This is the Deadlift Thread.

• Discuss technique and training methods.
• Request form checks.
• Discuss programs.
• Post your favourite lifters deadlifting.
• Talk about how much you love/hate deadlifting.

Hi all! I (female, 36) have a meet coming up in Nov, Oct 24 is the last day to change weight class. Ideally I'd rather be in the class below me, less people and the weights I lift are more suited to that class. I'm currently in 100+kg class and 7ish pounds (3kilos) away from 100kg. If I change my class and don't meet that weight, I won't be eligible for awards. I've never attempted a cut before, but have been told I should be able to do it with no major issues.

Should I attempt to drop 7+lbs in the next 10 days and probably place or stay where I'm at and compete with the big girls?

For discussion of:

• Eating all the food when you want to get swole
• Eating less of the food when you're too fluffy
• Diet methods and plans
• Favourite foods and recipes
• How awful dieting is

I’m 6’3, 228lbs and recently hit a bench max of 315lbs. It took me two years to achieve (used to play football so my max two years ago was 215, I was 175lbs but really skinny because I’m tall.) I want to continue to improve to a 405lb bench max. If I can get a 405lb bench, a 500lb squat, and a 550lb deadlift, and I get down to 220lbs bodyweight, what are my chances of winning a local IPF meet or even getting 2nd or 3rd?

IPF IMPORTANT NOTICE – STIFF KNEE SLEEVES

As announced at the IPF General Assembly on June 12, 2026, the prohibition on stiff knee sleeves will take effect January 1, 2027, at all IPF-sanctioned competitions, including national, regional, and international events.

The following knee sleeve models, previously identified on the IPF Approved List of Apparel and Equipment, are affected by this prohibition:

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* Fortex 7mm Extra Stiff (ID 205)
* A7 Hourglass Rigor Mortis (ID 100)
* ⁠Stoic Heavy Knee Sleeve (ID 73)previously listed on the IPF Approved List under ID number 73.

These models remain permitted through December 31, 2026.

All IPF Member Nations, Regional Federations, and their respective Technical Chairs are requested to communicate and ensure compliance with this requirement.

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For the purpose of fairness across timezones this thread works on a 68hr cycle.

Discuss all aspects of training for powerlifting:

• Periodization
• Nutrition
• Movement selection
• Routine critiques
• etc...

Hey everyone!

New-ish to powerlifting (about 4 months of planned, focused training), but I plan to take it seriously moving forward. I have my debut competition in about 6 weeks.

I'm looking for a belt. Going for an SBD one but have the classic 10/13 mm dilemma.

I'm a 36 y/o, 66kg, 1,68m male. I've been practicing using a 10mm and it feels pretty comfortable, my totals aren't that high though (135kg squar, 150kg deadlift, 87,5kg bench press).

Some people have told me to go with the 10mm since I'm used to it, I'm not that big, and my loads aren't that high, while being more comfortable and easier to break in. Some others have told me to go with the 13mm since it allows for better bracing and is better in the long run.

What are your thoughts? I'm legit 50/50 and don't know what to do. Thanks!

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.

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!!!

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!!!

Do you have a question and are:

• A novice and basically clueless by default?
• Completely incapable of using google?
• Just feeling plain stupid today and need shit explained like you're 5?

Then this is the thread FOR YOU! Don't take up valuable space on the front page and annoy the mods, ASK IT HERE and one of our resident "experts" will try and answer it. As long as it's somehow related to powerlifting then nothing is too generic, too stupid, too awful, too obvious or too repetitive. And don't be shy, we don't bite (unless we're hungry), and no one will judge you because everyone had to start somewhere and we're more than happy to help newbie lifters out.

SO FIRE AWAY WITH YOUR DUMBNESS!!!

This is the Bench Thread.

• Discuss technique and training methods.
• Request form checks.
• Discuss programs.
• Post your favourite lifters benching.
• Talk about how much you love/hate benching.

This is the thread to post your:

• Powerlifting accomplishments
• Training PRs
• Gym or diet related victories
• Best flexing photos
• Sweet new equipment purchases
• Gym dog or gym family photos

Or really anything you felt good or happy about from the last week (or even further back in time, no one's gonna stop you).

Text, images, videos, any format goes.

Let's get those good vibes flowing.

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 68hr cycle.

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 68hr cycle.

I've been lifting on and off since my early 30s; and recently re-got back into it(shift work, kids, etc.). My numbers aren't the best(pounds, 195/135/275 @ 175), but making progress at 45 is pretty good.

After taking an interest in the history of the sport and watching online I'd like to give it a shot, just to say I have and go from there. There is a WPC Canada meet in January that's relatively close...

How did you all get started?

Discuss all aspects of training for powerlifting:

• Periodization
• Nutrition
• Movement selection
• Routine critiques
• etc...

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.

** Monthly Meet at the Meets thread

* Share your competition schedule or find/offer a meet handler

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 68hr cycle.