Powerlifting
Encyclopedia
Powerlifting is a strength sport. It resembles the sport of Olympic weightlifting, as both disciplines involve lifting weights in three attempts. Powerlifting evolved from a sport known as 'odd lifts' which followed the same three attempt format but used a wide variety of events akin to Strongman events. Eventually odd lifts became standardized to the three events squat
, bench press
, and deadlift
. They can compete raw or equipped (that is, with or without certain supportive equipment).
Competitions take place across the world but mostly in the United States
, Canada
, United Kingdom
, Russia
and Ukraine
. It has been a Paralympic sport since 1984 and under the IPF
, is also a World Games
sport.
's National Weightlifting Committee decided to begin recognizing records for ‘odd lifts’. A national championship was tentatively scheduled for 1959, but it never happened. The first genuine national ‘meet’ was held in September 1964 under the auspices of the York Barbell Company, Ironically, Bob Hoffman
, the owner of York Barbell, had been a long-time adversary of the sport. But his company was now making powerlifting equipment to make up for the sales it had lost on Olympic-style equipment.
During the late 1950s, Hoffman’s York Barbell Company, his influence in Olympic lifting and his predominately Olympic-lifting based magazine Health and Strength
were beginning to come under ever-increasing pressure from Joe Weider’s organization. As America’s (and Bob Hoffman’s) influence in the world of weightlifting was declining and in order to combat the growing influence of Weider, Hoffman started another magazine (Muscular Development
) which would be focused more on bodybuilding and the fast-growing interest in ‘odd-lift’ competitions. The magazine’s first Editor was the world-renowned John Grimek
.
During the late 1950s and early 1960s various ‘odd lift’ events gradually developed into the specific lifts – the bench press, the squat, and the deadlift (and lifted in that order). Bob Hoffman became more and more influential in the development of this new lifting sport and organized ‘The Weightlifting Tournament of America’ in 1964 - effectively the first US National championships. In 1965 the first named USA National Championships were held. During the same period, lifting in Britain also had factions. In the late 1950s, and because the ruling body (BAWLtyA) were only interested in the development of Olympic lifting, a breakaway organization called the Society of Amateur Weightlifters had been formed to cater for the interests of lifters who were not particularly interested in doing Olympic lifting.
Although at that time there were 42 recognized lifts, the “Strength Set” (Curl, Bench Press, and Squat) soon became the standard competition lifts, and both organizations held Championships on these lifts (as well as on the Olympic lifts) until 1965. In 1966, the Society of Amateur Weightlifters re-joined BAWLA and, in order to fall into line with the American lifts, the Curl was dropped and replaced with the Deadlift. The first British Championship was held in 1966. During the late 60’s and at the beginning of the 70’s, various friendly international contests were held. At the same time, in early November of each year and to commemorate Bob Hoffman’s birthday, a prestige lifting contest was always held as part of “Bob Hoffman’s Birthday Party.” In 1971, it was decided to make this event the “World Weightlifting Championships.” There was no such thing as ‘teams’ and thus was predominantly a whole bunch of American lifters, plus four from Great Britain and one from the West Indies. All the Referees were American. This event got off the mark in York, Pennsylvania
, at 10.05 am on Saturday, 1971.
Weights were in pounds. Lifting order was ‘rising bar’ (this was long before the Rounds system). The first lift was the Bench Press. There was no such thing as bench shirts or squat suits, and various interpretations were held regarding the use of and length of knee wraps and weightlifting belts. The IPF rules system did not exist yet, nor had world records been established.
Because of the lack of formalized rules some disputes occurred. For example Great Britain’s 67½lg lifter, Mike Shaw, purportedly wore knee wraps which were eighteen feet long, and were objected to by American lifters whose rules allowed for 6 feet. There was no 52 kg class, no 100 kg class, and no 125 kg class. One of the American Super heavyweights, Jim Williams (nicknamed ‘Chimes’) benched 660 lbs on a second attempt (no shirt), and almost locked-out 680 lbs on a third. Some other notable lifts – Larry Pacifico benched the equivalent of 235 kg in the 90 kg class; John Kuc deadlifted 397½ kg; and Vince Anello attempted 362½ kg (800 lbs) at 90.
In 1972 the ‘second’ World Championships were held, this time over two days – 10 and 11 November. This time there were 8 lifters from Great Britain (two of whom, Ron Collins and John Pegler, did stints as Referees), six Canadians, two Puerto Ricans, three Zambians, and one from the West Indies. With 67 lifters in all, the other 47 were Americans. Lifts were still measured in pounds, the bench press was the first lift, and there were still no suits, power belts, or fancy wraps. Britain’s Precious McKenzie
won his ‘second’ world title with 550 kg at 56. Mike Shaw ‘lost’ his world title, won the previous year, to American Jack Keammerer. Ron Collins made up for his ’bomb’ on the bench in ’71 and stormed to the 75 kg title. Pacifico just won against another American, Mel Hennessey, at 110 kg, both with enormous benches of 260 kg and 255 kg. At Super (over 110 kg) John Kuc beat Jim Williams. Kuc attempting a 397½ (875 lbs) deadlift again, and Williams benching a massive 307½ (675 lbs) before just missing with 317½ (700 lbs). John Cole, the winner of the US Senior Championships with 1,075 kg, didn’t show up to take on Cole.
The IPF was formed immediately after the contest, and so none of the lifts could be yet registered as World Records. The 1973 Worlds was also held in York, Pennsylvania. This time there were only 47 entrants; 1 from Sweden, 1 from Puerto Rico Peter Fiore – still lifting for Zambia
, 2 Canadians, 1 West Indian, 8 from Great Britain, and the rest Americans. The officiating became a bit more ‘international’; Tony Fitton and Terry Jordan from Britain, a Canadian, and a Zambian, assisting with the Refereeing duties. American Bob Crist was the IPF President, and another American, Clarence Johnson, was Vice-President. 1973 was the first time that the lifts were done in the order we now recognize – Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift (although still lifting in pounds). Precious Mackenzie won his ‘third’ World title, easily beating the American teenager, Lamar Gant
.
1974 was the first time that teams had to be selected in advance. With 74 entrants this was the largest Worlds so far. The 52 kg class was introduced – and there were 9 lifters entered. In 1975 the World Championships was held outside America for the first time, in Birmingham
, England at the Town Hall, hosted by the legendary Vic Mercer. 82 lifters this time. Unusually for a competition the Supers lifted first. This was because the Television company filming the event were only interested in filming the 'big guys'. Bob Hoffman sent over tons of equipment for this contest too – and didn’t take it back, legend says it’s all still being used in the West Midlands.
The establishment of the IPF in 1973 spurred the establishment of the EPF (European Powerlifting Federation) in 1974. Since it was closely associated with bodybuilding and women had been competing as bodybuilders for years, the new sport was opened to them very quickly. The first U. S. national championships for women were held in 1978 and the IPF added women's competition in 1979. In the USA, the Amateur Sports Act of 1978 required that each Olympic or potential Olympic sport must have its own national governing body by November 1980. As a result, the AAU lost control of virtually every amateur sport. The U.S.P.F. was founded in 1980 as the new national governing body, and USAPL subsequently became the IPF affiliate.
Weight classes:
Men: up to 53 kg (Sub-Junior/Junior), 59 kg, 66 kg, 74 kg, 83 kg, 93 kg, 105 kg, 120 kg, 120 kg+
Women: up to 43 kg (Sub-Junior/Junior), 47 kg, 52 kg, 57 kg, 63 kg, 72 kg, 84 kg, 84 kg +
Up until the end of 2010 there were 11 male and 10 female weight classes and age categories which are as follows;
Weight classes:
Men: 52 kg, 56 kg, 60 kg, 67.5 kg, 75 kg, 82.5 kg, 90 kg, 100 kg, 110 kg, 125 kg, 125 kg +
Women: 44 kg, 48 kg, 52 kg, 56 kg, 60 kg, 67.5 kg, 75 kg, 82.5 kg, 90 kg, 90 kg +
Age categories
This depends on the federation generally but averages are as follows:
15-18, 19-23, open (any age) masters 40+
The IPF uses the following age categories: sub-junior (18 and under), junior (19-23), open (24-39), masters 1 (40-49), master 2 (50-59), masters 3 (60-69), and masters 4 (70+). Age category is dependent on the year of the participant's birth. For example, if the participant turns 18 years old in January, he or she is still considered a sub-junior until the end of that calendar year.
Competitors are judged against other lifters of the same gender, weight class, and age. This helps to ensure that the accomplishments of lifters like Lamar Gant
, who has deadlifted 5 times his bodyweight, are recognized alongside those of Benedikt Magnusson
, the current All-time deadlift world record holder.
Comparisons of lifters and scores across different weight classes can also be made using handicapping
systems such as the Wilks formula
.
