SPF
Southern Powerlifting Federation
About This Federation
The Southern Powerlifting Federation (SPF) is an untested US federation active mainly in the southern states, with divisions in several equipment categories. Our record covers 834 SPF meets and 15,013 lifters, 2007 to 2026.
Official Website
https://southernpowerlifting.comDrug Testing
Untested
Region
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 SPF records →Squat
Bench Press
Deadlift
Total
Top Athletes by DOTS Score
| # | Name | Best Total | Best DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laura Phelps-Stackhouse | 816.47 kg | 795.22 |
| 2 | Shawn Frankl | 1231.5 kg | 771.36 |
| 3 | Dave Hoff #1 | 1342.63 kg | 763.30 |
| 4 | Rheta West | 709.87 kg | 744.65 |
| 5 | Heidi Howar | 718.94 kg | 744.02 |
| 6 | Chris Della Fave | 1240.58 kg | 734.75 |
| 7 | Shawna Mendelson | 764.3 kg | 714.53 |
| 8 | AJ Roberts | 1295.01 kg | 713.01 |
| 9 | Juha Someroja | 1197.48 kg | 709.23 |
| 10 | Shane Hammock | 1258.72 kg | 708.91 |
Recent Meets
| Date | Meet Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-26 | Louisiana State Championship | LA |
| 2026-09-19 | Backyard Pro 2 | TX |
| 2026-09-19 | Gladiator Powerlifting Windy City Fall Classic 4 | IL |
| 2026-09-12 | Gainiac Open | TX |
| 2026-09-12 | Salute the Brave | OK |
| 2026-08-29 | Georgia State Championships | GA |
| 2026-08-15 | Vikings of Iron/Missouri State Championship | MO |
| 2026-08-08 | Iron Plains Powerlifting Showdown | NE |
| 2026-06-28 | Nationals | AR |
| 2026-06-06 | IRON ALLEY | TN |
Meet Activity by Year
| Year | Meets |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 45 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2014 | 52 |
| 2015 | 60 |
| 2016 | 77 |
| 2017 | 69 |
| 2018 | 65 |
| 2019 | 48 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 24 |
Meet Activity by Year
SPF - Federation Overview
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