Entry Level Power Lifting

Eagles1905 · 14 May 2019 at 9:12AM

Hey guys,

I am looking to compete at amateur level in Powerlifting. I am weighing in at around 87kg and am lifting double my bodyweight across Deadlift, Squat (Bench needs work!)

Where do I start, looking online a lot of the competitions appear to be ranked (eg qualifying required) I train at a public gym and unfortunately when I asked a couple of the trainers I just got a shrug of the shoulders and ‘look online’ I'd love to get involved at local level and go from there.

Any advice appreciated!

Manxman_in_exile · 14 May 2019 at 10:25AM

Isn't there a governing body for power lifting who could advise of eg nearest club?

Daz2009 · 8 June 2019 at 7:55PM

https://www.britishpowerlifting.org/how-to-enter

emmzickle · 9 August 2019 at 8:14PM

There's also other federations such as the British Drug Free Powerlifting Association (BDFPA) and Amateur British Powerlifting Union (ABPU).

Have a look at the different ones for their divisional comps, look at their comp results for your weight class etc.

Would definitely recommend speaking to a coach before you do your 1st comp so you are aware of the rules, the commands, things that will get you red lights etc.

Entry Level Power Lifting

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