Powerlifting vs. weightlifting vs. weight training: Which is best for your goals? (Reissue)

About this episode

Kevin Don discusses the differences between powerlifting, weightlifting, and weight training to help listeners choose the best option for their fitness goals.

710. Struggling with motivation after time away from training, Kevin found his way back through powerlifting. In this episode from March 2025, he breaks down the key differences between powerlifting, weightlifting, and weight training, explaining how each impacts strength, fitness, and overall health. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Find a full transcript here. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com . Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips. Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Don

Topics covered

• powerlifting
• weightlifting
• weight training
• strength
• fitness
• health

Keywords

• powerlifting
• weightlifting
• weight training
• strength training
• fitness goals
• motivation

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