Individualized powerlifting coaching for long-term progress.
Stronger Lifts.
Smarter Training. Confident Meets.
We help lifters train around life, stay healthy, and show up prepared through thoughtful programming, technical coaching, and team community.
Trusted by powerlifting competitors looking to balance training with family, and work
Average +50 lbs on your total in 16 weeks
Structured blocks, controlled loading, and coaching built for competitive powerlifters
Big Benchas athletes have competed on platforms globally including:
How Coaching Works
Structured like a high-performance team, not a casual program template.
Every block is built from your competition history, current strength levels, and recovery bandwidth. We monitor stress so you can push hard without missing lifts on meet day.
Step 1
Assessment & goals
We review your training history, current numbers, injuries, and meet schedule. You get a clear roadmap with realistic totals and timelines.
Step 2
Programming & technique
You receive detailed monthly training blocks, RPE/RIR guidelines, and volume progression. Send in videos for form coaching, and training feedback
Step 3
Adjust, peak, compete
We monitor performance and recovery, dial in your taper, and build attempt selection that reflects your training
Meet Your Coaches
Coach Ben
Coach Ben has been coaching & competing for 13 years, where he amassed a 2120 lb total and 820 lb Bench Press. His specialties are equipped lifting, bench pressing, and team leading
Coach Alin
Coach Alin is head of coaching at Big Benchas. His specialties are programming, & international competition prep
Coach Calvin
Coach Calvin has been in the Big Benchas system for 2 years, where he earned his bench pro card and has competed on a world stage. His specialty is equipped lifting
Coach Steph
Coach Steph has competed alongside Coach Ben for 10+ years. She has deadlifted over 400 lbs raw with a 418 DOTS score. Her specialty is working with new & aspiring powerlifters, and mindset training
Client Results
Turning frustration into platform confidence.
Many of our athletes arrive after long plateaus in training or competition. Through individualized programming and real-time coaching, they regain momentum and perform when it counts.
By the numbers (last 12 months)
1,311 new PR's recorded
92% of athletes hit at least one meet PR
10+ countries represented
“Came in with a 347 bench that hadn’t moved in a year. Hit 386 in my first meet with Big Benchas—and the second attempt felt like an opener.”
— Alex R., 90 kg USAPL
“My total was stuck at 1340 for two meets. Eight months later I went 9/9 for 1457 with smarter attempt selection and a bench that finally moved.”
— Jordan P., 100 kg USPA
“I used to miss second and third attempts because I’d overshoot. Now attempts are planned off training, not vibes. I hit my first 400 bench and qualified for nationals.”
— Chris L., 82.5 kg WRPF
FAQ
Questions competitive lifters usually ask.
If you are already logging training, competing, and chasing specific totals, you’re exactly who this is for.
Do I need a certain total or experience level to work with Big Benchas?
Regardless of your experience level, we will coach you where you're at. We have worked with lifters learning the sport for the first time, to high level international athletes
Is this only for bench specialists, or full powerlifters?
We cater to your competitive goals. While our content is mainly directed at bench press help, we absolutely coach full power athletes! We bring just as much detail to squat and deadlift coaching in our program as well
How is programming delivered and updated?
Programs are delivered in 4-week blocks with weekly check-ins and monthly zoom calls. All programming and coaching is done through our training app, and we make adjustments based on your performance, readiness, and feedback each week.
What kind of video feedback do I get?
You'll submit training videos in app throughout the week — typically top sets and key accessories. Feedback is delivered weekly via detailed loom videos and AI text summaries that is all integrated into our app for your convenience. You can access the coaching team via in app messaging at any time throughout the week. We are here to serve!
Is coaching for equipped or raw powerlifting?
The vast majority of our team is raw powerlifters, and our program is mainly set up to service raw technique. However our coaches have many years experience competing and coaching equipped lifting, which usually attracts many equipped powerlifters to our team
Ready to add weight to the bar?
Apply for Big Benchas coaching and get a clear plan for your next big PR
Use the link below to access our coaching application. Please be as detailed as possible. Spots are limited, so if applications are closed, please join our waitlist and you'll be notified first when spots open!
Who this is for
If you compete - or would like to compete, in powerlifting
You track your lifts and are ready to follow a plan
You are coachable and are looking for detailed, honest feedback
You’re chasing specific totals, weight classes, and meets