10/03/2026
Equipped powerlifting. What’s it all about?
That truth is it’s not easy!
But it’s fun. Training out of your kit involves a wide variety of lift variations and the use of accommodating resistance.
Training in kit requires thick skin. Not just to handle the pain of the kit but to handle the emotional ups and downs of the 50/50 success in training sessions.
It’s extremely technical and not everyone understands and adapts to the nuances of the equipment. Being a good raw lifter doesn’t mean you’re going to be a good equipped lifter. I actually only know maybe 4 or 5 lifters that are world class in both disciplines.
Training for equipped powerlifting won’t necessarily make you a stronger raw lifter. As I said previously we use a lot of variation and accommodation. This is designed to manipulate the strength curve in order to adapt to the stimulus of the equipment.
The good parts…
You don’t need the equipment to train to be stronger in it!!!
You don’t need the best and newest equipment to be good at it. My favourite shirt is old af and had been with me through three weight classes. To this day it’s still being used and abused and will likely help a friend win the 2026 !
If you can deal physical pain, emotional rollercoaster and have the patience to work out the kit it’s fu***ng awesome fun!!!!
If you’re interested to find out more and start a journey in equipped powerlifting then please drop me a DM.
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