Powerlifting Guides — Castiron Lift
🏆 Powerlifting Guides — Squat, Bench & Deadlift
Competition prep, programming, equipment guides, and technique breakdowns for powerlifters at every level. From your first meet to the platform.
🔰 Getting Started
Powerlifting Tips for Beginners 2026 — UK & Europe
Everything you need to know before your first powerlifting session.
BEGINNERPowerlifting Tips for Beginners 2026 — USA & Canada
The complete beginner's guide for North American powerlifters.
BEGINNERPowerlifting vs Olympic Weightlifting — Which Is Right for You?
The key differences and how to choose the right sport.
🏋️ The Big Three — Technique
How to Bench Press 2026 — UK & Europe
Complete bench press technique guide from setup to lockout.
BENCHHow to Bench Press 2026 — USA & Canada
Bench press technique guide for North American lifters.
PRESSOverhead Press Guide 2026
The complete overhead press technique and programming guide.
DEADLIFTSumo vs Conventional Deadlift 2026
Which stance suits your anatomy and maximises your pull.
📅 Programming
How to Build a Powerlifting Programme 2026
Structure, periodisation, and progression for powerlifting-specific programming.
PROGRAMMINGRPE Training Explained 2026
How to use RPE to autoregulate your powerlifting training.
PEAKINGHow to Peak for a Powerlifting Meet 2026
The complete peaking protocol for competition preparation.
🏅 Competition
How to Prepare for Your First Powerlifting Competition
The complete guide from registration to your opening attempts.
COMPETITIONCompetition Day Guide 2026 — UK & Europe
Everything you need to know on meet day.
COMPETITIONCompetition Day Guide 2026 — USA & Canada
Meet day guide for North American powerlifters.
COMPETITIONPowerlifting Weight Classes Guide 2026
IPF and federation weight classes explained.
🧰 Equipment Guides
Best Powerlifting Shoes UK 2026
Squat, bench, and deadlift footwear guide for UK powerlifters.
SHOESBest Powerlifting Shoes USA 2026
The complete powerlifting footwear guide for US lifters.
BELTPowerlifting Belt Guide 2026
How to choose, size, and use a powerlifting belt correctly.
KNEE SLEEVESKnee Sleeves for Powerlifting 2026
Which knee sleeves to use and how to get the most from them.
WRAPSWrist Wraps Guide 2026
When to use wrist wraps and how to wrap correctly.
CHALKChalk for Lifting 2026
Magnesium chalk vs liquid chalk — what works best for powerlifting.