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title: "Master Your Powerlifting Technique with Expert Coaching in Bengaluru"
description: "Stop stalling on your lifts. Get professional technique correction for squats, bench, and deadlifts in Bengaluru. Build real strength with a no-nonsense coach."
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last_updated: 2025-09-16
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# Master the Lifts: Technique and Form

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By [Hook](https://mytribe.in/thehook___) · Online coaching available; In-person training at gyms in Domlur, Jakkur, and across Bengaluru · ₹2,000 per session (estimate)

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Stop guessing your way through the gym. I break down the biomechanics of squats, bench, and deadlifts so you can stop stalling and start moving real weight.

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- [Video: A common mistake on the incline bench press is letting the fist fall inward. I teach the "fist towards the ceiling" cue to keep your elbow and fist aligned for a more efficient and powerful press.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6fb18db7-35ac-4631-a95f-7bc43aebd8d3)
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- [Video: Let's talk about "pulling the slack" out of the bar for a deadlift. I explain how to engage your lats and create tension throughout your body, just like a crane lifting a heavy load, for a smoother, stronger pull.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1f0f2dd5-9cab-4276-8226-caec7a126247)
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- [Video: *Wrist wrap eppadi podradhu?* I explain the correct way to wear wrist wraps to protect your joints during heavy pressing movements like the bench press and squat, ensuring the wrap supports both above and below the wrist.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3e3db5e-399c-4b01-b93f-8c2e5913548a)
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## About Master The Lifts: Technique & Form

I see most lifters stall on their bench press because they treat it like a bicep curl. You need to keep the bar aligned over the base of your palm, not your fingers, to protect your wrists and actually push the weight. If you're struggling to move past your current plate, we should take a look at your setup together.

### Why Your Technique Matters
Getting strong is not just about moving weight from point A to point B. It is about how you move that weight. Bad form is a ceiling you build yourself. Whether you are aiming for a big total on the powerlifting platform or just want to squat without knee pain, the fundamentals remain the same.

### The Big Three Breakdown
*   **The Squat:** Everything starts with your upper back. If you are loose, the bar becomes unstable. I teach my clients to retract their lats like they are doing a lat pulldown to create a rigid shelf. This stabilizes your trunk and makes the weight feel lighter.
*   **The Bench Press:** Stop letting your fists fall inward. If your fist is not aligned with your elbow, you lose force against gravity. I use the 'fist towards the ceiling' cue to keep your joints stacked and efficient.
*   **The Deadlift:** Pulling the slack out of the bar is not a myth. It is essential. Imagine you are a crane. You do not jerk the load. You create tension through your lats and legs until the bar is tight. Only then do you initiate the lift.

### Why Coaching Works
My approach is about giving you actionable, biomechanical cues you can use instantly. I do not give cookie-cutter plans. We identify where you are breaking down, fix the root cause, and re-test with load. If you are training in Bengaluru and tired of the guessing game, my in-person sessions at Relentless Strength or Barbell Therapy are where we turn frustration into progress. Let us get to work and fix your lift.

## About Hook

I started lifting when everyone said I was too old, and I had to figure it all out on my own. Now, I coach because I want to save you the years of trial and error it took me to get here. I do not give you generic advice. We break down your movement until you are lifting safely and with purpose.

[See all of Hook's services](https://mytribe.in/thehook___)

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