Building Confidence with Heavy Weight in Powerlifting
Confidence with heavy weight grows through preparation, repeated execution, and consistent exposure to demanding lifts....
NEW
Performance in Powerlifting: Build It, Refine It, Own It
Performance is the percentage of your training strength you can reproduce on demand. Lifters who...
Self-Care: The Practice Behind Consistent Strength
Self-care drives steady strength. Recovery, mindset, community, and awareness support consistent training, better sessions, and...
Pollen and Performance: Staying Strong Through Spring
Spring pollen is manageable; clean air, smart exposure, and bee or pine pollen can help...
Borromeo and Madden Lead the Way at 2026 DCF Endgame
Sarah Madden and Michael Borromeo take top honors at the 2026 DCF Endgame powerlifting meet.
Burdette, Evans, and Conway Headline the 2026 PLU Circle City Open
Devon Burdette and Khloe Evans led the 2026 PLU Circle City Open with top totals...
NEW
Building Confidence with Heavy Weight in Powerlifting
Confidence with heavy weight grows through preparation, repeated execution, and consistent exposure to demanding lifts. Powerlifters build it by practicing...
Read moreDetailsPerformance in Powerlifting: Build It, Refine It, Own It
Performance is the percentage of your training strength you can reproduce on demand. Lifters who close that gap—through stronger positions,...
Self-Care: The Practice Behind Consistent Strength
Self-care drives steady strength. Recovery, mindset, community, and awareness support consistent training, better sessions, and lasting progress.
Pollen and Performance: Staying Strong Through Spring
Spring pollen is manageable; clean air, smart exposure, and bee or pine pollen can help powerlifters stay comfortable, recovered, and...
Borromeo and Madden Lead the Way at 2026 DCF Endgame
Sarah Madden and Michael Borromeo take top honors at the 2026 DCF Endgame powerlifting meet.
Burdette, Evans, and Conway Headline the 2026 PLU Circle City Open
Devon Burdette and Khloe Evans led the 2026 PLU Circle City Open with top totals and Best Lifter wins.
Intensity and Recovery: The Balance That Drives Strength
Balancing intensity and recovery drives progress. Use periodization, deloads, and biofeedback to sustain strength and avoid stagnation. Experienced and elite...
TRAINING
Performance in Powerlifting: Build It, Refine It, Own It
Performance is the percentage of your training strength you can reproduce on demand. Lifters who close that gap—through stronger positions,...
Intensity and Recovery: The Balance That Drives Strength
Balancing intensity and recovery drives progress. Use periodization, deloads, and biofeedback to sustain strength and avoid stagnation. Experienced and elite...
Step Onto the Platform: Why You Need To Enter a Meet
Powerlifting training builds strength—but the platform reveals it. There is a difference between lifting in the gym and stepping onto...
Fasted Training: What It Is and Does It Help Powerlifters?
Is working out on an empty stomach more effective for burning fat? It depends on your fitness goal. Exercising...
Breaking Plateaus with Strategic Overload
Strength gains in powerlifting depend on applying training stress in a way that encourages adaptation while allowing recovery to keep...
Static vs. Dynamic Stretching
Stretching does help, but the main thing is using the right kind at the right time. Dynamic stretching means moving...
PERFORMANCE
Building Confidence with Heavy Weight in Powerlifting
Confidence with heavy weight grows through preparation, repeated execution, and consistent exposure to demanding lifts. Powerlifters build it by practicing...
Self-Care: The Practice Behind Consistent Strength
Self-care drives steady strength. Recovery, mindset, community, and awareness support consistent training, better sessions, and lasting progress.
Pollen and Performance: Staying Strong Through Spring
Spring pollen is manageable; clean air, smart exposure, and bee or pine pollen can help powerlifters stay comfortable, recovered, and...
RESULTS & HIGHLIGHTS
Borromeo and Madden Lead the Way at 2026 DCF Endgame
Sarah Madden and Michael Borromeo take top honors at the 2026 DCF Endgame powerlifting meet.
Burdette, Evans, and Conway Headline the 2026 PLU Circle City Open
Devon Burdette and Khloe Evans led the 2026 PLU Circle City Open with top totals and Best Lifter wins.
Fast Flights, Strong Pulls: Standout Performances from 618 March Mayhem Novice
The 618 Powerlifting March Mayhem Novice meet moved quickly, and a handful of lifters made sure the day had some...
USA Powerlifting Male Raw Challenge at the Arnold Sports Festival
The USA Powerlifting Male Raw Challenge returned to the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, bringing together many of the...
Meet Recap: PLU The Bar Showdown
Powerlifting United's The Bar Showdown on March 14 brought together a deep roster of lifters across multiple weight classes and...
Big Lifts, Tight Battles: Inside The One Powerlifting Classic 4.0
The One Powerlifting Classic 4.0 — Manitoba, Canada The One Powerlifting Classic 4.0 delivered a fast-paced, high-energy day of lifting...
NUTRITION
Curcumin: A Targeted Tool for Managing Training Stress
Curcumin—the primary active compound in Turmeric—has drawn steady attention for its role in managing inflammation. For powerlifters, that matters less...
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Mushrooms for Powerlifters — Part 2: Lion’s Mane for Focus and Recovery
This is the second piece in a series examining mushrooms discussed in strength training. Lion’s mane mushroom has drawn attention...
Steak Sauce Showdown: Which Pulls Its Weight?
There’s a time to count macros, and there’s a time to put a hot pan on the burner, drop a...
Fueling Heavy Days vs. Light Days: What Actually Changes
Heavy squat and deadlift sessions are where output is highest, and where under-fueling shows up fastest. When carbohydrate intake is...
Nutrition for Powerlifting: Supporting Strength, Recovery, and Consistency
When nutritional intake is in line with training demands, sessions tend to feel steadier and recovery more reliable. When intake...
Remember Water: An Easy Performance Factor
Hydration is easy to skip, but it’s one of the easiest performance habits to get right. When you stay on...
Shilajit: Evidence-Based Benefits for Men and Women
Shilajit is a naturally occurring, mineral-dense resin that forms in high-altitude mountain regions through the long-term breakdown of plant material....
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