Powerlifting Equipped and Unequipped
Elite Classification Charts

These charts show you what it takes to total Elite in powerlifting. The first row is your weight class. The first column is your powerlifting class. These classification tables can also be used to determine if you have a qualifying table. Obviously there are two seperate categories. Equipped Powerlifting and Unequipped Powerlifting. As a competitive powerlifter your goal should always be to climb the classification chart. Totaling elite is something to strive for and be proud of once accomplishing it. Your total is the sum of your competition squat, bench press and deadlift. The classifications below are in Pounds.

A classification system, ranking A.D.A.U, lifter's for their powerlifting achievements has been adopted by the Board of Directors, effective April 25, 2006. These standards have been adopted by several powerlifting organizaions who, like us, promote raw, drug-free powerlifting using only a leather belt and no supportive gear.