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WEIGHT LIFTING NEWS

A step-by-step guide to deadlifting safely and effectively

March 12, 2026 1:12 pm

Like any exercise, the key to performing a deadlift correctly lies in understanding the right technique and gradually building confidence

‘Never stop': Saumya Tandon on lifting weights through pregnancy and injury

March 10, 2026 6:39 pm

An expert clarifies whether staying active means pushing through pain. Here’s how women can safely combine yoga, Pilates, and strength training across life stages.

At 52, this IRS officer can dead-lift 160 kg: ‘I started weight lifting at 45, it’s the best anti-ageing therapy’

March 07, 2026 4:19 pm

Ekta Vishnoi took up strength training in her late 40s. Now the international powerlifter is preparing for competition alongside her govt job

Eight common gym mistakes that can wreck your joints before 30: ‘Some lifts build muscle, others build hospital visits’

November 13, 2025 10:32 am

Trainer explains how bad form and ego lifting can destroy your joints

Samantha Ruth Prabhu highlights importance of weight training: ''Won't I look like a man...?' That's the first question women ask me'

August 16, 2025 1:30 pm

"It is very important for women to understand the importance of weight training, especially as we age, in older women and even perimenopausal or women in their late 30s," said the Family Man actor.

‘My bo*bs got bigger, my bu*t…’: What Sydney Sweeney’s training regimen reveals about effects of strength training

August 12, 2025 10:54 am

“I weight-trained in the morning for an hour, kickboxed mid-day for about two hours, and then weight-trained again at night for an hour,” revealed Sydney Sweeney

When should women start lifting weights?

March 01, 2025 5:28 pm

Experts recommend getting enough rest and incorporating post-workout stretching or yoga for recovery.

Be mindful of your posture when lifting heavy objects; here's how to do it safely

November 06, 2024 3:42 pm

Those with joint issues and pre-existing conditions should keep these factors in mind

Should you do cardio exercises before or after weight training?

September 18, 2024 2:26 pm

Here’s what experts recommend you do to see the best results

Debina Bonnerjee says women must do weight training; but should they?

April 03, 2024 9:42 am

One often overlooked benefit of weight training is its ability to improve functional fitness and enhance daily living, said fitness expert Garima Goyal

WEIGHT LIFTING VIDEOS

Daredevils stun spectators in Punjab's Kila Raipur 'ural Olympics'

February 12, 2016 8:26 am

Ludhiana (Punjab), Feb 12: Every year Ludhiana becomes the destination for hundreds of sports enthusiasts from around the world who come to witness the Kila Raipur Sports Festival or the Rural Olympics. In the 80th edition of the rural Olympics held in Kila Raipur near Ludhiana, children, youngsters and veterans exhibited their courage and skill. The four-day sporting event from February 4-7 saw stuntmen performing daredevil acts like weight lifting with beard, pulling car with teeth, standing on a moving bike, holding ladder in mouth among others. Sportspersons displayed their agility and dexterity in a plethora of other sports like shot-put, weight lifting, paragliding and karate. The sporting event started in 1933 with only wrestling and athletics. Sports lovers from around the world flock to witness the unique sporting event. These games not only promote sportsmanship but also help develop closer people-to-people contact.

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