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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.
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. ...
Master the dumbbell deadlift with this guide covering technique, common errors, and muscles worked. Read on for steps, videos, and pro tips....
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....
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....
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....
The muscles used for bench press will change based on the angle of the bench, grip on the bar, and range of motion....
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....
Increasing your bench press by 50lbs is reasonable. But certain practices can help you avoid key mistakes. This step-by-step guide can help....
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. ...
These are the 11 squat progressions you need to know to take your squat from a beginner to advanced level....
We rlook at 10 different squat variations and discuss what makes them harder compared with the regular back squat....
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...