How Did Strength Sports Become So Damn White?
Unpacking a legacy of racism that’s led to the erasure of Black powerlifters
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8 min readAug 23, 2021
I spent my youth feeling weak, stocky, and ungainly. I struggled with committing to fitness regimes — none seemed to work with my physique and strength goals. In my twenties, I discovered powerlifting-style training. By combing through training websites, I…