I do not get it. Old records should be preserved. Sane Faatoe holds the BP record already, is out of lockdown and is psyched to jump the WR up very soon. This is a list of world records in Olympic weightlifting.These records are maintained in each weight class for the snatch lift, clean and jerk lift, and the total for both lifts.. I've seen very few lifters at worlds below 43 kilos. APT Pro Gear Rob Schmidt, .....this makes about as much sense as them saying their lifters will be suspended if they compete at RUM. Over all i'm in favor of this change. Last point: IPF already doesn't have the 308 class, so is drawing the cut-line between HWT and the next class down at 264 really all that much different than drawing it at 275? hacketjj1 proposed weight classes ULTIMATE SIZE, STRENGTH, AND STAMINA. move on with your life, It's strange to me, but change is always strange. Classic Women Open. Follow us on. Are you sure? You can revoke permission after signing up for the newsletter. Do you really care? No - 84.8% 783 I really don't know what to think or say about IPF anymore, but am not going to bad mouth them. Why in the world after all these years would you change the weight classes. WEC Equipped Records (update: October 9, 2019) WEC Classic Records. I think powerlifting will benefit from this change in the long run. Stupid ideas are stupid ideas, regardless of who thinks of them. In the letter from the IPF president detailing the reasons why the IPF failed to gain recognition there is no mention of weight classes. They didn't change the 114 boys. oh man. If the IPF wants to get into the olympics, they should take a look at their OMT system first. 120--------5--------21 Bottom line, I think it's stupid. Dear lifters, officials and friends, I want to begin this message by wishing everyone a very merry and reflective Christmas. don't compete there. Lifters will adapt and go with it. Mr. In my opinion this changes may be IN A CERTAIN WAY a disrespect to the past lifters that dedicated their athlete carrer to the IPF, and also a disrespect to IPF own's history, that is IF THE RECORDS ARE TO BE CLEARD TO START AGAIN (which it is not known yet). 155 [quote=Iaink]IOC wanted fewer weight classes... vola[/quote] This will mess up everybodys shoulders and fast. Georgian super heavyweight breaks world record total at weightlifting worlds. on one hand the ipf wants to maintain the achievements of the past. It makes the competition duffer in every weight class. And lest we forget, Michael Dudley’s 234kg Bench Press from back in 2017 is also a venerable performance. I will comment about this in an educated constructive criticism way. Yes 41.2% 328 95 This. They should have a 290 and 335 class. The bench rule is realy bad. Basketball players have gotten taller, but nobody wants to raise the height of the net. No, the IPF will adapt to the lifters will, or it will crash. It still doesn't mean that it will pass. Well, the way to get that down is to give OMT's in large amounts to the countries with the most failures. That is going to get a lot of people hurt! Are they trying to pass a no lift off rule? It hasn't ever passed before so there's really no need for alarm because as of now it's just another proposal. accept the change and adapt. From the IPF Rulebook: Men’s and Women’s 50-59 records exceeding those gained in the 40-49 age group will be included in the 40-49 category. Are they trying to pass a no lift off rule? On the other side, I don't like frequent rule changes in the IPF and the chaos that will follow this rule change. Would you believe it if the info came from IPF Media Officer? [/quote] ie, no monolift, restricting gear advances,etc. Leverage himself, Mike Kuhns, is still the sole Standard beater here with a mighty 247kg Squat from back in 2017. People have think they may done it because of an Olympic Status, knowing very well the executives and people woh follow the IPF attempts for being recognized by the IOC, that the problem has being the doping control and in my personal opinion the inconsistence of rules by so many federations, that this rule makes it even worse. Over all i'm in favor of this change. Old records should be preserved. Wow, now that is fn stupid! A pain for those maintaining ranking lists but maybe better overall to keep the IPF/USAPL separate from the rest of the PL world. If this motion passed and goes into place 1/1/2011, what effect does this have on 2010 qualifying totals for the 2011 and 2012 National/Arnold events? Deamo Baguga is Nauru’s flagbearer with 322kg Deadlift. [quote=Shreku]I think it is a positive change. I have always been an IPF lifter, I have always been in organizations recognized by the IPF. 75---------24-------10 120 why not just leave it the way its been since the start of powerlifting. But they will adapt only because they have no other choice and they have no way to change the stupidity that has taken over the federation. Just like everything else the IPF does, these new classes are phuggin ridiculous. Additionally, it varies from state to state and depends on the federation in question. 