Powerlifting United's The Bar Showdown on March 14 brought together a deep roster of lifters across multiple weight classes and experience levels. From elite-level totals to strong breakout performances, the meet had a little bit of everything: high-level competition, big numbers, and some standout individual showings.
The One Powerlifting Classic 4.0 — Manitoba, Canada The One Powerlifting Classic 4.0 delivered a fast-paced, high-energy day of lifting on March 21, 2026, with strong execution, tight judging, and a steady build in intensity as the meet progressed. From the opening flights, lifters came in prepared with confident openers, efficient transitions, and an engaged crowd throughout the day. As attempts climbed, so did the pressure. Red lights kept standards high, while second attempts set the stage for decisive third lifts where positions were secured or lost. Leading the meet was Jordan Powell (120+ kg), who put together the most dominant performance of the day. Powell totaled 755.5 kg, posting the top squat, bench, and deadlift of the meet (335.5 / 150 / 270). Every lift looked controlled, separating him clearly from the field and setting the standard across all classes. In one of the most competitive divisions, the 74 kg class, Inderpereet Singh delivered when it mattered most. With multiple lifters still in contention heading into deadlifts, Singh secured the win with a 497.5 kg total, closing with a clutch 222.5 kg pull that locked in his position and capped one of the tightest battles of the day. In...
Lucy Milgrim, 9, is already making her mark in youth powerlifting. Training in a home gym under the guidance of her father, a wrestling coach, she has compiled an impressive résumé that includes a 2025 USA Powerlifting Youth National Championship and multiple American records across the squat, bench press, and deadlift.
The WPPL Pro Invitational at the 2026 Arnold Sports Festival delivered a compact, high-level field and a clear outcome: two lifters separating themselves through execution across all three lifts. Ana Robinson and Ryan Tromm left with the top honors, each securing the WPPL World Championship in their division.
The 2026 Arnold Sports Festival once again served as one of the premier stages for USA Powerlifting, showcasing elite strength across multiple events including the Open & Masters Bench Bash, the Masters Raw Challenge, the Para Bench event, and several full-power competitions. Across the weekend, athletes from around the globe demonstrated exceptional strength, setting records, delivering dramatic finishes, and highlighting the depth of talent across the federation.
Arnold Sports Festival, Columbus, Ohio Margaret Necaise delivered a dominant performance to win the USA Powerlifting Female Raw Challenge at the Arnold Sports Festival, pulling away from the field with a near-flawless day that included a world-record squat and a world-record deadlift. The squat session set the tone immediately. Stephanie Scoville put up 202 kilograms, only to have Madison Lewis answer with 205 kilograms later in the same session. On the other platform, Anjyl Hwang put together a breakout performance, sweeping a series of junior world-record squats and finishing with 205 kilograms. Necaise then delivered the biggest statement of the session, standing up 230 kilograms to put herself firmly in control of the overall standings. Meanwhile, Kate Cohen’s day became much harder early, as she made her opener but missed both her second and third squat attempts. Bench press widened Necaise’s edge. She went 112.5, 117.5, and 122.5 kilograms to reach a 352.5-kilogram subtotal after two lifts. Lewis stayed in the hunt with a perfect bench series, finishing at 115 kilograms, while Cohen managed only her opener at 75 kilograms after missing her second and third attempts. Hwang continued to shine in the lighter classes, with the broadcast identifying multiple...
The 2026 USA Powerlifting EmpowerID Nationals meet brought together EmpowerID lifters from across the country for a full powerlifting contest of squat, bench press, and deadlift. The broadcast repeatedly emphasized the significance of the moment, with commentators noting that this was the first time the event had been run at the Arnold and highlighting the energy of a packed expo-hall crowd.
The USA Powerlifting Open & Masters Bench Bash at the Arnold Sports Festival delivered a showcase of elite bench pressing across age groups and equipment divisions, with multiple all-time records falling and outstanding performances in both raw and equipped competitions.
The USA Powerlifting competition at the 2026 Arnold Sports Festival concluded Sunday with the Battle of the Regions, a full-power showdown that brought together top lifters from across the country. Held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, the event featured athletes who earned invitations by finishing on the podium at their 2025 regional championships. The Battle of the Regions placed lifters from different bodyweight classes into a single field, with final standings determined by DOTS coefficient.
The 2026 Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio is happening this week, and powerlifting fans are in for an incredible showcase of strength. This year’s powerlifting events promise fierce competition and a chance to see some of the world’s strongest athletes go after big attempts and big totals.
