EPISODE · Nov 24, 2025 · 1H 34M
How I Took My Powerlifting Total from 1275 to 1355 | Episode 12
from The Science of Sports Performance · host Ben Pressler
Last week I competed in my second powerlifting meet and made this episode to share some of my training and competition techniques that helped me add 80 pounds to my total in 5 months. If you are new to powerlifting and want to get a foundational understanding of the lifts and the sport, I would refer you to episode 6, which is where I discuss my first powerlifting meet. Expect to learn about the function of a powerlifting peak week, what reverse pyramid training is, powerlifter nutrition, and more. 2:46 Rules of this powerlifting meet (non-federation) 6:49 Purpose of powerlifting Peak Week 10:32 Comparing my Peak Week from June vs. November 27:12 How much I lifted at the meet 31:07 How I improved my squat strength 43:32 How I improved my bench press strength 54:08 How I improved my deadlift strength 1:09:24 Powerlifting nutrition: making weight, carb intake 1:20:11 Misconceptions about caffeine, how much to take 1:27:48 Other tips I have If you are enjoying the things you learn in this episode, there are some terrific zero cost ways to support! Please, like or comment on this episode on YouTube, leave a review for the show on Apple or Spotify, and subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. These small efforts really do help this show to reach more viewers who may be interested in it. You can also share this episode or the show with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any questions or content suggestions, please leave them in my comment section on YouTube. I do read all the comments. For coaching or business inquiries: [email protected]
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Last week I competed in my second powerlifting meet and made this episode to share some of my training and competition techniques that helped me add 80 pounds to my total in 5 months. If you are new to powerlifting and want to get a foundational understanding of the lifts and the sport, I would refer you to episode 6, which is where I discuss my first powerlifting meet. Expect to learn about the function of a powerlifting peak week, what reverse pyramid training is, powerlifter nutrition, and more. 2:46 Rules of this powerlifting meet (non-federation)6:49 Purpose of powerlifting Peak Week10:32 Comparing my Peak Week from June vs. November27:12 How much I lifted at the meet31:07 How I improved my squat strength43:32 How I improved my bench press strength54:08 How I improved my deadlift strength1:09:24 Powerlifting nutrition: making weight, carb intake1:20:11 Misconceptions about caffeine, how much to take1:27:48 Other tips I have If you are enjoying the things you learn in this episode, there are some terrific zero cost ways to support! Please, like or comment on this episode on YouTube, leave a review for the show on Apple or Spotify, and subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts. These small efforts really do help this show to reach more viewers who may be interested in it. You can also share this episode or the show with someone who might enjoy it. If you have any questions or content suggestions, please leave them in my comment section on YouTube. I do read all the comments. For coaching or business inquiries: [email protected]
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