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Here at Homegrown Lifting, we’re all about helping push you to be the healthiest version of yourself. Lifting weights is an excellent way to stay in shape and increase muscle mass. Lifting indoors is always great, but did you know there are extra benefits when you strength train outdoors? Keep reading, and we’ll tell you all about the perks of lifting in the sunshine. It Lowers Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Being outdoors when you lift helps to lower your blood pressure and heart rate. The exercise you’re doing will feel less strenuous and allow you to achieve maximum results....

Like many of us at HomeGrown Lifting know, for years, iron plates have been the old standby for weightlifting and strength training. Something about the grit of iron and that familiar clang adds to the lifting experience. Iron plates aren’t all they are cracked up to be, though. Bumper plates may be a relatively new piece of equipment for some, but there is no denying the benefits they can bring to the table—increased durability, versatility, and the undeniable fact that they are much quieter than iron plates. Bumper plates are recommended for beginners because you are more likely to drop...

Weightlifting might seem straightforward to someone new to training–you just lift weights, right? There’s more than a little more to it than that when you get into it. There are different types of weights that are used for different types of workouts. At first, it can seem a little daunting to know what to use when you first start your own weight training challenge. That’s why we at Homegrown Lifting have put together a guide to help you navigate your weightlifting decisions. WHAT TYPE OF WEIGHTS SHOULD I USE? There are a lot of types of weights on the market,...

Olympic Weightlifting vs. Powerlifting   When you’re new to the world of lifting, the terminology can get confusing. For example, it seems like someone that lifts weights simply does weightlifting, right? Not exactly. To accurately describe the primary types of weightlifting exercises, you’re probably talking about either Olympic Weightlifting or Powerlifting, which are two very different sports. Both types of athletes use similar equipment and perform similar moves, but they do so with a very different emphasis. We’ve broken down the differences for you so you can decide which type of workout is best for your lifestyle.   What is...

How to Reach your Weightlifting Fitness Goals in 2022 With all of the chaos of the holiday season, it’s a good time to set goals for the coming year. Everyone likes to start a new routine at the beginning of the year, but without a solid plan, your New Year’s Resolution is likely to go the way of everyone else’s – set aside and ignored by February 1st. If you have weightlifting goals for 2022, Homegrown Lifting is here to help. We’ve rounded up a few tips on how to make your fitness goals become your reality. Decide on a...