Powerlifting

Powerlifting is a specialized sport focused on an individual’s ability to move maximum weight. The pursuit of the ability to lift maximum weight results in muscular development, coordination, strong posture, and a positive mental disposition. Regardless if you’re looking to increase bone density to fight off osteoporosis or if you’re an athlete seeking to excel at your sport; powerlifting has something to offer you! 

Our powerlifting equipment will help take you to the next level. Whether you are intent on building power and strength or training for a world-level powerlifting competition, the resources and equipment are available to optimize your goals. Power racks, ER racks, Eleiko calibrated kilo plates, Hammer Strength, reverse hyper, deadlift platforms, sleds, specialty bars, bands and chains are on site to help you achieve excellence. Additionally, Velocity Based Training (VBT) is available to enhance quickness and speed. 

*“Power Hour” – Powerlifting – Power and Strength Training Class*
All Ages
Master Class – T/TH – 3-4:30 PM
Why:
Power and strength are the foundations of powerlifting. Powerlifting a very popular sport focused on
the individual’s ability to lift maximum weight. It is also an extremely healthy way of life that promotes
muscular development, coordination, strong posture, and a positive mental disposition. Additionally,
weighted resistance training has been shown to improve and increase bone density and prevent or
reverse osteoporosis (WebMd). The why is easy, a powerful body is a more functional body. Regardless
of your age or experience level, power and strength can improve your life.
How:
The 5 Stones powerlifting gym has the equipment to take you to the next level. Whether you are intent
on building power and strength or training for a world-level powerlifting competition, the resources and
equipment are available to optimize your goals. Power racks, ER racks, Eleiko calibrated kilo plates,
Hammer Strength, reverse hyper, deadlift platforms, sleds, specialty bars, bands and chains are on site
to help you achieve excellence. How do you get it done? Right here, right now.
What:
5 Stones is supported by the Kingdom Power and Strength powerlifting club with a coach on-site to help
with your training questions and needs. Designated times, known as the “Power Hours” are available
throughout the week to promote confidence, solidarity and Esprit de Corps among our powerlifters and
strength athletes. Sport-specific seminars and training sessions by top athletes will be scheduled during
the year to address form and technique. Additionally, personalized programming for peak performance
is available for powerlifters, power-builders and strength athletes of various disciplines. Learn the
fundamentals of strength and power training through methods such as functional movement, exercise
variability, volume and intensity balance, fatigue management, training frequency, directed adaptation,
overload, accommodating resistance, recovery and more. The What is what we do.
When:
Come join us on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 3-4:30 PM at 5 Stones. Whether you want to be a champion or simply be strong, there is no better time than the present. We will meet you at your level and work at your pace to develop a stronger more powerful you.
Who:
Coach Jim is a 3x national powerlifting champion and has set state, national and world records. He is
an expert in all aspects of the squat, bench and deadlift and has coached numerous athletes to gold. He
is a certified personal trainer and has decades of experience training strength and power. Coach Jim has
specialty education in nutrition, functional movement and senior strength programming as well as being
a powerlifting educator, meet judge and meet director. As a Christian, Coach Jim is a servant of Jesus
Christ and conducts all his sessions with a biblical lens and the Gospel in mind. All are welcome!