Latest Powerlifting News
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19-Year-Old Nonso Chinye Deadlifts 400KG/881LB Ahead of IPF Junior World Championships
UK powerlifter Nonso Chinye is only 19 years old but is already making a name for himself in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). With only two years of competition experience, he already has a world title. Chinye shared a training update to his Instagram page on Aug. 15, 2024, which gave insight into his progress and ambitions.…
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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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Devin Williams (120KG) 261-Kilogram Raw Bench Press Breaks IPF World Record
Devin Williams has had the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) bench press world record on notice for a while. At the 2024 North American Powerlifting Federation (NAPF) North American Powerlifting Championships (NAC), he made it official in the 120KG class. Williams was widely expected to challenge for the bench press world record and did not disappoint. At…
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62-Year-Old Andy Rigby Bench Presses 204-Kilogram M3 World Record
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2024 North American Powerlifting Championships Results
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2024 EPF European Bench Press Championships Results
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Gavin Adin (93KG) Eclipses IPF Raw Squat and Total World Records
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Giorgi Gelashvili (53KG) Breaks IPF Sub-Junior Raw Bench Press World Record
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Speed Reps: Nicolaas du Preez Smashes 405LB Barbell Rows