, bench press
and deadlift
. Some variations of this are found at some meets such "push-pull only" meets where lifters only compete in the bench press and deadlift, with the bench press coming first and the deadlift after. Single lift meets are often held, sometimes alongside a normal 3-lift event. This is most common in the bench press.
At a meet the events will follow in order: squat, then bench press, and the deadlift will be the final lift of the meet. If the federation also has an event for strict curls this will normally occur before the squat event.
with the hips slightly below parallel position. The lifter then returns to an erect position. At the referee's command the bar is returned to the rack and the lift is completed.
The squat, flat bench press and dead lift are the three main lifts in competition. In order to maximize their effectiveness at these lifts athletes typically train with a cyclical routine using some sort of weekly split. A common 5 day split consists of chest/shoulders, back, legs and two days of full body routines (light and medium), however there are many different methods. Training consists of mostly compound lifts (a compound lift being any movement across multiple joints) in the 1-5 repetition range.
Using a lower repetition range allows for the use of a higher weight and higher maximum weight development. This occurs because usage of a higher weight (80-100% of maximum) uses nearly all of the muscle fibers in the area causing maximum micro trauma which will induce further development of the muscle for strength. Higher reps in the 6-12 range are used for hypertrophy (size building/bodybuilding
) and the 12-20+ range is typically used more for endurance athletes. It is not necessary to train for size or endurance because neither matter in a competition.
A well known training method is known as the Westside Barbell method developed by Louie Simmons
, or the high volume routines developed by Boris Sheiko. Other alternatives exist, notably the Smolov Squat Routine
from Russia.
Of these federations, the oldest and most prominent is the IPF
. It comprises federations from over 100 countries located on six continents. Underlying its status is the fact that the IPF is the federation responsible for coordinating participation in the World Games
, an international event affiliated with the International Olympic Committee
. In terms of longevity and age the next federation in seniority is the WPC
.
Although the lifts are always the squat, bench press and deadlift as events, different federations have different rules and different interpretations of the rules, leading to a myriad of variations. Differences arise on the equipment eligible, clothing, drug testing and aspects of allowable technique. The Anti Drug Athletes United (ADAU) and 100% Raw Federation allow no supportive gear to be worn by the lifter while the IPF, AAU
, NASA, U.S.A.P.L, Iron Boy and the ADFPF only allow a single-ply tight polyester
squat suit, deadlift suit and bench shirt, wraps for knees and wrists, and a belt. Other federations, such as the APF, APA, IPA, SPF, WPC and WPO, allow opened or closed back bench shirts, multi-ply gear, and a wide array of gear materials such as canvas, denim, polyester etc.
In an IPF bench press, the barbell can go as low as the xiphoid process
and no further in the lift, whereas in other federations, the barbell can touch the abdomen
. (This shortens the distance in which the barbell is moved and is an advantage to the lifter.)
The IPF has suspended entire member nations' federations, including the Russian Federation and the Ukrainian Federation, for repeated violations of the IPF's anti-doping policies. However Russia and Ukraine never served the full 2 year suspension.
Source for IPF results: hickoksports.com
IPF world champions
Squat (exercise)
In strength training, the squat is a compound, full body exercise that trains primarily the muscles of the thighs, hips and buttocks, quads , hamstrings, as well as strengthening the bones, ligaments and insertion of the tendons throughout the lower body...
, bench press
Bench press
The bench press is an exercise of the upper body. For bodybuilding purposes, it is used to stimulate the pectorals, deltoids, and triceps. While on his or her back, the person performing the bench press lowers a weight to the level of the chest, then pushes it back up until the arm is straight...
, and deadlift
Deadlift
The deadlift is a weight training exercise where a loaded barbell is lifted off the ground from a stabilized, bent over position. It is one of the three canonical powerlifting exercises, along with the squat and bench press.-Overview:...
. They can compete raw or equipped (that is, with or without certain supportive equipment).
Competitions take place across the world but mostly in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
and Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
. It has been a Paralympic sport since 1984 and under the IPF
International Powerlifting Federation
The International Powerlifting Federation is an international governing body for the sport of powerlifting as recognized by the General Association of International Sports Federations as well as the International Olympic Committee via inclusion into the World Games.The IPF was founded in 1971, and...
, is also a World Games
World Games
The World Games, first held in 1981, are an international multi-sport event, meant for sports, or disciplines or events within a sport, that are not contested in the Olympic Games...
sport.
History
Originated in the USA and the UK in the 1950s. Previously, the weightlifting governing bodies in both countries had recognized various ‘odd lifts’ for competition and record purposes. During the 1950s, Olympic weightlifting declined in the United States, while strength sports gained many new followers. In 1958, the AAUAmateur Athletic Union
The Amateur Athletic Union is one of the largest non-profit volunteer sports organizations in the United States. A multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs.-History:The AAU was founded in 1888 to...
's National Weightlifting Committee decided to begin recognizing records for ‘odd lifts’. A national championship was tentatively scheduled for 1959, but it never happened. The first genuine national ‘meet’ was held in September 1964 under the auspices of the York Barbell Company, Ironically, Bob Hoffman
Bob Hoffman
Wayne Robert Hoffman was a U.S. American football running back in the NFL for the Washington Redskins and Los Angeles Rams. He also played in the All-America Football Conference for the Los Angeles Dons and in the Pacific Coast Professional Football League for the Hollywood Bears...
, the owner of York Barbell, had been a long-time adversary of the sport. But his company was now making powerlifting equipment to make up for the sales it had lost on Olympic-style equipment.
During the late 1950s, Hoffman’s York Barbell Company, his influence in Olympic lifting and his predominately Olympic-lifting based magazine Health and Strength
Health and Strength
Health and Strength is an album by Prince Far I recorded in the late 1970s but not released until 1998.-Recording:It was recorded for Virgin Records' Front Line label between 1978 and 1979 but the master tapes were lost en route to Virgin's offices...
were beginning to come under ever-increasing pressure from Joe Weider’s organization. As America’s (and Bob Hoffman’s) influence in the world of weightlifting was declining and in order to combat the growing influence of Weider, Hoffman started another magazine (Muscular Development
Muscular Development
Muscular Development is an American fitness and bodybuilding magazine first published in 1964. It was founded by Bob HoffmanBob Hoffman - athlete, nutritionist, weightlifter, coach and philanthropist - was born on a farm in Tifton, Georgia on Nov 9th 1898. His family stock was good. Bob was never...
) which would be focused more on bodybuilding and the fast-growing interest in ‘odd-lift’ competitions. The magazine’s first Editor was the world-renowned John Grimek
John Grimek
John Carroll Grimek is recognized as one of the world's greatest bodybuilders and weight lifters of the 1930s and 1940s.Grimek was born on June 17, 1910 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, son of Slovak immigrants George and Maria Grimek.Besides his bodybuilding exploits, in which he was never defeated,...
.
During the late 1950s and early 1960s various ‘odd lift’ events gradually developed into the specific lifts – the bench press, the squat, and the deadlift (and lifted in that order). Bob Hoffman became more and more influential in the development of this new lifting sport and organized ‘The Weightlifting Tournament of America’ in 1964 - effectively the first US National championships. In 1965 the first named USA National Championships were held. During the same period, lifting in Britain also had factions. In the late 1950s, and because the ruling body (BAWLtyA) were only interested in the development of Olympic lifting, a breakaway organization called the Society of Amateur Weightlifters had been formed to cater for the interests of lifters who were not particularly interested in doing Olympic lifting.
Although at that time there were 42 recognized lifts, the “Strength Set” (Curl, Bench Press, and Squat) soon became the standard competition lifts, and both organizations held Championships on these lifts (as well as on the Olympic lifts) until 1965. In 1966, the Society of Amateur Weightlifters re-joined BAWLA and, in order to fall into line with the American lifts, the Curl was dropped and replaced with the Deadlift. The first British Championship was held in 1966. During the late 60’s and at the beginning of the 70’s, various friendly international contests were held. At the same time, in early November of each year and to commemorate Bob Hoffman’s birthday, a prestige lifting contest was always held as part of “Bob Hoffman’s Birthday Party.” In 1971, it was decided to make this event the “World Weightlifting Championships.” There was no such thing as ‘teams’ and thus was predominantly a whole bunch of American lifters, plus four from Great Britain and one from the West Indies. All the Referees were American. This event got off the mark in York, Pennsylvania
York, Pennsylvania
York, known as the White Rose City , is a city located in York County, Pennsylvania, United States which is in the South Central region of the state. The population within the city limits was 43,718 at the 2010 census, which was a 7.0% increase from the 2000 count of 40,862...
, at 10.05 am on Saturday, 1971.
