For more info visit http://www.arnoldsportsfestival.com. The United States Powerlifting Association (USAPL) is associated with the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF); a USOC recognized organization and the largest international governing body for the sport of powerlifting. The USAPLs membership boasts more than 5,500 men and women who compete with an organizational commitment to drug free performance. Competitive events include the GNC Pro Performance IPF Deadlift Championship, the Quest American Invitational, the IPF Titan Pro Bench Bash, and the CON-CRET NutraCea Raw Challenge. USA Powerlifting is the leading powerlifting organization in the United States and is a member of the USOC recognized International Powerlifting Federation. Powerlifting comprises three lifts, the Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift. Each athlete is permitted three attempts at each lift and athletes are categorized by sex, age, and bodyweight.
