USA Powerlifting (USAPL) is a national and international powerlifting organization based in the United States. The USAPL sanctions local, regional, national, and international meets in the United States and several other member countries. The president of the USAPL is Larry Maile.

The USAPL is a drug-tested organization and restricts the usage of equipment to single-ply suits and shirts in the equipped division. The raw division of the USAPL allows wrist wraps and knee sleeves as well as a lifting belt.

In November 2021, USA Powerlifting was controversially expelled from the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) after it failed to comply with changes to some of the IPF's policies. Since then, USA Powerlifting has expanded to become an international organization, including countries such as Australia, Ireland, and South Korea. In place of IPF World Championships, USA Powerlifting has started the USA Powerlifting Pro Series Circuit and the USA Powerlifting Open World Cup.

In 2018, USA Powerlifting denied female transgender weightlifter JayCee Cooper's application to compete in the women's category and revoked her competitive status, rendering her ineligible to compete in any future USA Powerlifting events. In 2019, USAPL announced that transgender women would not be allowed to compete as women. On January 14, 2021, Cooper launched a discrimination lawsuit against USA Powerlifting in the District Court of Minnesota. In late February 2023, a Minnesota District Court ruled that USA Powerlifting must permit transgender athletes to compete. The ruling was affirmed by the Minnesota Court of Appeals in March 2024.

Age divisions Women and men Source: OPEN: From the day she/he reaches 14 years and upwards (no category restrictions need apply). YOUTH: 1. From the day she/he reaches 8 years to the day before he reaches 10 years. 2. From the day she/he reaches 10 years to the day before he reaches 12 years. 3. From the day she/he reaches 12 years to the day before he reaches 14 years. TEEN: 1. From the day she/he reaches 14 years to the day before he reaches 16 years. 2. From the day she/he reaches 16 years to the day before he reaches 18 years. 3. From the day she/he reaches 18 years to the day before he reaches 20 years. JUNIOR: From the day she/he reaches 20 years to the day before he reaches 24 years. MASTERS: 1A. From 1 January in the calendar year she/he reaches 40 years and throughout the full calendar year in which she/he reaches 44 years. 1B. From 1 January in the calendar year she/he reaches 45 years and throughout the full calendar year in which she/he reaches 49 years. 2A. From 1 January in the calendar year she/he reaches 50 years and throughout the full calendar year in which she/he reaches 54 years. 2B. From 1 January in the calendar year she/he reaches 55 years and throughout the full calendar year in which she/he reaches 59 years. 3A. From 1 January in the calendar year she/he reaches 60 years and throughout the full calendar year in which she/he reaches 64 years. 3B. From 1 January in the calendar year she/he reaches 65 years and throughout the full calendar year in which she/he reaches 69 years. 4A. From 1 January in the calendar year she/he reaches 70 years and throughout the full calendar year in which she/he reaches 74 years. 4B. From 1 January in the calendar year she/he reaches 75 years and throughout the full calendar year in which she/he reaches 79 years.

USAPL Open National Championships

Men's Open Year 52 kilograms 56 kilograms 60 kilograms 67.5 kilograms 75 kilograms 82.5 kilograms 90 kilograms 100 kilograms 110 kilograms 125 kilograms 145 kilograms Open1995 W. Jackson D. Weiss B. Olson J. Benemerito B. Bridges Ray Benemerito J. MacAuliffe J. Morton C. Siapanides T. Leiato B. Moore Mark Henry19962007 Men's Nationals. Results S. Snyder D. Weiss B. Olson T. Conyers M. Beavers Ray Benemerito J. MacAuliffe J. Morton B. Stewart Nick Best Mark Philippi B. Moore1997 Ervin Gainer M. Wynn D. Weiss G. Page J. Benemerito M. Beavers Ray Benemerito J. Morton W. Croner Nick Best B. Moore Mark Henry

