USAPL
USA Powerlifting
About This Federation
USA Powerlifting (USAPL) is a drug-tested powerlifting federation based in the United States and one of the largest in our records by meet count. It sanctions raw and single-ply competition, with meets year-round from local opens to national championships. Our record covers 5,611 USAPL meets and 132,408 lifters, 1997 to 2026.
Official Website
https://www.usapowerlifting.comDrug Testing
Tested
Region
United States
Equipment Categories
Raw
Single-ply
Federation Records - Raw
View all USAPL records →Squat
Bench Press
Deadlift
Total
Top Athletes by DOTS Score
| # | Name | Best Total | Best DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kelsey McCarthy | 680 kg | 687.71 |
| 2 | Taylor LaChapelle | 600 kg | 664.99 |
| 3 | Priscilla Ribic | 630 kg | 650.41 |
| 4 | Brian Siders | 1202.5 kg | 643.91 |
| 5 | Blaine Sumner | 1235 kg | 637.30 |
| 6 | Ray Bowring | 1175.5 kg | 628.80 |
| 7 | Ian Bell | 1036 kg | 626.31 |
| 8 | Knute Douglas | 927.5 kg | 626.14 |
| 9 | Bonica Brown | 793 kg | 619.36 |
| 10 | Liane Blyn | 660.5 kg | 616.68 |
Recent Meets
| Date | Meet Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-03 | Lifting the House | GA |
| 2026-09-26 | Chitown Showdown | IL |
| 2026-09-26 | Far Beyond Driven Showdown | PA |
| 2026-09-26 | Olympia Prime Time | NV |
| 2026-09-26 | Panther Classic | MI |
| 2026-09-26 | Rochester Rumble | NY |
| 2026-09-25 | Olympia Bench Championships | NV |
| 2026-09-25 | Olympia Deadlift Championships | NV |
| 2026-09-25 | Olympia Open | NV |
| 2026-09-25 | Youth Teen Junior and Masters Championship | NV |
Meet Activity by Year
| Year | Meets |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 57 |
| 2002 | 101 |
| 2003 | 123 |
| 2004 | 122 |
| 2005 | 112 |
| 2006 | 117 |
| 2007 | 113 |
| 2008 | 83 |
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 56 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 56 |
| 2014 | 132 |
| 2015 | 177 |
| 2016 | 251 |
| 2017 | 296 |
| 2018 | 361 |
| 2019 | 396 |
| 2020 | 209 |
| 2021 | 332 |
| 2022 | 439 |
| 2023 | 533 |
| 2024 | 566 |
| 2025 | 487 |
| 2026 | 308 |
Meet Activity by Year
USAPL - Federation Overview
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