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Powerlifting is a sport consisting of three lifts: the squat, bench press, and deadlift. The goal of the sport is to lift as much weight as possible across the three lifts while following all the rules.
Powerlifting differs from Olympic weightlifting (or Oly lifting as it is sometimes called) in many ways and the two are completely different sports.
Apart from gaining strength, there are many benefits of powerlifting.
Lifting heavy weights increases bone density which in turn reduces the risk of developing brittle bones and osteoporosis later in life. It also works for every muscle group in the body in compound moves which improve coordination and develops the large muscle groups better than isolating exercises.
Increasing muscle density also burns more fat at rest and so you end up losing weight without even trying. Being stronger overall will reduce the risk of injury in other sports like running and cycling and translates well to other aspects of life like walking up stairs or hiking, for example.
All beginners really need to know is that powerlifting is just lifting weight to get better.
Squat, bench press and deadlift are the exercises where you can lift the most amount of weight, so look at them as a foundation for other aspects of fitness.
beginners should not rush into adding plates on a barbell, regardless of how sexy it seems.
If you’ve never used a barbell before, there are some bodyweight movements that mimic the powerlifting lifts. You know, an air squat mimics the squat and a pushup mimics a bench press. Become comfortable with those bodyweight movements first.
For those who already have these bodyweight movements mastered, it’s recommended to pick up an empty barbell and use just that for the first powerlifting session.
Shorter Arms
Powerlifters with shorter arms will be best at bench pressing
They are slow
Powerlifters are slow
Lesser muscles
Powerlifters don’t have as much muscle as bodybuilders.
Besides, many assistance exercises that most power lifters do are in the higher rep ranges. There is no reason that training for maximum strength output will not lead to gains in lean mass.
Bad for joints
Lifting weights is bad for your joints
Causes High blood pressure
Lifting weights causes high blood pressure
There are people who do powerlifting because they were brought into the sport at a young age and have always competed in the sport. At a young age, they might have done powerlifting in conjunction with other sports, but over time, they specialize in powerlifting.
People Who Enjoy Getting Stronger
There are people who need a purpose in their workouts in order to find the motivation to go to the gym. For these individuals, powerlifting is a great pursuit because it offers an objective measure of success.
People Who Use Powerlifting For Sport Performance
There a several sport performance coaches who use the principles of powerlifting to get their athletes stronger and more durable (important for contact sports). It’s also been shown that exercises like the squat and deadlift can improve jump performance.
People Who Want to Maintain Their Strength After University Sports
For many people who are involved in sports in high school and university who loved to train and compete, there are few opportunities as an adult to continue such activities. These individuals turn to powerlifting as a way to continue getting stronger and fuel their competitive desires.
Older People Who Need To Increase Bone Density & Muscle Mass
Powerlifting principles are starting to be used in older populations that are at risk of losing their strength and mobility. For this population, strength training using powerlifting exercises has been shown to increase bone density, offset age-related muscle loss, and decrease the risk of falling.
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