In this article, you will find multiple quotes from some of the best lifters past and present regarding what makes a good bench presser — Greg Panora, Jeremy Hoornstra, Ryan Kennelly, and Eric Spoto to name a few.

Powerlifting is a sport of continual evolution. In understanding federations today, it is important to note not only the evolution of powerlifting athlete, but also the history of why most powerlifting federations came into existence.

In this case, we examine a young competitive athlete who has limited experience and is facing several serious issues in his squat, bench press, and deadlift.

Once the competitive season commences, the athlete will need to be transitioned into a contrasting training paradox, otherwise known as the off-season.

All in one article, we revisit Dave and Maliek’s discussion on sticking points, longevity, equipped powerlifting transitions, and challenges a lifter must face when following a percentage-based training program.

It is of great importance for all involved in sport participation, especially athletes, to understand what is exactly being asked of them when they make the choice to compete.

Evaluating your training protocol is only the first step. The real differences are made by enacting them into the practicals of training.

I was warned of not taking it for granted and it burned me at the one competition I had my sights on for months.

In this video, Maliek and Dave discuss the problems with percentage-based training and share alternative methods for strength programming.

Joining Dave for another video, Maliek discusses the challenges faced by lifters who attempt to compete both raw and in gear.

In this video, Dave and special guest Maliek Derstine discuss the topics of sticking points and longevity for raw lifters vs geared lifters.

He holds the all-time world record for powerlifting total in the 181-pound weight class. He is better in that class than anyone else has ever been. When he talks about training, it’s probably best for you to listen.

There are three very important priorities for a strength athlete to keep in focus during a competitive year.

In this first article of the series we look at the underlying purpose of a strength athlete’s training and the importance of the mesocycle.