Latest Powerlifting News
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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…
Top Athletes
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Joe Sullivan Makes NPC Bodybuilding Debut at 2025 Jay Cutler Desert Classic
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John Haack Squats 810-Pound PR 4 Weeks Out From Competition
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Sonita Muluh Hits Record-Breaking 701-Pound (318KG) Squat at 2025 European Classic Championships
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Taylor Atwood’s Squat Training 4 Weeks out From Powerlifting Nationals
Powerlifting Guides
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The Guide to Arm Training for Powerlifters
Powerlifting is a quantitative sport. In some ways, it’s more about mathematics than muscularity. However, modern powerlifting has started to look beyond the amount of weight on the barbell as the only metric of what makes a successful strength athlete. You’d be hard-pressed to find an International Powerlifting Federation world-record holder that didn’t look the…
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How to Train Powerlifting Once Per Week (And Make it Count)
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The Best Powerlifting Workouts for Beginners to Break Into the Sport
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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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Use the 5-3-1 Rep Method for Monstrous Strength Gains
Hitting the right amount of reps could mean gaining ground on a coveted personal record (PR). Without proper volume, you might not get sought-after results. Powerlifter Panagiotis Tarinidis shared his methodology of a 5-3-1 rep scheme used to add 100 pounds to his bench press, squat, and deadlift. Whether the goal is muscle mass or strength, the approach to reps and volume can trend progress in…
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2025 Powerlifting America Classic National Championships Results
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John Haack Squats 810-Pound PR 4 Weeks Out From Competition
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Colton Engelbrecht Achieves All-Time Raw Powerlifting Total Record
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Sonita Muluh Hits Record-Breaking 701-Pound (318KG) Squat at 2025 European Classic Championships
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Nonso Chinye Sets IPF Deadlift World Record at 2025 European Classic Championships
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How Jamal Browner Fuels His Deadlift Training as a Future Bodybuilder
