APF
American Powerlifting Federation
About This Federation
The American Powerlifting Federation (APF) is the WPC affiliate for the United States and one of the oldest federations in the country. It is known for its multi-ply lifting tradition and hosts the WPC Americas competition. Most of its lifting is untested; drug-tested divisions run alongside under its sister federation, the AAPF. Our record covers 1,242 APF meets and 28,143 lifters, 1997 to 2026.
Official Website
https://www.apf-powerlifting.comRegion
United States
Equipment Categories
Raw
Single-ply
Multi-ply
Weight Classes
Men (kg)
52
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 APF records →Squat
Bench Press
Deadlift
Total
Top Athletes by DOTS Score
| # | Name | Best Total | Best DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deana Tollefson | 845 kg | 778.72 |
| 2 | Dave Hoff #1 | 1367.5 kg | 760.20 |
| 3 | Heidi Howar | 680.39 kg | 754.56 |
| 4 | Laura Phelps-Stackhouse | 782.45 kg | 753.41 |
| 5 | Crystal Tate | 852.75 kg | 747.11 |
| 6 | Rebecca Roberts #1 | 780.18 kg | 733.23 |
| 7 | Rheta West | 737.09 kg | 729.66 |
| 8 | Chris Della Fave | 1260 kg | 728.15 |
| 9 | Shawn Frankl | 1155 kg | 724.97 |
| 10 | Leah Reichman | 932.5 kg | 719.06 |
Recent Meets
| Date | Meet Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-25 | River Rumble 6 | IN |
| 2026-07-11 | Patriot Power Classic | UT |
| 2026-07-11 | Summer Heat | OH |
| 2026-06-20 | Strength & Fitness Fest | - |
| 2026-06-06 | Beginners Meet | IL |
| 2026-05-07 | National Championships | UT |
| 2026-04-04 | Southwest Desert Classic | AZ |
| 2026-03-28 | Michigan State Championships | MI |
| 2026-03-21 | Illinois State Meet | IL |
| 2026-03-21 | Snake River Championships | ID |
Meet Activity by Year
| Year | Meets |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 43 |
| 2007 | 58 |
| 2008 | 35 |
| 2009 | 43 |
| 2010 | 54 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2013 | 50 |
| 2014 | 43 |
| 2015 | 50 |
| 2016 | 45 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 49 |
| 2019 | 57 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2021 | 68 |
| 2022 | 74 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 36 |
| 2025 | 40 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Meet Activity by Year
APF - Federation Overview
To compare your strength against athletes in this federation, use our Wilks Calculator or DOTS Calculator. Search for specific lifters in the Explore page, or check how your lifts rank with the Percentile Calculator.
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