DETERMINING OPTIMAL COMPETITION FREQUENCIES TO MAXIMISE POWERLIFTING PERFORMANCE.

The article focuses on determining optimal competition frequencies to maximize powerlifting performance. It concludes that elite powerlifters perform best with up to four competitions per year, while non-elite competitors may benefit from participating in up to five competitions. A retrospective analysis of over 44,000 powerlifting athletes revealed that elite competitors achieve their highest scores at their fourth competition, whereas sub-elite competitors peak at their fifth. The findings suggest that careful planning of competition frequency is essential for athletes and coaches to enhance performance while balancing the benefits of competition exposure with the need for strength development. Extracted from the article