powerlifting america
Powerlifting America is the recognized United States member federation affiliate to the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). As an affiliate of the IPF, the federation will send lifters to all of the IPF World Championships, the IWGA World Games, FISU World University Championships, and NAPF events.
https://powerlifting-america.com/
IPF TECHNICAL RULES BOOK
Women’s Weight Class
Sub-Junior & Junior only-up to 43.0 kg
47.0kg, 52.0kg, 57.0kg, 63.0kg, 69.0kg, 76.0kg, 84.0kg, 84.01+kg
Men’s Weight Class:
Sub-Junior & Junior only-up to 53.0 kg
59kg, 66kg, 74kg, 83kg, 93kg, 105kg, 120kg, 120.01+kg
registration
Powerlifting America meet directors will use their own format of registration. For more information about registering for your first competition, use the 2 links below to search for your first Powerlifting America competition whether it is with us or anywhere in the US!
Go to the search bar next to “Upcoming Meets”
Type these 2 words first: Powerlifting America
LiftingCast will populate all available competitions.
The competitions may or may not be full.
To check availability, contact the meet director.
The Powerlifting America Events page is user friendly!
You should be able to navigate easily by “Event Category” or “State”.
Click the preferred competition!
Look for “Registration: Enter Here”.
competition day at Exceed Performance
Competition day essentials
equipment check is mandatory
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knee sleeves
Check with your respective federation for approved knee sleeves.
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power belt
Check with your respective federation for approved power belts.
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wrist wraps
Check with the respective federation for approved wrist wraps. The thumb loop CANNOT be worn during competitions for safety issues.
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singlet
Check with the respective federation for approved singlets.
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deadlift socks
Deadlift socks must be worn at all times during the deadlift segment of the competition. The length of the socks must be above the knee joint.
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competition T-Shirt
A shirt is to be worn under your singlet at all times during competitions. However, depending on the federation you choose to compete in, you may be able to take off your under shirt for deadlifts.
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SQUAT SHOES
Check with the respective federation for approved footwear.
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bench shoes
Check with the respective federation for approved footwear.
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deadlift shoes
Check with the respective federation for approved footwear.
weigh-in checklist
weigh-in checklist
Equipment check at the administration tables.
EARLY ARRIVALS SHALL wait on the side while the administration gather the details!
The administration will call your name!
THERE WILL BE A calibrated scale FOR WEIGH-INS!
BODYWEIGHT MUST BE EQUAL TO THE SELECTED WEIGHT CLASS or less then.
If you did not make weight, during the first weigh-in then you will get a second opportunity to weigh-in again afterwards. Please check with your respective federation for the guidelines covering weigh-in!
it is important to IMMEDIATELY hydrate yourself! That’s if you had to drop a large amount of water prior to weigh-ins!
Refuel your body with nutritional food after you’ve weighed in!
LOCK IN, IT’S COMPETITION DAY!
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.