Latest Powerlifting News
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Betty Aborah (63KG) Raw Deadlifts 240 Kilograms; 9 Kilograms Over IPF World Record
Dutch powerlifter Betty Aborah began her lifting career in 2022 but is already knocking on the door of a world-record deadlift. Aborah lifts in the 63KG class in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) and is still in the Junior category (ages 19-23). Still, she seems set to rewrite the record books the next time she competes…
Top Athletes
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Betty Aborah (63KG) Raw Deadlifts 240 Kilograms; 9 Kilograms Over IPF World Record
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Agata Sitko (76KG) Hits a Training Total 2 Kilograms Over the IPF World Record
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Zahir Khudayarov (125KG) Matches Second-Heaviest Ever Raw Bench Press of 287.5 Kilograms (633.8 Pounds) In Training
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Interview: Hunter Henderson Wants to Set 2 Powerlifting World Records and Qualify for the Olympia in 2024
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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Agata Sitko (76KG) Hits a Training Total 2 Kilograms Over the IPF World Record
If you haven’t heard of Agata Sitko, you haven’t been paying attention. The Junior Polish powerlifter has collected scalps on the lifting platform for the last three years. She is the top-ranked powerlifter in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) in raw and equipped disciplines. Sitko won The 2024 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships with an incredible nine for nine performance,…
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Rondel Hunte (120KG) Deadlifts a 400 -Kilogram Raw Double; 4.5 Kilos Over the IPF World Record
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Insane Grip Strength: 500LB (226KG) One-Handed Deadlift Triple by Yousef Eddessa
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Dave Richardson Wins the 2024 ABS Clash of the Titans 2
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How to Watch the 2024 ABS Clash of the Titans 2
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Sarah Rainbow (+90KG) Hits Biggest Female Raw w/Wraps Total Ever of 775 Kilograms
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Alisha Luna (52KG) Raw Deadlifts an All-Time World Record of 210.5 Kilograms at the 2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3