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What is Opener?
A lifter's first, conservative attempt in a competition.
In context
Opener is a key concept in powerlifting. A lifter's first, conservative attempt in a competition. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.
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Related powerlifting terms
Common questions.
What does opener mean?
A lifter's first, conservative attempt in a competition.
What category does opener belong to?
Opener is a term from powerlifting in strength and fitness training. Browse more powerlifting terms in the Nishaana glossary.
Why does opener matter for training?
Understanding opener helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.
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