Competing in your first powerlifting competition

"What if you stood on a platform lifting your heaviest weights?"

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That power surge under applause proves you're stronger than you imagined. You'll walk differently through life afterwards - heavy shopping bags and garden work suddenly feel like child's play.

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Three first steps

1Sign up to a powerlifting gym
2Learn correct technique for squat deadlift bench press
3Plan your first competition in six months' time

Useful websites

KNKF Powerlifting Netherlandsknkf.nlOfficial federation for powerlifting competitions and masters categories

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