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Zahir Khudayarov Squats 490 Kilograms, Raw, in Training
Finland-based powerlifter Zahir Khudayarov has lofty ambitions. He holds the all-time world records in squat and total in the 125KG class, but now seeks to join an elite group who have has squatted 500 kilograms or more. Khudayarov’s training has been ascendant recently. His squats has been immense. Though he hasn’t competed since 2019 and there was…
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Zahir Khudayarov Squats 490 Kilograms, Raw, in Training
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Betty Aborah (63KG) Raw Deadlifts 240 Kilograms; 9 Kilograms Over IPF World Record
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Agata Sitko (76KG) Hits a Training Total 2 Kilograms Over the IPF World Record
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Zahir Khudayarov (125KG) Matches Second-Heaviest Ever Raw Bench Press of 287.5 Kilograms (633.8 Pounds) In Training
Powerlifting Guides
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How to Train Powerlifting Once Per Week (And Make it Count)
If you’re a competitive powerlifter, you know firsthand how demanding this sport can be on time, energy, and resources. And even if you don’t compete, the rigors of loyally training the squat, bench press, and deadlift may well catch up with you. Life can get in the way, and you may find yourself unable to…
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The Best Powerlifting Workouts for Beginners to Break Into the Sport
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The Best Powerlifting Chest Workouts to Help You Bench Heavier
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The Guide to Arm Training for Powerlifters
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How to (Properly) Combine Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Training
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Bodybuilding vs. Powerlifting Programs — Understanding the Difference
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7 Lateral — Yes, Lateral — Exercises Powerlifters Should Be Doing
Powerlifting Basics
What Is Powerlifting?
Powerlifting is a weight-classed strength sport. In competitive powerlifting, only one thing matters and that’s having the highest total possible. An athlete’s total is comprised of the three competition lifts and these lifts include the,
- Squat
- Bench Press
- Deadlift
As a whole, the sport of powerlifting is growing at both a competitive and recreational level. In fact, it’s not uncommon to see many recreational lifters “train like a powerlifter”, even though they have no aspirations to compete. Whether you’re setting records or brand new to the sport, this page will serve as your all-in-one powerlifting home!
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How To Watch The 2024 APF Asian Equipped Powerlifting Championships
The Asian Powerlifting Federation (APF) 2024 Asian Equipped Powerlifting Championships (AEC) will be held in Hong Kong from May 5-11, 2024. This year, it combines with the Asian University Cup (AUC), and the two events will run alongside one another. Several athletes are nominated in both the AEC and the AUC. They will only lift…
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Agata Sitko (76KG) Hits a Training Total 2 Kilograms Over the IPF World Record
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Rondel Hunte (120KG) Deadlifts a 400 -Kilogram Raw Double; 4.5 Kilos Over the IPF World Record
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Insane Grip Strength: 500LB (226KG) One-Handed Deadlift Triple by Yousef Eddessa
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Dave Richardson Wins the 2024 ABS Clash of the Titans 2
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How to Watch the 2024 ABS Clash of the Titans 2
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Sarah Rainbow (+90KG) Hits Biggest Female Raw w/Wraps Total Ever of 775 Kilograms