Powerlifting Coach Training Course

Lesson 1 • Equipment Categories and Specifications

Distinguishes raw, single-ply, and multi-ply divisions and their approved equipment lists. PE teachers learn to guide pupils in legal equipment selection.

Lesson 2 • Competition Format and Weight Classes

Explains meet structure, flight systems, weight categories, and attempt selection rules. PE teachers gain the operational knowledge needed to prepare pupils for competition day.

Lesson 3 • The Three Competition Lifts

Defines the squat, bench press, and deadlift as judged movements with specific technical standards. Provides the foundational vocabulary for all PE teaching instruction.

Lesson 1 • Primary Muscles in Each Lift

Maps the prime movers, synergists, and stabilisers for the squat, bench press, and deadlift. Builds the anatomical foundation for programming and injury prevention.

Lesson 2 • Force, Velocity, and Bar Path

Applies physics concepts to analyse bar trajectory and force production efficiency. PE teachers learn to identify mechanical inefficiencies from video or observation.

Lesson 3 • Joint Mobility and Stability Demands

Identifies the mobility and stability requirements at each joint for safe, efficient lifting. Connects anatomical assessment to individualised technique coaching.

Lesson 1 • Ascent and Lockout Mechanics

Analyses the drive phase, bar path on ascent, and achieving a legal lockout. Addresses common breakdowns such as forward lean and hip rise.

Lesson 2 • Descent, Depth, and Reversal

Teaches controlled descent mechanics, achieving legal depth, and initiating the drive phase. PE teachers learn to cue consistent depth without compromising position.

Lesson 3 • Common Squat Faults and Corrections

Catalogues frequent technical errors with their root causes and targeted corrections. Equips PE teachers to diagnose problems efficiently during training sessions.

Lesson 4 • Squat Variations for Training

Introduces accessory squat movements that reinforce technique and address weaknesses. PE teachers learn to select variations strategically within a training plan.

Lesson 1 • Bench Setup and Body Position

Covers arch, foot placement, grip width, and retraction of the shoulder blades. A sound setup is the prerequisite for every other technical element of the lift.

Lesson 2 • Descent Control and Touch Point

Teaches controlled bar descent, elbow angle management, and legal touch on the torso. PE teachers learn to cue a consistent bar path that protects the shoulder.

Lesson 3 • Bench Press Accessory Movements

Selects supplemental exercises that target bench press weaknesses and reinforce technique. PE teachers learn to match accessories to individual pupil needs.

Lesson 4 • Press Drive and Lockout

Analyses the press phase, leg drive activation, and achieving a legal lockout. Addresses sticking points and how to maintain bar speed through the lift.

Lesson 1 • Lockout and Legal Completion

Covers the transition through the knee, hip extension to lockout, and judge commands. PE teachers learn to cue a clean finish without hyperextension or hitching.

Lesson 2 • Initiating the Pull and Floor Phase

Teaches the leg drive initiation, back angle maintenance, and bar separation from the floor. Correct floor mechanics prevent the most common deadlift breakdowns.

Lesson 3 • Conventional vs. Sumo Setup

Compares stance, grip, and hip position between the two deadlift styles. PE teachers learn to match style selection to a pupil's anatomy and strengths.

Lesson 4 • Deadlift Accessory Movements

Introduces pulling variations and supplemental exercises that address specific deadlift weaknesses. PE teachers learn to programme accessories for maximum carryover.

Lesson 1 • Core Programming Variables

Defines intensity, volume, frequency, and density as the primary levers of programme design. PE teachers learn how each variable interacts to produce adaptation.

Lesson 2 • Autoregulation and RPE-Based Training

Introduces RPE and velocity-based autoregulation as tools for daily load adjustment. PE teachers learn to teach pupils to self-regulate effort accurately.

Lesson 3 • Progressive Overload and Adaptation

Explains the mechanisms of strength adaptation and how to apply progressive overload systematically. PE teachers learn to plan load increases without stalling or overreaching.

Lesson 4 • Periodisation Models

Compares linear, undulating, and block periodisation structures for powerlifting. PE teachers learn to select and implement the model best suited to a pupil's level.

Lesson 1 • Peaking and Tapering Strategies

Covers volume reduction, intensity maintenance, and timing of the taper before a meet. PE teachers learn to individualise peak length based on pupil response.

Lesson 2 • Coaching on the Platform

Covers the PE teacher's role during the competition, including commands, feedback, and pupil management. PE teachers develop the communication skills needed under meet-day pressure.

Lesson 3 • Meet-Day Warm-Up Protocols

Designs warm-up sequences that peak readiness without causing fatigue before each lift. PE teachers learn to time warm-ups to flight schedules and attempt timing.

Lesson 4 • Weight Management and Cutting

Explains safe water and weight manipulation strategies for making competition weight. PE teachers learn to plan cuts that preserve pupil performance and health.

Lesson 1 • Initial Pupil Assessment

Outlines the intake process including movement screening, training history, and goal setting. PE teachers learn to gather the data needed to build an individualised programme.

Lesson 2 • Long-Term Athlete Development Model

Applies a phased development model from novice to elite across a multi-year timeline. PE teachers learn to set appropriate expectations and milestones at each stage.

Lesson 3 • Individualisation and Pupil Profiling

Teaches PE teachers to adapt programming to individual anatomy, recovery capacity, and lifestyle. Profiles help PE teachers make decisions that fit the whole pupil.

Lesson 4 • Monitoring Training and Progress

Introduces tools for tracking pupil performance, recovery, and readiness across a training cycle. PE teachers learn to use data to make informed programming adjustments.