TORQUE POWERLIFTING is a competitive team with lifters competing across different federations like WRPF, IPL, and OPA/IPF.
We’re made up of lifters with one goal in mind – to improve year over year, and push our training partners and teammates to hit PR’s and win competitions. We are a team that has a solid bond and foundation, and when we show up to competitions, people know we’re there to win.
We have 3 tiers at Torque.
- Powerlifting Membership (access to the powerlifting equipment only)
- Team (officially join the team as a Torque lifter)
- Team Elite (sponsored athlete based on DOTS)
IN THE GYM
With over 30 lifters, our team consists of men and women from beginner to advanced and are guided by the Torque Powerlifting Program. We have world class equipment and have accumulated over $30,000 of team only equipment and competition bars, racks, and specialty items. You’ll be using the same equipment used at the World Championships and National competitions.
We hold regular team training workouts typically on Saturday mornings at 9am, as well as one team workout per month in the evening on a weekday when schedules allow. Additionally, our lifters form small training groups among themselves for weekly workouts and training partners.
ONLINE OR REMOTE
Don’t live near the gym? That’s no problem – we’ve been remote coaching (online) for 10+ years and have prepped athletes all over Canada and USA. When you sign up to work with one of our coaches – you are not only joining the team, you are gaining insight from high level coaches who will guide you day by day through your program and workouts, and adjust your training to bring up weaknesses and manage fatigue.
Whether off season or competition prep – our coaches will push you through your training whether it’s your first meet, or you’re preparing for a Regional/National event.
What’s Included In Our Online/Remote Coaching?
By signing up for our coaching – you are also joining the Torque Powerlifting Team. You get all the benefits and perks of the team, but you’re taking your training to the next level by having our coaches guide you daily in your training and nutrition.
- $250+tax per month off season.
- $450+tax for our 9 week competition peaking program.
- Depending on location/level of competition we will be there with you on meet day. Outside of Ontario/Canada may affect availability.
- Includes everything in the above team list.
This is the option most lifters choose when preparing for a meet as it gives them the best chance of bigger lifts and PR totals. We adjust your program weekly to target weak points and technique cues.
Torque Powerlifting Gym Membership
The monthly dues for the Powerlifting Membership at Torque is $10/mo and billed recurring when you sign up. The dues go towards purchasing new/maintenance of powerlifting only equipment. It’s additional to regular membership pricing.
- Recurring: $10 monthly
- 1 Year PIF: $120
- 6 Month PIF: $60 (Jan 1 – June 30, July 1 – Dec 31)
- 4 Month PIF: $40 (Jan 1 – April 30, May 1 – August 31, Sept 1 – Dec 31) (best for students)
- Day Pass: $25
THE TORQUE POWERLIFTING TEAM
The starting point is the Torque Powerlifting Membership. The next step up is to join the Torque Team. You must indicate whether you want to join the team or not.
Along with access to the equipment, it puts you as an official Team member which gives you access to team only apparel, track suits, Torque Coaching, 15% discount on in person training sessions, and the opportunity to become a Torque Elite member. You’ll enter competitions under the Torque Powerlifting Team, and wear a Torque Team shirt on the platform.
When you join the team, you join a group of lifters dedicated to lifting, competing, and pushing ourselves to our highest potential.
We have coaches to guide you through your training and a crew of lifters to support at meets.
You are invited to come to team only training sessions typically every Saturday @ 9am.
Torque Elite
Torque Elite is our sponsored lifter program. If you hit qualifying DOTS (415 for men, 315 for women), we will officially add you to our Elite team, pay half your entry fee to meets, and provide free Elite team clothing reserved only for you. You must be on the Torque Team and represent Torque at any meet you enter.
Below are the rankings and classifications used as powerlifting standards.
These are for a drug tested, raw lifter.
Men’s Classification Standards – Drug Tested
Women’s Classification Standards – Drug Tested
Below are the original lifter classification standards from 1978 before drug testing.
They are for an untested, wrapped knees lifter.
Coaches and Competing
Torque Powerlifting coaches have extensive competitive experience and have coached hundreds of athletes across multiple weight classes and divisions.
Your coach will put you on either the Torque Powerbuilding Off Season program, then when you’re 9 weeks out, you’ll switch to the Torque Competition Peaking program.
You will send your videos and comments to your coach on a daily basis and they will give feedback, adjust numbers, technique improvements, and choose accessory exercises to build your total.
You will have 24hr support – meaning our coaches will respond within 24hrs so you can be better prepared for the next workout.
When competition day comes we expect our lifters who aren’t competing to come and show support to their fellow members. This is the basis of our team and the pushes the competitive nature of the sport. Its what separates us from the rest. We roll deep. We compete hard. And we compete to win.
SINGLE LIFT TRAINING SESSION
Non-team Members: $85+tax
Team Members: $72+tax (15%off)
- 1-on-1 session with a Torque Powerlifting Coach to help with any of the big 3 – squat, bench, or deadlift.
- Learn accessory and special exercises.
- Technique and form corrections.
- Programming to address weak points and push plateaus (overload, accessory etc.)
Work with one of our Powerlifting Coaches 1-on-1 for a 1 hour session, to lock in your technique, offer advice and cues, and ensure you’re using optimal form for power.
TORQUE Powerlifting Program Only: $100 PDF Template
Monthly Programming on the Torque Training App: $49
- Get on the same program that our strongest lifters use.
- You can use this program all year as the training loads/exercises can be adapted based on your specific goals.
- Includes all accessory lifts and exercise suggestions.
- Learn how to assess your sticking points – and how to break through them.
TORQUE Peaking Program (Coaching): $450
- 9 week program designed so you’ll hit big numbers on the platform
- Program adjustments and updates on a weekly basis
- Learn how to regulate fatigue and stress levels leading up to meet day
- Attempt selection and learn how to set openers, seconds, and plan for meet day
- This program is only for people who are planning to compete
- It is NOT for people new to working out, however if you are new to COMPETING – we’re here to help
Interested but not sure where to start? Feel free to get in contact with us for anything powerlifting related – dan@torquebarbell.com.
