Powerlifting: How often to deload

 

You should usually deload every four weeks and after vacations and competitions. Think in terms of taking one step back to take two steps forward. Otherwise, the risk of injury goes through the roof. 

Topics: Powerlifting

Powerlifting: When to do cardio

 

Do your cardio either after your sessions or on the rest days depending on how often you train a week. Three times a week for 20 minutes should meet most weight loss goals if diet stays the same.

Topics: Powerlifting

How to use power rack for bench press

 

Make use of the safety pins and arch your back. If the pins are set up an inch lower than the highest point of your arch you are able to exit safely.

Topics: Bench Press, Rogue, Powerlifting, TITAN, Bench, Rack, Bodybuilding

Cardio when powerlifting

 

Cardio is a distraction from great   powerlifting results. Only incorporate it if you want to go down a weight class to increase your chances of winning. 

Topics: Powerlifting

Powerlifting: When to start competing

 

If you don’t mind your performance start as early as possible as competing sharpens your training. If you want to win your first meet put some more thought and training into it which might take years until you start competing. 

Topics: Powerlifting

Powerlifting vs weightlifting for athletic performance

 

Generally speaking, weightlifting will be better for athletic performance. Specifically, you have to look at the size and body awareness of each athlete to determine whether you prescribe   powerlifting or weightlifting to enhance performance. 

Topics: Powerlifting

Squat rack for low ceiling

 

The general power rack will come in between 90' to 108'. Ask the supplier whether they have an option to cut it down for you, as they usually do for some extra money. The best power racks for small spaces out of the box are fold racks, half racks, and squat stands.

Topics: Squat, Rogue, Powerlifting, TITAN, Garagegym, Home Gym

What does the squat rack bar weigh?

 

The Squat rack bar you will find in your local gym will usually weigh about 20kg. The only way to be really sure is to put it on the scale yourself.

Topics: Squat, Rogue, Powerlifting, TITAN, Barbell, Garagegym, Home Gym

How are powerlifting totals calculated

 

Simply take your best qualifying attempt for each lift and add them up. Where it gets complicated is which lifts and Lifters qualify. 

Topics: Powerlifting

Powerlifting: When to use belt

 

Use a   belt on one repetition maximum attempts and in competition. In training, try to use it as little as possible while maintaining technical proficiency to lift with a   belt.

Topics: Powerlifting