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Going Beyond the hobby...

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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 

(Click here for the list of Officials and Contacts.)

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

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Become a USPF Referee or State Chair!

Are you interested in becoming a USPF Referee or State Chair?  Click below and tell us a little about yourself.

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USPF Tee - Limited supply!

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Get your USPF tee while the supply lasts!  Only a few left in each size (Men's Small - 4XL {2XL currently out of stock}).  Be sure to state size with payment. 

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.

SAVE $$$ ON YOUR USPF MEMBERSHIP WITH SUBSCRIPTION AUTO-PAY!

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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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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.) 

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2023 USPF Events

LIFTERS, be sure to bring the correct forms needed for USPF Records, Classifications, etc.

Forms will not be provided at events.  

Click here for USPF Record Application info.

April 15, 2023

USPF Rocky Mountain Collegiate Open

Parker, CO

Event Details

April 15, 2023

USPF Rocky Mountain Collegiate Open

Sanctioned

Meet Director ~ Jesse Branham

Click here for online entry.

Parker, CO

April 16, 2023

USPF Who's Next Open

Parker, CO

Event Details

April 16, 2023

USPF Who's Next Open

Sanctioned

Meet Director ~ Jesse Branham

Click here for online entry.

Parker, CO

May 20, 2023

2023 USPF 59th Oklahoma State

Shawnee, OK

Event Details

May 20, 2023

2023 USPF 59th Oklahoma State

Sanctioned

Meet Director ~ Rickey Dale Crain 

Shawnee, OK

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

2023

2023 USPF AZ State Powerlifting Meet

Meet Director ~ Kristina Thoman 

Entry coming.

AZ

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USPF Meet Results

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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.  

Database & 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.

Rules & Bylaws

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!

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USPF Legends ~ Hall of Fame Inductees

USPF Hall of Fame

USPF California Hall of Fame

USPF California Hall of Fame

LISTS OF LEGENDS

USPF California Hall of Fame

USPF California Hall of Fame

USPF California Hall of Fame

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USPF Texas Hall of Fame

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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.