Even the most hardcore training methods work better when you have a base of strength and muscle behind them. This is the program powerlifting beginners need to start getting stronger today!

Looking for a strategy you can use for the days leading up to your first meet? Or maybe you've been following a plan and want to try something new. Josh Bryant's been there many times and can show you the ropes.

More people than ever are throwing themselves into the challenge of competitive powerlifting. Here's what you need to know to minimize the stress and maximize the success!

How deep do you need to squat? Can you use a monolift? When is it okay to jump commands? And should you pack your straps? There's a lot more to powerlifting than just pulling the weight off the floor.

Gone is the myth that you have to stuff your face with junk in order to crush big weights. Learn how to build the best powerlifting meal plan for your sport and your goals.

Getting strong doesn't happen by accident! You need to make the right choices and then put in lots of time under the bar. Here's how aspiring powerlifting women can build their base of strength and then find the right meet to show it off!

Records were set and incredible athletes performed on the world stage.

The weight room's newest superhero doesn't wear a cape, or even a stringer tank. It's Meg Squats starring as the powerlifting grandma, who's blowing minds and burying stereotypes one heavy rep at a time!

You don't need much to get strong: just a barbell and some weights. But if you're getting serious or eyeing a competition, a few pieces of strategic equipment become essentials! Here's what to pack in your gym back.

We asked Megan Gallagher, aka Meg Squats, if powerlifting is suitable for beginners and how to know when you're ready for a meet.

Watch Bodybuilding.com athlete Lawrence Ballenger go head-to-head against elite strength athletes in this unique and hilarious gauntlet of strength and athleticism!

The first set of weights Larry Williams owned was a broomstick and two concrete blocks. Now, he's set his second powerlifting world record and swept his first bodybuilding competition in the same three months.

When the season hits, you're going to be lifting hot and heavy. Use those off months to take a neuromuscular holiday while still building a massive foundation for the contests to come.

What is the best powerlifting workout? Find out what other people from the message boards think...

Join us as we stream USAPL events live from across the world. Be here for all the beastly benching, sick squats, and daring deadlifts you can handle!

Lots of guys want to be big and lift big weight. But you can't expect to go from 12-ounce curls to a 500-pound squat in one day. Here are some strength-building basics you need to know!

There are a lot of myths surrounding the sports of bodybuilding and powerlifting. I've decided to shed some light on these two sports here at animalpak.com. If you're new to the iron game and can't decide which to pursue, this article should help.

Meet preparation is everything prior to a power lifting meet just like it is before a bodybuilding meet...

You want a balanced physique, lean muscle mass AND the power. The best of both worlds... now you can have it!

Powerlifting training is a great way to build strength and physical power and add slabs of thick muscle to your physique. To get an idea about performing in powerlifting I have put together some useful information including judging the three main lifts.