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What is Sticking Point?
The hardest part of a lift where the bar tends to slow or stall.
In context
Sticking Point is a key concept in powerlifting. The hardest part of a lift where the bar tends to slow or stall. 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 sticking point mean?
The hardest part of a lift where the bar tends to slow or stall.
What category does sticking point belong to?
Sticking Point is a term from powerlifting in strength and fitness training. Browse more powerlifting terms in the Nishaana glossary.
Why does sticking point matter for training?
Understanding sticking point 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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