Latest Articles

The team at Powerlifting Technique regularly releases new articles. Here are our latest guides, programs, and powerlifting advice. We've broken them down by our most popular categories and those our lifters find most helpful.

Should you brace for deadlift? What about squat?
Bracing is when you build tension in your core to stabilize and protect the spine during exercise. Here's why you should brace for squat and deadlift. ...
dumbbell-deadlift featured
Master the dumbbell deadlift with this guide covering technique, common errors, and muscles worked. Read on for steps, videos, and pro tips....
deadlift muscles worked featured taken by Jake Woodruff, Strength Coach
The deadlift muscles worked include most lower and upper body groups. Here's how I train elite lifters with tips, mistakes to avoid, and alternates....
Deadlift is a back exercise featured image from coach Avi Silverberg
If you don't know what day to deadlift you could get stuck in a plateau for months or years. Are deadlifts for back or leg day? Read on....
how many people can bench 225
I reviewed 70 years of data to estimate how many people can bench 225 lbs. Learn the types of lifters who achieve this with tips so you can too....
ultimate bench press guide
The muscles used for bench press will change based on the angle of the bench, grip on the bar, and range of motion....
flat vs. incline vs. decline bench press
You have plenty of options for working your chest including flat vs incline vs decline bench press. What makes each lift unique, and which one should you do? Read on....
how to increase your bench press by 50lbs
Increasing your bench press by 50lbs is reasonable. But certain practices can help you avoid key mistakes. This step-by-step guide can help....
Should you brace for deadlift? What about squat?
Bracing is when you build tension in your core to stabilize and protect the spine during exercise. Here's why you should brace for squat and deadlift. ...
squat progression featured taken by Jake Woodruff, Strength Coach
These are the 11 squat progressions you need to know to take your squat from a beginner to advanced level....
Why Are Squats So Hard
We rlook at 10 different squat variations and discuss what makes them harder compared with the regular back squat....
top squat accessory lifts
Do you struggle to squat heavy? Whether you struggle at the bottom of your squat or at the very top, check out these top 9 squat accessory lifts to help improve your strength and technique for a bette...

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