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What is the US Strengthlifting Federation?

What is the US Strengthlifting Federation?

The USSF has made several important changes to the sport of squatting, benching, deadlifting, and pressing. Learn more about what makes us unique...

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Do you have the courage the compete? Powerlifting, Strengthlifting, and Exhibition events are scheduled throughout the year...

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Sign up for a Membership

Competitors are required to carry a USSF membership. Thankfully the cost is only $25 and is good for LIFE. The application process is simple, start here...

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2020 Ruleset is Live!

Here at the USSF we are excited for 2020 and for a few but very important rule changes that are intended to grow the community of lifters! First and foremost we are most excited to announce the new Powerlifting Division of the USSF – USPowerlifting. The powerlifting division retains the weigh outs, the absence of…

Deadlift Rule Change

In the spirit of supporting as many lifters as we can, an additional allowance for the deadlift has been provided: For any deadlift attempt weighing less then 65kg, a calibrated 10kg bumper of 450mm diameter and within 15grams of its marked value may be utilized to bring the deadlift bar to a sufficient height. Please…

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