Our Powerlifting Program
Don’t be intimidated, you got this! In the Olympics, this is a strength sport consisting of three attempts at maximum weight on three lifts: squat, bench press and deadlift. Here’s what we’ll focus on:
- Injury Prevention
- Rehabilitation
- Fundamental Movement
- Competition Preparation
- Recovery
- Nutrition Maintenance
Contact us today to share your goals, ask questions of our team, and schedule your free consultation and session. Call us at 804-244-3006 or complete the contact form.
WHAT IS POWERLIFTING
Powerlifting is a weightlifting sport. You’ll typically attempt to perform three different lifts at maximal weights. The three lifts are the squat, the bench press, and the deadlift. These may be performed with or without supportive equipment such as a bench shirt, which is a very stiff, thick shirt, usually made of polyester, denim, or canvas, that supports your shoulders and deltoid muscles. Weight belts, knee sleeves, wrist wraps, and special footwear may also be used. The purpose of such equipment is to store elastic potential energy, and thereby assist you with weightlifting.
There are no teams in powerlifting. You compete as an individual, and you’re grouped into classes depending on your bodyweight. There are 12 such classes for men and ten for women. Additionally, athletes are sorted into categories by age. The specifics of these age categories vary somewhat by federation, but generally there are five categories that separate teens, adults ages 19 23, adults over 40, and adults over 70.
The competition includes three attempts to perform each lift. Your best legal attempt on each of the three lifts counts toward your total score for the competition. Within each weight class, gender, and age group, the lifter with the highest overall score wins. In the event of a tie, victory goes to the lifter with the lesser overall body weight.
Training methods for powerlifting are more varied than uniform. Apart from weightlifting, powerlifting athletes sometimes engage in conditioning training to help support recovery after training with weights and to increase endurance during prolonged competitions. Even though powerlifting training does not burn many calories, it still places a great demand on the body.
When it comes to nutrition and diet, powerlifting athletes stand out from other athletes because of the sport’s exclusive focus on strength. The most vital part of your nutrition is protein, which is necessary to support muscle recovery postworkout. You might also add protein powders, amino acids, and other supplements to ensure that you have enough protein in your diet to keep your muscles in top condition. Besides protein, you’ll also consume a high amount of carbohydrates, which provide critical energy during workouts.
Contact us today to share your goals, ask questions of our team, and schedule your free consultation and session. Call us at 804-244-3006 or complete the contact form below.