Latest Powerlifting News
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Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Sets Bench Press World Record at 2025 IPF World Classic Championships
From June 8-15, 2025, many of the world’s best powerlifters converged on Chemnitz, Germany, to compete in the 2025 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships. The Women’s 47KG category was a highlight of the entire competition. The battle between Heather Connor of the USA and France’s Tiffany Chapon, the four-time defending champion, resulted in…
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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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Your Deadlift Setup Might Be Wrong, Here’s How to Fix It
Deadlifts are often hailed as the king of strength lifts due to the many muscles involved in the compound movement. In early June 2025, powerlifter and founder of Calgary Barbell Bryce Krawczyk shared a four-step tutorial and three accessory exercises for improving deadlift strength. 4 Tips to Deadlift Mastery Shoulder Blades Over the Bar A common deadlift…
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Russel Orhii Will Not Compete at the 2025 World Games
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Larry Wheels’ Private Powerlifting Meet Results
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Your Month-Long Strength Program Designed by an Elite Powerlifter
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Sonita Muluh (+84KG) Hits Squat and Bench Press PR Doubles in Training
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3 Pro Powerlifting Tips to Build a Bigger Squat
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7 Old-Timey Feats of Strength That Still Impress
