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title: "Powerlifting Coaching by Vedant Pawnikar – Strength Training for Champions - mytribe"
description: "Unlock your potential with expert Powerlifting Coaching. Vedant offers strength training, competition prep, and injury rehabilitation to help you reach your goals and overcome challenges."
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last_updated: 2024-09-28
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# Vedant Pawnikar

We provide analytical powerlifting coaching for competitors, from technical SBD training to meet prep and injury rehab. Our focus is on honest work and building resilience, turning every setback into fuel for your next PR.

## Services

### [Powerlifting Coaching](https://mytribe.in/vedantpawnikar/powerlifting-coaching)

Online coaching across India; In-person sessions in Mumbai

Typically ₹4-12K per month (estimate)

- [Video: This is what history looks like. Pooja Bhatt becomes the only female athlete in India to deadlift over 200kg on the platform, pulling 201kg to set a new national record. This lift is a testament to her incredible strength and perseverance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eaeebf33-2496-4f44-97ad-e635267bbb9f)
- ![Here I am with my athlete Shweta, an Asian Champion and record holder. A dental surgeon and a mother, she proves that with dedication, you can balance a demanding career, family, and elite-level powerlifting. Her journey is a true inspiration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f4e1c02a-f6d9-43f6-a3e1-a84c8ce7be8b)
- ![National Champion Sharvari Karnik. This image captures the culmination of a grueling 12-week prep where she added 20kg to her total, securing the gold at the British Nationals. This is the result of pure grind and glory.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0e44530b-6bdc-4dd7-848a-b2494dfef42b)
- [Video: This is where the work happens. An in-person technique session, focusing on the squat. I am guiding my athlete through the unrack, breathing, and bracing cues. Mastering these fundamentals is the key to lifting heavy and staying injury-free.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/46cef962-1d70-4328-958b-e9d267b719b2)
- [Video: A flawless 142.5kg sumo deadlift from Sharvari at the British Open. We focus heavily on technique, and this lift shows perfect form under pressure, securing her lead and ultimately the championship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e89cc7fc-5b01-4cf7-a3e8-fd97a2375766)
- [Video: A conversation with Deepa, a mother of two special needs children who added nearly 100kg to her total in just seven months of coaching. Her story is about more than just lifting; it's about mental resilience and finding strength through life's greatest challenges.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/294814a8-4b0a-483b-867b-3fee3a6a26b1)
- [Video: An athlete executing a powerful 270kg deadlift at the Maharashtra State Championship. We work to build raw strength from the ground up, and this lift demonstrates the lockout power we develop in our male and female athletes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e7bcd95-9266-417d-8ff3-75f374c1d741)
- ![Breaking down the science of the "Big Three" lifts at a powerlifting workshop. My coaching is built on a technical foundation, ensuring every athlete understands the 'why' behind their training, from stacking and bracing in the squat to leg drive in the bench.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0543922-8ef2-430f-9cbe-f211fee8273c)
- ![From a debilitating back injury to winning a medal at his first meet. This is what our rehab and strength program can do. We don't just build lifters; we rebuild them, stronger and more resilient than before.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e601fe3a-8c9a-4fe2-95cc-810fd4fdfbbc)
- [Video: Another angle of Pooja's historic 201kg national record deadlift. You can see the immense strain and the final triumphant lockout. This is the grind I talk about, pushing through when everything tells you to stop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7fde7ad6-432d-4d91-a910-0bd2b4c81281)

### [Powerlifting Injury Rehabilitation & Prevention](https://mytribe.in/vedantpawnikar/powerlifting-injury-rehabilitation-prevention)

Online coaching across India; In-person sessions in Mumbai

Typically ₹3-10K per month (estimate)

- [Video: This is what true grit looks like. Here is my athlete Pooja pulling a historic 201kg deadlift, becoming the first woman in Powerlifting India to pull 200kg raw on stage. This lift wasn't just about strength; it was a victory over endometriosis, a condition that causes her immense pain. We work together to manage her health, proving that with the right strategy, you can train and compete at the highest level, no matter the obstacle.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7fde7ad6-432d-4d91-a910-0bd2b4c81281)
- [Video: This is the sound of a comeback. After struggling with debilitating back pain, my athlete Gaurang is here on the national stage, hitting a massive 137.5kg bench press personal record. My coaching is direct and focused, especially on competition day. We made real-time adjustments to his technique, and he adapted perfectly to secure a bronze medal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8162856f-7a02-49a1-b5cb-8b4010b1ca21)
- ![This picture says it all. Atharva came to me with a lower back injury so severe he had pain just bending over. In only five weeks, we implemented a targeted rehab and strength plan. The result: he competed in his first-ever meet and walked away with a bronze medal. An injury is not a full stop; it's the start of a smarter training chapter.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e601fe3a-8c9a-4fe2-95cc-810fd4fdfbbc)
- [Video: Age is just a number, but records are forever. This is my athlete Shweta, over 50 years old, setting a new Asian Record with a 132.5kg squat. She came to me to improve her numbers, and within six months, we didn't just improve, we made history. This is a testament to her dedication, traveling hours just to train with the right equipment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/46cef962-1d70-4328-958b-e9d267b719b2)
- ![This is the proof that my rehab process works. Just four days before a national competition, my athlete Khushi suffered a major ankle ligament tear. Doctors advised a month off. Instead, we worked smart. This screenshot shows her hitting an 80kg squat completely pain-free just days after the injury, allowing her to compete and hit a 10kg personal record on the platform.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ee3c8993-8893-42b2-8e6a-d6ea53fb045e)
- ![This is more than a medal; it's the result of a partnership built on trust and hard work. Standing with my athlete Pooja after she was crowned National Champion, breaking the deadlift record in the process. My role as a coach goes beyond just programming; it's about navigating challenges like her endometriosis together to achieve greatness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/91844620-6db4-4f0f-9851-b7e96f8cc2f5)
- ![Seeing my athlete Sharwari on the podium, winning not just her category but Best Lifter Overall at her very first competition at Cambridge University, is what it's all about. She came to me to get leaner and stronger, and despite a last-minute accident injuring her shoulder, she showed the mindset of a veteran and went a perfect 9 for 9 on her lifts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c9be951b-f31f-4334-8953-43dd3fb3793b)

## Meet your expert

### My story

Hi, Vedant here. I’m a powerlifter and coach, but mostly, I’m someone who’s seen both the highs and the not-so-great days on the platform. I get it - the grind, the back pain, the missed lifts. We don’t just chase medals at Team Strength Mob, we chase growth. Whether it’s a Navi Mumbai guy winning in the UK, or a mom of twins becoming Asian champ, I’m here for the wins, the fails, and the brotherhood.

### My work

- **What I Do**: I coach powerlifters for competitions - local, national, international. Meet prep, strength training transformation, injury rehab, and technical SBD coaching.
- **My Way of Coaching**: I’m all about numbers and technique, but also about you. We celebrate, we learn, we get gritty. I’ll be there yelling 'Push push push!'
- **Who I Train**: Anyone serious about getting stronger and competing. From juniors with back pain to masters level athletes fighting tough battles.
- **How We Work**: We start from where you are. Sometimes it’s rehab, sometimes it’s a 12-week competition peaking strategy. It’s never a straight line, but we move forward.