Latest Powerlifting News
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Sarah Rainbow (+90KG) Hits Biggest Female Raw w/Wraps Total Ever of 775 Kilograms
At the 2024 World Raw Powerlifting Federation Australia (WRPFA) Launceston Toyota Showdown (LTS), Australian powerlifter Sarah Rainbow hit the heaviest raw total ever by a woman at an incredible 775 kilograms. Rainbow squatted 300 kilograms at the 2024 ProRaw 14, a 15-kilogram personal best on the day. One week later, she added another 15 kilograms for…
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Alisha Luna (52KG) Raw Deadlifts an All-Time World Record of 210.5 Kilograms at the 2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3
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Denise Herber (75KG) Wins The 2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3 With All-Time World Record Deadlift of 291.5 Kilograms
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John Haack (100KG) Wins 2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3 with All-Time World Record Raw Total of 1,043.5 Kilograms
Top Athletes
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Zahir Khudayarov (125KG) Matches Second-Heaviest Ever Raw Bench Press of 287.5 Kilograms (633.8 Pounds) In Training
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Interview: Hunter Henderson Wants to Set 2 Powerlifting World Records and Qualify for the Olympia in 2024
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British Powerlifter Phil Richard Passes Away at 52 Years Old
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Dave Richardson (125KG) Deadlifts 430 Kilograms 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!
More Powerlifting
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Hunter Henderson (82.5KG) Squats All-Time Raw World Record of 311 Kilograms at the 2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3
Hunter Henderson sought an outstanding performance at the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Ghost Clash 3 — her last powerlifting meet before her return to competitive bodybuilding. It might not have been exactly the day she wanted, but she walked away with a new all-time world record (ATWR) squat of 311 kilograms. Henderson came into the meet as the ATWR holder…
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Samantha Rice (90KG) Hits All-Time Raw Squat, Deadlift, and Total World Records at the 2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3
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2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3 Pro Results
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Lean Beef Patty (60KG) Wins Her Competitive Raw Powerlifting Debut at the 2024 USPA To Infinite and Beyond
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2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3 Powerlifting Meet Preview
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Zahir Khudayarov (125KG) Matches Second-Heaviest Ever Raw Bench Press of 287.5 Kilograms (633.8 Pounds) In Training
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Interview: Hunter Henderson Wants to Set 2 Powerlifting World Records and Qualify for the Olympia in 2024