OUR MISSION
Powerlifting United (PLU) is committed to upholding the standards and structure necessary for all lifters to excel, from beginner to elite levels. Our mission is to continue elevating the sport of powerlifting by challenging the status quo, upholding fair and consistent standards, and uniting powerlifters on one platform.
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Join the Powerlifting United team and play a vital role in shaping the future of the sport we love.
Whether you’re a seasoned lifter looking to become a referee or eager to host a meet, we offer opportunities to be a part of our mission to help grow the sport of powerlifting.
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OUR COMMUNITY
NIKE 1972 Power Bar Named Bench Press Bar for 2026 American Pro
The countdown to the 2026 American Pro is on, and the buzz is only growing as the big event approaches. That buzz can now be magnified as the premiere powerlifting
Stronger Together: Leonetta Richardson and Susan Salazar’s Powerlifting Legacy
Leonetta Richardson and Susan Salazar have accepted invitations to compete at the 2026 American Pro, taking place August 8 in Richmond, Virginia. More than a decade after the only time they previously shared a platform – the two will step onto the same stage once again – this time as Salazar celebrates her 50th trip around the sun. For fans in attendance, it represents a rare and meaningful convergence of legacy, longevity, and mutual respect
Melanie Jones Recaps Her Three-year Odyssey To Deadlifting 500 Pounds
Any lifter or athlete knows the feeling of setting a lofty goal and pursuing it for a long time. If the person in question is fortunate and put in the work necessary, they also know the feeling of achieving that goal. That process may be three to six months or even a year or longer. Imagine taking three years to make that aspiration a reality.
The Road to Nationals: How Argentina’s Micaela Petrigliano Found Her Home with PLU
She came for the platform and found a family.
From Argentina to PLU Nationals. Micaela’s journey is proof that strength unites us all.
Powerlifting United Sponsor Spotlight: RepMax – The Journey from Brazil to the USA Powerlifting Scene
From Brazil to the Platform: RepMax’s Journey to the U.S. Powerlifting Scene RepMax may be a new name to some in the USA powerlifting community, but their story began long
Sponsor Spotlight: The Grit Behind The Bar Gym
Get to Know Bryan and Haley May from The Bar What started as a 45-minute drive to a gritty, graffiti-covered gym in Milton, FL has become one of the most
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you already have an active membership with another organization and signed up for a meet that recently switched, we will honor that membership until December 31, 2024. If you do not currently have a membership and will compete at one of our sanctioned events, you will need to purchase a PLU membership.
You may email us at [email protected] or check our database: records.powerliftingunited.com
Yes! Our 2025 Regional Championships will be scheduled during February – March to allow enough time to qualify and prep for 2025 National Championships in July. For more information, please continue to check back as we update our events calendar.
Yes, you may contact us at [email protected] for more information on the Powerlifting United Adaptive Athlete Program.
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