Powerlifting is a strength sport consisting of three events: the bench press, the squat, and the deadlift.
Powerlifting resembles the sport of weightlifting (which is actually a test of power as opposed to powerlifting which is a test of ‘limit strength’). Each competitor is allowed three attempts on each lift. The lifter’s best valid attempt on each lift counts toward his competition total. The highest total wins.
Classes and Categories
Weight classes
- Men: 52 kg, 56 kg, 60 kg, 67.5 kg, 75 kg, 82.5 kg, 90 kg, 100 kg, 110 kg, 125 kg, 125 kg +
- Women: 44 kg, 48 kg, 52 kg, 56 kg, 60 kg, 67.5 kg, 75 kg, 82.5 kg, 90 kg, 90 kg +
Age categories
- Sub juniors – 14-18
- Juniors – 19-23
- Masters – 40 and up
Other categories in the Philippines
- Open category
- Special athletes
- Novice
- Regional
- Inter school