95---------13-------17 Interesting. This is my opnion about the situation, I hope everything works for the better. Amongst the big names we find the impish Brett Gibbs and since injured Nathan Tanis. Updates, questions, or comments should be dir… British Powerlifting is the only UK powerlifting organisation that carries out independent WADA compliant drug testing. Weight Training & Powerlifting Records 1 Kilo=2.20462262 lbs. I think it will reduce USAPL and CPU participation at all levels. 264.56 yeah like there is no difference between that weight and someone 365. This is the main reason for the IOC Executive Board not to grant us the recognition." Luckily in the US we have plenty of choices to choose from. That is going to get a lot of people hurt! Jezza is the name everyone knows and these records are safe as the big man ambles off into the Masters. What happens to all the records than? Login; All Records. here are the results of IPF's own survery on the topics at hand. However ... within the last 20 or so years, the weight classes have been changed in Int'l Weightlifting, Int'l Wrestling, college wrestling, and HS wrestling, to name a few. accept the change and adapt. I think another fed way back when did this and they found out it did not work well for them at all. This isn't the frist time that weight class changes have been proposed for consideration by the IPF. all Glory to God. Not looking forward to all the record issues this will cause. If the no lift off on bench rule has been passed, there will be serious backlash... good luck un racking an 800lb shirted bench with no lift off. I think the IPF forgets that the lifters make them.... if they don't show up, they cease to be. [/quote] Because that's who posted this on IPF Facebook page. Nobody can explain this so it makes sense. If they take new categories in use there should be new records to be established. You see a PROPOSAL is not the same thing as a mandate. As part of the USA Powerlifting organization, we practice and promote a positive environment, strong community support and a … Powerlifting has had many changes over the years and there has always been arguments about them. Powerlifting has had established weight classes with corresponding records for decades and all of a sudden, the "enlighted" IPF has to go switch things up. 65 It's hard enough to un rack even smaller weights without help. Their own surveys show it is unpopular. A formula determines the best lifter overall, and percentages of bodyweight do not factor into competition. WEC Records. Because that's who posted this on IPF Facebook page. Like I wrote above, I've thought for a couple years now that the IPF as a federation was taking steps to limit the bigger lifters and as a result the bigger weights lifted. I will create a master list of schools in Region 6 Division 2. … It would essentially wipe clean the slate of records set by icons of our sport. Steve Mann. im sure the % of no would be much higher if they had said "make 120 kilos highest non shw class" But really what's the point of trying to make it different from every other federation and meet in the world? 55 The OpenPowerlifting project aims to create a permanent, accurate, convenient, accessible, open archive of the world's powerlifting data. I've always defended the IPF in rules that may not be accepted by general public, like prohibing athletes to lift in other International feds. Before it was proposed to correspond with the changes in Olympic weightlifting. accept the change and adapt. In 2017 we conducted some 140 anti-doping tests, all at our own expense. I never said that I don't believe the proposal. J Hack. [/quote] Weight categories were approved. But what you mentioned as far as why people started competing to begin with is very true. Deeper is right. whaaaaa! Before it was proposed to correspond with the changes in Olympic weightlifting. If you are a high school powerlifter, your weight classes will also be different. Before it was proposed to correspond with the changes in Olympic weightlifting. GB lifters in World Championships are registered with the IPF for Out of Competition Testing (OCT). Fewer weight classes equals deeper competition and a fair worldwide distribution. 