💪🏋️‍♀️ Powerlifting

Powerlifting is contested in three lifts, squat, bench press and deadlift, with three attempts at each. The total of the best successful attempt in every lift decides the placing, within weight classes and against a bodyweight formula.

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• Powerlifting Equipment List
• Powerlifting Terms and Slang
• Best Powerlifting Athletes of All Time
• Where Powerlifting Is Most Popular
• The Tournaments That Matter

⏳ Powerlifting History

• 1940s to 1950s: Emergence of powerlifting as a distinct sport; First national powerlifting championships organized by the AAU.
• 1960s: First official international competition; Increase in female participation with the first women’s powerlifting meet.
• 1970s: Formation of the International Powerlifting Federation; First IPF World Championships; Rise of powerlifting legends like Bill Kazmaier and Ed Coan.
• 1980s: Golden age of powerlifting with athletes like Bev Francis breaking records; Introduction of specialized lifting gear.
• 1990s: Surge in popularity with establishment of local and international federations; Notable lifters like Kirk Karwoski and Fred Hatfield set new standards.
• 2000s: Introduction of anti-doping rules; Rise of social media platforms stimulates interest in the sport.
• 2010s: Access to online training resources fuels development and participation; New generation of lifters like Kimberly Walford and Ray Williams make their mark.