Powerlifting

Powerlifting

Events:  
Squat, Bench Press, and Dead Lift

2026 Competition Dates: Monday, June 22.

Start Time: TBD

Venue :TBD

Basic Rules:

All Power Lifting events will be conducted in accordance with USA Power Lifting rules, except as modified in the TSO rulebook.

Competition takes place between lifters in categories defined by sex, bodyweight, and age.  NOTE: Some categories may be combined depending on participation numbers.

The following competition lifts are recognized and must be taken in the same sequence in all contests:

1) squat, 2) bench press, and 3) deadlift. The “total” is the sum of the heaviest successful attempt on each lift.

Each competitor is allowed three attempts on each lift. The lifter’s best successful attempt on each lift counts.

FORMAT
1. Each competitor will compete in one lifting session and is allowed three attempts on each of three
lifts (squat, bench press, deadlift).
2. The TSO reserves the right to change the tournament format for any age division based on entry
numbers, space restrictions, or other circumstance.
3. Awards will be presented for:
a. 1st through 3rd place within each age and weight division for those competing in Full
Power (squat, bench press, and deadlift) based on total points/pounds lifted.
b. 1st through 3rd place within each age and weight division for all other competitions
outside of Full Power (Bench Only or Push/Pull) based on total/pounds lifted.