Do you like having 2-3 sweaty men shoe-horn you into polyester, canvas or denim bondage gear. Do you like having your joints wrapped so tightly they bruise and bleed? Do you like having your blood pressure turned up to 11 and being compressed so much that you think your head might explode? Do you get off on enduring pain and suffering, and watching others endure it too? Do you have a deathwish every time you get under the bar? Yes? ​ THEN WELCOME TO THE FORTNIGHTLY EQUIPPED LIFTING THREAD!!! submitted by /u/AutoModerator [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

A sorta kinda daily open thread to use as an alternative to posting on the main board. You should post here for: PRs Formchecks Rudimentary discussion or questions General conversation with other users Memes, funnies, and general bollocks not appropriate to the main board If you have suggestions for the subreddit, let us know! This thread now defaults to "new" sorting. For the purpose of fairness across timezones this thread works on a 44hr cycle. submitted by /u/AutoModerator [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Discuss all aspects of training for powerlifting: ​ Periodization Nutrition Movement selection Routine critiques etc... submitted by /u/AutoModerator [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Background This was my 3rd competition, I've only been a powerlifter for about a year and a half. My first meet was the first year of this same event. This was the second year. I started working with a powerlifting coach in my area in January. He was happy with my numbers but really helped fill in some of the cracks in my training. My volume increased 10x when I started working with him. Meet Day Being one of the largest guys in the event, I was in flight C. So I knew it was going to be a long day. My coach wasn't sure he was going to be able to make it because of a prior engagement, but he ha ..read more

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Here you can: Discuss all aspects of powerlifting as it pertains to being a woman. Socialize with other ladies. If you have discussion provoking bullet points, those are welcome too. submitted by /u/AutoModerator [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Background: 3rd meet as a competitor. Started intermittently lifting throughout HS sports and college, but used football as an excuse to not take it super seriously. Been desperate for some competitive stuff in my life again and found powerlifting via a coach at my local gym. Haven't looked back! Started programming in February 2023. Tips/advice appreciated! Meet: Meet was in Austin, pretty local for me. Nice afternoon start time. Started the week prior at about 282lbs and wanted to compete sub-275 so I cut for the first time, really. Ended around 269, comfortably underneath, re-fed with some ..read more

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Is it just me or us guys in our thirties just get exhausted easily and we take way longer to recover? I ultimately decided to reduce my training volume. I hated that, but I've been failing to finish my squat and pull workouts because keeping a full time job while also training has proven to be hell. Is it because I'm now 32 years old? Thanks. submitted by /u/Teacher_Of_Strength [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

A sorta kinda daily open thread to use as an alternative to posting on the main board. You should post here for: PRs Formchecks Rudimentary discussion or questions General conversation with other users Memes, funnies, and general bollocks not appropriate to the main board If you have suggestions for the subreddit, let us know! This thread now defaults to "new" sorting. For the purpose of fairness across timezones this thread works on a 44hr cycle. submitted by /u/AutoModerator [visit reddit] [comments ..read more