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Sonita Muluh (+84KG) Hits Squat and Bench Press PR Doubles in Training
Women’s Superheavyweight powerlifter Sonita Muluh is on a mission to make powerlifting history again. The Belgian native hit two personal records (PRs) while training for the 2025 IPF World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships: a massive 285-kilogram squat double and a 145-kilogram bench press double. The event itself takes place from June 8 to 15 in Chemnitz, Germany. Muluh competes in the +84KG…
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Powerlifting Guides
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When Should You Increase Weight on the Barbell?
Lifting progressively heavier weights builds bigger and stronger muscles. Adding too much weight too fast can be unsafe and unproductive. Lifting weights that are too light prevents progression. So, when and how much should you increase training loads? That depends on goals, experience, recovery habits, and other factors. In April 2025, Calgary Barbell shared their…
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The Guide to Arm Training for Powerlifters
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Getting a Grip on Deadlift Strength Standards, With Insight From a Competitive Weightlifter
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Opinion: Can We Stop Mixing Up the Romanian Deadlift and Stiff-Leg Deadlift?
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Powerlifting Over 40: How to Start, Benefits, & More
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Does Powerlifting Build Muscle?
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These Are the Differences Between Powerlifting vs. Powerbuilding
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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Jesus Olivares (+120KG) Eyes Even Heavier IPF Squat Record with 440- and 455-Kilogram Singles in Training
Four-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) world champion Jesus Olivares is a must-watch talent anytime he’s around a barbell. The 26-year-old has built a dominant powerlifting reputation in the 120+ kilogram weight class. Last February, Olivares achieved an IPF world record raw squat of 478 kilograms (1,053.8 pounds) at the 2024 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships. In an Instagram post shared on May 14,…
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Train as Much as an Elite Powerlifter to Get Stronger
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5 Accessory Exercises to Boost Your Deadlift
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Joe Sullivan Makes NPC Bodybuilding Debut at 2025 Jay Cutler Desert Classic
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Can We Determine the Limit of What a Human Can Lift?
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Use the 5-3-1 Rep Method for Monstrous Strength Gains
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2025 Powerlifting America Classic National Championships Results
