Hey guys! This is Episode 9 of my Powerlifting Basics series: a in-depth powerlifting meet guide. I'll be talking about how a USAPL powerlifting meet works, who can compete, why to compete, how to register, what to bring, commands and rules, my best tips, and more to help your powerlifting meet go smoothly!

Check out my other videos in my Powerlifting Basics series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXQtjhwy_C_Myr3S9GgymHGU6unWBluLL

Timestamps + Links!
00:00 intro
00:28 federations + raw vs equipped
01:37 what are powerlifting meets?
02:15 who can compete?
03:03 how to sign up! (Actual registration, divisions, and weight classes)
06:07 post registration + lifting cast
07:02 how sessions, platforms, and flights work
08:48 what to bring/ equipment
full gym equipment video: https://youtu.be/Y9HSy4vY7rA

The day of:
09:35 weigh ins and rack heights
10:39 warm ups + order of lifters
11:54 how to pick attempts
13:31 judges and lights
14:11 right before you lift

Commands + rules (reasons how one could fail a lift)
14:52 Squat
17:07 Bench
19:31 Deadlift

21:07 after you lift
21:54 my biggest tips!
24:38 outro

USAPL handbook + more info: https://www.usapowerlifting.com/rules-bylaws/?sfw=pass1616894574

TSA Attempt Selection Sheet (make a copy): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19r44Zn8ewcOSzx2KwUTkI1iJsKBNnshZXCpPA8t_fLs/edit#gid=2018134204


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