Powerlifting Articles

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The 639 lb Deadlift Framework: How Taylor Broke a Year-Long Plateau at 495
The exact program that allowed Taylor to break a long deadlift plateau, win his first powerlifting meet and add nearly 150 lbs to his deadlift in 2 years.
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The Truth About Medaling at Your First Powerlifting Meet
How heavy you should make your opener, second and 3rd attempts at your first powerlifting meet in order to make yourself competitive (free tool)
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The 10% PR Booster: A Tool for Your First Powerlifting Meet
How heavy you should make your opener, second and 3rd attempts at your first powerlifting meet in order to make yourself competitive (free tool)
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Using Video to Improve Powerlifting Performance: A Step-by-Step Guide for Lifters
How to build raw strength in the powerlifts with only 45-75 minute long training sessions (and have a life outside of the gym)
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How to Build a 4-Hour Powerlifting Training Week and Still Make Real Progress
How to build raw strength in the powerlifts with only 45-75 minute long training sessions (and have a life outside of the gym)
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Train Through or Taper Hard? The 2 Simple Peaking Strategies Every First-Time Powerlifter Should Know
New to powerlifting? This guide breaks down the two simplest peaking strategies — training through the meet or running a taper — and show you exactly how to time your heavy lifts, manage fatigue, and show up strong on meet day.
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Training for Powerlifting and Other Sports Concurrently
Here’s how to increase your 1 rep max on your squat, bench press and deadlift with 5 hours per week or less so that you can have a life outside of the gym
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How to Plan for Powerlifting Training Block Targets
using end-of-block goals to promote powerlifting athlete autonomy and progression
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Fixing Lower Back Tightness as a 45-Year Old Powerlifting Dad
Training for powerlifting in your 40s is different because of the accumulated injuries and aches. Here’s how Nate added 200+ lbs to his squat, bench and deadlift total while managing to feel even better than he did in his 30s.