Upcoming Meet: 2019 APF Cincinnati Women's Pro-Am
Upcoming Meet: 2019 APF Cincinnati Women's Pro-Am
Are you a woman? Check. A pro lifter? Check. An amateur lifter? Check. Are available the weekend of April 13th-14th? Check. If you've checked off at least three of these prerequisites, you should go register for the 2019 APF Cincinnati Women's Pro-Am meet.
Making a Run at the 132-pound All-time Equipped Bench Record
Making a Run at the 132-pound All-time Equipped Bench Record

Brandon Smitley competes in equipped bench-only at the APF Chicago Summer Bash. While recovering from a low back injury, he has been focusing on bench and decided to make a run at the all-time bench record at 132 pounds.

WATCH: Westside Misconceptions — Athlete Recruitment Process
WATCH: Westside Misconceptions — Athlete Recruitment Process

You’ve probably heard it said that Westside became the strongest gym in the world by bringing in the best lifters from outside. This is a lie. What made Westside great wasn’t recruiting.

The Role of Federations in Powerlifting
The Role of Federations in Powerlifting

Powerlifting is a sport of continual evolution. In understanding federations today, it is important to note not only the evolution of powerlifting athlete, but also the history of why most powerlifting federations came into existence.

APF Adds Knee Wrap Raw Division
APF Adds Knee Wrap Raw Division
This is rather big news, and shows that powerlifting is growing and meet directors and federation officials are listening to what the lifters want to see.
How Deep is a Parallel Squat?
How Deep is a Parallel Squat?
Competitors, judges, and organization rulebooks don't always agree on squat depth. If there's a definitive mark, this is where you'll find it.
2014 APF Senior Nationals Preview
2014 APF Senior Nationals Preview

The winners of this weekend qualify for the WPC World Championships…who will they be?

"Hey, I Think I Wanna Do a Powerlifting Meet…"
"Hey, I Think I Wanna Do a Powerlifting Meet…"

Elitefts™ equipment + Metal Gear + mental toughness = record lifts

Toalston Earns First-Place and a Huge PR at 2010 APF Senior Nats
Toalston Earns First-Place and a Huge PR at 2010 APF Senior Nats

Enjoy the early accomplishments of a young (and pre-male pattern baldness) baby-faced Ted.

Rebounding from Failure
Rebounding from Failure

I still had a chance to total 2400…but then I failed my deadlift.

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