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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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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

Wide grip bench press

Wide Grip Bench Press: Is It Better? (Definitive Guide)

  • October 27, 2025

Picking a grip on the bench press is an important decision in order to maximize strength and performance. The grip...

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Is Your Bench Press Weak Off The Chest

Is Your Bench Press Weak Off The Chest? Try These 6 Things

  • October 24, 2025

If you want to increase your bench press, you need to identify weak points within the range of motion and...

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should you wear a belt for bench press

Should You Wear A Lifting Belt For Bench Press (8 Benefits)

  • October 24, 2025

We talk a lot about wearing lifting belts for exercises like the squat, deadlift, and overhead press, but what about...

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Squat Technique

A digital overlay draws a green correction line across the rear delts, indicating proper bar placement for squats.

Squat Bar Placement Guide: High Bar vs. Low Bar (Expert Analysis)

  • February 17, 2026
In powerlifting, leverage is everything. Most novices throw it on their shoulders and hope for the best. But if you...
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proper breathing technique for squats

Proper Breathing Technique For Squats (Step-By-Step Guide)

  • February 5, 2026
Breathing during squats is not just inhale and exhale. A strong squat uses a two step sequence, breathe low into...
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A powerlifter, shown from behind, ready to squat.

IPF Squat Rule Change: Posterior Deltoid Bar Height Explained

  • January 21, 2026
The IPF’s 2026 rulebook takes effect March 1, 2026, and it tightens how low your squat bar can sit. Here’s...
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