Powerlifting Guide For Beginners (USPA Rules)

Powerlifting Guide For Beginners (USPA Rules)

So you have been training and have entered your first powerlifting meet, below is a guide I’ve created to help first time powerlifters and those lifters who are new to the sport. I compete primary in the USPA, so the technical rules are from the USPA rulebook. However, the general atmosphere, prep, and meet day fit almost all Federations. Equipment Required & Weigh-ins / Equipment Check (Raw only) Required Equipment Optional Equipment Approved Equipment Your Openers / Attempts Choosing an Opener Attempts The Warm-up Room / Area Equipment Required Staging Area Equipment Required Platform & Attempts Equipment Required Meet Day… Read More »

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