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Razor is correct. The sport of powerlifting is poorly named and really has little to do with power generation; it's more the ability to exert force, regardless of time, that is judged.

Compare to Olympic weightlifting, where power generation is the primary concern. In fact, power generation, not maximal strength generation, is probably the most important strength-related attribute for many competitive athletes.

The distinction between "maximal strength" and "power" is important to understand for training programming. Strength and power are intertwined with one another, but they are nonetheless unique and distinct strength qualities that need separate attention and training methods.