--- title: "Powerlifting Competition Prep & Coaching in Bengaluru" description: "Stop training in the dark. Get expert powerlifting coaching in Bengaluru to master your squat, bench, and deadlift for the competition platform. Real science, real results." canonical: https://mytribe.in/thehook___/strength-performance-coaching/on-the-platform last_updated: 2025-09-16 --- # Powerlifting Competition & Performance Highlights Tribe Verified · Active competitor in Bengaluru strength events 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) Part of [Strength & Performance Coaching](https://mytribe.in/thehook___/strength-performance-coaching). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/thehook___/strength-performance-coaching/gallery) Stepping onto the platform is where the math meets reality. It is not just about the weight on the bar, but about how you handle the pressure when things do not go as planned. ## Photos and videos - ![](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cd8e3e7e-2ba0-42f6-b81f-c6e7709a0f77) - [Video: Placed 6th overall here, but I was happy to be back on stage competing after a year and a half. The result is secondary to the process of preparing and showing up.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/636b2573-7f6f-46b9-9ffb-61ff8dbaf541) - ![](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fcbf83cc-c8fa-489a-acc5-0a8d4fe668c0) - ![](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be0573ca-f510-4402-a1a8-05943a1ca343) - ![Someone told me conventional deadlift with a hook grip is a tough combination. That's exactly why I chose to do it. Four years into powerlifting, and the journey continues.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/de02e4f0-3713-45c7-b20d-33ba5d5df848) - ![](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1fd58ee4-ebda-47c2-a769-622df378738d) - ![](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/620b089d-66ff-4a9c-b370-aeded8882f3d) - [Video: ](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/014f75c1-70d9-4cb3-8dfe-8de7a42b02e9) - [Video: This was a tough day, lifting with a high fever. I failed my final 285kg attempt, but I showed up and gave my best. That's what matters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fae30dca-7c23-45f3-8763-c1964ea421a6) - [Video: ](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6e52c417-0743-4e64-8ef0-dd612713dc46) - [Video: ](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6471567f-3128-4104-8b39-96eed928f9c3) - [Video: ](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d1ac2178-f687-4e02-bdae-c73d0800ba40) - [Video: A year ago, I won best deadlifter. This is a reminder to all the boys out there with a dream: chase it down and work harder than ever.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a9a3606b-3da3-49de-a40b-5737bbba5b7d) - [Video: ](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/17624470-093e-4f87-a62f-73fd1a0bfb40) - [Video: ](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0238dc7a-244a-422b-8167-4ec4ef17cb2c) - [Video: ](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7cef747b-d753-42d4-b2bd-03dd53515353) ## About On The Platform Most people think the platform is about the big numbers. It is actually about how you show up when you are feeling off. I have stepped on stage with a 100-degree fever and still hit my numbers. That is the mindset we build together. You do not need perfect conditions to be great, you just need to show up and do the work. The platform is the ultimate test. It strips away the ego and leaves only the truth of your training. Whether you are prepping for your first meet or trying to smash a plateau, you need to understand that the preparation happens long before you step under the barbell. My approach to competition prep is simple: we remove the guesswork. We analyze your technical inefficiencies, fix your bracing, and optimize your attempt selection so you walk onto the platform with confidence, not just hope. I have built my own strength from the ground up, with no coach and no shortcuts. I have learned the hard way that competition is not about beating others. It is about proving to yourself that your training, your diet, and your mental grit were enough to get the job done. We train out of facilities like Relentless Strength in Domlur and Barbell Therapy in Jakkur, where we treat every session like it is competition day. This is for the lifters who want to stop making excuses and start hitting real, verified numbers. If you are ready to stop talking and start lifting, let us get to work. ## About Hook I started as a quiet, insecure kid who thought he was too old to start lifting. Now at 31, I am stronger than I have ever been, both on and off the platform. I do not give you fluff or sales pitches. I give you the science, the technique, and the honest reality of what it takes to hit your personal best. [See all of Hook's services](https://mytribe.in/thehook___) ## More from Strength & Performance Coaching by Hook - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/thehook___/strength-performance-coaching/featured) - [Real People, Real Results](https://mytribe.in/thehook___/strength-performance-coaching/real-people-real-results) - [Master The Lifts: Technique & Form](https://mytribe.in/thehook___/strength-performance-coaching/master-the-lifts-technique-form) - [The 'Why' Behind The Work](https://mytribe.in/thehook___/strength-performance-coaching/the-why-behind-the-work) - [More Than Lifting: Mindset & Discipline](https://mytribe.in/thehook___/strength-performance-coaching/more-than-lifting-mindset-discipline) - [My Journey: Brick by Brick](https://mytribe.in/thehook___/strength-performance-coaching/my-journey-brick-by-brick) - [The Daily Grind](https://mytribe.in/thehook___/strength-performance-coaching/the-daily-grind) ## Similar work from other experts - [Competition-Ready Powerlifting Coaching](https://mytribe.in/sanjaypowerlifter720/strength-conditioning/competition-ready) by Sanjay Nayak · Strength & Conditioning · Online coaching & In-person training at Ultimate Gym and across Bhubaneswar - [Powerlifting Competition Coaching and Performance](https://mytribe.in/vedantpawnikar/powerlifting-injury-rehabilitation-prevention/peak-performance-national-international-champions) by Vedant Pawnikar · Powerlifting Injury Rehabilitation & Prevention · Online coaching across India; In-person sessions in Mumbai - [Competition Ready: Powerlifting Coaching & Meet Prep](https://mytribe.in/gaurav_khatree07/powerlifting-coaching/competition-ready-my-victories-prep) by Gaurav Khatree · Powerlifting Coaching · Available online and at gyms in Dwarka, Dabri & Alwar - [Competition Highlights: Powerlifting Records & Results in Bengaluru](https://mytribe.in/coach_vishwapowerlift/strength-physique-transformation/the-champion-s-mindset-competition-highlights) by Vishwanath Bhaskar · Strength & Physique Transformation · Online coaching & Studio training in Jayanagar - [Lift Heavy and Master Your Form in Bengaluru](https://mytribe.in/coachnaveen/group-partner-training/lift-heavy-get-strong) by Naveen Kumar · Group & Partner Training · Online & In-person across Bengaluru - [Science-Based Strength and Powerlifting Coaching](https://mytribe.in/naresh_alphaa/personal-training-body-transformation/strength-powerlifting) by Naresh Yadav · Personal Training & Body Transformation · Train at Srirampura studio or at your home in Bengaluru ## Book To book Hook, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hey%2C%20I%20saw%20your%20competition%20lifts%20on%20the%20'On%20The%20Platform'%20page.%20I%20am%20interested%20in%20powerlifting%20coaching%20for%20a%20meet.%20Are%20you%20free%20to%20chat%3F)