Powerlifting Articles

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SYPT Online Client Progress: Emily 330×1 Squat
Emily adds 10lbs to per squat max for a coveted 150kg/330lb squat.
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Lift Selection For Light/Medium Powerlifting Sessions
Light days are important as you progress, but how easy should you make them? Which lifts should you use?
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Should You Push Intensity Less Often?
More days of high intensity training means more PRs.. .right? Not always.
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All Gas, Some Brakes
Smashing PRs is all well and good, but when should you add a little yin to your yang? Sometimes the best way to progress in your training is to take a step back and work on building your weakest links. 
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How And When To Program A Deload
Most beginner programs don’t factor in a deload or fatigue management as they simply aren’t required. As an early intermediate lifter, you are getting strong enough to warrant a deload, but where do you start?
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What Do Your Ribs Do For Your Squat and Deadlift Anyways?
One of the most common errors I see in lifter’s bracing technique is a lack of mid-back expansion. Let’s dig into why this happens and how to fix it in your squat and deadlift.
Core Training In Powerlifting
Core Training for Powerlifting
The diaphragm gets forgotten as the most important muscle that precedes proper ab engagement. Without it, you’ll never get the best possible brace.
Fix a twisted deadlift
How Do You Fix A Twisted Deadlift? (Works for both Sumo and Conventional)
When correcting imbalances in the deadlift, a lot of lifters waste their time by using the wrong exercises. We sift through the nonsense and find the most efficient fixes for Meghan in this session.
Bench Press Imbalances
Bench Press Imbalances – Live Powerlifting Coaching Session
The 4th installment in the coaching video series takes us through some often missed points in assessing form in the bench press with Xandi.