Weights were in pounds. Lifting order was ‘rising bar’ (this was long before the Rounds system). The first lift was the Bench Press. There was no such thing as bench shirts or squat suits, and various interpretations were held regarding the use of and length of knee wraps and weightlifting belts. The IPF rules system did not exist yet, nor had world records been established.
Because of the lack of formalized rules some disputes occurred. For example Great Britain’s 67½lg lifter, Mike Shaw, purportedly wore knee wraps which were eighteen feet long, and were objected to by American lifters whose rules allowed for 6 feet. There was no 52 kg class, no 100 kg class, and no 125 kg class. One of the American Super heavyweights, Jim Williams (nicknamed ‘Chimes’) benched 660 lbs on a second attempt (no shirt), and almost locked-out 680 lbs on a third. Some other notable lifts – Larry Pacifico benched the equivalent of 235 kg in the 90 kg class; John Kuc deadlifted 397½ kg; and Vince Anello attempted 362½ kg (800 lbs) at 90.
In 1972 the ‘second’ World Championships were held, this time over two days – 10 and 11 November. This time there were 8 lifters from Great Britain (two of whom, Ron Collins and John Pegler, did stints as Referees), six Canadians, two Puerto Ricans, three Zambians, and one from the West Indies. With 67 lifters in all, the other 47 were Americans. Lifts were still measured in pounds, the bench press was the first lift, and there were still no suits, power belts, or fancy wraps. Britain’s Precious McKenzie
Precious McKenzie
Precious McKenzie MBE was a South African-born weightlifter who won Commonwealth titles representing both England and New Zealand and has won several World powerlifting and Masters World powerlfting titles...
won his ‘second’ world title with 550 kg at 56. Mike Shaw ‘lost’ his world title, won the previous year, to American Jack Keammerer. Ron Collins made up for his ’bomb’ on the bench in ’71 and stormed to the 75 kg title. Pacifico just won against another American, Mel Hennessey, at 110 kg, both with enormous benches of 260 kg and 255 kg. At Super (over 110 kg) John Kuc beat Jim Williams. Kuc attempting a 397½ (875 lbs) deadlift again, and Williams benching a massive 307½ (675 lbs) before just missing with 317½ (700 lbs). John Cole, the winner of the US Senior Championships with 1,075 kg, didn’t show up to take on Cole.
The IPF was formed immediately after the contest, and so none of the lifts could be yet registered as World Records. The 1973 Worlds was also held in York, Pennsylvania. This time there were only 47 entrants; 1 from Sweden, 1 from Puerto Rico Peter Fiore – still lifting for Zambia
Zambia
Zambia , officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The neighbouring countries are the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia to the south, and Angola to the west....
, 2 Canadians, 1 West Indian, 8 from Great Britain, and the rest Americans. The officiating became a bit more ‘international’; Tony Fitton and Terry Jordan from Britain, a Canadian, and a Zambian, assisting with the Refereeing duties. American Bob Crist was the IPF President, and another American, Clarence Johnson, was Vice-President. 1973 was the first time that the lifts were done in the order we now recognize – Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift (although still lifting in pounds). Precious Mackenzie won his ‘third’ World title, easily beating the American teenager, Lamar Gant
Lamar Gant
Lamar Gant is an American world record-holding powerlifter. He was inducted into the International Powerlifting Federation Hall of Fame in 1980....
.
1974 was the first time that teams had to be selected in advance. With 74 entrants this was the largest Worlds so far. The 52 kg class was introduced – and there were 9 lifters entered. In 1975 the World Championships was held outside America for the first time, in Birmingham
Birmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
, England at the Town Hall, hosted by the legendary Vic Mercer. 82 lifters this time. Unusually for a competition the Supers lifted first. This was because the Television company filming the event were only interested in filming the 'big guys'. Bob Hoffman sent over tons of equipment for this contest too – and didn’t take it back, legend says it’s all still being used in the West Midlands.
The establishment of the IPF in 1973 spurred the establishment of the EPF (European Powerlifting Federation) in 1974. Since it was closely associated with bodybuilding and women had been competing as bodybuilders for years, the new sport was opened to them very quickly. The first U. S. national championships for women were held in 1978 and the IPF added women's competition in 1979. In the USA, the Amateur Sports Act of 1978 required that each Olympic or potential Olympic sport must have its own national governing body by November 1980. As a result, the AAU lost control of virtually every amateur sport. The U.S.P.F. was founded in 1980 as the new national governing body, and USAPL subsequently became the IPF affiliate.
Classes and categories
From 2011 IPF introduced the following new weight classes (age categories remain unchanged) as follows;Weight classes:
Men: up to 53 kg (Sub-Junior/Junior), 59 kg, 66 kg, 74 kg, 83 kg, 93 kg, 105 kg, 120 kg, 120 kg+
Women: up to 43 kg (Sub-Junior/Junior), 47 kg, 52 kg, 57 kg, 63 kg, 72 kg, 84 kg, 84 kg +
Up until the end of 2010 there were 11 male and 10 female weight classes and age categories which are as follows;
Weight classes:
Men: 52 kg, 56 kg, 60 kg, 67.5 kg, 75 kg, 82.5 kg, 90 kg, 100 kg, 110 kg, 125 kg, 125 kg +
Women: 44 kg, 48 kg, 52 kg, 56 kg, 60 kg, 67.5 kg, 75 kg, 82.5 kg, 90 kg, 90 kg +
Age categories
This depends on the federation generally but averages are as follows:
15-18, 19-23, open (any age) masters 40+
The IPF uses the following age categories: sub-junior (18 and under), junior (19-23), open (24-39), masters 1 (40-49), master 2 (50-59), masters 3 (60-69), and masters 4 (70+). Age category is dependent on the year of the participant's birth. For example, if the participant turns 18 years old in January, he or she is still considered a sub-junior until the end of that calendar year.
Competition
A competition takes place as follows:
Each competitor is allowed three to four attempts on each lift depending on their standing and the organization they are lifting in (usually smallest w-class to heaviest). The lifter’s best valid attempt on each lift counts toward his competition total. If two or more lifters achieve the same total, the lighter lifter ranks above the heavier lifter.
Competitors are judged against other lifters of the same gender, weight class, and age. This helps to ensure that the accomplishments of lifters like Lamar Gant
Lamar Gant
Lamar Gant is an American world record-holding powerlifter. He was inducted into the International Powerlifting Federation Hall of Fame in 1980....
, who has deadlifted 5 times his bodyweight, are recognized alongside those of Benedikt Magnusson
Benedikt Magnússon
Benedikt Magnússon , known by his nickname "Benni", is a strongman and powerlifter from Iceland.-Strongman and powerlifting:...
, the current All-time deadlift world record holder.
Comparisons of lifters and scores across different weight classes can also be made using handicapping
Handicapping
Handicapping, in sport and games, is the practice of assigning advantage through scoring compensation or other advantage given to different contestants to equalize the chances of winning. The word also applies to the various methods by which the advantage is calculated...
systems such as the Wilks formula
Wilks Coefficient
The Wilks Coefficient or Wilks Formula is a coefficient that can be used to measure the strength of a powerlifter against other powerlifters despite the different weights of the lifters. Robert Wilks is the author of the formula.-Equation:...
.
Events
In a Competition, there are three events: squatSquat (exercise)
In strength training, the squat is a compound, full body exercise that trains primarily the muscles of the thighs, hips and buttocks, quads , hamstrings, as well as strengthening the bones, ligaments and insertion of the tendons throughout the lower body...
, bench press
Bench press
The bench press is an exercise of the upper body. For bodybuilding purposes, it is used to stimulate the pectorals, deltoids, and triceps. While on his or her back, the person performing the bench press lowers a weight to the level of the chest, then pushes it back up until the arm is straight...
and deadlift
Deadlift
The deadlift is a weight training exercise where a loaded barbell is lifted off the ground from a stabilized, bent over position. It is one of the three canonical powerlifting exercises, along with the squat and bench press.-Overview:...
. Some variations of this are found at some meets such "push-pull only" meets where lifters only compete in the bench press and deadlift, with the bench press coming first and the deadlift after. Single lift meets are often held, sometimes alongside a normal 3-lift event. This is most common in the bench press.
At a meet the events will follow in order: squat, then bench press, and the deadlift will be the final lift of the meet. If the federation also has an event for strict curls this will normally occur before the squat event.
Squat
The lift starts with the lifter standing erect and the bar loaded with weights resting on the lifter's shoulders. At the referee's command the lift begins. The lifter bends their knees and drops into a squatting positionSquatting position
Squatting is a posture where the weight of the body is on the feet but the knees are bent either fully or partially . In contrast, sitting, involves taking the weight of the body, at least in part, on the buttocks against the ground or a horizontal object such as a chair seat...
with the hips slightly below parallel position. The lifter then returns to an erect position. At the referee's command the bar is returned to the rack and the lift is completed.
