Nutrition

Powerlifting is about lifting the heaviest weights you can in the squat, bench press and deadlift, but it's not just about lifting weights. To gain an extra edge on performance, you need to plan your nutrition in accordance with your training schedule and weight class. As far as eating goes, it is all about fitting into a weight class. Some powerlifters will have to eat a lot of good and bad foods to make sure they are in a surplus. A powerlifter’s diet should have a macronutrient breakdown of 5-8 grams per Kilogram body weight of carbohydrates, 1.4-2 grams per kilogram body weight of protein, and of course 30% of total calories from fat per day.