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BNB Blitz IX Powerlifting Competition wrapped with Clyde Butler taking the top performance of the day, totaling 750 kg to win the men’s 125 kg division and outpace the rest of the field.

Phosphatidic acid may help powerlifters produce more force by strengthening the signaling that drives adaptation to heavy training.

Lat strength supports a stronger deadlift by improving bar path control, upper-back stability, and the ability to stay tight with heavy weights. These three lat pulldown variations carry over directly when trained adequately.

Vitamin C gets most of the attention, but in whole foods it rarely appears alone. It comes packaged with bioflavonoids like hesperidin and rutin—often referred to as the “C complex.” For powerlifters, this pairing makes a difference.

Minerals support strength. Adequate intake of key minerals and trace elements can help maintain muscle contraction, hydration, recovery, and steady performance with heavy weights.

UTSA won the team title at the 2026 Powerlifting America Collegiate Nationals after four days of competition, with standout performances from Rivera, Crosby, Sobh, and Hayes highlighting a meet defined by depth and tight scoring across divisions.

Garry Mendez won the Powerlifting America Concha Classic with an 810 kg total and the meet’s biggest lift, while Bella Vargas led overall scoring.

Confidence in powerlifting comes from progress over time, not just your current numbers. Misses give feedback. PRs give feedback. Keep your head up, stay focused on your goals, and keep moving forward. Enjoy the process. Strength builds your body—and your character.

Cutting body fat can affect strength. Calories, sleep, recovery, energy, and hormones can all shift. Keep nutrition precise, protect sleep, manage fatigue, and fuel training. Leaner isn’t always stronger—match body composition to performance. Powerlifting performance depends on managing tradeoffs. Lower body fat can help with weight classes, but it changes how your body responds to training.

Zercher lifts build upper-back strength, bracing, and positional control that carry into squat and deadlift. The bar sits in the crook of your elbows, forcing a tight trunk and strong posture. Each variation trains a different pattern: deadlift (break from a stop), squat (sit and stand), and RDL (hinge under tension).