BP
British Powerlifting
About This Federation
British Powerlifting is the IPF affiliate for Great Britain. It is a growing federation with a strong competitive scene across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Our record covers 135 BP meets and 6,530 lifters, 2001 to 2026.
Official Website
https://www.britishpowerlifting.orgDrug Testing
Tested
Region
United Kingdom
Equipment Categories
Raw
Single-ply
Weight Classes
Men (kg)
59
66
74
83
93
105
120
120+
Women (kg)
47
52
57
63
69
76
84
84+
How these classes work and how to pick yours: powerlifting weight classes explained.
Federation Records - Raw
View all BP records →Squat
Bench Press
Deadlift
Total
Top Athletes by DOTS Score
| # | Name | Best Total | Best DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray Bowring | 1222.5 kg | 648.63 |
| 2 | Ellie Steel | 555 kg | 625.24 |
| 3 | Tony Cliffe | 1073 kg | 615.55 |
| 4 | Jack Johnson #1 | 1000 kg | 604.03 |
| 5 | Dean Bowring | 1042.5 kg | 599.38 |
| 6 | Holly Bryans | 597.5 kg | 598.95 |
| 7 | Joy Nnamani | 520.5 kg | 598.40 |
| 8 | Robert Palmer #2 | 925 kg | 594.65 |
| 9 | Rob Palmer | 897.5 kg | 571.93 |
| 10 | Bobbie Butters | 492.5 kg | 570.38 |
Recent Meets
| Date | Meet Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-06 | British Masters Classic | - |
| 2026-05-13 | British Juniors & Sub-Juniors | - |
| 2026-04-24 | British University Championships | - |
| 2026-02-28 | British Classic Bench Press Championships | - |
| 2026-01-24 | British Equipped Championships | SE |
| 2025-12-05 | SBD British Open Classic Powerlifting Championships | - |
| 2025-11-01 | Home Nations | - |
| 2025-08-09 | Northern Open Qualifier | - |
| 2025-07-26 | SBD British Open Southern Qualifier | SM |
| 2025-06-28 | British Masters Classic | - |
Meet Activity by Year
| Year | Meets |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Meet Activity by Year
BP - Federation Overview
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