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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.

The Best Bench Press Tempo (How Fast Should You Bring The Bar Down)

  • April 13, 2026
Bench press tempo is one of the most misunderstood variables in strength training. This guide breaks down the science of...
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A powerlifter doing deadlift with heavy weights.

Colton Engelbrecht Deadlifts 1,146 Pounds: The World Record Nobody Can Officially Count

  • March 31, 2026
Colton Engelbrecht deadlifted 520 kilograms, 10 kilos more than Hafþór Björnsson's 2025 world record, with less equipment. It was unofficial....
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a powerlifter at the start of a heavy conventional deadlift

The Most Underrated Muscle for Powerlifting Strength (And How to Train It)

  • March 23, 2026
The glutes are the primary hip extensors, and hip extension is central to all three powerlifts. Most lifters never train...
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Deadlift Technique

Two powerlifters prepare for deadlift with the barbell still on the ground.

The Silent Rule Change That Could Disqualify Your Deadlift

  • January 13, 2026
The IPF Technical Rules change deadlift lockout criteria, platform exits, and accessory conduct. Learn the new "front delt" standard before...
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Is Your Deadlift Weak Off The Floor

Is Your Deadlift Weak Off The Floor? (Try These 7 Tips)

  • October 27, 2025

To increase your strength in the deadlift, you need to address weak points within the range of motion.  A weak...

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DEADLIFT ACCESSORIES TO IMPROVE STRENGTH AND TECHNIQUE

12 Deadlift Accessories To Increase Strength & Technique

  • October 27, 2025

As a powerlifting coach, I've tried and tested several deadlift accessories for my athletes in order to break through plateaus...

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Bench Technique

The Best Bench Press Tempo (How Fast Should You Bring The Bar Down)

  • April 13, 2026
Bench press tempo is one of the most misunderstood variables in strength training. This guide breaks down the science of...
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TOUCH AND GO BENCH PRESS

Touch and Go Bench Press: Should You Pause or Not?

  • February 5, 2026
Touch-and-go bench can feel stronger, but it often skips the exact skill powerlifters need on meet day, stopping the bar...
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Bench press warm up exercises, shown by coaches.

The Most Effective Bench Press Warm Up (Science-Backed)

  • January 1, 2026
Shortly after I implemented a structured warm-up routine for my bench press workouts, I felt more prepared to handle heavier...
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Squat Technique

How To Fix Heel Rising During Squats

How To Fix Heel Rising During Squats (7 Tips)

  • October 24, 2025

Squatting with your heels rising is a problem.   It will cause you to feel off-balanced while squatting and impact how...

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Front Squat With Straps

Front Squat With Straps: How & Why You Should Do It

  • October 24, 2025

Performing front squats with straps is a practice popularized by powerlifters but is now commonly used by bodybuilders, gym-goers, injured...

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How To Fix Rounded Back During Squats - Ultimate Guide

How To Fix Rounded Back During Squats (Ultimate Guide)

  • October 24, 2025

If you’re rounding in the back while squatting, this can decrease your performance and increase your risk of injury.  However,...

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