How to Prepare for Powerlifting

Series Summary

Some people may confuse weightlifting and powerlifting. It is an easy mistake. Both of the sports require an individual to test their personal strength through lifting heavy weights. It takes a lot of dedication, practice, and stamina to become a weight or power lifter. However, there is a difference between weightlifting and powerlifting. Weightlifting has longer movements whereas powerlifting consists of shorter movements. Weightlifters are known for their rapid force when lifting weights. Also, the sports' popularity differs geographically. Weightlifting is more popular in Eastern Europe and Asia. Powerlifting is more popular in Western Europe and North America. As a sport, powerlifting requires three different events: the bench press, the squat, and the deadlift. Each competitor is allowed three attempts for each lift. Powerlifting has become an extremely popular form of weight lifting competition.

In this free video series, let Tiffany Parks show you the basics of powerlifting. She begins by showing you how to stretch before lifting weights. Tiffany illustrates the proper way to do the bench press and squat. She also gives you tips to lift weights safely. Learn how to wrap your knees and forearms before beginning to lift any weights. If powerlifting is something you have been thinking of getting into, this video series is perfect for you. So, learn how to powerlift today!

Video Transcript

"Hi! My name is Tiffany Parks and I am here on behalf of Expert Village and I am going to tell you a little bit about power lifting. I've lifted weights for about 4 years. I was a State contender all 4 years of high school. I won State my first 3 years and today I am just going to kind of tell you a little of the basics on how to get started with power lifting and everything that it entails kind of just to give you a little bit of jump start towards power lifting and maybe share a few little tips that I've picked up over the years to help you out. So let's get started. Whenever you work out, make sure you have a partner with you. Before you get started lifting weights, you need to do a couple of stretches so you don't tear a muscle or tear a ligament or something that would just result in bad things. So first we are going to start showing you some of the stretches you need to do before you begin your workout. "