ISSA Power Lifting Specialist

Description

ISSA Power Lifting Specialist

The ISSA Powerlifting Specialist course is an advanced certification designed for strength coaches and trainers who wish to specialize in coaching competitive powerlifting athletes. 

This course provides a deep dive into the scientific principles, programming, and technical nuances specific to the squat, bench press, and deadlift. You will learn to conduct detailed movement analyses, design periodized competition peaking cycles, and apply advanced training methodologies to maximize strength in the one-repetition maximum.

Emphasizing technique mastery, injury mitigation, and competition strategy, this certification prepares you to coach lifters at all levels with precision and safety, from novice to elite.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this certification, you will be able to:

• Analyze and coach the biomechanics of the squat, bench press, and deadlift, identifying technical faults and implementing targeted corrections.
• Design and implement periodized training blocks for powerlifting, including volume, intensity, and exercise selection for off-season, peaking, and competition phases.
• Apply advanced strength training methods and supplemental exercises (e.g., variations, accommodating resistance) to address individual weaknesses and enhance total lift performance.
• Develop and execute competition day strategies, including weight selection, warm-up protocols, and psychological preparation for optimal performance on the platform.
• Implement injury prevention and management protocols specific to the demands of high-intensity powerlifting training.
• Interpret powerlifting federation rules and standards to ensure athlete compliance and competitive readiness.

Exam Format: 

• Pre-requisites: None
• Exam Format: Multiple Choice
• Exam Questions: 110
• Passing Grade: 75%
• No.of Exam Attempts: 2
• Course Validity: 8 months
• CEUs: ISSA 20