How A USAPL Competition Flows

Wondering how a USA Powerlifting (USAPL) competition flows from beginning to end? Well, continue reading and check out the images at the bottom to learn more!⁣⁣
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1. Prior to lifting, you must 1st go through the check-in process. This includes showing your current USAPL membership, a photo ID, obtaining your rack heights, getting your equipment checked, giving your opening attempts, and officially weighing in.⁣⁣
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2. If you’re competing in the squat, then you’ll warm-up prior to the start of your flight in the warm-up room. Then you’ll head over to the staging area and wait for your turn to execute your 3 attempts.⁣⁣
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3. Once all squats are over, there’ll be a break prior to the start of the bench press. If there’s only 1 flight, then it’s a 𝟐𝟎-𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 break and if there are 2 or more flights, then it’s a 𝟏𝟎-𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 break.⁣⁣
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4. If you’re competing in the bench press, then you’ll warm-up prior to the start of your flight in the warm-up room. Then you’ll head over to the staging area and wait for your turn to execute your 3 attempts.⁣⁣
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5. Once all benches are over, there’ll be a break prior to the start of the deadlift. If there’s only 1 flight, then it’s a 𝟐𝟎-𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 break and if there are 2 or more flights, then it’s a 𝟏𝟎-𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 break.⁣⁣
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6. If you’re competing in the deadlift, then you’ll warm-up prior to the start of your flight in the warm-up room. Then you’ll head over to the staging area and wait for your turn to execute your 3 attempts.⁣⁣
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7. Once all lifting is complete, then there’ll be the 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 and 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠.⁣⁣
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8. 𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐓 leave prior to drug testing selection unless you’ve gotten approval. If you’re selected for drug testing and you aren’t there, then it’s considered a failure and you’ll receive a 𝟒-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧.⁣⁣
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9. You’re now ready to dominate the platform. 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤!⁣⁣
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If you have any questions, then comment below. And if you’re already an experienced USAPL competitor, then be sure to share this with the rookie competitors!

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