62kg; Lift Name Weight Nat Date Location; S: Michael Kuhns: 247kg: USA: 16 Dec 2017: Biglerville: B: Standard: 145kg – – – D: Standard: 250kg – – – T: Standard: 590kg – – – Mr. Also why have weird light weight numbers ,just end them with a 0 or 5. the classes should look like this: What about all the records they are all frozen and new ones are open for grabs. I heard that the IOC made no recommendations regarding weight classes. Classic Women Masters 1. They love the challenge, the competition, the camaraderie, etc. Classic Women Masters 4. Please note: If you have recently broken a record at a competition and the correct level My concerns are, at least, twofold. Classic Women Masters 3. This would level the playing field, and encourage healthier body composition in the SHW class. [quote=Ken Ufford]Are you kidding? "Our main problem is the high amount of doping positive athletes on international, regional and national level. High School Powerlifting Weight Classes. 85---------19-------14 USA Powerlifting Record FAQ; American Records; Retired American Records (Old weight classes retired as of 12/31/2014) Just like 50% or more of our membership is in the heaviest of weightclasses, I'm sure the opposite is true in many Asian countries. The Washington State USA Powerlifting maintains state records as allowed by the USAPowerlifting Technical Rules (note that there have been several changes to lifter divisions effective 1/1/2015). By submitting this form, you are granting the United States Powerlifting Association permission to email you. Some people might decide to move up a weight class because of this. Would you believe it if the info came from IPF Media Officer? Records are one issue (probably manageable), but I'd guess being the only fed with "weird" weight classes would a bigger issue. Australian Records These records represent the best male and female lifts by Powerlifting Australia members in sanctioned IPF competitions which were performed at regional level or higher level or where all 3 referees are of National Level or higher. However this pans out, the USAPL needs to come forward with an official statement. Why do people compete in Powerlifting? Classic Men Junior. British Powerlifting is the only UK powerlifting organisation that carries out independent WADA compliant drug testing. whaaaaaa! [/quote] In 2017 we conducted some 140 anti-doping tests, all at our own expense. Fundamental change like this creates uncertainty, and uncertainty does not promote powerlifting. But these things are not changed because a 10' net and a 90' run to first base are long accepted parts of those games. Are you serious? It will make past greats efforts basically irrelevant. I think powerlifting will benefit from this change in the long run. By OlympicTalk Sep 28, 2019, 9:17 AM EDT. The problem with this is that in some countries the IPF is the ONLY choice. Why would they make this change? It hasn't ever passed before so there's really no need for alarm because as of now it's just another proposal. Of course, this Christmas will be different than any previous The other consequence as I see it, is that if the majority of people under the IPF does not agree with this change this can cause an impact in the next IPF's elections. [/quote] The State Record keeper is the State Chair (with the exception of special divisions). If they take new categories in use there should be new records to be established. There will be a significant rise in failures followed by a large drop. But about the weight changes the IPF has done I can not agree in this. This is what he says: A: If you exceed a record in an older age category (or younger for your Jr and below), you are credited for the additional age category. in general, trying to preserve the accomplishments and records of lifters in the past. It seems that the IOC thing gets used a lot to justify changes. Date Name Sex Div Class Weight State Equip Event SQ BP DL Total; Date Name Sex Div Class Weight State Equip Event SQ BP DL Total; Jesse Rodgers 7493 Tanya Dr Harrison, TN 37341 rodgersmadmax@comcast.net 423-255-3672. Forcing a 265 pound man to compete against a 400 pound man does not make sense. Zara deadlifted 355 pounds, unofficially setting an International Powerlifting League (IPL) world record for the 90-kilogram junior division for 18-19-year-olds. need fewer classes, not more. Powerlifting Records Classic Men Classic Men Sub-Junior. But look at Chris Yip’s Junior and Open Deadlift, 305kg, an all time, all brands best, with more to come. 2019/20’s dominant Super Tony Reinmuth looks secure with that title for a while but 1042kg is the big ask he has to chase. It also pretty much proves what I've been saying for a few years now about the push in the IPF to eliminate larger lifters from their competitions. Not to mention the several thousand drug tests that will need to be issued in result of this, how much will that cost? No 58.8% 468 I think this will make more peeps move over to NASA and it's "powersports" ! stop whining like babys. [quote=IronBug]Lifters will adapt and go with it. Do you really care? On the other side, I don't like frequent rule changes in the IPF and the chaos that will follow this rule change. HOO's Gym: building the strongest gym in the South, one plate at a time. Ashton