Powerlifting

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Powerlifting is a strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts; Squat, Bench and Deadlift, and training these 3 big lifts is widely regarded as being one of the most comprehensive ways to get strong and build lean mass.

At the Commando Temple, a specialist powerlifting gym in London, we provide one-to-one coaching to refine your technique, build sustainable strength, and prepare you for your next personal best. If you’re an experienced lifter, you’ll also find everything you need here to train independently using competition-grade equipment.

One-to-One Powerlifting Coaching

Coaching at our powerlifting gym in London is tailored to your current ability, your goals, and schedule. Whether you’re new to the sport or chasing higher totals, our approach ensures steady, measurable progress.

• Learn or refine your technique on the big three lifts.
• Build strength through structured, periodised programming.
• Identify and fix weak points with targeted accessory work.
• Stay injury-free with mobility, stability, and recovery strategies.

You’ll get undivided attention in every session, with hands-on feedback to make sure each rep moves you closer to your goal.

Train in a World-Class Powerlifting Gym in London

The Commando Temple is a strength athlete’s dream – packed with more specialty kit than most gyms have ever heard of. Everything is scalable, with heavy-duty versions for elite lifters and lighter options for beginners, so you can build strength from any starting point.

Powerlifting staples

• Multiple squat racks and reinforced flooring designed for serious lifting.
• Barbells of all types, including power bars, Olympic bars, and specialty bars.
• Calibrated metal plates for competition-style lifts and bumper plates for heavy training.
• Dumbbells up to 80 kg.
• Deadlift platforms and enough chains, bands, and specialty grip tools to push your numbers further.

Specialist strongman & accessory kit (ideal for building powerlifting strength)

• Atlas stones (20–200 kg) and sandbags (20–147 kg) for raw strength and loading practice.
• Yokes, logs, circus dumbbells, and custom farmer’s carry handles for grip, stability, and core strength.
• Chains, maces, Bulgarian bags, and Persian meels to build explosive and rotational power.
• Tyres up to 350 kg and even a car deadlift frame for unconventional max-strength work.

More than just barbells

• Pull-up and dip stations, TRX, rings, Ski Erg, rowers, and other conditioning kit.
• Mobility tools — rollers, bands, balls — to keep you lifting safely.
• A private road for loaded carries and sprints.
• A matted fight club space for conditioning and recovery work.

With London’s most complete collection of natural stones, grip equipment, and specialty strength tools and coaches who can teach every lift to an elite level, the Commando Temple provides the very best powerlifting gear to even the most serious lifters.

Why Powerlifters in London Choose the Commando Temple

• A serious training environment with no distractions or gimmicks.
• Support from coaches who live and breathe strength sports.
• Access to equipment you won’t find in most commercial gyms.
• A community of lifters who push each other to achieve more.

Injury Prevention and Longevity in Powerlifting

Heavy lifting demands more than brute strength. It requires precision, control, and discipline to prioritise recovery as much as training. Without proper technique and balanced programming, the risk of strain, overuse injuries, and burnout increases sharply. Our goal is to help you train hard and consistently for years, not just for a short-term peak performance.

We achieve this by:

Teaching mechanically sound technique that protects joints and connective tissues. Every lift is coached for optimal bar path, bracing, and alignment, so you can handle heavier loads without placing unnecessary stress on vulnerable areas like the knees, lower back, and shoulders.

Using assistance lifts to reinforce stability and balance across the body. Movements such as front squats, pause bench presses, and deficit deadlifts target weaknesses, strengthen supporting muscle groups, and ensure you’re stable in every phase of the lift.

Programming mobility and prehab drills to maintain healthy movement patterns. From hip openers to shoulder stability work, we build in specific exercises that improve your range of motion, prevent stiffness, and keep your lifts efficient and pain-free.

By combining technical mastery with targeted strength and mobility work, and nutritional guidance (see below) we help you build a body that can withstand the demands of heavy lifting – now and well into the future.

Nutrition for Powerlifting Performance

Proper nutrition fuels heavy training sessions, supports recovery, and helps you maintain the muscle mass and energy needed for peak performance.

We guide lifters on:

• Calorie and macronutrient targets to support strength development without unnecessary weight gain.
• Pre-training fuel that maximises energy and focus for heavy lifting days.
• Post-session recovery meals to kickstart muscle repair and replenish glycogen stores.
• Hydration strategies to keep performance consistent across long, demanding sessions.
• Competition-day nutrition — from making weight to sustaining energy between attempts.

By combining structured training with dialled-in nutrition at our powerlifting gym in London, you’ll have the strength, stamina, and recovery capacity to push your lifts higher while keeping your body in optimal condition.

Get Started

If you’re serious about getting stronger, the right place to start is here. Book an assessment at our world-class powerlifting gym in London today and take the first step toward your next personal best.