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Powerlifting resources you can use.

Use the free tool, read the guides and get the first-meet jobs straight. Everything here is free to use before you enquire.

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Powerlifting weight-class finder

Enter your bodyweight and competition category. The tool returns the current IPF class and shows how far you are from its upper boundary.

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Your first meet, minus the fog.

Readiness, commands and the practical jobs that make competition day easier.

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Interactive toolPowerlifting attempt selection calculatorPDF / 2 pagesFirst powerlifting meet checklistPDF / printMeet-day attempt cardPDF / 1 pageIPF weight-class reference
6 minute readAm I strong enough for a powerlifting competition?7 minute readPowerlifting commands for your first meet8 minute readA powerlifting meet-day checklist that starts early

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7 minute readWhen should you change your powerlifting programme?6 minute readOnline powerlifting coaching or in person?5 minute readHow to film your lifts for an online coach

Start powerlifting in Northern Ireland.

Local clubs, Belfast gym checks and the shortest route from your first session to a first meet.

7 minute readHow to start powerlifting in Northern Ireland6 minute readPowerlifting gyms in Belfast: what to check before you join
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