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Powerlifting<\/h2>\n

Powerlifting is built around three lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift. Power Pit Gym has always been connected to the sport, from first-time lifters to people preparing for competitions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\"PowerliftingSquat, bench press, deadlift, and time under the bar.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Squat<\/h3>\n

Strength, control, depth, and practice under the bar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bench press<\/h3>\n

Technique, patience, tightness, and steady progress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Deadlift<\/h3>\n

Pulling strength, setup, discipline, and proper form.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Getting started<\/h3>\n

If you are new to powerlifting, call Jerry before your first visit. The gym can help you understand where to start, how the sport works, and what training around experienced lifters feels like.<\/p>\n

Federations and resources<\/h3>\n

These links are here on the Powerlifting page instead of using a separate Organizations page.<\/p>\n

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\"Ontario<\/div>\n
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Ontario Powerlifting Association<\/h3>\n

Ontario events, results, records, and membership information.<\/p>\n

Open OPA<\/a><\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\"Canada<\/div>\n
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Canada Powerlifting<\/h3>\n

National federation information, rankings, records, and events.<\/p>\n

Open Canada<\/a><\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\"International<\/div>\n
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International Powerlifting Federation<\/h3>\n

International championships, rules, results, and world-level information.<\/p>\n

Open IPF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\"Commonwealth<\/div>\n
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Commonwealth Powerlifting Federation<\/h3>\n

Commonwealth championship information, records, news, and member nation links.<\/p>\n

Open CPF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\"USA<\/div>\n
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USA Powerlifting<\/h3>\n

Competition information and powerlifting resources in the United States.<\/p>\n

Open USAPL<\/a><\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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