Year 52 kilograms 56 kilograms 60 kilograms 67.5 kilograms 75 kilograms 82.5 kilograms 90 kilograms 100 kilograms 110 kilograms 125 kilograms Open1998 Ervin Gainer Wil Taylor Timothy Taylor Wade Hooper Dan Austin David Ricks Ray Benemerito Tony Harris Jeff Douglas Tony Leiato Brad Gillingham1999 Ervin Gainer Wil Taylor Timothy Taylor Wade Hooper Dan Austin David Ricks Ray Benemerito Tony Harris Kevin Stewart Tony Leiato Brad Gillingham2000 Ervin Gainer Allen Whigham Timothy Taylor Jeremy Arias Wade Hooper David Ricks Ray Benemerito Tony Harris Jeff Douglas Pat MgGettigan Brad Gillingham2001 Ervin Gainer Domarrio Holloway Timothy Taylor Jeremy Arias Wade Hooper Daniel Austin Robert Wagner Ray Benemerito Tony Harris Anthony Cardella Brad Gillingham2002 Ervin Gainer Alan Whigham Timothy Taylor Gregory Page Wade Hooper Robert Wagner Ray Benemerito Anthony Succarotte Tony Harris Willy Croner Brian Siders2003 Ervin Gainer Domarrio Holloway Hennis Washington Scott Layman Wade Hooper Richard Salvagni Ray Benemerito Charr Gahagan Tony Harris Anthony Cardella Brian Siders2004 Ervin Gainer Michael Kuhns Caleb Williams Gregory Simmons Wade Hooper Steven McLawchlin Jason Beck Charr Gahagan Tony Harris Anthony Cardella Brian Siders2005 Ervin Gainer Doc Holloway Hennis Washington Keith Scisney Wade Hooper Steven McLawchlin Ray Benemerito Jason Beck Tony Harris Anthony Cardella Brian Siders2006 Ervin Gainer Doc Holloway Hennis Washington Caleb Williams Wade Hooper David Ricks Gregory Jones Jason Beck Nicholas Tylutki Anthony Cardella Brian Siders 2007 Ervin Gainer Doc Holloway Hennis Washington Wade Hooper David Ricks Michael Bridges Jason Beck Tony Harris Anthony Cardella Brad Gillingham2008 Billy Naquin jr. Hennis Washington Marcus Williams Ereick Nickson Wade Hooper Dan Williams Jeremy Hartman Michael Mastrean Michael Tuscherer Brian Siders2009 Christopher Tran Michael Kuhns Ereick Nickson Eleuterio Acosta Justin Walker Brian Radulovich Jeff Douglas Michael Tuscherer Randall Harris2010 Christopher Tran Michael Kuhns Domario Holloway Maliek Derstine Dan Williams Justin Walker Nichlas Tylutki Jonathon Krogman Nicholas Weite Brad Gillingham2011 Eric Kupperstein Nelson Boutte jr. Curtis Spencer Maliek Derstine Dan Williams Eric Kasabuske Nichlas Tylutki Jeff Douglas Nicholas Weite Brad Gillingham

+Year59 kilograms66 kilograms74 kilograms83 kilograms93 kilograms105 kilograms120 kilograms120+ kilograms2012Hennis WashingtonJonathan BarengMaliek DerstineKnute DouglasDavid RicksLuis JaimesSteve ManBlaine Sumner2013Chris TranDamario HallowayNathan WaltonKnute DouglasCharlie ConnerLuis JaimesSteve MannJoe Cappellino2014Chris TranDamario HallowayNathan WaltonMaliek DerstineIan BellMike MastreanNick WeiteJoe Cappellino2015Chris TranDamario HallowayAaron PhillipsKnute DoulgasIan BellCharlie ConnerSteve MannBlaine Sumner2016Chris TranCharles OkpokoNathan WaltonKnute DouglasIan BellCharlie ConnerPreston TurnerBlaine Sumner2017Eric KuppersteinJames VangStephen LehewKnute DouglasShane BradyGarrett BaileyQuintin MeyerMichael Rodriquez2018Chris TranJames VangStephen LehewKnute DouglasShane BradyGarrett BaileyQuintin MeyerBlaine Sumner2019Chris TranJames VangAustin PerkinsKnute DouglasShane BradyGregory JohnsonQuintin MeyerBlaine Sumner

Women's Open Year 44 kilograms 47 kilograms 50 kilograms 52.5 kilograms 55 kilograms 58.5 kilograms 63 kilograms 70 kilograms 80 kilograms 90 kilograms 90+ kilograms1997 Judith Gedney Paula Kovalchik Donna McKinney Yeah-Chun Chang D. Johnson-Cane Ellen Stein Angie Overdeer Paula Houston Betsy Ojanen Erin Eisenberg Deborah Ferrell

