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Q. How much does a squat suit add to one’s lift?
A. I think Louie said it best when he said that he’s got a suit sitting in the corner and he’s yet to see it move a weight. The truth is that no... more
Q. Are there any other performance enhancement aids used at meets (inhalants, EpiPens, adrenaline, etc.)?
A. I’ve heard rumors of adrenaline use but honestly have never seen it myself. One thing... more
Q. What’s the purpose of smelling salts in powerlifting, and are they effective?
A. Smelling salts contain Ammonium Carbonate which clears the mind and helps you focus on the task at hand when... more
Q. What are the top supplements you’ve seen used in powerlifting (by ingredient)?
A. Protein is the top seller, for sure. Personally, I like a blend of whey, casein, and egg proteins. With the... more
Q. What’s the difference between capsiate and capsaicin? Or are they the same thing, just with different names?
A. Capsaicin is a pungent capsaicinoid and comes from hot chili peppers, whereas... more
Q. Everyone seems to be going nuts over D-aspartic acid and geranium, and now that Anthony Roberts prick seems to be pimping out Boussingaultia gracilis as the next ephedrine! What does The... more