Powerlifting is a competitive strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift. As in the sport of Olympic weightlifting, it involves the athlete attempting a maximal weight single-lift effort of a barbell loaded with weight plates.
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In this guide, we'll answer everything you need to know about what is powerlifting, including the sport basics, exercise technique, and who does powerlifting.
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Powerlifting is a heavyweight strength sport that's gaining popularity as more people are strength training than ever. Here's what you need to know.
Powerlifting is the ultimate strength competition. The powerlifting athlete competes in three specific disciplines, each designed to measure different areas of human strength. The sum or total of the best lift in each discipline determines the winner.
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