Latest Powerlifting News
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Jamal Browner (110KG) Deadlifts 1,014 Pounds for a Rep and a Half In Training
Powerlifter Jamal Browner currently holds the second-heaviest raw deadlift ever pulled in the 110-kilogram weight class at 460 kilograms. His prowess in the deadlift is so notable that he competed against elite strongmen in the 2023 World Deadlift Championships. On July 20, 2024, Browner showcased his continuing strength increases in an Instagram post, wherein he attempted a new…
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Jamal Browner (110KG) Deadlifts 1,014 Pounds for a Rep and a Half In Training
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“Necessary Risk”: Watch Powerlifter Jesus Olivares Attempt 981-Pound Squat Double
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Natalie Laalaai (84+KG) Raw Deadlifts 7 Kilograms Over IPF World Record In Training
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“Getting Stronger Is Risky”: Larry Wheels & John Haack Talk Bench Press 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!
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How To Watch the 2024 FISU University World Powerlifting Championships
The International Powerlifting Federation’s (IPF) World University Cup is the top-level university competition. In 2024, it will be held under the aegis of the Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) for the first time. From July 23rd, 2024, over 180 powerlifters from 20 countries will gather in Tartu, Estonia, to take to the platform to…
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Jonathan Lewis (93KG) Breaks Long-Standing IPF Junior Raw Deadlift World Record with 355.5 Kilograms
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Betty Aborah (63KG) Breaks the Open Deadlift World Record with 232 Kilograms
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2024 Euro Muscle Show Powerlifting Results
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Agata Sitko (84KG) Breaks Bench Press World Record With 156 Kilograms at the 2024 Euro Muscle Show
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Temur Samkharadze (+120KG) Sets IPF Deadlift World Record of 410.5 Kilograms
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Monique Boddie (+84KG) Hits Masters 1 World Records in Squat, Bench Press, and Total