- After removing the bar from the racks while facing the front of the platform, the lifter may move forward or backward to establish the lifting position. The top of the bar not more than 3 cm below the top of the anterior deltoids. The bar shall be held horizontally across the shoulders with the hands and/or fingers gripping the bar, and the feet flat upon the platform with the knees locked.
- The lifter shall wait in this position for the head referee’s signal. The signal will be given as soon as the lifter is set and demonstrates control with the bar properly positioned. The head referee’s signal shall consist of a downward movement of the arm and audible command “Squat”.
- Upon receiving the head referee’s signal, the lifter must bend the knees and lower the body until the top surface of the legs at the hip joint is lower than the top of knees.
- The lifter must recover at will, without double bouncing, to an upright position with the knees locked. The bar may stop, but there must be no downward motion during recovery. As soon as the lifter demonstrates a controlled final position, the head referee will give the signal indicating completion of the lift and to replace the bar.
- The signal to replace the bar will consist of a backward motion of the arm and the audible command "Rack”. The lifter must then make a reasonable attempt to return the bar to the racks.
- The lifter shall face the front of the platform, towards the head referee.
- The lifter shall not hold the collars or discs at any time during the performance of the lift. However, the edge of the hands gripping the bar may be in contact with the inner surface of the collar.
- Not more than five and not less than two loaders/spotters shall be on the platform at any time.
- The lifter may enlist the help of spotters in removing the bar from the racks; however, once the bar has cleared the racks, the spotters shall not physically assist the lifter with regards to actually getting into the proper set position. The spotters may assist the lifter to maintain control should the lifter stumble or demonstrate any evident instability.
- The lifter will be allowed only one commencement signal per attempt.
- The lifter may be given an additional attempt at the same weight at the head referee’s discretion if failure in an attempt was due to any error by one or more of the spotters.
Causes for disqualification of a squat
- Failure to observe the head referee’s signals at the commencement or completion of a lift.
- Double bouncing or more than one recovery attempt at the bottom of the lift.
- Failure to assume an upright position with knees locked at the commencement and completion of the lift.
- Movement of the feet laterally, backward or forward that would constitute a step or stumble.
- Failure to bend the knees and lower the body until the surface of the legs at the hip joint is lower than the tops of the knees.
- Any resetting of the feet after the squat signal.
- Contact with the bar by the spotters between the referee’s signals.
- Contact of elbows or upper arms with the legs.
- Failure to make a reasonable attempt to return the bar to the racks.
- Any intentional dropping or dumping of the bar.
Bench press
With her or his back resting on the bench, the lifter takes the loaded bar at arm's length. The lifter lowers the bar to the chest. When the bar becomes motionless on the chest, the referee gives a press command. Then the referee will call 'Rack' and the lift is completed as the weight is returned to the rack.- The front of the bench must be placed on the platform facing the head referee.
- The lifter must lie backward with shoulders and buttocks in contact with the flat bench surface. The lifter’s shoes or toes must be in solid contact with the platform or surface. The position of the head is optional.
- To achieve firm footing, a lifter of any height may use discs or blocks to build up the surface of the platform. Whichever method is chosen, the shoes must be in a solid contact with the surface. If blocks are used, they shall not exceed 45 cm x 45 cm.
- Not more than five and not less than two loaders/spotters shall be in attendance. The lifter may enlist the help of one or more of the designated spotters or enlist a personal spotter in removing the bar from the racks. Only designated spotters may remain on the platform during the lift. The lift off must be to arms length and not down to the chest. A designated spotter, having provided a centre lift off, must immediately clear the area in front of the head referee and move to either side of the bar. If the personal spotter does not immediately leave the platform area and/or in any way distracts or impedes the head referees’ responsibilities, the referees may determine that the lift is unacceptable, and be declared “no lift” by the referees and given three red lights.
- The spacing of the hands shall not exceed 81 cm, measured between the forefingers. The bar shall have circumferential machine markings or tape indicating this maximum grip allowance. If the lifter should use an offset or unequal grip on the bar, whereby one hand is placed outside the marking or tape, it is the lifters responsibility to explain this to the head referee, and allow inspection of the intended grip prior to making an attempt. If this is not done until the lifter is on the platform for an official attempt, any necessary explanation and/or measurements will be done on the lifter’s time for that attempt. The reverse or underhand grip is permitted.
- After receiving the bar at arms length, the lifter shall lower the bar to the chest and await the head referees’ signal.
- The signal shall be an audible command “Press” and given as soon as the bar is motionless on the chest. As long as the bar is not so low that it touches the lifter’s belt, it is acceptable.
- The lifter will be allowed only one commencement signal per attempt.
- After the signal to commence the lift has been given, the bar is pressed upward. The bar shall not be allowed to sink into the chest or move downwards prior to the lifter’s attempt to press upward. The lifter will press the bar to straight arm’s length and hold motionless until the audible command “Rack” is given. Bar may move horizontally and may stop during the ascent, but may not move downward towards the chest.
Causes for disqualification of a bench press
- Failure to observe the referee’s signals at the commencement or completion of the lift.
- Any change in the elected position that results in the buttocks breaking contact with the bench or lateral movement of the hands (between the referee’s signals). Any excessive movement or change of contact of the feet during the lift proper.
- Bouncing the bar off the chest.
- Allowing the bar to sink into the chest after receiving the referee’s signal.
- Pronounced uneven extension of the arms during or at the completion of the lift.
- Any downward motion of the bar during the course of being pressed out.
- Contact with the bar by the spotters between the referee’s signals.
- Any contact of the lifter’s shoes with the bench or its supports.
- Deliberate contact between the bar and the bar rest uprights during the lift to assist the completion of the press.
- It is the responsibility of the lifter to inform any personally enlisted spotters to leave the platform as soon as the bar is secured at arms length. Such spotters shall not return to the platform upon completion or failure of the attempt. It is especially important for a spotter providing a centre lift off to leave the platform quickly so as not to impair the head referee’s view. Failure of any personal spotters to leave the platform may cause disqualification of the lift.
Deadlift
In the deadlift the athlete grasps the loaded bar which is resting on the platform floor. The lifter pulls the weights off the floor and assumes an erect position. The knees must be locked and the shoulders back, with the weight held in the lifters's grip. At the referees command the bar will be returned to the floor under the control of the lifter.- The bar must be laid horizontally in front of the lifter’s feet, gripped with an optional grip in both hands, and lifted until the lifter is standing erect. The bar may stop but there must be no downward motion of the bar.
- The lifter shall face the front of the platform.
- On completion of the lift, the knees shall be locked in a straight position and the lifter shall be standing erect.
- The head referee’s signal shall consist of a downward movement of the arm and the audible command “Down”. The signal will not be given until the bar is held motionless and the lifter is in an apparent finished position.
- Any raising of the bar or any deliberate attempt to do so will count as an attempt.
Causes for disqualification of a deadlift
- Any downward motion of the bar before it reaches the final position.
- Failure to stand erect.
- Failure to lock the knees straight at the completion of the lift.
- Supporting the bar on the thighs during the performance of the lift. 'Supporting’ is defined as a body position adopted by the lifter that could not be maintained without the counterbalance of the weight being lifted.
- Movement of the feet laterally, backward or forward that would constitute a step or stumble.
- Lowering the bar before receiving the head referee’s signal.
- Allowing the bar to return to the platform without maintaining control with both hands.
Training
Powerlifting requires specialized training techniques that are focused on strength and explosive power. Traditional training methods dictated low repetitions with maximal weight. These practices are still true today, however, training methods have advanced to include emphasis on explosive power. This may be achieved through dynamic exercises which utilize lighter weight and alternating repetition patterns.The squat, flat bench press and dead lift are the three main lifts in competition. In order to maximize their effectiveness at these lifts athletes typically train with a cyclical routine using some sort of weekly split. A common 5 day split consists of chest/shoulders, back, legs and two days of full body routines (light and medium), however there are many different methods. Training consists of mostly compound lifts (a compound lift being any movement across multiple joints) in the 1-5 repetition range.
Using a lower repetition range allows for the use of a higher weight and higher maximum weight development. This occurs because usage of a higher weight (80-100% of maximum) uses nearly all of the muscle fibers in the area causing maximum micro trauma which will induce further development of the muscle for strength. Higher reps in the 6-12 range are used for hypertrophy (size building/bodybuilding
Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding is a form of body modification involving intensive muscle hypertrophy. An individual who engages in this activity is referred to as a bodybuilder. In competitive and professional bodybuilding, bodybuilders display their physiques to a panel of judges, who assign points based on their...
) and the 12-20+ range is typically used more for endurance athletes. It is not necessary to train for size or endurance because neither matter in a competition.
