It is intended only as a primer for those first venturing into. The uspa and ipl have several classifications for competition such as raw, classic raw, equipped, and multiply. Get uptodate with information on meets, rules, and other important news. By submitting this form, you are granting the united states powerlifting association permission to email you. Uspa website uspa forum uspa rule book uspa american records. Every aspiring powerlifter dreamed of reaching this level and making their mark on the wpo stage. The following article is going to discuss the intricacies of the rules regarding powerlifting gear.
United states powerlifting association ipl affiliate. Hear from amazing powerlifters, meet directors, gym affiliates, executive members of the federation, and many others. Uspa max muscle powerlifting classic robins afb, ga postponed registration deadline. It is the mission of the ipl to provide a worldclass international platform, affiliation opportunity, and governing body for affiliates across the globe. The wpo began back in 2000 in florida and grew into a huge event at the arnold classic. On this page, you will all the approved gear that is allowed in the uspa and ipl as of 2020. Please refer to their rulebook for exact clarification between the. I hope this makes powerlifting rules accessible and less intimidating for lifters looking to compete. Technical rules international powerlifting federation ipf. Goggins force open invitational at the lee haney expo 2017.
If you have any questions please contact a uspa official more additional information. Aug 25, 2014 this video covers the major points of performance and disqualification in the squat during a typical uspa powerlifting meet. It is the mission of usa powerlifting to provide powerlifting competition of uniform high quality which is drug tested and available to all athletes who meet the criteria for membership throughout the united states. After two of these contests, competitors grew increasingly frustrated by the nonstandardized rule set. United states powerlifting association uspa home facebook. Usa powerlifting continues to allow exceptions to ipf standards in many instances such as standards for state and local usa powerlifting competitions. If you are competing in the raw category, they will need to be singleply and not exceed 1 m in length and 8 cm in width uspa rule book, 11. Uspa membership runs on an annual basis from january 1 through december 31 of each calendar year.
Theyve gone above and beyond the normal call of customer service to ensure im always taken care of and i go out of my way to recommend their products as a result. Powerlifting rules for bench press complete guide avi silverberg posted on april 28, 2019 may 7, 2020 if youre thinking about competing in powerlifting, there is a specific set of rules for bench press that must be followed if you want to pass a lift successfully. Does this mean you can use an index on the rings grip, but no wider. This video covers the major points of performance and disqualification in the bench press during a typical uspa powerlifting meet. Upa national records united powerlfting association. Usa powerlifting seeks to provide a fair platform for competition, and requires all who join its ranks and compete on its platform to do so with sportsmanship, honor, and respect. Call 888 6821238 and reference the uspa national powerlifting championships in palm springs, ca. Click on the link that says rule book on the side, and it should answer a lot of your questions. What you need to know before your first powerlifting meet read the rule book youve been busting your ass in the gym, but now its time to train your brain a little. General rules of powerlifting throughout this rule book, for reasons of brevity, wherever the words he or his occur, such reference is deemed to apply to either sex. The uspa aspires to congregate and highlight the specialness of the polo community and keep the passion for the sport alive. United states powerlifting association uspa powerlifting watch. The united states parachute association is a voluntary nonprofit membership organization of individuals who enjoy and support the sport of skydiving.
Stoic powerlifting belt 10mm hidosis pre workout citrus. There may be other minor rule changes not shown here. Uspa belts, socks, shoes, singlets will not need to be on the. Ipf approved equipmentgear equipment for state and local events will meet these technical specifications. The association is incorporated in new york and follows the bylaws contained in the uspa governance manual. The concepts, exercises and training programs discussed in this book are enough for any lifter to get started on the right path in the sport. The uspa does not restrict belt manufacturers as long as they follow the specification requirements uspa rule book section 3. You must book by july 24, 2020 for the listed group rates. United states powerlifting association uspa powerlifting. You can revoke permission after signing up for the newsletter. You can find both the links to the main homepage and rulebook of every powerlifting federation. No meet director can lift in there own meet that they are suppose to be either directing or codirecting.
So while i am sure you came to this article hoping to hear some bashing and controversial discussion, i am sorry to say that is not the angle i am going to take. The wpo is and was the ultimate level of equipped powerlifting. United states powerlifting association uspa, irvine, california. The united states powerlifting association uspa recognizes the following. Approved equipment for use in competition in the uspa and. It is intended only as a primer for those first venturing into the. This essentially means that any manufacturer that follows the rules is permitted.
You can also find our uspa group page at this link. Thus, this rulebook is adapted from the ipf rulebook and contains all ipf rules and regulations. The spf rule book southern powerlifting federationworld bench and powerlifting associationrules and regulations, updated 62111 general rules 1. Uspa membership uspa united states polo association uspa. Per the rule book, you can move up one weight class given. For example, the uspa requires squats to be walked out, enforces strict depth, and. Multiply will allow doubleply gear and use of the monolift.
