Latest Powerlifting News
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Tamara Walcott and Kent Fleming Announce the Launch of APC Walcott Wreckers
Powerlifter and strongwoman Tamara Walcott has been one of the biggest names in strength sports in recent years. Her impact has been felt on and off the platform. Walcott is the all-time raw deadlift and total world record holder and has been active in strongwoman competitions. Now that she has reached world-class heights in strength sports, she…
Top Athletes
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Agata Sitko (76KG) Hits a Training Total 2 Kilograms Over the IPF World Record
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Zahir Khudayarov (125KG) Matches Second-Heaviest Ever Raw Bench Press of 287.5 Kilograms (633.8 Pounds) In Training
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Interview: Hunter Henderson Wants to Set 2 Powerlifting World Records and Qualify for the Olympia in 2024
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British Powerlifter Phil Richard Passes Away at 52 Years Old
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!
More Powerlifting
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Insane Grip Strength: 500LB (226KG) One-Handed Deadlift Triple by Yousef Eddessa
Apparently, taking a two-handed grip on a barbell for deadlifts is redundant nowadays. On Apr. 18, 2024, recreational powerlifter Yousef Eddessa posted a social media spectacle to Instagram. Eddessa single-handedly pulled a 500-pound (226.7-kilogram) deadlift for three repetitions. That’s a solid pull for any gym rat, but here’s the kicker: We mean it literally, as…
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Dave Richardson Wins the 2024 ABS Clash of the Titans 2
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How to Watch the 2024 ABS Clash of the Titans 2
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Sarah Rainbow (+90KG) Hits Biggest Female Raw w/Wraps Total Ever of 775 Kilograms
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Alisha Luna (52KG) Raw Deadlifts an All-Time World Record of 210.5 Kilograms at the 2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3
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Denise Herber (75KG) Wins The 2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3 With All-Time World Record Deadlift of 291.5 Kilograms
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John Haack (100KG) Wins 2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3 with All-Time World Record Raw Total of 1,043.5 Kilograms