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Questions tagged [powerlifting]

Strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: squat, bench press, and dead-lift.

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Why do powerlifting federations have minimum standards for records?

I noticed this while looking at World Powerlifting records: https://worldpowerlifting.com/records/mens-world-records/ https://worldpowerlifting.com/records/womens-world-records/ World Powerlifting and other federations have minimum standards for…
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How do I use bumper plates?

In videos, I see people dropping the weights after power cleans. I tried it at the gym. It was horribly loud and the cap of the barbell popped off. I hear I should be using bumper plates. How do I use bumper plates (assuming I had them)? Do I…
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Keeping muscles tight tires me out

In many of the powerlifting exercises, it is instructed to keep the muscles tight. Eg: the powerlifting shelf in squats. So far in my fitness journey (not very long), I have been exercising without paying particular attention to tightness and I've…
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Relation between grip strength and power output

I would say that I have a fairly strong grip. But when I pull 170 kg I feel the bar starting to slip (double overhand, no straps, no hook grip) right before lockout, so I missed the full lockout, because my strength gave in (the bar was not…
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Power rack outside / 5x5 workout during winter

Will be starting ICF 5x5 next month, however, If the only place you can store your power rack is outside, and consequently do your workouts, what would you say are 'must do's' for such a setup ? What could one do to keep the equipment in decent…
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Loading Barbell with First Plate Facing In

In the International Powerlifting Federations technical rules they indicate the following: The first and heaviest discs loaded on the bar must be loaded face in; with the rest of the discs loaded face out. I noticed this for the first time…
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Powerlifting and limited time

I'm a powerlifter since 2016. If I'll have less time in the future due to work, would it be better to workout early in the morning or before sleep?
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I'm trying to choose BarBell for power lifting training.

I'm trying to choose BarBell for power lifting training. http://www.worldfitness.com.au/images/72-Barbell.jpg I'm asking you as a specialists. You know, there are top brands everywhere, when you buying something. E.g. Technics - it is Bosch…
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Would I have some areas with underdeveloped muscles only practicing powerlifting?

I do only these four exercises in the gym: Barbell row, Benchpress, squats, romanian deadlifts.., and very rarely, some over headpresses. To my understanding, these are also the core exercises of those who wish to do powerlifting. My question is,…
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Hip flexor pain in eccentric when powerlifting

I seem to struggle quite a lot when I near the top when I eccentric in a squat or a deadlift. What could be some possible solutions to this?
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What is the cheapest way to build power lifting fitness room for one person?

As I imagine this is: one barbell, aprox 1,000$ with pancakes up-to 400kg. two dumbbells, up-to 80kg each. one bench. one rack for squats. plus rubber covering for floor. As I can see, it is very expensive pleasure. More than 1,000$. Is there way…
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