Latest Powerlifting News
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Luke Talley (53KG) Crushes Two IPF Raw Sub-Junior World Records
The competition at the 2024 IPF World Classic Sub-Junior Championships from Aug. 28 through Sept. 8, 2024, in Valletta, Malta, was so immense that setting multiple IPF records did not guarantee a gold medal. In the Men’s 53KG Sub-Junior raw category, Luke Talley of Australia scored new IPF raw squat and bench press world records en…
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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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Demitri Ayala (105KG) Scores IPF Sub-Junior Equipped World Record Deadlift and Total
The 2024 IPF World Equipped Sub-Junior Championships from Aug. 28 through Sept. 8, 2024, in Valletta, Malta, could fill a spreadsheet with world-record-breaking lifts. In the Men’s 105KG Sub-Junior class, all four IPF equipped world records fell. Jakub Golianek knocked down the squat and bench press records, which was only sufficient for a silver medal.…
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Apply Jesus Olivares’ and Hafthor Björnsson’s Deadlift Tips During Your Next Pull Day
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Jakub Golianek (105KG) Cracks IPF Sub-Junior Equipped Squat and Bench Press Records
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World Records Obliterated in the 63KG Class at the 2024 IPF Junior World Championships
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Vasyl Zbandut (93KG) Breaks IPF Equipped Sub-Junior Squat and Total Records
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Junior Powerlifter Jessica Espinal (47KG) Breaks IPF Total World Record
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After Multiple Back Injuries, Layne Norton Deadlifts 725 Pounds