A well known training method is known as the Westside Barbell method developed by Louie Simmons
Louie Simmons
Louie Simmons is a Powerlifter, Writer,Inventor and a Pioneer in Strength and Speed development in order to better athletic performance.Louie's current objective is to bring the highest standard of theoretical and practical training methodologies to the current strength and conditioning, coaching...
, or the high volume routines developed by Boris Sheiko. Other alternatives exist, notably the Smolov Squat Routine
Smolov Squat Routine
Smolov Squat Routine is a weight training program for squats which originates from Russia.The Smolov Squat Routine is a tried and proven Russian program composed of 5 mini-cycles that combine to make up one 16 week macro-cycle....
from Russia.
Federations
The federations the most prominent of which are the following:- Global Powerlifting Alliance (GPA)
- Global Powerlifting Committee (GPC)
- Global Powerlifting Federation (GPF)- Official Magazine HARD GAMES
- International Powerlifting FederationInternational Powerlifting FederationThe International Powerlifting Federation is an international governing body for the sport of powerlifting as recognized by the General Association of International Sports Federations as well as the International Olympic Committee via inclusion into the World Games.The IPF was founded in 1971, and...
(IPF) - Natural Powerlifting Association (NPLA)
- World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation (WDFPF)
- World Powerlifting Association (WPA)
- World Powerlifting CongressWorld Powerlifting CongressThe World Powerlifting Congress is a powerlifting federation hosting meets around the world. The federation hosts competitions which allow multi-ply equipment, but hosted a Raw world championship for the first time in 2009....
(WPC) - World Powerlifting Federation (WPF)
Of these federations, the oldest and most prominent is the IPF
International Powerlifting Federation
The International Powerlifting Federation is an international governing body for the sport of powerlifting as recognized by the General Association of International Sports Federations as well as the International Olympic Committee via inclusion into the World Games.The IPF was founded in 1971, and...
. It comprises federations from over 100 countries located on six continents. Underlying its status is the fact that the IPF is the federation responsible for coordinating participation in the World Games
World Games
The World Games, first held in 1981, are an international multi-sport event, meant for sports, or disciplines or events within a sport, that are not contested in the Olympic Games...
, an international event affiliated with the International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee is an international corporation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin on 23 June 1894 with Demetrios Vikelas as its first president...
. In terms of longevity and age the next federation in seniority is the WPC
World Powerlifting Congress
The World Powerlifting Congress is a powerlifting federation hosting meets around the world. The federation hosts competitions which allow multi-ply equipment, but hosted a Raw world championship for the first time in 2009....
.
Although the lifts are always the squat, bench press and deadlift as events, different federations have different rules and different interpretations of the rules, leading to a myriad of variations. Differences arise on the equipment eligible, clothing, drug testing and aspects of allowable technique. The Anti Drug Athletes United (ADAU) and 100% Raw Federation allow no supportive gear to be worn by the lifter while the IPF, AAU
Amateur Athletic Union
The Amateur Athletic Union is one of the largest non-profit volunteer sports organizations in the United States. A multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs.-History:The AAU was founded in 1888 to...
, NASA, U.S.A.P.L, Iron Boy and the ADFPF only allow a single-ply tight polyester
Polyester
Polyester is a category of polymers which contain the ester functional group in their main chain. Although there are many polyesters, the term "polyester" as a specific material most commonly refers to polyethylene terephthalate...
squat suit, deadlift suit and bench shirt, wraps for knees and wrists, and a belt. Other federations, such as the APF, APA, IPA, SPF, WPC and WPO, allow opened or closed back bench shirts, multi-ply gear, and a wide array of gear materials such as canvas, denim, polyester etc.
In an IPF bench press, the barbell can go as low as the xiphoid process
Xiphoid process
The xiphoid process, or xiphisternum or metasternum, is a small cartilaginous process of the lower part of the sternum which is usually ossified in the adult human. By age 15 to 29, the xiphoid usually fuses to the body of the sternum with a fibrous joint. Unlike the synovial articulation of major...
and no further in the lift, whereas in other federations, the barbell can touch the abdomen
Abdomen
In vertebrates such as mammals the abdomen constitutes the part of the body between the thorax and pelvis. The region enclosed by the abdomen is termed the abdominal cavity...
. (This shortens the distance in which the barbell is moved and is an advantage to the lifter.)
The IPF has suspended entire member nations' federations, including the Russian Federation and the Ukrainian Federation, for repeated violations of the IPF's anti-doping policies. However Russia and Ukraine never served the full 2 year suspension.
Gyms
Well-known power lifting gyms across the US include Westside Barbell, Big Iron Gym and SuperTraining Gym.Global Database
The global meet results are available in search able web database. http://en.allpowerlifting.com/results/World champions
The various federations have their own championships. The IPF's recognition by the International Olympic Committee as the official governing body, as well its longevity has resulted in their championships being deemed the official world championships, and the results of these are shown below. However, other respected federations have had their own world champions also (much as boxing world champions are divided among a myriad of organizations). For world champions associated with other federations see the articles for those federations for more information.Source for IPF results: hickoksports.com
IPF world champions
| Year | 52 kilograms | 56 kilograms | 60 kilograms | 67.5 kilograms | 75 kilograms | 82.5 kilograms | 90 kilograms | 100 kilograms | 110 kilograms | 125 kilograms | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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None | Snitkin |
None | Hugh Cassidy |
| 1972 | None | Precious McKenzie Precious McKenzie Precious McKenzie MBE was a South African-born weightlifter who won Commonwealth titles representing both England and New Zealand and has won several World powerlifting and Masters World powerlfting titles... |
Franklin Riley |
Keammerer |
Ron Collins |
Vince Anello |
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None | John Kuc |
| 1973 | None | Precious McKenzie Precious McKenzie Precious McKenzie MBE was a South African-born weightlifter who won Commonwealth titles representing both England and New Zealand and has won several World powerlifting and Masters World powerlfting titles... |
Allen Lord |
Donald Blue |
Ron Collins |
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Anthony Fratto |
William Seno |
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| 1974 |  Hideaki Inaba |
John Bojazi |
Allen Lord |
Donald Blue |
Ron Collins |
Ernie Frantz |
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John Kuc |
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| 1975 | Hideaki Inaba |
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Enrique Hernandez |
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| 1976 | Hideaki Inaba |
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Bill West |
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| 1977 | Hideaki Inaba |
