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UQ Powerlifting & Weightlifting Club
The University of Qld Powerlifting and Weightlifting Club (UQPWC) is a University of Queensland UQ Sport Recreational Club. Club membership is open to the general public with all levels of experience from novices through to experienced athletes. Interested in keeping fit, getting stronger or wanting to train and compete in powerlifting?

You've come to the right place. For more information about our training fees and training times visit our Frequently Asked Questions page. Powerlifting consists of three events: squat, deadlift and bench press. Qualified coaches at the club write customised training programs and provide instruction.
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The University of Qld Powerlifting and Weightlifting Club or UQPWC welcomes new members to its gym in St. Lucia. This is the oldest and longest running community-based powerlifting club in Australia. The club had its origin on the St Lucia campus in the current location of the cardio/treadmill/cycle studio.
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Weightlifting shoes (can be used as powerlifting squat shoes). These shoes have a leather and fabric upper and a wooden block heel and provide the support and stability necessary for solid training and competition performances for weightlifters, powerlifters and general strength trainers. A Practical Approach to Powerlifting (Paperback), 3rd Edition by Larry Sheppard and Bill Jamison.
How to Benchpress Like a Pro
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Credits: Official Training Manual of the IPF "A Practical Approach to Powerlifting" for competition and sport training by Larry Sheppard and Bill Jamison, 2nd Edition. There are many different types of bench press styles, the f0llowing notes are provided for lifters competing in IPF style of competitions.
Training for Powerlifting
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22, 33, hybrid routines etc. all provide examples of training programs that can often confuse and overwhelm beginners (and non-beginners). When you examine a well designed powerlifting program, you make advances every microcycle (usually every 1-2 weeks.) This is done by either adding weight or reps to the work set(s) that you did the week or two before.
Squat Shoes
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Soft soled shoes reduce your ability to generate force and press up against the weight, since the padding is already absorbing so much of the tension. In addition to the reduced ability to generate force, another major issue you have working against you is the fact that since you're so cushioned, you're also more likely to roll over when the weight is overhead.
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