Latest Powerlifting News
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Russel Orhii Will Not Compete at the 2025 World Games
At the 2025 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships, Russel Orhii hit an IPF world record raw squat of 338 kilograms en route to an 870.5-kilogram total in the 83KG class. The 30-year-old’s strength continues to climb thanks to his strategic bulking. In early June 2025, Orhii confirmed that he will not compete at the 2025 World Games, held in Chengdu, China, from…
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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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3 Pro Powerlifting Tips to Build a Bigger Squat
In May 2025, strength coach and champion powerlifter Panagiotis “Pana” Tarinidis dove into the science and strategy of the technically demanding squat. With a personal best of 265 kilograms (585 pounds) — nearly four times his body weight — Tarindis explained how to overcome poor form, low confidence, and technical inefficiencies that kept his squat…
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7 Old-Timey Feats of Strength That Still Impress
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2025 IPF World Bench Press Championships Results
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Jesus Olivares (+120KG) Eyes Even Heavier IPF Squat Record with 440- and 455-Kilogram Singles in Training
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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
