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Sheiko Powerlifting Training System
The Sheiko Training System was designed by Boris Sheiko, and goes against many of the traditional powerlifting principles. Sheiko was a leading trainer in Russia and prepared many champion powerlifting athletes during career. I had heard many good and bad stories about this training program before I began to do it, such as “it increased [...]
Powerlifting: How It All Started
Powerlifting: How It All Started
by Peary Rader (1983)
Part One
There has been a great deal of confusion relating to this sport of powerlifting. The conflict which has enveloped it in recent years hasn’t helped to clarify it very much.
Very few people are still around who were in on the beginning of powerlifting as it started back [...]
World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation (WDFPF)
World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation (WDFPF)
World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation Constitution
World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation Rules
World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation World Records
World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation Results
The World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation is international in scope, and is affiliated with powerlifting federations from 22 countires. The WDFPF seeks to offer a “drug-free alternative international platform – in order to provide fair [...]
Powerlifting Federations Listing
Powerlifting Federations Listing
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International Powerlifting Federations
Global Powerlifting Committee (GPC)
International Powerlifting Federation (IPF)
World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation (WDFPF)
World Powerlifting Association (WPA)
World Powerlifting Congress (WPC)
World Powerlifting Federation (WPF)
World United Amateur Powerlifting (WUAP)
United States Powerlifting Federations
100% Raw Powerlifting (RAW)
Amateur Athletic [...]
International Powerlifting Federation (IPF)
International Powerlifting Federation (IPF)
About the International Powerlifting Federation
International Powerlifting Federation Structure
International Powerlifting Federation News
International Powerlifting Federation Events
International Powerlifting Federation Calendar
International Powerlifting Federation Rules
International Powerlifting Federation Services
International Powerlifting Federation Media
The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) is the body that governs international powerlifting. Over 100 federations from around the globe are affiliated with the IPF. The USAPL is [...]
Raw Unity Powerlifting Championships To Be On Fox Sports South
Exciting news everyone! The 2010 Raw Unity Meet will be broadcast on Fox Sports South’s Brawl Call. The television broadcast is the first on American soil since the Bench America competitions ended in 2005.
Hosted by Jay Adams, Brawl Call is a behind-the-scenes show which features combat in its many different forms – from fighting and [...]
Powerlifting Rules
Powerlifting Rules
Squat Rules – Powerlifting
The lift starts with the lifter standing erect and the bar loaded with weights resting on the lifter’s shoulders. At the referee’s command the lift begins. The lifter bends his knees and lowers himself into a squatting position with the hips slightly below parallel position. The lifter returns to an erect [...]
Powerlifting
Powerlifting Events
Powerlifting consists of 3 events, the squat, deadlift and bench press. There are also push pull only events, where the squat is absent from competition. Also, strict curling has made an appearance in some federation competitions.
Powerlifting has numerous federations. Some federations are drug tested, and some open. Some powerlifting federations, such as 100% Raw, [...]
What’s In Your Gym Bag?
Wraps (Heavy Duty support for the joints and muscles to stay safe when dealing with heavy poundage)
Wrist Wrap Bands (Simple Velcro and off)
Power Wrist Wraps (Come in 12′, 20′ or 36′)
Knee Wraps (2.0 meters, 2.5 meters, 3 meters)
Elbow Wraps (2, 2.5 Meters)
Sleeves (To warm up/support the muscle and joints*Can come in Neoprene, 1 ply, double [...]
The K.I.S.S. Method for Strength Training
This is my personal approach to strength training. K.I.S.S. stands for Keep It Simple Stupid!
You want a bigger squat, bench, deadlift, and overhead press? Then why do you do all these other useless movements as your main focus? Curling 90 lbs dumbbells as your first excercise won’t help you achieve your goals in any [...]
Priceless Experiences
“The bar is loaded (TBIL)”, shouts the head judge, as I approach the platform with nothing but extreme focus and determination, with my knees suffocated from the wraps. The squat command was given, and it seemed like an eternity until I heard the “up” cry from behind. Like a rocket, the barbell launched with ease.
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Overcoming Your Sticking Points: A Powerlifter’s Guide to Obtaining their One Rep Max
I walked up to the squat rack, I loaded the bar on my back, it felt heavy so I wimped it out. I couldn’t stabilize myself, and I was shaking. When I went down I felt scared. I hesitated halfway through and got buried…
I set my self down on the bench and grabbed the bar [...]
Smash F’ing Weights: How to get Ready for One Rep Max Lift
Smash F’ing Weights
When going to attempt a 1 rep max lift, there are several things you must consider before doing so:
Did I sleep well enough this week?
Did I eat enough food today?
Am I still feel really sore…did I train too hard last workout?
Am I feeling comfortable and focused?
Wow, the bar feels really heavy is my [...]
Hit Those Hamstrings Hard
Hit those Hamstrings Hard!
Sick of waiting in line and relying on machines to hit your hamstrings? Fret no more. Here are my top 5 favorite exercises for the hamstrings. Leave those reverse curls for the girls.
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A Call Out to All Lifters to Fill the Raw Unity Roster
A note from Eric Talmant of Raw Unity Powerlifting, received 11/04/2009:
Hello Everyone.
I am writing to say that we have 5 spots available in the female division, 6 spots available in the heavyweight division, and 8 spots available in the bench only division and 8 spots available in the deadlift only division.
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