Where do the older lifters compete?
Powerlifting is mostly a young persons game. With that said, there are about 4.1% of entries in the meet results dataset where the lifter was
How much stronger do powerlifters get?
Most powerlifters usually have a very short career as it’s a taxing training process that puts a lot of stress on peoples’ bodies. With that
Where are all the elite powerlifters?
The Dots score is a bodyweight-adjusted strength formula used in powerlifting to compare lifters of different sizes on a level playing field. A powerlifter who
Bombing out…
In powerlifting, bombing out means failing all three attempts on any single lift (squat, bench press, or deadlift). It is not a common occurence, but
Powerlifter Retention: Good or Bad?
Every sport needs to attract new participants and retain those who have got exposure to that sport in the past. Powerlifting retention rates tend to
Where are the New Powrlifters?
Powerlifting has a big program. The sport is no longer attracting a high proportion of new lifters. This decline has been occuring over the past
The Growth of Powerlifting
The sport of powerlifting has seen substantial growth. From 2010 through 2024, the US has seen increases in the number of powerlifting meets in all
History of Powerlifting
Powerlifting, a competitive strength sport, focuses on maximal lifts in the squat, bench press, and deadlift. The sport’s history is deeply intertwined with the evolution
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