Theoretically, any day could be the day that an unofficial all-time world record squat could be hit by one of powerlifting's elite athletes. That theory came to fruition on March 15, 2023, when 26-year-old Sonita Muluh, who competes in the Women's superheavyweight division — International Powerlifting Federation (IPF)'s +84KG category...
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I've said it before and I'll say it again, a great deadlift isn't built overnight. The deadlift is simplistic in nature, but it's also a movement that can easily go wrong and lead to injury when form isn't accounted for....
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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,
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!
The 2023 Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic National Championship was a festival of records in both the men's and women's divisions and across weight categories. Natalie Richards became the first female powerlifter at 57 kilograms in AMP history to eclipse a...
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The 2023 Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic National Championship occurred in Austin, TX, from Feb. 24-26, 2023. The raw powerlifting competition saw some of the best athletes in the USA converge in the lone star state to compete for slots on...
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Super heavyweight powerlifter Ray Williams remains unstoppable. The five-time raw world champion claimed his seventh national raw powerlifting title on Feb. 24, 2023, at the 2023 Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic National Championships. Competing in the +120-kilograms weight class, the 36-year-old...
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Today I'm talking to Clay Cooper, better known online as @discoverydeadlift. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, Clay took his weight plates and barbell outside and began doing his deadlift workouts in the great outdoors. Since then, he's rucked barbells and...
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If a bigger pair of pecs is the apple of your eye, you can perform endless chest exercises to reach your goal. But if you have goals of becoming a competitive powerlifter, your main focus should be the bench press,...
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Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman was one of the most powerful bodybuilders of the '90s and 2000s. His training videos spread widely on DVD and throughout the then-nascent fitness internet community, leading to countless bodybuilding fans taking "The King's" hard-and-heavy...
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