has been moved to St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury due to on-going […]
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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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