TORQUE POWERLIFTING is a competitive team affiliated with the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF), and International Powerlifting League (IPL)
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.
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 every other Saturday morning, 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.
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.
Our coaches will push you through your training whether it’s your first meet, or you’re preparing for Nationals.
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.
- $150+tax per month offseason.
- $300+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.
Dues
The yearly dues for lifters in the gym are $120 and billed on January 15th ($60), and July 15th ($60). The team dues goes toward paying for clothing, coaching, classification days, and additional money will be pooled for powerlifting specific team needs (equipment, belts/wraps/sleeves..etc). Additionally – team members are required to compete once per year.
What’s included in the yearly fee?
- Team training and coaching every other Saturday.
- 1 evening team workout every month led by our coaches.
- Coaching/handling on meet day at your competition.
- Classification days (read below).
- Includes colored classification shirts when you move up.
- 1 free Torque Powerlifting Competition Team
- Early entry to Torque Competitions.
- Torque Powerbuilding Offseason Program.
- Torque Competition Peaking Program (9 weeks out from competition).
- Reduced fees for 1 on 1 coaching sessions.
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 Offseason program or if you’re 9 weeks out, you’ll be using 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.
TEAM AND TRAINING
TORQUE POWERLIFTING TEAM ($120 annual fee)
* Open to competitive lifters ONLY.
Powerlifters looking to join a competitive atmosphere with good equipment and good training partners.
- Use of competition bars, calibrated plates, benches and racks.
- Help with meet training
- Team support on meet day
- Team training Saturdays
SINGLE LIFT TRAINING SESSIONS
- Get 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 (overload, accessory etc.)
One of our powerlifting coaches will train you for approximately 1 hour, and will break down your technique, offer advice and cues, and ensure you’re using optimal form for power.
Cost: $75+tax
TORQUE Powerlifting Program Only: $100
- 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): $299
- 9 week program designed so you’ll hit big numbers on the platform
- Includes TORQUE coaching
- Program adjustments and updates on a weekly basis
- Video assessment with your coach to assess weekly changes
- Learn how to regulate fatigue and stress levels leading up to meet day
- This program is for people who are planning to compete
- It is NOT for people new to lifting, however if you are new to COMPETING – we’re here to help
Feel free to get in contact with us for anything powerlifting related – dan@torquebarbell.com.
