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Powerlifting is a strength sport, consisting of three events: the squat, the bench press, and the deadlift. The maximum weight lifted in each event is totalled for a final score; lifters compete in bodyweight classes. Powerlifting is of relatively modern origin, with the first formal competitions occurring in the mid 1960s. It is open to both men and women.
In contrast to classical Olympic weightlifting events, where an athlete raises a barbell from the floor to over his head, powerlifting movements are shorter. While both disciplines demand high levels of force production, powerlifting focuses more directly on the rapid force produced by dynamic efforts. The two sports are largely separated by geography, with Olympic weightlifting being more popular in Eastern Europe and Asia (Russia, Turkey, Iran, China, and others), while powerlifting is more popular in Western Europe and North America. However, support for powerlifting is growing worldwide, with Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Indonesia, and Taiwan producing World Champions and World Record holders.
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has added a new powerlifting video: 12-17-09 Deadlift Day - http://www.ironscene.com/videos/3498_12-17-09_deadlift_day
IronScene (Derek) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:18:17 -0000
has added a new powerlifting video: 12-17-09 Deadlift Day - http://www.ironscene.com/videos/3498_12-17-09_deadlift_day
has added a new powerlifting video: Stefanos Koullias Deadlifting 455 X 3 (3 worksets) - http://bit.ly/76zvda
IronScene (Derek) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:18:16 -0000
has added a new powerlifting video: Stefanos Koullias Deadlifting 455 X 3 (3 worksets) - http://bit.ly/76zvda
has added a new powerlifting video: Drew Sheffield SSB Goodmornings with 405 X 3 - http://bit.ly/5N3iOB
IronScene (Derek) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:18:16 -0000
has added a new powerlifting video: Drew Sheffield SSB Goodmornings with 405 X 3 - http://bit.ly/5N3iOB
has added a new powerlifting video: Rex Hubbard Squatting Raw Triples @ 465 (5 sets) - http://bit.ly/8u2YEB
IronScene (Derek) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:18:15 -0000
has added a new powerlifting video: Rex Hubbard Squatting Raw Triples @ 465 (5 sets) - http://bit.ly/8u2YEB
UCLA Powerlifting Training: 12/17 Training: Deadlift: 225x5 255x5 285x6. Block Pull: 285x9. HS High Row: 135/side x... http://bit.ly/8Bto3m
StefanoIsRaw (Stefano Martinelli) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:03:34 -0000
UCLA Powerlifting Training: 12/17 Training: Deadlift: 225x5 255x5 285x6. Block Pull: 285x9. HS High Row: 135/side x... http://bit.ly/8Bto3m
The Best of the Decade of Powerlifting | Powerlifting Watch: The Best of the Decade of Powerlifting. Submitted by S... http://bit.ly/8oQdFe
StefanoIsRaw (Stefano Martinelli) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:44:17 -0000
The Best of the Decade of Powerlifting | Powerlifting Watch: The Best of the Decade of Powerlifting. Submitted by S... http://bit.ly/8oQdFe
Bench Wars - A special strength building course on the Powerlift and Bodybuilding exercise, Bench Press. History and performance factors.
Meta Description: [ Bench Press weight training for strength, chest building, pectoral muscle size, nutrition, ergogenics and food supplements. ]
Colorado NASA Powerlifting - Includes upcoming meets, and state results.
E-normous - An online magazine for powerlifters, by powerlifters. Includes training articles, nutritional information, events calendar, nutritional supplements, and sport related.
Meta Description: [ FW MX DW MX HTML, E-normous powerlifting is dedicated to drug-free powerlifting. We also carry many popular powerlifting products such as the Titan Fury bench press shirt with NXG+ and weight belts by Safe-Usa. ]
Gibson Powerlifting - Advice on training, video, forums, and suits for sale.
Goheavy - Powerlifting and olympic weightlifting forums, tips, and other resources. Currently undergoing reconstruction.
Scottish Powerlifting - Features results and information on powerlifting in Scotland, with related links.
Seguin Fitness - A fitness facility in south Texas specializing in powerlifting equipment and meet promotions for the U.S.P.F. and A.P.F.
South Carolina Powerlifting - Powerlifting site with information about Westside Barbell Training. Pictures, and forums.
Meta Description: [ Powerlifting Site ]
Strength Online - Powerlifting, Weightlifting, and Stongman training. Descriptions and video clips of proper lifting technique.
ukgrip.info - A grip strength website listing all UK grip events, results and records.
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University of Queensland Powerlifting and Weightlifting Club - Established for over 20 years. Dedicated training facilities for powerlifters (squat, bench press, deadlift)and olympic weightlifters situated at the University of Qld campus St Lucia. Membership open to students and general public.
Meta Description: [ UQ Powerlifting and Weightlifting Club ]
Vegan Bodybuilding - Pat Reeves has not only won countless British powerlifting titles, but is also a raw-food vegan who has used diet to overcome both osteoporosis and cancer using diet to not only overcome her conditions, but become a champion.
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