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Your Month-Long Strength Program Designed by an Elite Powerlifter
Building strength is the cornerstone of powerlifting, which demands athletes lift the heaviest weights possible in the deadlift, bench press, and squat. Following a structured strength program designed by an elite powerlifter can help lifters amidst plateaus reclaim strength gains. (1) Two-time world powerlifting champion and strength coach Panagiotis Tarinidis recently shared his training methods in a sample one-month strength program.…
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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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2025 IPF World Bench Press Championships Results
The 2025 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic and Equipped Bench Press Championships took place in Drammen, Norway, from May 17-25, 2025. The competition featured raw and equipped powerlifting for each IPF weight class in men’s and women’s divisions. View this post on Instagram A post shared by IPF Powerlifting (@theipf) 2025 IPF World Bench…
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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
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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
