Niki Sims Niki offers coaching out of Atlanta Barbell. Niki competes in Powerlifting with recent competition bests in the 158 and 165 weight-classes, Raw no wraps, of a 270lb squat, 176lb bench and 385lb deadlift and training bests of 285, 185 and 405 respectively. Articles Lifting Apparel Accessories How to Squat 405 in 12 Weeks Videos The Deadlift Teaching Method Podcasts Episode 29 - Feelings vs Data Episode 30 - Feelings vs Data, pt2 Episode 31 - Feelings vs Data, pt3 Episode 48 - Barbell Training Side Effects Training Log Three Ways to NOT Get Bulky from Lifting Our warm-up is...a warm-up The Boyfriend Problem Squeezing the Bar Off the Floor Bench Press Safety Training the Chin-Up Training the Chin-Up, Pt 2 Allegations of Unwanted Barbell Contact By Trainers/Coaches Surge