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Not at all. Powerlifting is about lifting a weight once and it is therefore a pure strength sport.

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What has the author Stanley Paul Brown written?

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How much time do most experts agree is required to allow for muscle recovery before engaging in muscular endurance weight lifting of the same muscle group?

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How can I use free weight equipment in my current lifting workout?

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