NASA
Natural Athlete Strength Association
About This Federation
The Natural Athlete Strength Association (NASA) is a drug-tested US federation that uses polygraph testing. It is known for strict testing and hosts both powerlifting and bench press competitions. Our record covers 535 NASA meets and 15,719 lifters, 1997 to 2026.
Official Website
https://www.nasa-sports.comDrug Testing
Tested
Region
United States
Equipment Categories
Raw
Single-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 NASA records →Squat
Bench Press
Deadlift
Total
Top Athletes by DOTS Score
| # | Name | Best Total | Best DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Ewoldsen | 640 kg | 585.34 |
| 2 | Henry Thomason | 1045 kg | 573.91 |
| 3 | Joe Thompson | 917.5 kg | 571.02 |
| 4 | Tyler Butcher | 1045 kg | 562.74 |
| 5 | Curtis Payne | 830 kg | 557.83 |
| 6 | Richard Kahle | 960 kg | 546.36 |
| 7 | Kent Johnson | 887.5 kg | 546.27 |
| 8 | John Bolinger | 840 kg | 545.39 |
| 9 | Arron Gonzales | 1000 kg | 544.44 |
| 10 | Teale Adelmann | 463.5 kg | 543.28 |
Recent Meets
| Date | Meet Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-11 | Summer Nationals | NM |
| 2026-06-27 | USA Nationals | OK |
| 2026-06-06 | Kentucky State Championships | KY |
| 2026-05-02 | Texas State | TX |
| 2026-04-18 | Ohio State | OH |
| 2026-04-11 | High School Nationals | OK |
| 2026-03-28 | Iowa State | IA |
| 2026-03-21 | Colorado State | CO |
| 2026-03-14 | Indiana State | IN |
| 2026-03-07 | New Mexico State | NM |
Meet Activity by Year
| Year | Meets |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 39 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 33 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 11 |
Meet Activity by Year
NASA - 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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