Powerlifting Coaching Platform
Purpose-built for coaching competitive powerlifters. Track squat, bench, and deadlift e1RM trends, deliver periodized programs for meet prep, and analyze training data across blocks.
IronCoaching speaks the language of powerlifting. Track the big three lifts with e1RM progression, program for specific competition dates with block periodization, and compare training data across mesocycles. Whether your athletes compete in IPF, USAPL, or train for general strength, the platform handles the specifics of competitive powerlifting coaching.
The Problem
Powerlifting coaches need precise data: e1RM trends for the big three, RPE accuracy, volume per movement pattern, and block-to-block comparisons. Generic coaching platforms treat all exercises equally and don't support the periodization and data granularity that competitive lifting demands.
The IronCoaching Solution
IronCoaching tracks exactly what powerlifting coaches need. Build periodized programs with RPE and RIR targets, monitor e1RM trends for competition lifts, compare training blocks, and use AI to predict meet-day performance.
Track e1RM progression, training volume, and competition readiness with built-in analytics.
What You Get
- e1RM tracking for squat, bench, and deadlift
- Exercise comparison — overlay competition lifts side-by-side (Expert)
- RPE/RIR prescription and accuracy tracking
- Block periodization with mesocycle comparisons
- Exercise blocks for supersets and accessory circuits
- Volume tracking per movement pattern and muscle group
- Meet prep program templates
- AI PR predictions with accuracy tracking (Expert)
- Client goals for competition milestones (Pro+)
- Video feedback for competition lift technique
A Day in the Life
- 6:00 AM
Check if your competition lifter completed their heavy squat session. Review RPE accuracy — prescribed 8, reported 8.5.
- 8:00 AM
Pull up block comparison — compare volume and intensity from the current hypertrophy block to the previous one.
- 10:00 AM
Adjust a peaking program for an athlete 4 weeks out from competition. Reduce volume, increase intensity.
- 1:00 PM
Review AI PR prediction for an athlete's deadlift. Data suggests they're on track for a 5kg PR at the meet.
- 4:00 PM
Watch a form check video of a client's bench setup. Add timestamp annotations for arch position and leg drive.
Related Platform Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The program builder supports RPE targets, RIR (reps in reserve), and percentage-based intensity. Athletes report RPE for every set in IronLedger, and you can track accuracy on your analytics dashboard (Expert plan).
Yes. Analytics include e1RM progression charts filterable by exercise. Track squat, bench, deadlift, and any accessory movement over time.
On the Expert plan, you can compare training metrics (volume, intensity, frequency) between mesocycles. Select two blocks and see side-by-side data to optimize future programming.
IronCoaching is equipment-agnostic — it tracks training data regardless of federation. Whether your athletes compete in IPF, USAPL, USPA, or any other federation, the platform works the same.
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