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Eddie Pengelly |
Rick Gaugler |
Joseph Rhodes |
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Vince Anello |
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None |  Taito Haara |
| 1978 | Hideaki Inaba |
Precious MacKenzie |
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Mike Bridges |
Peter Fiore |
Walter Thomas |
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Terry McCormick |
None | Doyle Kennedy |
| 1979 | Hideaki Inaba |
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John Kuc |
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| 1980 | Hideaki Inaba |
Precious MacKenzie |
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Rickey Crain |
Rick Gaugler |
Mike Bridges and Anthony CarpinoLater DQ so passed to Bill West |
Ernie Frantz Later DQ so passed to Vince Anello |
Chip McCain Later DQ so passed to Mark Dimiduk |
John Kuc |
None | Dave Waddington Later DQ so passed to Doyle Kennedy |
| 1981 | Hideaki Inaba |
Hiroyuki Isagawa |
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Reijo Kiviranta |
Ernie Hackett |
Paul Wrenn |
| 1982 | Hideaki Inaba |
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Kullervo Lampela |
 Stefan Nentis |
Rickey Crain |
Mike Bridges |
Walter Thomas |
Kenneth Mattsson |
Hannu Saarelainen |
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| 1986 | Hideaki Inaba |
Hiroyuki Isagawa |
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| 1988 | Hideaki Inaba |
Hiroyuki Isagawa |
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Kyösti Vilmi |
Oders Wilson |
| 1989 | Hideaki Inaba |
Hiroyuki Isagawa |
Lamar Gant Lamar Gant Lamar Gant is an American world record-holding powerlifter. He was inducted into the International Powerlifting Federation Hall of Fame in 1980.... |
Dan Austin |
Ausby Alexander |
Jarmo Virtanen |
George Herring |
Ed Coan Ed Coan Ed Coan is an American powerlifter. He has been described as "the greatest powerlifter in the history of the sport" and the "powerlifting equivalent of Michael Jordan."-Records:... and  Norbert SiodlacekLater DQ so passed to Gerry O'Grady |
John Neighbour |
Kyösti Vilmi |
Mike Hall |
| 1990 | Hideaki Inaba |
Gary Simes |
Lamar Gant Lamar Gant Lamar Gant is an American world record-holding powerlifter. He was inducted into the International Powerlifting Federation Hall of Fame in 1980.... |
Dan Austin |
Ausby Alexander |
Jarmo Virtanen |
George Herring |
Juha Hyttinen |
Aarre Kappyla |
Kyösti Vilmi |
 Jean-Pierre Brulois |
| 1991 | Hideaki Inaba |
Hiroyuki Isagawa |
Gerard Tromp |
Dan Austin |
David Ricks |
 Alexander LekomstevLater DQ so passed to Piet Van Haaren |
Sylvester Anderson |
George Herring |
 Guðni Sigurjonsson |
Kirk Karwoski Kirk Karwoski Kirk Karwoski is an American powerlifter. Kirk is a 7 time national champion and 6 time world powerlifting champion. Kirk currently holds the International Powerlifting Federation world record in the squat of 455 kg. in the 125 kg. weight class. Kirk is often known by his nickname "Captain... |
Hjalti Arnason Hjalti Arnason Hjalti Árnason is a former Icelandic strongman competitor and world champion powerlifter. Hjalti was known by the nickname "The Great Ursus". He first began in strength sports by competing as a junior powerlifter representing Iceland in 1983... Later DQ so passed to Hans Zerhoch |
| 1992 |  Sergey Zhuravliev |
 Denis Thios |
Gerard McNamara Gerard McNamara Gerard McNamara is an author and academic at Dublin City University.-Published works:Books by Gerard McNamara include:* Straight Talk:Researching Gay and Lesbian Issues in the School Curriculum, The Gender Equality Unit of the Dept of Education and Science, 2006.* Vision in the Curriculum:An... |
Dan Austin |
David Ricks |
Jarmo Virtanen |
Sly Anderson |
Brian Reynolds |
Dave Jacoby Dave Jacoby (power lifter) Dave Jacoby is an American powerlifter. He won five International Powerlifting Federation World Championships in 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988 and 1992.-IPF Men's World Championships Men -110kg:-Other championships:-References:... |
Kirk Karwoski Kirk Karwoski Kirk Karwoski is an American powerlifter. Kirk is a 7 time national champion and 6 time world powerlifting champion. Kirk currently holds the International Powerlifting Federation world record in the squat of 455 kg. in the 125 kg. weight class. Kirk is often known by his nickname "Captain... |
Hans Zerhoch |
| 1993 |  Andrzej Stanaszek |
Denis Thios |
Talambanua Nanda |
 Alexey Sivokon |
David Ricks |
Jarmo Virtanen |
Gene Bell |
Ed Coan Ed Coan Ed Coan is an American powerlifter. He has been described as "the greatest powerlifter in the history of the sport" and the "powerlifting equivalent of Michael Jordan."-Records:... |
Philipp Farmer Later DQ so passed to Andrey Mustrikov |
Kirk Karwoski Kirk Karwoski Kirk Karwoski is an American powerlifter. Kirk is a 7 time national champion and 6 time world powerlifting champion. Kirk currently holds the International Powerlifting Federation world record in the squat of 455 kg. in the 125 kg. weight class. Kirk is often known by his nickname "Captain... |
Hans Zerhoch |
| 1994 | Andrzej Stanaszek |
Hiroyuki Isagawa |
Wim Elyn |
Alexey Sivokon |
David Ricks |
Walter Thomas |
Frank Schramm |
Ed Coan Ed Coan Ed Coan is an American powerlifter. He has been described as "the greatest powerlifter in the history of the sport" and the "powerlifting equivalent of Michael Jordan."-Records:... |
Kirk Karwoski Kirk Karwoski Kirk Karwoski is an American powerlifter. Kirk is a 7 time national champion and 6 time world powerlifting champion. Kirk currently holds the International Powerlifting Federation world record in the squat of 455 kg. in the 125 kg. weight class. Kirk is often known by his nickname "Captain... |
 Viktor Naleikin |
 Karl Saliger |
| 1995 | Andrzej Stanaszek |
Konstantin Pavlov Konstantin Pavlov Konstantin Pavlov was a Bulgarian screenwriter, author and poet. Pavlov became a prominent intellectual during Burlgaria's Communist era, even though he faced censorship and a ten year long publishing ban by the government.Pavlov was born on April 2, 1933, in the former village of Vitoshko, near... |
Wim Elyn |
Jan Wilczynski |
Sirajoutin Bazaev |
Jarmo Virtanen |
Janne Toivanen |
Ed Coan Ed Coan Ed Coan is an American powerlifter. He has been described as "the greatest powerlifter in the history of the sport" and the "powerlifting equivalent of Michael Jordan."-Records:... |
Derek Pomana |
Kirk Karwoski Kirk Karwoski Kirk Karwoski is an American powerlifter. Kirk is a 7 time national champion and 6 time world powerlifting champion. Kirk currently holds the International Powerlifting Federation world record in the squat of 455 kg. in the 125 kg. weight class. Kirk is often known by his nickname "Captain... |
Yuri Spinov |
| 1996 | Andrzej Stanaszek |
Konstantin Pavlov Konstantin Pavlov Konstantin Pavlov was a Bulgarian screenwriter, author and poet. Pavlov became a prominent intellectual during Burlgaria's Communist era, even though he faced censorship and a ten year long publishing ban by the government.Pavlov was born on April 2, 1933, in the former village of Vitoshko, near... |
Darimin Bin Sutrisno |
Wade Hooper |
Dan Austin |
Roman Szymkowiak |
Gene Bell |
Janne Toivanen |
Derek Pomana |
Kirk Karwoski Kirk Karwoski Kirk Karwoski is an American powerlifter. Kirk is a 7 time national champion and 6 time world powerlifting champion. Kirk currently holds the International Powerlifting Federation world record in the squat of 455 kg. in the 125 kg. weight class. Kirk is often known by his nickname "Captain... |
Yuri Spinov |
| 1997 | Andrzej Stanaszek |
 Chun-Hsiung Hu |
Yung-Chang Lee |
Alexey Sivokon |
Sirajoutin Bazaev |
Sergey Mor |
Gene Bell |
Alexey Soloviov |
Derek Pomana |
Maxim Gurianov Later DQ so passed to  Sturla Davidsen |
Viktor Naleikin |
| 1998 | Andrzej Stanaszek |
