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The History Modern of Powerlifting

By DavidSaiz

  • The birth of Modern Powerlifting

    The birth of Modern Powerlifting
    The birth of Modern Powerlifting

  • AAU's National Weightlifting Committee

    AAU's National Weightlifting Committee
    AAU's National Weightlifting Committee decided to begin recognizing records for odd lifts(Squat, Deadlift. Bench)

  • First national meet

    First national meet
    First national meet was held by York Barbell Company

  • First American National Championships

    First American National Championships
    First American National Championships are held

  • First World Weightlifting Championships

    First World Weightlifting Championships
    World Weightlifting Championships

  • IPF(International Powerlifting Federation)

    IPF(International Powerlifting Federation)
    IPF(International Powerlifting Federation) was formed.

  • Womens division

    Womens division
    IPF added a womens division

  • USPF founded

    USPF founded
    USPF founded. (United States Powerlifting Federation)

  • Bench shirt

    Bench shirt
    Jon Inzer creates the first bench shirt

  • APA and WPA founded

    APA and WPA founded
    Both the APA(American Powerlifting Association) and WPA( World Powerlifting Alliance) are formed by Scott Taylor. Both offering drug-tested and non-tested competitions categories.

  • USAPL

    USAPL
    USAPL( USA Powerlifting) took over for the IPL as they didnt want to conform to the drug test requirements.

  • Anti-Drug Athletes United

    Anti-Drug Athletes United
    Anti-Drug Athletes United (ADAU) was created

  • Rise in popularity of Powerlifting

    Rise in popularity of Powerlifting
    With the introduction of cross training sports, a reemergence of popularity in the sport of Powerlifting.