Girls Who Powerlift
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Girls Who Powerlift (GWPL) is a community of women who aren't afraid to be strong. GWPL is here to give the girls who powerlift a voice, a haven, a place where you can learn, share and grow.
Girls Who Powerlift
1M ago
Powerlifting has been a core part of my life for over 10 years and every year I feel like I learn something new! Whether it's about the sport itself or about myself! Here's are 10 things I wish I knew soon about powerlifting!
IT'S 90% MENTAL
Powerlifting is as much about mental strength as it is physical. The nerves on meet day can be overwhelming for most, but learning to control your mind and focus on your lifts will make all the difference when you step onto the platform
DON’T CHASE NUMBERS- CHASE PROGRESS
It’s easy to get caught up in the numbers game, especially seeing other lifters hit b ..read more
Girls Who Powerlift
9M ago
If you've been following us for a while, Nikki Baker is no stranger! She's an absolute gem and we're so happy to call her family! Here's how she answered a few a questions...
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How did you find powerlifting?
I had been told prior to working at a powerlifting gym that I was built for it and had the strength but the idea of it was intimidating. When I began working at a powerlifting specific gym, IKG, I was introduced to it and decided to compete 6 weeks out for a meet and the rest was history.
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What’s the most challenging part of your life as a powerlifter and how do you combat it?&nb ..read more
Girls Who Powerlift
10M ago
Interviewed by: Ivy Knight
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When I come across someone who lights up my soul and reminds me of all the good there is in the world, epsecially in the powerlifting world, I tend to want to interview them! Meet LaTosha Cleaver.
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How did you find powerlifting?
I Lost a child who was 3 years old to a rare brain tumor. Then I had two more. This, all by the age of 24, and just like that, I was a very young single mom. I was working hard to take care of two little ones. I was tired and had a broken spirit. Broken soul. Just existing, not living and had gotten severely out of shape. I ..read more
Girls Who Powerlift
11M ago
Written by: Ivy Knight
This one is for the mama’s who tried their best! And yes..I mean, ALL OF US!
I remember watching incredible pregnany women lift heavy and I would cheer them on!! It was truly awe inspiring! And then I got pregnant.
I had a rough first trimester.
As someone who wasn’t planning their pregnancy, I was very anxious. And as someone who already had previous back, neck and hip injuries just being pregnant was sometimes painful.
But I did my best to keep lifting… unfortunately it did not go according to plan.
I remember feeling disappointed in myself.
And then someon ..read more
Girls Who Powerlift
1y ago
Written by: Ivy Knight
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The really cool thing about powerlifting is that it's for everyone. As long as you put in the work, you get strong. As long as you you're humble, you keep getting stronger and as long you're willing to help others in the process, you become a part of this beautiful community we all love! And Randi Colwell has done and continues to do all those things and why we wanted to ask her a few questions...
How did you find powerlifting?
I found powerlifting shortly after I competed in a body building competition. I realized that I loved the aspect of training for something but ..read more
Girls Who Powerlift
1y ago
Written by Ivy Knight
Many women who bench press for powerlifting struggle. There's probably science behind it but to be honest, I don't know what it is. What I do know is that for many years I struggled, specifically with power off the chest. But I learned a few things and these accessories are a part of what helped me get stronger!
Pin Presses/Dead Press
Pin presses are a valuable exercise to help increase strength in the bench press. They involve lifting the barbell from a set of safety pins or power rack pins, starting from a dead stop at a specific point in the range of motion. Pin presse ..read more
Girls Who Powerlift
1y ago
Written by Ivy Knight
We left off with you being all weighed in! It’s the night before the meet. What should you be doing?
Your priorities are to rest and prepare.
Rest is super important!
Meet day is taxing on the body and the mind. The adrenaline and the sensory overload, while exciting, can be overwhelming. Your plan is probably to max out all three lifts on the same day. With all of this happening in a short period of time, your body is going to be put through the ringer so in order to get ready for your best performance, relax and rest the day before your meet is crucial.&nbs ..read more
Girls Who Powerlift
1y ago
Written by Adelina Canolli
The squat. It's the opener for a powerlifting meet and one of the greatest exercise to improve strength and build muscle.
Naturally, we overthink the depth position in a squat and today I want to break down what to do to improve your depth so it's undeniable at your next meet. The depth standard for a meet is, the hip crease going below the top of your knee. This is important not only to receive white lights at a meet, but you’ll gain the benefit of utilizing your hip musculature through its greatest range of motion, which will help you push more weights over t ..read more
Girls Who Powerlift
1y ago
Written by: Ivy Knight, USPA National Referee
You signed up for the meet, you trained and prepped, and you honed in on your technique. You did the work and now it’s the day before your meet. It’s 9 am and you walk into the location. You line up with a bunch of other lifters while the refs are seated at a table.
You’re next in line.
You give them your name. And then they ask for your driver's license and your federation membership card. They confirm your age, your class, your division, and your events.
Class- your age group. Open, JR, Submaster, or Master
Division- Raw, Classic Raw ..read more
Girls Who Powerlift
1y ago
When you first start lifting, it’s all new and exciting. And then there’s this thing called newbie gains! Your numbers are just going up and up but then something happens. Something changes and sometimes it feels like progress is crawling at a snail's pace. But fear not, we can help you navigate through this journey with a positive mindset.
First, set realistic expectations. Powerlifting is a marathon, not a sprint. Those personal records won't be shattered every single day, and that's totally okay! Give yourself a pat on the back for the small victories along the way. Progress takes time, so ..read more