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Garrett Bentley

@garrett_bentley_

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STRENGTH COACH
IPF Bench (EQ) World Champion ‘24,’26🏆
Team Canada Coach🇨🇦
Remote and in person coaching
@barriebarbellclub

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World Champion again and this one feels special.

2/3 day, no personal bests no huge numbers just showing up and getting it done.

I didn’t really talk about Norway, which is the lowest moment I’ve experienced in sport and it took me a long time to process what happened and I put a stupid amount of pressure on showing up for this one.

Super appreciative to everyone that’s been in my corner from just letting me vent (mostly @myrthelifter )to coming in and helping spot, load , get me dressed I can’t express how much all of that meant and continues to mean.

Thank you to the CANPL coaching team for handling everything and fanning me down between lifts 😅
@gg.grams @rshady__ @stouffvillepowerlifting @emma_makeyourmark @professionalweakbench

Not dead yet, we run it back in Turkey. taken in Barrie Barbell Club by @garrett_bentley_

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4 months ago

The only recap that matters.
@myrthelifter ❤️ taken in Drammen, Norway by @garrett_bentley_

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a year ago

We did the thing.
Worlds 2024 120+ Champion (eq)
1/3 😂

Forever grateful for the sport and all the amazing people it’s brought into my life.

@myrthelifter and @bertlebee for being the greatest cheering squad, the back room support and help from @stinndler and @ryan.fowler1 the CPU coaches @hippie_hordell _hordell @justgary74 for the support on the day. All of the team for slanging plates in the back and helping out ❤️❤️

Now we prep into the Norway next year and chase something that starts with a 4.
@strongarmsport
@barriebarbellclub taken in Texas by @garrett_bentley_

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And that’s Worlds baby.

This year marked my fourth year with the team and it’s been a fun ride, not sure what comes next but excited to find out.

Grateful to have had @bryce_cbb on the coaching team this time round. We had the pleasure of working with a group of amazing athletes.

Canada is continuing to prove it’s a country to watch and pay attention to. This years team walked away with :

1 Gold @bertlebee
1 Silver @amepepe
1 Bronze @cat.pwlft

3rd place Women’s team overall

1st place Best Lifter (Female)

A couple individual medals a couple world records 🤷‍♂️

2 @sbdsheffield invites (@bertlebee / @amepepe )

A lot of great memories with the team.

Men’s.
@barely59kg
@littlemanbiglifts
@luke_homer_
@jman_lavoie
@kingkaf_
@quakes93
@ EZ
@lucas_wiseman16

Women’s
@amepepe
@cat.pwlft
@marthehenry
@leahhmamane
@shannon_huff
@the_fit_chi
@djessicabuettner
@bertlebee taken in Druskininkai, Lithuania by @garrett_bentley_

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4 months ago

NEW PODCAST ALERT
This week on the Coach’s Ramble, I sit down with Garrett Bentley—Equipped Bench Press World Champion, Head Coach of Team Canada, and founder of Barrie Barbell Club.

We dive into Garrett’s journey through powerlifting, his evolution as a coach, and the lessons learned from competing and coaching at the highest levels of the sport. From the his “squat every day” era to modern programming strategies, we discuss how training philosophies have changed and what actually drives long-term success.

We also get into the weeds on bench press training, equipped lifting, hypertrophy for strength athletes, and why building muscle is still one of the most valuable tools for powerlifters looking to get stronger.
Beyond the platform, Garrett shares his path to becoming Head Coach of Team Canada and the story behind building Barrie Barbell Club into one of Canada’s premier powerlifting communities.

If you’re a lifter, coach, gym owner, or just passionate about strength sports, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Available now on Spotify, and YouTube.
#Powerlifting #BenchPress #EquippedPowerlifting #BarrieBarbellClub #TeamCanada by @garrett_bentley_

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We continue into the SAW. 🇵🇱🇵🇱
390kg
400kg
380kg x 3

The work continues.

Another big Saturday with the crew 🫡 taken in Barrie Barbell Club by @garrett_bentley_

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6 months ago

Big Saturday with the team 🤙🏼
390kg x 1
400kg x 1
375 x 5 x 2

Into the saw 🫡 by @garrett_bentley_

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6 months ago

Nationals vibes were immaculate. Got to watch and help some amazing lifters, snuck in some lifting of my own.

Big thanks to @bryce_cbb and @zaid_rm7 for taking care of not only me but all of the @barriebarbellclub athletes benching at the same time. Love you guys regardless of how much shit we talk.

Life’s been life and kicking my ass, injuries are what thy are but got into the looser kit and managed to get 2 on the board finishing with a 380kg press and another best lifter award.

Into the Warsaw 🇵🇱 by @garrett_bentley_

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2025 was cool.
1 World Games
1 Classic Worlds
Sheffield
1 Bench worlds
1 Nations
2 Regional Championships
5 Provincials
22 Locals
And the pleasure of working with all of my international athletes.

I will always remind everyone how much I love powerlifting and everything / one it’s given me.

Thank you to those that allow me to be involved with them in any capacity in the sport I’m thankful for all of you and the trust you give.

Next stop Nats 26 🫡 by @garrett_bentley_

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10 months ago

Into the deload
370kg float
390kg board float
390 2 x 1 2 board

Not a bad first four weeks back in kit. Bodyweight is finally moving forward again as well 😅 taken in Barrie Barbell Club by @garrett_bentley_

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W3
375kg x 2
405kg x 2
405kg x 1 (I fumbled this)

One session at a time.

Project touch in prep is underway 😅 taken in Barrie Barbell Club by @garrett_bentley_

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10 months ago

Into the Week 2.
400kg x 2 float
390kg x 2 float
370kg x 3 float

The homies keeping me safe.
@brockkallen @matheus.menegon @mrdief taken in Barrie Barbell Club by @garrett_bentley_

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