IPA
International Powerlifting Association
About This Federation
The International Powerlifting Association (IPA) is a large federation with drug-tested and untested divisions, active mainly in the United States. It is known for the IPA Strength Spectacular and for drawing many high-profile equipped lifters. Our record covers 428 IPA meets and 10,653 lifters, 1997 to 2026.
Official Website
https://ipapower.comRegion
International
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 IPA records →Squat
Bench Press
Deadlift
Total
Top Athletes by DOTS Score
| # | Name | Best Total | Best DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor Schaeffer | 823.27 kg | 802.47 |
| 2 | Deana Tollefson | 864.09 kg | 788.67 |
| 3 | Jenna Odziana | 712.14 kg | 780.90 |
| 4 | Dave Hoff #1 | 1365.31 kg | 776.56 |
| 5 | Heidi Howar | 746.16 kg | 772.78 |
| 6 | Chris Della Fave | 1301.81 kg | 771.63 |
| 7 | Kalle Räsänen | 1175 kg | 760.57 |
| 8 | Laura Phelps-Stackhouse | 789.25 kg | 757.67 |
| 9 | Anthony Hobaica | 1140.78 kg | 751.27 |
| 10 | Bob Merkh | 1317.69 kg | 750.82 |
Recent Meets
| Date | Meet Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-27 | Summer Siege 6 | FL |
| 2026-06-06 | Western Ohio Open | OH |
| 2026-05-23 | Florida Coast to Coast Championships | FL |
| 2026-05-02 | CT Ironman Push/Pull Showdown | CT |
| 2026-04-25 | Spring Fling Powerlifting Showdown | NY |
| 2026-04-25 | The Meet on Main Street | OH |
| 2026-04-12 | Cincinnati Women's Pro/Am - Pro Day | OH |
| 2026-04-11 | Cincinnati Women's Pro/Am - Amateur Day | OH |
| 2026-03-22 | Gator City Classic II | FL |
| 2026-03-21 | Powerlifter's Den Iron Clash 2 | MA |
Meet Activity by Year
| Year | Meets |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 14 |
Meet Activity by Year
IPA - 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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