The current USAPL/ipf situation is a functional non-compete agreement which somehow is worse for both lifters and spectators. Untested lifting is not as driven by participant spectators and has more of …

Oct 12, 2016 · Right now USAPL seems the way to go for bigger meets, and IPF. But i want to read about people experiences and the other differences between USAPL and USPA.

USAPL doesn't conduct third-party testing, which causes me to doubt the integrity of the anti-doping program. When IPF expelled USAPL, USAPL claimed it was thrown out for "testing too much," when …

Started with USAPL, then went to USPA, and now competing with NPL (a new federation formed with basically the same rules as USPA, it was formed after people left USPA after all the recent drama).

May 1, 2023 · In the USAPL, matches are divided into 5 sets where each person plays one person on the other team in a race to a number determined by your fargorate. For example, if I’m a 450 and …

Never qualified for USAPL Nationals via total, but I did sneak into it via the Top 3 at Regionals loophole! Also qualified for Strongman Nationals, but didn’t compete.

Nov 7, 2021 · USAPL's solution was to test at the national/international and OMT pool level with compliant testing, and to test at the local levels with a different laboratory and set of procedures.

Jul 29, 2020 · USAPL follows WADA guidelines. It is permitted outside of competition but banned in competition. HOWEVER, if you make a national team, and test positive for marijuana at ANY time, …

Mar 21, 2017 · The USAPL rulebook says: A standard commercial “athletic supporter” or standard commercial briefs (not boxer shorts) of any mixture of cotton, nylon or polyester shall be worn under …

Nov 12, 2016 · I have my first powerlifting meet (USAPL) coming up in about 10 weeks and I do not have any equipment at all. Over the past 1.5 years, I have only ever trained beltless, sleeveless, …