Powerlifting Workout

What Is Powerlifting?

In the land of gym goers, not everyone is created equal. While bodybuilders might be ripped and aesthetic – powerlifters care about one thing and one thing only: the weight on the bar.

The sport is a growing one, separated into weight classes and inviting participants to compete in ‘meets’ where they are tested on their best 1 rep max for three lifts: the bench press, the squat and the deadlift.

There are two ‘styles’ of powerlifting – raw and equipped. Users who choose equipped don bench shirts and squat suits, among other specialist items, to help them move the most weight they possibly can. Raw (classic in the UK) only permits knee sleeves, a belt, wrist wraps, chalk and singlets – no other helpful equipment is allowed.

Whether you aim to compete in the sport or just want to train for strength, a powerlifting style training plan is the perfect way to boost your strength (and, if you eat enough during the plan, your size).

Benefits Of Powerlifting Training

Powerlifting training plans are centered on the three main compound lifts. These lifts recruit the most muscles and put the most stress on your central nervous system – which in turn means they release the most hormones.

Most training plans use these compound lifts – but a powerlifting training plan is written around them. This is because they are designed to help you push up your one rep maximum and lift the heaviest you ever have so you can dominate a competition or just be the strongest you’ve ever been.

Not only will you grow stronger, you’ll also build mental fortitude as you tackle personal bests.

The only real negative is that because this plan doesn’t use isolations, you may miss out on the kind of area specific muscle toning you get from bodybuilding plans.

However, if getting stronger than you’ve ever been appeals to you, keep reading to get your hands on our powerlifting training plan.