Welcome to the United States Strengthlifting Federation

What is the United States Strengthlifting Federation?

The USSF is the first primarily online lifting federation. The USSF provides high quality Powerlifting (Squat, Bench, Deadlift), Strengthlifting (Press, Conventional Deadlift), and Exhibition competitions that you can lift from the comfort of your home gym anywhere in the world.

Why Compete Online with the USSF?

Online competitions are both convenient and fun! See where you stack up up against competition worldwide or more importantly to compete against yourself. To prove that you can increase your capabilities with diligent effort and focus. That through self refinement continuous progress is possible. That through trial with purpose that your strength is powerful and meaningful.

Signup to COMPETE

1. Click here to sign-up for a lifetime membership. It’s only $25.
2. Select from one of our many competitions throughout the year or keep scrolling for the 2021 Powerlifting Spring Classic.
3. Alert your coach of your upcoming competition and prepare to take your training to the next level.

We look forward to seeing you on the digital platform.

Jordan Stanton, RN, PBC, Pn1
President of the USSF

2021 USSF Strengthlifting Spring Classic

Competition brings out the best in us and what better way to compete than with Strengthlifting’s 2021 Debut. The United States Strengthlifting Federation and Barbell Logic would like to invite you to join your community in setting new personal bests!

From May 3rd to May 9th, athletes from around the world will submit their best Press and Conventional Deadlift (Optional Squat) for bragging rights and a chance to win Trophies, Achievements, and Prizes! Completing a total in this competition will qualify you for the 2021 USSF Strengthlifting Championship.

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THE RULES

1. Competition takes place between lifters in categories defined by sex, bodyweight, and age. There are fourteen classes:

2. The summation of a lifter’s best Squat, Bench, and Deadlift (Powerlifting) or Press and Conventional Deadlift (Strengthlifting) will constitute their total. Winners for each category will be determined by the highest total. If two lifters are tied, the lifter who submitted a lift first will be declared the winner.

3. Video Submission

• Lifters are allowed to submit up to three attempts for each lift.
• Lifts must be submitted within the dates set by the competition.
• Lifts must be submitted within 48 hours of the attempt itself.
• A lifter’s entire body must be visible throughout the lift from beginning to end.
• Immediately after a lifter successfully completes an attempt, the lifter must visually identify the weight on the bar in one continuous recording.
•  At some point during the video the lifter or coach must display the event’s unique codeword. *New
• The quality of the video, use of safety measures, and costume must allow for proper evaluation of the lift.
• Examples of the lifts being performed to standard are available here:

4. All lifts will be judged by a USSF official for compliance with their respective ruleset. The detailed ruleset for the execution of the lifts can be found below. Lifts that clearly meet or do not meet the standard will be evaluated by a single official. Challenging or questionable lifts will be evaluated by a three-judge panel with judgement decided by majority ruling.

5. Lifting Costume

• The lifting costume should be sufficiently contrasting and tight as to allow proper evaluation of the lift. Singlets are not required.
• The lifting costume must not be supportive in nature.
• Belts are allowed on all lifts and can be made of any material provided it does not exceed 4” along its width at any point.
• Rubberized knee sleeves not exceeding 30cm in length or 7mm thickness are allowed. Knee sleeves must be non-fastening and non-adjustable.
• Wrist wraps not to exceed 1m in length are allowed.
• Rubberized elbow sleeves not exceeding 20cm in length and 7mm in thickness are allowed. Elbow sleeves must be non fastening and non-adjustable. *New

PRIZE BREAKDOWN

• Every lifter will receive a Digital Trophy for participating in this competition and many more unique Digital Trophies and Achievements are up for grabs!
• All lifters completing a total – will receive an invitation to the 2021 USSF National Powerlifting Championship.
• The Hyper-Trophy will be awarded for the most epic lift as determined solely at the discretion of the USSF President.
• Champion Prizes
  • Open Lightweight – 1st: USSF Dominion Leather Dip Belt
  • Open Middleweight – 1st: USSF Dominion Leather Dip Belt
  • Open Heavyweight – 1st: USSF Dominion Leather Dip Belt
  • Open Master Lightweight – 1st:  Micro Gainz Fractional Plate Set
  • Open Master Middleweight – 1st: Micro Gainz Fractional Plate Set
  • Open Master Heavyweight – 1st: Micro Gainz Fractional Plate Set
  • Open Junior – 1st – USSF Medal
  • Women Lightweight – 1st : USSF Dominion Dip Belt
  • Women Middleweight – 1st: USSF Dominion Dip Belt
  • Women Heavyweight – 1st: USSF Dominion Dip Belt
  • Women Master Lightweight – 1st: Micro Gainz Fractional Plate Set
  • Women Master Middleweight – 1st: Micro Gainz Fractional Plate Set
  • Women Master Heavyweight – 1st: Micro Gainz Fractional Plate Set
  • Women Junior – 1st: USSF Medal

*Prizes and t-shirts are for continental United States only. An equivalent gift card may be substituted for prizes for athletes outside continental United States.

We look forward to seeing you on the digital platform,
Jordan Stanton – President of the United States Strengthlifting Federation

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