Powerlifting

Date

Saturday, July 19, 2025

This will be a PLU Sanctioned event.

Lied Recreation Athletic Center
Iowa State Campus, Ames

Time

There will be no same day weigh-ins unless they are approved prior. If we do have not heard from you by 6 PM on Friday, you will be removed from the meet.

Commissioner

Jake Hartman
jake@dsmbarbell.com

2026 QUALIFYING EVENT

T-Shirt Information

All powerlifting athletes must pick up their t-shirts at Sukup End Zone at Jack Trice Stadium (1732 S 4th St, Ames, IA 50011)

Competition Format 

This is a PLU Sanctioned event. All competitors must be a PLU member. If you are not a member, click HERE to apply for the membership. Membership must be active before weigh-ins.

Full Power, Push/Pull, Bench Only, Deadlift Only

Raw, Raw with Wraps & Singly-Ply

Rules:

• One-piece singlet must be worn, as a minimum for all lifters. Underwear must be “v” type legless aka “tighty whities”, or jockstrap. No compression shorts or spandex allowed.

• Raw Division: requires a one piece singlet, and allows 4 inch wide buckle or lever belt (no velcro belts or padding on the inside of belts), wristwraps can be up to 1 meter, and single layer kneesleeves. Over the calf long socks required for the deadlift for all lifters.

• Raw with Wraps Division: is raw except it allows up to 2.5 meter knee wraps for the squat.

• 25 KG squat bar will be used for all lifters. We will be using Texas squat bars, Rogue power bars and Texas deadlift bars.

• A combo rack will be used for this meet. No MONOLIFT.

Rules

Current WRPF Rules will apply.

Age Determining Date

July 19, 2025

Medals sponsored by Grinnell Mutual

Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in each weight class of each event.

Athlete Identification

Please have current identification, current PLU membership, rack heights (Monolift, bench, and face savers), and all lifting equipment/apparel on the day of weigh-ins.

DIVISIONS

Division information on registration page.