Latest Powerlifting News
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Alba Boström (63KG) Sets Total World Record at 2025 IPF World Classic Championships
The 2025 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships in Chemnitz, Germany, featured 15 world records across all weight categories. Among them was Sweden’s Alba Boström’s new total world record in the Women’s 63KG class. The 2025 IPF World Classic Championships were Boström’s sophomore contest in the senior category. Her first was the 2025 Sheffield…
Top Athletes
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Alba Boström (63KG) Sets Total World Record at 2025 IPF World Classic Championships
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Sara Naldi (57KG) Scores Squat and Total Records at 2025 IPF World Classic Championships
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Pleun Dekkers (52KG) Sets Squat Record at 2025 IPF World Classic Championships
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Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Sets Bench Press World Record at 2025 IPF World Classic Championships
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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Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Sets Bench Press World Record at 2025 IPF World Classic Championships
From June 8-15, 2025, many of the world’s best powerlifters converged on Chemnitz, Germany, to compete in the 2025 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships. The Women’s 47KG category was a highlight of the entire competition. The battle between Heather Connor of the USA and France’s Tiffany Chapon, the four-time defending champion, resulted in…
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Heather Connor (47KG) Sets IPF Deadlift and Total World Records at 2025 World Classic Championships
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2025 IPF World Classic Championships Results
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Russel Orhii Will Not Compete at the 2025 World Games
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Larry Wheels’ Private Powerlifting Meet Results
