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Latest Powerlifting News

  • 19-Year-Old Nonso Chinye Deadlifts 400KG/881LB Ahead of IPF Junior World Championships

    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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  • These 3 Bench Press Mistakes Are Killers, Says Jeff Nippard

    These 3 Bench Press Mistakes Are Killers, Says Jeff Nippard

  • Zuzanna Kula (57KG) Locks Out 169-Kilogram IPF Equipped Bench Press World Record

    Zuzanna Kula (57KG) Locks Out 169-Kilogram IPF Equipped Bench Press World Record

  • The 8 Worst Exercises for Strength, From the “Impractical” to the “Stupid”

    The 8 Worst Exercises for Strength, From the “Impractical” to the “Stupid”

Top Athletes

  • 19-Year-Old Nonso Chinye Deadlifts 400KG/881LB Ahead of IPF Junior World Championships

    19-Year-Old Nonso Chinye Deadlifts 400KG/881LB Ahead of IPF Junior World Championships

  • 62-Year-Old Andy Rigby Bench Presses 204-Kilogram M3 World Record

    62-Year-Old Andy Rigby Bench Presses 204-Kilogram M3 World Record

  • Insane Leg Strength: 19-Year-Old Joshua Ngoka Squats 360 Kilograms (793.6 Pounds)

    Insane Leg Strength: 19-Year-Old Joshua Ngoka Squats 360 Kilograms (793.6 Pounds)

  • Should Powerlifter Russel Orhii Compete in Bodybuilding?

    Should Powerlifter Russel Orhii Compete in Bodybuilding?

Powerlifting Guides

  • How to Train Powerlifting Once Per Week (And Make it Count)

    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

    The Best Powerlifting Workouts for Beginners to Break Into the Sport

  • The Best Powerlifting Chest Workouts to Help You Bench Heavier

    The Best Powerlifting Chest Workouts to Help You Bench Heavier

  • The Guide to Arm Training for Powerlifters 

    The Guide to Arm Training for Powerlifters 

  • How to (Properly) Combine Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Training

    How to (Properly) Combine Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Training

  • Bodybuilding vs. Powerlifting Programs — Understanding the Difference

    Bodybuilding vs. Powerlifting Programs — Understanding the Difference

  • 7 Lateral — Yes, Lateral — Exercises Powerlifters Should Be Doing

    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

  • Devin Williams (120KG) 261-Kilogram Raw Bench Press Breaks IPF World Record

    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

    62-Year-Old Andy Rigby Bench Presses 204-Kilogram M3 World Record

  • 2024 North American Powerlifting Championships Results

    2024 North American Powerlifting Championships Results

  • 2024 EPF European Bench Press Championships Results

    2024 EPF European Bench Press Championships Results

  • Gavin Adin (93KG) Eclipses IPF Raw Squat and Total World Records

    Gavin Adin (93KG) Eclipses IPF Raw Squat and Total World Records

  • Giorgi Gelashvili (53KG) Breaks IPF Sub-Junior Raw Bench Press World Record

    Giorgi Gelashvili (53KG) Breaks IPF Sub-Junior Raw Bench Press World Record

  • Speed Reps: Nicolaas du Preez Smashes 405LB Barbell Rows

    Speed Reps: Nicolaas du Preez Smashes 405LB Barbell Rows

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