AAU Powerlifting Program Objectives

Powerlifting offers a way to test one's physical strength. Competition revolves around three lifts: the squat, bench press and the deadlift, either as individual lifts or combined as a total. each lifter is allowed three attempts in each lift and the highest successful attempt is added to the total to determine the winner in a particular weight class and age group.

The AAU Powerlifting Program is dedicated to promoting and providing competition in Powerlifting and developing and expanding the current programs for lifters of all ages in Equipped competition (using supportive gear) and RAW competition (no supportive gear, only a belt). Competition is offered for the following divisions and age groups for both women and men.

Kids Strong: 5 and under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11
Youth: 12-13
Teenage: 14-15, 16-17, 18-19
Juniors: 20-23
Open: Ages 24-34
Sub Masters: 35-39
Masters: 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, etc.
Submasters & Master lifters may compete in the open division

Women: 66, 77, 88, 97, 105, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 220*
Men: 66, 77, 88, 97, 105, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 275, 308, 308*