APA
American Powerlifting Association
About This Federation
The American Powerlifting Association (APA) is a US federation and the affiliate of the World Powerlifting Alliance (WPA). It offers tested and untested divisions with several equipment classes. Our record covers 445 APA meets and 7,824 lifters, 1997 to 2026.
Official Website
https://www.apa-wpa.comRegion
United States
Equipment Categories
Raw
Single-ply
Multi-ply
Weight Classes
Men (kg)
56
60
67.5
75
82.5
90
100
110
125
140
140+
Women (kg)
44
48
52
56
60
67.5
75
82.5
90
90+
How these classes work and how to pick yours: powerlifting weight classes explained.
Federation Records - Raw
View all APA records →Squat
Bench Press
Deadlift
Total
Top Athletes by DOTS Score
| # | Name | Best Total | Best DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Schwab | 884.5 kg | 640.41 |
| 2 | Kathleen James | 612.35 kg | 634.20 |
| 3 | Matt Wilson #1 | 1156.66 kg | 633.87 |
| 4 | Tim Gale #1 | 1043.26 kg | 617.89 |
| 5 | Marty Nickel | 868.63 kg | 613.41 |
| 6 | John Bernor | 1088.62 kg | 605.21 |
| 7 | Kenneth Coleman | 968.42 kg | 591.79 |
| 8 | Brandon Cass | 959.35 kg | 591.63 |
| 9 | Tony Conyers | 816.47 kg | 589.08 |
| 10 | Craig Malkowicz | 943.47 kg | 588.41 |
Recent Meets
| Date | Meet Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-22 | Texas State Championship | TX |
| 2026-08-01 | August Assault | MA |
| 2026-05-23 | Can-Am Championships | VT |
| 2026-03-07 | Valley View Open | MA |
| 2025-10-19 | Weights for Warriors | MO |
| 2025-10-11 | Women in Power | MA |
| 2025-08-30 | Mike Womack Benchpress Nationals | TX |
| 2025-08-02 | August Assault: The Original | MA |
| 2025-07-26 | Battle of the Beasts | MO |
| 2025-07-19 | Madness at the Asylum Full Power Competition | TX |
Meet Activity by Year
| Year | Meets |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Meet Activity by Year
APA - Federation Overview
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