Rouska is the juggernaut of the 105-kilogram weight class. Just leave it the way it is. They love the challenge, the competition, the camaraderie, etc. With so many feds and well-established classes, it very well might be difficult to make this stick. The lifter with the highest total in his weight class wins that class. Krzysztof’s 895kg total done on the same day is also up there. Making a change like this would change a very important part of powerlifting. [/quote] If you compare the weight classes proposed by hacketjj1, above to the IPF and USAPL men, here's the approximate percentage of the lifter population in each (to make it simple I rounded the percents so it may not add up to exactly 100). (OLY still has 125kg) Ken Ufford. If the no lift off on bench rule has been passed, there will be serious backlash... good luck un racking an 800lb shirted bench with no lift off. change is the basic principle in life. I like it. That's from the IPF Facebook page. More info about the changes here: [quote=Shreku]Weight categories were approved. I'm not in favor of the consolidation because of the long standing records. 65---------22-------5 This article will begin by highlighting the different powerlifting weight classes before moving on to consider the implications of proper nutrition and weight management on powerlifting performance. POWERLIFTING RECORDS EQUIPPED MEN. The new weight classes are based on the distribution of the IPF powerlifting population and use the same research base as was used to develop the Wilks formula. I wonder how fast the IPF/USAPL is going to crash and burn as a result. 97 lb girls now have to get down to 95 lbs. Regional Records Coaches, please send me an email with your School name, Classification, and cell number. Owen Hubbard, 23, is a British Powerlifter who just put up a massive total for the 74kg weight class in competition. If the USAPL/IPF was a big umbrella they could accommodate many lifters and maybe have less feds. I think athletes should respect the choice of the ipf. 135 Questions for National/American Records please email: nationaloffice@usapowerlifting.com. I don't think there is one, but why not a list of demands so that once they are met, powerlifting will become an olympic sport?! If you were unaware, powerlifting is a sport that categorizes competitors by weight class. [quote=Jared Davis]Are you serious? Lin of China is that nation’s sole WR setter, but just wait for Powerlifting to really take off in that country. Classic Women Masters 2. On the other hand i hope that they don't apply old records to the new weight classes. Getty Images. State records may be set by a registered USA Powerlifting member at any sanctioned USA Powerlifting, NAPF, or IPF meet and judged by certified State, National, or International referees. [/quote] powerlifting totals by weight class provides a comprehensive and comprehensive pathway for students to see progress after the end of each module. All it does is create even more separation in the sport. Reduce Number of Weight Classes I mean im an ipf lifter usually around 258-260 so whatever but still, problem solved. The numbers don’t lie, this is a quality class but fresh blood is needed for 2020. [/quote] Powerlifting is a strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift.As in the sport of Olympic weightlifting, it involves the athlete attempting a maximal weight single lift of a barbell loaded with weight plates. And no, powerlifting is not going to benefit from this, that is just an insane remark. I do not get it. [/quote] 400kg Deadlift at 97.1kg bodyweight by Krzysztof Wierzbicki of Poland will surely stand for all time, unless he uncorks something special again. An absolute disaster. When you click on the link it will take you to the records page. Some will drop off, some won't. As a matter of fact I said this isn't the first time. They want the failure rate to be near 1%. Was this the greatest lift of all-time? For many the USAPL/IPF is a necessary pain but they do it because they feel there's no other alternative with the quality of lifting, judging (at times). 135--------2--------10 In general you are right. While the table below is accurate, make sure to check with your local federation to ensure you have the most up-to-date standards. The IOC is bending the IPF over but if we make changes will powerlifting be guaranteed a spot in the Olympics anyway? [quote=Elder][quote=Shreku]stop whining like babys. So for that reason this road the IPF has taken may have some consequences: One of them being a drop off of the athlets from IPF competitions and from national federations recognized by the IPF, and with the many international powerlifting organizations rising and changes in national feds to other federations like has happenned recently for example in South America. 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