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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

5 Tips To Improve Your Squat Lockout

5 Tips To Improve Your Squat Lockout (That Actually Work)

  • October 24, 2025

If the barbell slows down at the top of your squat then it’s a sign that you have a weak...

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Narrow Stance Squats - Pros, Cons, Should You Do It

Narrow Stance Squats: Pros, Cons, Should You Do It?

  • October 24, 2025

Narrow stance squats are commonly performed variations of squats among powerlifters, weightlifters and bodybuilders to bring up weaknesses and develop...

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How To Fix Knee Valgus During Squat - 7 Tips

How To Fix Knee Valgus During Squat (7 Tips)

  • October 24, 2025

Knees caving in when you squat happens to most lifters at some point. Whether you’re a powerlifter, Crossfitter, Olympic weightlifter,...

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