Konstantin Pavlov Konstantin Pavlov Konstantin Pavlov was a Bulgarian screenwriter, author and poet. Pavlov became a prominent intellectual during Burlgaria's Communist era, even though he faced censorship and a ten year long publishing ban by the government.Pavlov was born on April 2, 1933, in the former village of Vitoshko, near... |
Wim Elyn |
Alexey Sivokon |
Sirajoutin Bazaev |
Sergey Mor |
Sergey Romanenko |
Alexey Soloviov |
Alexey Gankov |
Maxim Podtynniy |
 Tibor Meszaros |
| 1999 | Andrej Stanaszek |
Konstantin Pavlov Konstantin Pavlov Konstantin Pavlov was a Bulgarian screenwriter, author and poet. Pavlov became a prominent intellectual during Burlgaria's Communist era, even though he faced censorship and a ten year long publishing ban by the government.Pavlov was born on April 2, 1933, in the former village of Vitoshko, near... |
Gerard McNamara Gerard McNamara Gerard McNamara is an author and academic at Dublin City University.-Published works:Books by Gerard McNamara include:* Straight Talk:Researching Gay and Lesbian Issues in the School Curriculum, The Gender Equality Unit of the Dept of Education and Science, 2006.* Vision in the Curriculum:An... |
Alexey Sivokon |
Sirajoutin Bazaev |
David Ricks |
Andrey Tarasenko |
Nikolai Suslov |
Volodymy Ivanenko |
Maxim Podtynniy |
Maxim Gurianov |
| 2000 | Andrej Stanaszek |
Konstantin Pavlov Konstantin Pavlov Konstantin Pavlov was a Bulgarian screenwriter, author and poet. Pavlov became a prominent intellectual during Burlgaria's Communist era, even though he faced censorship and a ten year long publishing ban by the government.Pavlov was born on April 2, 1933, in the former village of Vitoshko, near... |
Mikhail Andyrukhin |
Alexey Sivokon |
Viktor Furashkine |
Sergey Mor |
Andrey Tarasenko |
Nikolai Suslov |
Vladimir Ivanenko |
Daisuke Midote |
Brad Gillingham Brad Gillingham Brad Gillingham is a professional powerlifter and strongman competitor from Minnesota, USA.-Powerlifting:... |
| 2001 | Chun-Hsiung Hu |
Konstantin Pavlov Konstantin Pavlov Konstantin Pavlov was a Bulgarian screenwriter, author and poet. Pavlov became a prominent intellectual during Burlgaria's Communist era, even though he faced censorship and a ten year long publishing ban by the government.Pavlov was born on April 2, 1933, in the former village of Vitoshko, near... |
Darimin Bin Sutrisno |
Alexey Sivokon |
Viktor Furashkine |
Sergey Mor |
Andrey Tarasenko |
Oleks Wyschnitsky |
Valentin Dedulia |
Vitaliy Papazov |
Brad Gillingham Brad Gillingham Brad Gillingham is a professional powerlifter and strongman competitor from Minnesota, USA.-Powerlifting:... |
| 2002 | Ravil Kasakov |
Konstantin Pavlov Konstantin Pavlov Konstantin Pavlov was a Bulgarian screenwriter, author and poet. Pavlov became a prominent intellectual during Burlgaria's Communist era, even though he faced censorship and a ten year long publishing ban by the government.Pavlov was born on April 2, 1933, in the former village of Vitoshko, near... |
Mikhail Andryukhin |
Jaroslaw Olech |
Viktor Furashkine |
Dimitri Soloviov |
Ivan Freydun |
Oleksiy Rockochyy |
Valentin Dedulia |
Andrey Malanichev |
Vladimir Bondarenko Later DQ so passed to Vitaliy Papazov |
| 2003 | Sergey Fedosienko |
Konstantin Pavlov Konstantin Pavlov Konstantin Pavlov was a Bulgarian screenwriter, author and poet. Pavlov became a prominent intellectual during Burlgaria's Communist era, even though he faced censorship and a ten year long publishing ban by the government.Pavlov was born on April 2, 1933, in the former village of Vitoshko, near... |
Mikail Andryukhin |
Jaroslaw Olech |
Viktor Furashkine |
Jan Wegiera |
Ivan Freydun |
Oleksiy Vyshnytskyy |
Yuri Fedorenko |
Istvan Arvai |
Brian Siders Brian Siders Brian Siders is a world champion powerlifter and regular participant in the Arnold Strongman Classic. Brian started lifting in high school, mainly just training the bench press and upper body. Brian started focusing on squatting and deadlifting in the winter of 1997, and started doing full... |
| 2004 | Sergey Fedosienko |
Konstantin Pavlov Konstantin Pavlov Konstantin Pavlov was a Bulgarian screenwriter, author and poet. Pavlov became a prominent intellectual during Burlgaria's Communist era, even though he faced censorship and a ten year long publishing ban by the government.Pavlov was born on April 2, 1933, in the former village of Vitoshko, near... |
Ravil Kazakov |
Jaroslaw Olech |
Wade Hooper |
Oleksandr Kutcher |
Ivan Shlyakhta |
Ivan Freydun |
Nikolay Suslov Nikolay Suslov Nikolay Andreevich Suslov ;born 08.09.1969. in Leningrad, USSR,is a Russian film producer and writer.Graduated from Moscow State Institute of International Relations of Ministry of Foreign Affairs ,Doctor of Law, 1992).... |
Istvan Arvai |
Brian Siders Brian Siders Brian Siders is a world champion powerlifter and regular participant in the Arnold Strongman Classic. Brian started lifting in high school, mainly just training the bench press and upper body. Brian started focusing on squatting and deadlifting in the winter of 1997, and started doing full... |
| 2005 | Alexey Romanov |
Konstantin Pavlov Konstantin Pavlov Konstantin Pavlov was a Bulgarian screenwriter, author and poet. Pavlov became a prominent intellectual during Burlgaria's Communist era, even though he faced censorship and a ten year long publishing ban by the government.Pavlov was born on April 2, 1933, in the former village of Vitoshko, near... |
Darimin Bin Sutrisno |
Jaroslaw Olech |
Viktor Furashkine |
Sergey Bogdanov |
Andrey Tarasenko |
Ivan Freydun |
Nikolay Suslov Nikolay Suslov Nikolay Andreevich Suslov ;born 08.09.1969. in Leningrad, USSR,is a Russian film producer and writer.Graduated from Moscow State Institute of International Relations of Ministry of Foreign Affairs ,Doctor of Law, 1992).... |
Yevgen Yarymbash |
Vladimir Bondarenko |
| 2006 | Dariusz Wszola |
Hiroyuki Isagawa |
Tsung-Ting Hsieh |
Jaroslaw Olech |
Wade Hooper |
Jan Wegiera |
Patrik Turesson |
Michal Wilk Later DQ so passed to Andreas Hjelmtveit |
 Ivailo Hristov |
Audunn Jonsson Later DQ so passed to Clive HenryClive Henry Francis Clive Henry was a prominent solicitor in the Waikato of New Zealand and a member of the well-known Henry Family .... |
Ove Lehto |
| 2007 | None | Sergey Fedosienko |
Tsung-Ting Hsieh |
Ravil Kazakov |
Jaroslaw Olech |
Davranbek Turakhanov Later DQ so passed to Sergey Bogdanov |
Andrey Belyayev |
Andrey Tarasenko |
Maxim Barkhatov |
Tony Cardella |
Vladimir Bondarenko |
| 2008 | None | Dariusz Wszola |
Tsung-Ting Hsieh |
Hassan el-Belghitti |
Jaroslaw Olech |
Jan Wegiera |
Daniel Williams |
Sergiy Pevnev |
Oleksiy Rokochiy |
Oleksandr Shepil |
Jari Martikainen |
| 2009 | None | Sergey Fedosienko |
Tsung-Ting Hsieh |
Sergei Gladkikh |
Jaroslaw Olech |
Alexey Sorokin |
Mikhaylo Bulanyy |
Konstantin Lebedko |
Maxim Barkhatov |
Igor Gagin |
Dean Bowring |
| 2010 | None | Sergey Fedosienko |
Tsung-Ting Hsieh |
Jaroslaw Olech |
 Jose Castillo |
Alexey Sorokin |
Mikhaylo Bulanyy |
Ivan Freydun |
Maxim Barkhatov |
Igor Gagin |
Daniel Grabowski |
| Year | 59 kilograms | 66 kilograms | 74 kilograms | 83 kilograms | 93 kilograms | 105 kilograms | 120 kilograms | 120+ kilograms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Sergey Fedosienko |
Sergey Gladkikh |
Jaroslaw Olech |
Volodymyr Rysyev |
Vladimir Sholskiy |
 Anibal Coimbra |
Maxim Barkhatov |
Volodymyr Svistunov |
Women
IPF world champions| Year | 44 kilograms | 48 kilograms | 52 kilograms | 56 kilograms | 60 kilograms | 67.5 kilograms | 75 kilograms | 82.5 kilograms | Over 82.5 kilograms | 90 kilograms | Over 90 kilograms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Joan Fruth |
 Sue RobertsSue Roberts Sue Roberts is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.Roberts won four times on the LPGA Tour between 1974 and 1976.-LPGA Tour wins:*1974 Niagara Frontier Classic, Southgate Ladies Open... |
Terry Dillard |
Sue Elwyn |
Karen Gajda |
Jennifer Reid |
Beverley Francis |
Vicky Gagne |
Ann Turbyne |
None | None |
| 1981 | Donna Wicker |
Terry Dillard |
Sue Roberts Sue Roberts Sue Roberts is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.Roberts won four times on the LPGA Tour between 1974 and 1976.-LPGA Tour wins:*1974 Niagara Frontier Classic, Southgate Ladies Open... |