Uspa classification standards for raw elite lift unlimited. Uspa rulebook 2019 v2 members of the armed forces have the option of registering in the state of their permanent residency or in the state of. Location and date tbd qualifier for 2020 drug tested ipl world powerlifting, benchpress, deadlift championship with a. This list is located in our rule book starting on page 49. If anyone wants more indepth details on the whole gamut of regulations, check out the usapl rule book. You may view uspa rules and view the state or american records on the uspa website. Sumo deadlift competition rule for msa or uspa powerlifting. View our schedule of events, meet results, american and state records, rulebook, and more.
And if worse comes to worse, contact your meet director directly and theyll be able to answer your questions. These rule changes are the more significant that we feel effects our lifters and. United states powerlifting association coach certification. Wrist wraps are absolutely not required for powerlifting. Meet timing upon arrival, lifters will checkin or register for a lifting heat 6. The international powerlifting league ipl recognizes the following. Uspa moving weight tee gold uspa moving weight tee cardinal uspa moving weight tee athletic grey uspa lightweight long sleeve black. As long as it meets the specifications outlined in our rule book, lifters can wear it belts, socks, shoes, singlets will not need to be on the uspa approved equipment list for 2018. Uspa platform ready, the official podcast of the united states powerlifting association. How to pick your powerlifting federation powerliftingtowin. Had some questions about approved equipment and this was the reply i received.
World raw powerlifting federation for north and south america. The uspa consists of raw lifting which includes the use of knee sleeves, wrist wraps. Apr 11, 2017 i hope this makes powerlifting rules accessible and less intimidating for lifters looking to compete. Squat the lifter may be aided by a spotter in lifting the bar off the rack, once the lifter is stable with the bar on their back and knees locked the referee will announce squat they will squat until the top surface of their hips dip below their. Uspa new mexico powerlifting is a group page where members can post training information, videos, contest information, and anything else related to uspa powerlifting, local and national news and. Qualifier for 2020 ipl world powerlifting, benchpress, deadlift championship with a master total. Noncitizen rules and procedures governing relocating athletes process to compete in usa powerlifting. These rule changes are the more significant that we feel effects our lifters and officials the most.
All of the strength in the world isnt going to mean a damn thing if you didnt read the rule book and cant get your lifts passed by the judges. Apr 28, 2019 powerlifting rules for bench press complete guide avi silverberg posted on april 28, 2019 may 7, 2020 if youre thinking about competing in powerlifting, there is a specific set of rules for bench press that must be followed if you want to pass a lift successfully. The uspa also consists of singleply and multiply lifting. No part of the lifters costume can bear the name, logo,or image of any other powerlifting organization other than the uspa or ipl. The uspa consists of raw lifting which includes the use of knee sleeves, wrist wraps, fourinch belts, tshirt, and one piece singlet. If required by social distancing mandates, we will run two sessions. Please click on the graphic to come to the online scoresheet. If youre looking for a place to get the powerlifting gear discussed in this article, i highly recommend. We aim to grow the sport of powerlifting in our regions by offering lifters a place to showcase their.
Squat the lifter may be aided by a spotter in lifting the bar off the rack, once the lifter is stable with the bar on their back and knees locked the referee will announce squat they will. Many people, including myself opt to wear them for bench and the squat. May 10, 2020 the uspa does not restrict belt manufacturers as long as they follow the specification requirements uspa rule book section 3. A visual comparison guide of more than 30 powerlifting federations. Back then there was no raw, classic raw, or multiply.
The squat is the first lift performed at every single powerlifting meet. The guide to legal powerlifting gear powerliftingtowin. It is the mission of the uspa to provide powerlifting competition and education of uniform high quality which is available to all athletes and coaches who meet the criteria for membership throughout the united states. Basic raw powerlifting equipment for women and everyone. The international powerlifting league ipl is a leading powerlifting organization with representation in several foreign countries. Home of the united states powerlifting association.
I was reading through the rule book and i was a little confused at the bench grip width specifications. The united states powerlifting association uspa is a leader in the powerlifting industry. Membership in uspa provides education that enhances safety, benefits that keep you. They have been placed on this site simply because we hate to track them down when we want to refer to them. Sep 02, 2012 upa american iron championships reno, nv. Uspa meet standards the bench the dirty gym 2014 youtube. Uspa new mexico powerlifting public group facebook. We do this through you, our members and member clubs who appreciate the heritage and history of our unique sport.
Powerlifting is definitely a great starting point for any lifter that wants to break into the sport of powerlifting. Complete uspa rules will apply and can be found by clicking here. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to write a comment. Our goal at the upa is to provide a great organization with quality events that allows the competitor to compete under conditions that are conducive to having a good time while maintaining the integrity of the sport with fair and consistent judging. Usa powerlifting is committed to excellence and to the honor and integrity of competitive powerlifting.
Aug 28, 2014 this video covers the major points of performance and disqualification in the bench press during a typical uspa powerlifting meet. Hey guys, i am doing my first ever meet in the uspa in a few month. This video covers the major points of performance and disqualification in the squat during a typical uspa powerlifting meet. Competition takes place between lifters in categories defined by gender, bodyweight and age.
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