United States Powerlifting Federation
The G.O.A.T. ~ USPF the Legend
The USPF maintains a strong endurance of established existence. The USPF boasts an unparalleled lineage of all time greatest legendary powerlifters that have competed to the highest standards of lifting. With its renowned world class status and reputation for excellence, the USPF is still the premier powerlifting federation.
Our Promise
The United States Powerlifting Federation (USPF) is a Not-for-Profit Corporation. The purpose and objectives of the Federation are to encourage, improve, and promote powerlifting in the United States. The USPF offers high standard, quality competitions for lifters ranging from the novice to world class status.
Board of Directors
Sheri Hartmann ~ USPF President
Vince Moser ~ USPF Technical Chair
Danni Hartmann Eldridge
Rickey Dale Crain
History
The United States Powerlifting Federation came into existence in the early 1970's as a "branch" of the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) and under Bob Hoffman. According to York's Museum/Hall of Fame, "the AAU relinquished the governing rights to powerlifting in 1978 when the United States Powerlifting Federation (USPF) was formed." Joe Zarella was its first President and it was also the U.S. affiliate to the IPF (International Powerlifting Federation). The USPF started "breaking away" from the AAU around 1980 and gained total independence from the AAU in 1981. (Official Corporation paperwork first filed in NH in 1981.) Official USPF documents still had "USPF of the AAU, Inc." printed on them throughout the early 1980's.
Around 1998 the USPF became an affiliate to the WPF (World Powerlifting Federation) until 2017.
In 2019, under the new President, Sheri Hartmann, Superior World Powerlifting -SWP was created and approved. It is a subdivision of the USPF to offer an opportunity to once again lift in a World venue and allows the USPF to maintain its independence.
The United States Powerlifting Federation is the oldest U.S. federation devoted just to powerlifting still in continuous existence today and keeps the same high standards of powerlifting, from rules to judging, as in its earliest years.
Superior World Powerlifting
Become a USPF Referee or State Chair!
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USPF Tee - Limited supply!
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USPF MEMBERSHIP
The USPF Meet Directors no longer collect USPF Membership Applications or Membership fees. Click "find out more" for info.
USPF "Supporter" Memberships are now available for non-competitors and non-officials.
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2023 USPF TEENAGE & JUNIORS NATIONALS
The date is approaching fast and we’re making preparations. Don’t miss out! Click here for Nationals info page.
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Some of what the USPF offers...
Superior World Powerlifting - SWP
Superior World Powerlifting - SWP
Superior World Powerlifting - SWP
SWP is a subdivision of the USPF to offer an opportunity to once again lift in a World venue.
Events
Superior World Powerlifting - SWP
Superior World Powerlifting - SWP
Full Power
S/L Squat
S/L Bench Press
S/L Deadlift
Push Pull
Divisions
Superior World Powerlifting - SWP
Age Categories
Raw KS – Division 3 (no sleeves or knee sleeves only, no knee wraps)
Raw KW – Division 4 (knee wraps must be worn)
Both are Raw Divisions and follow the Rules for Raw. The difference is the use of knee wraps in Div. 4. Raw 4 is only available for Full Power & S/L Squat.
Single Ply - Division 1
Multi Ply - Division 2 (Monolift can only be used as a rack, swing arms must stay locked.)
Age Categories
Opportunities to be involved
Age Categories
Open: ages 13 and over
Preteen: 9-10 11-12
Teens: 13-15 16-17 18-19
Juniors: 20-23
SubMasters: 35-39
Masters: 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80+
Opportunities to be involved
Opportunities to be involved
Opportunities to be involved
Unlike most other powerlifting federations/organizations/associations, the USPF is a Not-For-Profit Federation and is also not privately owned. All Officials, Board Members, Chairpersons, Referees, etc. are volunteers. We rely on volunteers to keep the legacy going and promote the sport of powerlifting to generations to come. Let us know if you would like to be involved with the USPF. (You don't have to be a lifter.)
2023 USPF Events
LIFTERS, be sure to bring the correct forms needed for USPF Records, Classifications, etc.
Forms will not be provided at events.
April 15, 2023
USPF Rocky Mountain Collegiate Open
Parker, CO
Event Details
April 15, 2023
USPF Rocky Mountain Collegiate Open
Parker, CO
April 16, 2023
USPF Who's Next Open
Parker, CO
Event Details
April 16, 2023
USPF Who's Next Open
Parker, CO
May 20, 2023
2023 USPF 59th Oklahoma State
Shawnee, OK
Event Details
July 15, 2023
*2023 USPF Preteen - Teenage - Juniors Nationals*
Oklahoma City, OK
Event Details
July 15, 2023
*2023 USPF Preteen - Teenage - Juniors Nationals*
Sanctioned
Meet Director ~ Dan Black
Click here for the 2023 USPF Nationals page containing ALL INFO.
Oklahoma City, OK
2023
2023 USPF AZ State Powerlifting Meet
AZ
Event Details
More Events
USPF Meet Results
USPF Records Database
The USPF has a Records Database that includes Vintage Records from the early years to present. Click below to view the legendary USPF Records and obtain any necessary forms.
USPF Rules & Bylaws
New USPF Rules updates for 2022 have been added and posted.
Reminder: Raw KW Division 4 is only offered in Full Power & Single Lift Squat.
Other Resources
Memberships
Lifter Classifications
Lifter Classifications
Be a card carrying member of the Legacy of Legends by joining the USPF! You don't have to be a lifter to join. Click here for Membership!
There are many aspects of the USPF for those who wish to be involved or love powerlifting. Contact us today!
Lifter Classifications
Lifter Classifications
Lifter Classifications
Find out your Lifter Classification Ranking!
Meet Directors
Lifter Classifications
Meet Directors
USPF Legends ~ Hall of Fame Inductees
USPF Hall of Fame
USPF California Hall of Fame
USPF California Hall of Fame
USPF California Hall of Fame
USPF California Hall of Fame
USPF California Hall of Fame
USPF Texas Hall of Fame
USPF California Hall of Fame
USPF Texas Hall of Fame
Officials & Contacts
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*NEW* - USPF Preteen Division Added!
The USPF has added a Preteen Raw Division for Age Categories 9-10 & 11-12. Go to USPF Rules page for more details.