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.
NEW
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...
Intensity and Recovery: The Balance That Drives Strength
Balancing intensity and recovery drives progress. Use periodization, deloads, and biofeedback to sustain strength and...
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...
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,...
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....
NEW
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.
Read moreDetailsBurdette, 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...
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...
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...
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...
TRAINING
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...
Plateau or Impatience? Understanding the Difference—and How to Keep Progress Moving
A plateau is prolonged stagnation in measurable performance despite consistent training, nutrition, sleep, and intelligent programming. Typically, this means 6–8+...
PERFORMANCE
Bridging Training Success to Powerlifting Meet Day
Experienced powerlifters know the platform offers a different kind of opportunity than training alone. That is where preparation, execution, and...
Psych-Up Precision: Balancing Intensity and Calm for Better Lifting Performance
In the moments before a lift, the psych-up bridges preparation and execution. It gives energy direction and helps turn effort...
What a Powerlifting Platform Reveals About Character
A powerlifting platform is an amazing place: a bar, calibrated plates, and three judges. Yet in those few square feet,...
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...
Read moreDetailsMushrooms 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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