Effectively immediately, any meet director or State Chair conducting a meet must complete the following well in advance of the meet: 1. Sanction request signed, completed and approved; 2. Payment of the $150 meet sanction fee to Mark Chaillet; 3. An advertisement for the IPA website listing all the important aspects of the meet to include time, place, meet director, sign-up link, etc. By Tom Baldwin|2026-06-26T18:25:30+01:00June 26th, 2026|Uncategorized| Read More 0
The date is set for the IPA Worlds. The meet will be held on Saturday and Sunday, December 12 & 13, 2026. The meet will be held at I-4 Fitness in Orlando. Cash prizes for the Pros will be substantial. For more information contact Andy Polk, polk17@gmail.com. By Tom Baldwin|2026-05-14T19:58:03+01:00May 14th, 2026|Uncategorized| Read More 0
IPA President, FRED FISCHER, set a new “ALL TIME” World Record in the bench press at the Hillbilly Havoc 4 Power Meet in Hurricane, WV. Fred’s bench of 639.3 lbs. is the most weight lifted for all weight classes in the (70-74) age group. By Tom Baldwin|2026-02-10T15:10:49+00:00February 10th, 2026|Uncategorized| Read More 0
Everyone, please note that an IPA meet lift posted on the internet does not always mean the lift is a good lift. Questionable lifts brought to our attention will be disallowed and not be posted as records on the IPA website or with OPEN POWERLIFTING. In addition, a blatant disregard of the rules may result in decertification of the meet director and judges. By Tom Baldwin|2026-02-10T15:07:40+00:00February 10th, 2026|Uncategorized| Read More 0
The IPA is planning on having our World Championships in early December 2026. Major sponsor will be Fischer Financial Services, Inc. There will be significant amount of prize money for the professional lifters. By Tom Baldwin|2025-11-26T03:08:57+00:00November 26th, 2025|Uncategorized| Read More 0
Congratulations to Zack Marstiller. Zack will be replacing Matt Brooks as the new State Chair of Tennessee. Matt will continue as Director of U.S. Relations. By Tom Baldwin|2025-11-26T03:04:33+00:00November 26th, 2025|Uncategorized| Read More 0
Several “All Time” World Records were broken at the Strength of Heroes meet aptly directed by Shawna Mendelson. Taylor Schaeffer being coached by Laura Phelps beat Laura’s long-standing squat and total records with lifts of a 780 lb. squat and an 1,815 lb. total in the 165 lb. multi-ply category. Rodney Woodward, Jr. became only the third man in history to break the 3,000 lb. barrier. Rodney totaled 3,025 lbs. in the unlimited Super Heavy category. Mark D’Amico surpassed a record that stood for 30 years, Ernie Frantz’s squat record. Mark squatted 820 lbs. in the M60-64, 220 lb. class. Congratulations on your fantastic achievements! By Tom Baldwin|2025-09-11T18:14:54+01:00September 11th, 2025|Uncategorized| Read More 0
Matt Brooks has been appointed to the position of Director of U.S. Relations. Matt will continue to serve as the State Chair of Tennessee. By Tom Baldwin|2025-01-06T18:16:15+00:00January 6th, 2025|Uncategorized| Read More 0
The F8 Bench Invitational on July 20, 2024, in Shippenville, PA was a one-of-a-kind bench only meet. Each lifter completed benches in S-PLY, M-PLY, and Unlimited. Tony Carlino was the overall winner setting two “All-Time” World Records with a 900 lb. S-PLY and 1,155 lb. unlimited bench in the Pro Equipped 275 lb. category. IPA President Fred Fischer set an “All-Time” World Record with a 520 lb. bench unlimited category, 70-74 Master, 275 lb. class. By Tom Baldwin|2024-08-28T01:08:51+01:00August 28th, 2024|Uncategorized| Read More 0
There are several individuals within the IPA who believe there is a “start” command for the squat. Please note that there is NO START COMMAND FOR THE SQUAT IN THE IPA. By Tom Baldwin|2024-05-22T20:48:37+01:00May 22nd, 2024|Uncategorized| Read More 0
