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She Ran Across the Sahara. Now She’s Setting Lifting Records

Questions

Mar 5, 2026

She Ran Across the Sahara. Now She’s Setting Lifting Records

A 90-year-old Japanese powerlifter set a new national record at the 2026 Japan Bench Press Championships.

Squat

Mar 2, 2026

What squat depth means in competition, and why lifters argue about it

One of the most common questions in powerlifting is simple: how low do you actually have to squat for it to count?

A historic squat, a fast backlash, and an official reversal

Questions

Feb 26, 2026

A historic squat, a fast backlash, and an official reversal

For a brief moment, powerlifting history appeared to change...

8 Best Hack Squat Alternatives From A Strength Coach

Exercises

Feb 23, 2026

8 Best Hack Squat Alternatives From A Strength Coach

Hack squat machines are great for focusing on your quads and glutes without putting much pressure on your lower back.

Feb 19, 2026

How To Follow Arnold Powerlifting Like a Coach

The biggest powerlifting weekend of the early season is almost here.

Feb 16, 2026

Sheffield Is Invite-Only. Here's Who Won the Women's Division.

The Sheffield Powerlifting Classic delivered another reminder of why it sits at the top of the sport. Here's who won the women's division (and why it matters).

Historic 12x bodyweight total seals men's title

Exercises

Feb 12, 2026

Historic 12x bodyweight total seals men's title

Every once in a while, a meet delivers a number that resets expectations. At the 2026 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships, one lifter walked onto the platform, won the men’s division, and left the sport with a new benchmark.

Feb 9, 2026

Tony Cliffe Puts Up a Monster Total

This past weekend, Tony Cliffe put up a total that forces the UK powerlifting conversation to move.

Feb 5, 2026

Do lifting belts actually make you stronger?

Walk into any gym on a heavy squat day and you will see the same ritual: a lifter chalks up, steps under the bar, and tightens a belt around the midsection like a seatbelt before takeoff.