USPA
United States Powerlifting Association
About This Federation
The United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) is a large US federation affiliated with the IPL. It runs both tested and untested divisions across several equipment categories and holds meets nationwide. Our record covers 4,109 USPA meets and 78,931 lifters, 2008 to 2026.
Official Website
https://www.uspa.netRegion
United States
Equipment Categories
Raw
Single-ply
Multi-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 USPA records →Squat
Bench Press
Deadlift
Total
Top Athletes by DOTS Score
| # | Name | Best Total | Best DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lisa MacDonald | 647.5 kg | 729.70 |
| 2 | Chakera Ingram | 730 kg | 686.14 |
| 3 | Chleo Van Wyk | 705 kg | 670.20 |
| 4 | Kristy Hawkins | 680 kg | 665.13 |
| 5 | Micah Marino | 966 kg | 663.81 |
| 6 | Marianna Gasparyan | 590 kg | 661.06 |
| 7 | Justin Graalfs | 1145 kg | 656.89 |
| 8 | Redacted Lifter #6 | 1182.5 kg | 651.18 |
| 9 | Ashley Garcia #1 | 660 kg | 649.78 |
| 10 | Liz Freel | 660 kg | 649.03 |
Recent Meets
| Date | Meet Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-26 | Alabama State Championship | AL |
| 2026-09-26 | Powerella | CT |
| 2026-09-26 | Texas State Championship | TX |
| 2026-09-20 | West Virginia State Championship | WV |
| 2026-09-19 | Georgia State Championship | GA |
| 2026-09-19 | Goddess of Gains | CA |
| 2026-09-19 | New Mexico State Championship | NM |
| 2026-09-19 | Special Ops | KS |
| 2026-09-19 | The Atilis Classic IV | NJ |
| 2026-09-19 | Wyoming State Championship | WY |
Meet Activity by Year
| Year | Meets |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 55 |
| 2013 | 73 |
| 2014 | 101 |
| 2015 | 134 |
| 2016 | 210 |
| 2017 | 252 |
| 2018 | 290 |
| 2019 | 349 |
| 2020 | 258 |
| 2021 | 386 |
| 2022 | 508 |
| 2023 | 332 |
| 2024 | 353 |
| 2025 | 449 |
| 2026 | 326 |
Meet Activity by Year
USPA - Federation Overview
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