Year 44 kilograms 48 kilograms 52 kilograms 56 kilograms 60 kilograms 67.5 kilograms 75 kilograms 82.5 kilograms 90 kilograms 90+ kilograms1998 Beth Grater Paula Kovalchik Yueh-Chun Chang Sandra Mobley Jennifer Rey-Fisher Paula Houston Leslie Look Betsy Ojanen Kadell Moore Nellie Sale1999 Zindy Coss Sioux-z Hartwig Jaqueline Davis Sandra Mobley Jennifer Rey Paula Houston Linda Jo Belsito Leslie Look Kadell Moore Liz Willett2000 Stephanie McMillian Sioux-z Hartwig Jackie Davis Sandra Mobley Ellen Stein Donna Covington Linda Jo Belsito Leslie Look Harriet Hall Liz Willett2001 Stephanie McMillian Jennifer Maile Sioux-z Hartwig Michelle Amsden Angie Overdeer Kara Bohigan Linda Jo Belsito Leslie Look Linda Schaefer Liz Willett2002 Erin Dickey Jennifer Maile Sioux-z Hartwig Michelle Amsden Bettina Altizer Kara Bohigan Priscilla Ribic Leslie Look Jessica Watkins Liz Willett2003 Ann Leverett Jennifer Maile Sioux-z Hartwig Michelle Amsden Bettina Altizer Priscilla Ribic Kimmie Everrett Jessica Watkins Linda Schaefer Liz Willett2004 Ashley Robbins Jennifer Maile Ashley Awalt Carly Nogle Bettina Altizer Priscilla Ribic Rebecca Phelps Katie Ford Bonica Brown Liz Willett2005 Cheryl Anderson Caitlin Miller Jennifer Maile Ashley Awalt Carly Nogle Priscilla Ribic Lynne Nelson Disa Hatfield Jessica Watkins Harriet Hall2006 Erin Dickey Jonna Ocampo Sioux-z Hartwig Caitlin Miller Carly Nogle Priscilla Ribic Liane Blyn Disa Hatfield Bonica Brown Jessica O'Donnell 2007 Cheryl Anderson Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary Ashley Matherne Jennifer Perry Priscilla Ribic Disa Hatfield Liane Blyn Bonica Brown Jessica O'Donnell2008 Michelle Van Dusen Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary Ashley Matherne Jennifer Thompson Priscilla Ribic Daliann James Liane Blyn Bonica Brown Jessica O'Donnell2009 Cheryl Anderson Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary Rowena Lopez Ellen Stein Donna Marts Priscilla Ribic Daliann James Jill Arnow Harriet Hall2010 Michelle Van Dusen Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary Katherine Clark Kendra Miller Alyssa Hitchcock Sandra Sebastian Liane Blyn Jill Arnow Jessica O'Donnell 2011 Alesha Summers Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary Rowena Lopez Jennifer Thompson Alyssa Hitchcock Priscilla Ribic Liane Blyn Jill Arnow Leigh West

Year 47 kilograms 52 kilograms 57 kilograms 63 kilograms 72 kilograms 84 kilograms 84+ kilograms2012 Savannah May Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary Teale Adelmann Alyssa Hitchcock Priscilla Ribic Liane Blyn Leigh West 2013Molly ZunkerRen YamashitaRowena LopezAlyssa HitchcockKatie Van DusenLiane BlynTiffany McKinney2014Taylor LaChappelleSioux-z Hartwig-GaryRowena LopezKatie Van DusenPriscilla RibicLiane BlynBonica Brown2015Molly ZunkerJuanita NajeraRowena LopezLara StrumPriscilla RibicLiane BlynLakshmi Meadows2016Allegra HudsonJuanita NajeraRowena LopezKatie Van DusenPriscilla RibicLiane BlynBonica Brown2017Janet BecerillJuanita NajeraKimberly JohnsonShaina VickeryPriscilla RibicNatalie HansonRebecca Holcomb2018Susan ElwynJuanita NajeraKimberly JohnsonErin WatermanKelsey McCarthyNatalie HansonBonica Brown2019Callie SpohnAllegra HudsonTaylor LaChapelleGiovanna OrtegaKelsey McCarthyNatalie HansonBonica Brown

Raw Powerlifting National Championships The USAPL Raw Powerlifting National Championships have been contested since 2005. The Championships are broken up into the standard weight classes and age divisions (Teens, Juniors, Open, Masters). The Championships started out with around 150 lifters, but have now grown to over 1,000.

Teen National Champions

Junior National Champions

Open National Champions

Masters National Champions

See also International Powerlifting Federation International World Games Association SportAccord

References

External links , USAPLxs official website