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Powerlifting
Powerlifting
Events:
Squat, Bench Press, and Dead Lift
2026 Competition Date: Monday, June 22.
Start Time: TBD
Venue :TBD
Basic Rules:
There are 3 events within the sport of Powerlifting:
- Full Power (which consists of Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift)
- Push/Pull (which consists of Bench Press and Deadlift)
- Bench Press Only
As for awards, athletes can only enter one of the events listed above, therefore they can only medal in one event. They cannot use their bench press attempt from a Full Power entry to also medal in the Bench Press Only category.
Study this handout for meet procedures.
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.