Gayla Crain |
Eileen Todaro |
Jennifer Weyland |
Judy Oakes Judy Oakes Judith Miriam Oakes is a retired English shot putter. She was given an Order of the British Empire in 1999.... |
Beverley Francis |
Wanda Sanders |
None | None |
| 1982 | Ginger Lord |
Terry Dillard |
Sue Jordan |
Julie Thomas |
Ruth Shafer |
Angie Ross |
Beverley Francis |
Judy Oakes Judy Oakes Judith Miriam Oakes is a retired English shot putter. She was given an Order of the British Empire in 1999.... |
None | Rebecca Waibler |
Annie McElroy |
| 1983 | Cheryl Jones |
Diana Rowell |
Kali Bogias |
Julie Thomas |
Ruth Shafer |
Linda Miller Linda Miller Linda J. Miller is the Iowa State Representative from the 82nd District. A Republican, she has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2007., Miller serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Education and Labor committees... |
Pamela Matthews |
Beverley Francis |
None | Gail Mulhall |
Wanda Sanders |
| 1984 | Cheryl Jones |
Majik Jones |
Kali Bogias |
Vicky Steenrod |
Diane Frantz |
Ruth Shafer |
Deborah McElroy-Patton |
Beverley Francis |
None | Annette Bohach |
Annie McElroy |
| 1985 | Cheryl Jones |
Bernadette Plouviez |
Sisi Dolman |
Tina van Duyn-Woodley |
Vicky Steenrod |
Ruth Shafer |
Heidi Wittesch |
Beverley Francis |
None | Tove Eriksen |
Annie McElroy |
| 1986 | Judy Gedney |
Marie-France Vassart |
Sisi Dolman |
Felicia Johnson |
Rita Bass |
Heidi Wittesch |
Deborah Patton |
Juanita Truijllo |
None | Lorraine Costanzo |
Annie McElroy |
| 1987 | Anna-Liisa Prinkkala |
Vuokko Viitasaari |
Mary Jeffrey |
Joy Burt |
Vicky Steenrod |
Deborah McElroy |
Terry Byland |
Maggie Sandoval |
None | Jacqueline Pepper |
Lorraine Costanzo |
| 1988 | Hisako Yoshida |
Irma Ruler |
Sisi Dolman |
Mary Jeffrey |
Silvana Bollmann |
Jackie Pierce |
Heidi Wittesch |
Judy Oakes Judy Oakes Judith Miriam Oakes is a retired English shot putter. She was given an Order of the British Empire in 1999.... |
None | Lorraine Costanzo |
Myrtle Augee Myrtle Augee Myrtle Sharon Mary Augee is a retired English shot putter. Her personal best put was 19.03 metres, achieved in June 1990 in Cardiff. This places her second on the British outdoor list, behind Judy Oakes. She was also a World Champion in powerlifting.-Achievements:-References:*... |
| 1989 | Anna-Liisa Prinkkala |
Claudine Cognacq |
Sisi Dolman |
Mary Jeffrey |
Judith Auerbach |
Silvana Bollmann Later DQ so passed to Vicky Steenrod |
Liz Odendaal |
Heidi Wittesch |
None | Heike Buch Later DQ so passed to Barbara Crocker |
Ulrike Herchenhein |
| 1990 | Anna-Liisa Prinkkala |
Claudine Cognacq |
Sisi Dolman |
Mary Jeffrey |
Rachel Mathias |
Jackie Pierce |
Liz Odendaal |
Cathy Millen |
None | Ulrike Herchenhein |
Sylvia Iskin |
| 1991 | Helen Wolsey |
Malou Thill |
Sisi Dolman |
Carrie Graffam |
Ingjerd Pytte |
Yekaterina Tanakova |
Cathy Millen |
Shleby Corson |
None | Susanne Tjernell-Formgren |
Sylvia Iskin |
| 1992 | Helen Wolsey |
Claudine Cognacq |
Mary Jeffrey |
Joy Burt |
Marion Hammang |
Yekaterina Tanakova |
Sara Robertson |
Monika Norberg |
None | Cathy Millen |
Juanita Trujillo |
| 1993 | Natalie Janot |
Claudine Cognacq |
 Gema Cristobal |
Carrie Graffam-Boudreau |
Beate Amdahl |
Yekaterina Tanakova |
Tammy Diande |
Natalya Rumiantseva |
None | Cathy Millen |
Ulrike Herchenhein |
| 1994 | Anna-Liisa Prinkkala |
Vuokko Viitasaari |
Ingeborg Marx |
Nadezhda Mir |
Beate Amdahl |
Yekaterina Tanakova |
Yelena Sukhoruk |
Natalya Rumiantseva |
None | Cathy Millen |
Ulrike Herchenhein |
| 1995 | Raija Koskinen |
Yelena Yamskikh |
Nadezhda Mir |
Carrie Boudreau |
Eriko Himeno |
Lisa Sjöstrand |
Yelena Sukhoruk |
Natalya Rumyantseva |
None | Alla Korschunova |
Chen-Yeh Chao |
| 1996 | Svetlana Tesleva |
Yelena Yamskikh |
Oksana Belova |
Carrie Boudreau |
Bettina Altizer |
Lisa Sjöstrand |
Vicky Steenrod |
Natalya Rumyantseva |
None | Alla Korshunova |
Chen-Yeh Chao |
| 1997 | Svetlana Tesleva |
Yelena Yamskikh |
Oksana Belova |
Carrie Boudreau |
Marina Kudinova |
Lisa Sjöstrand |
Marina Zhgulewa |
Natalya Rumyantseva |
None | Alla Korschunova |
Katrina Robertson |
| 1998 | Svetlana Tesleva |
Yelena Yamskikh |
Claudine Cognacq |
Oksana Belova |
Jelena Fomina |
Marina Kudinova |
Yelena Schukova |
Natalya Rumyantseva |
None | Alla Korschunova |
Chen-Yeh Chao |
| 1999 | Svetlana Tesleva |
Yelena Yamskikh |
Claudine Cognacq |
Oksana Belova |
Irina Abramova |
Marina Kudinova |
Yelena Schukova |
Natalja Rumjanzewa |
None | Natalja Pajusova |
Lee Chia-Sui |
| 2000 | Swetlana Teslewa |
Yelena Yamskikh |
Ludmilla Starova |
Valentina Nelubova |
Irina Abramova |
Marina Kudinova |
Tatjana Pusanova |
Jelena Ignatenkova |
None | Irina Lugovaja |
Anastasia Pawlova |
| 2001 | Raija Koskinen |
Natalja Schapovalova |
Tatjana Eltsova |
Valentina Nelubova |
Irina Abramova |
Marina Kudinova |
Svetlana Miklasevich |
Olesia Rychkova |
None | Irina Lugovaya |
Chen-Yeh Chao |
| 2002 | Raija Koskinen |
Kuan-Ting Chen |
Svetlana Nikolenko |
Inna Filimonova |
Valentina Nelubova |
Marina Kudinova |
Svetlana Dedulia |
Tatyana Puzanova |
None | Irina Lugovaya |
Galina Karpova |
| 2003 | Raija Koskinen |
Olesia Lafina |
Suzanne Hartwig |
Inna Filimonova |
Valentina Nelubova |
Marina Kudinova |
Svetlana Dedulia |
Tatyana Pusanova |
None | Irina Lugovaya |
Chen-Yeh Chao |
| 2004 | Raija Koskinen |
Svetlana Tesleva |
Olesya Lafina |
Tatyana Eltsova |
Maria Revva |
Priscilla Ribic |
Yulia Zaugolova |
Tatyana Kudryavtseva |
None | Irina Yavorska |
Galina Karpova |
| 2005 | Raija Koskinen |
Svetlana Tesleva |
Olesya Lafina |
Tatyana Eltsova |
Paivi Haapoja |
Tetyana Skrypka |
Marina Kudinova |
Kateryna Boroday |
None | Inna Orobets |
Galina Karpova |
| 2006 | Raija Koskinen |
Yukako Fukushima |
Yi Ju Chou |
Anna Olsson |
Fiona-Gundula von Bachhaus |
Priscilla Ribic |
Inger Blikra |
Liane Blyn |
None | Ielja Strik Ielja Strik Ielja Strik , is a Dutch powerlifter and a former gymnast and bodybuilder.-Biography:Strik started gymnastics when she was five years old and practiced this for around 15 years, attaining a reasonably high domestic level. After her build changed she decided that perhaps fitness suited her better as... |
Hildeborg Hugdal |
| 2007 | None | Wei-Ling Chen |
Kateryna Klymenko |
Inna Filimonova |
Irina Poletayeva |
Galina Potselueva |
Yulia Zaugolova |
Svetlana Dedyula |
None | Ielja Strik Ielja Strik Ielja Strik , is a Dutch powerlifter and a former gymnast and bodybuilder.-Biography:Strik started gymnastics when she was five years old and practiced this for around 15 years, attaining a reasonably high domestic level. After her build changed she decided that perhaps fitness suited her better as... |
Irina Lugovaya |
| 2008 | None | Yukako Fukushima |
Wei-Ling Chen |
Tetyana Prymenchuk |
Fiona-Gundula von Bachhaus |
Priscilla Ribic |
Inger Blikra |
Iryna Karpova-Yavorksa |
None | Ielja Strik Ielja Strik Ielja Strik , is a Dutch powerlifter and a former gymnast and bodybuilder.-Biography:Strik started gymnastics when she was five years old and practiced this for around 15 years, attaining a reasonably high domestic level. After her build changed she decided that perhaps fitness suited her better as... |
Jessica O'Donnell |
| 2009 | None | Yi Ju Chou |
Natalia Salnikova |
Inna Filimonova |
Irina Poletaeva |
Galina Potselueva |
Olena Kozlova |
Svetlana Dedyulya |
None | Valeria Shcheglova |
Galina Karpova |
| 2010 | None | Yukako Fukushima |
Sri Hartati |
Tetyana Prymenchuk |
Irina Poletaeva |
Yulia Medvedeva |
Yelyzaveta Byruk |
Olena Kozlova |
None | Valeria Shcheglova |
Galina Karpova |
| Year | 47 kilograms | 52 kilograms | 57 kilograms | 63 kilograms | 72 kilograms | 84 kilograms | 84+ kilograms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Wei-Ling Chen |
Natalia Salnikova |
Anna Ryzkova |
Larysa Soloviova |
Priscilla Ribic |
Olena Kozlova |
Galina Karpova |
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- U.S. intercollegiate powerlifting champions
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