World Record Performance for Kupperstein

09/28/2011 Mass-Lift 0

St. Catharines, Canada, Sept. 28, 2011 – Eric Kupperstein (Cohasset, Mass.) placed first in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 28th World Men’s Masters Championships. In route to his victory in the Masters 1 (age 40-49), 59Kgs/130Lbs division, Kupperstein deadlifted a new world record of 245Kgs/ 540.1Lbs. Kupperstein is veteran of USA Powerlifting (USAPL) and IPF competition. He earned the chance to represent the United States with his victory as USAPL Masters Nationals earlier this year. Read More

Kupperstein To Lift at IPF Masters Worlds

09/26/2011 Mass-Lift 0

Massachusetts resident Eric Kupperstein lifts at IPF Masters Worlds Tuesday September 28th at 9am in St.Catharines, Canada. Eric is coming off victories in the Masters Nationals, Men’s Nationals and Raw Nationals this year alone. 2011 World Masters Powerlifting Championships- Live! score sheet lifting schedule Live video from your Android device on Ustream

2011 Bench Press Nationals

09/08/2011 Mass-Lift 0

Congratulations to the Massachusetts resident and Northeastern University Lifters Shaina Petit and Luis Jaimes for their victories at the 2011 Bench Press Nationals. Joining them was Mass lifter Steven Ritucci and New Hampshire lifters Lizz D’Entremont, Jeffrey Hadad and Peter Hubbard. Shaina weighed in more than 10lbs light for the 72Kgs/158Lbs weight class but that didn’t hold her back when she locked out 120Kgs/264.5Lbs. This press gave her first place victories in both the Junior Read More

2011 Raw Nationals

08/23/2011 Mass-Lift 0

The 2011 Raw Nationals in Scranton, PA saw 22 lifters with New England ties and one Massachusetts based team. The highlights were Heather Crocker who won Best Female JR/Teen Lifter award and Eric Kupperstein who won both Best Light Weight Lifter and Best Masters Lifter awards. Team Con-Cret won the Women’s Team Championship and came in second in the Men’s and Combined Team Championships.     New England Based Lifters Name Div(s) Body Wt Wt Read More

2011 Boston Open

08/05/2011 Mass-Lift 0

Meet Director: Eric Cordeiro All USA Powerlifting rules will apply. Pre-registration required limited to the first 40 lifters. BBQ will be available on site. August 27, 2011 Hosted by Powerfit Gym, Peabody, MA Entry Deadline 8/10/2011 Entry Form              

All She Can- Powerlifting movie trailer

08/04/2011 Mass-Lift 0

In a small south Texas town, there aren’t many career options for young people besides oil rigs, the military, or fast-food restaurants. Luz Garcia, a fiery high-school athlete, is determined to forge a different future; she’s gained admission to the University of Texas at Austin. The problem is she can’t afford to go. With her one shot at a scholarship riding on the state powerlifting championship, she sees no choice but to bend the rules Read More

The 2011 NAPF PRO GRAND PRIX BENCH PRESS and DEADLIFT CHAMPIONSHIPS

07/20/2011 Mass-Lift 0

The 2011 NAPF PRO GRAND PRIX BENCH PRESS and DEADLIFT CHAMPIONSHIPS will take place on Saturday, July 23, 2011 @ 5:00 PM at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  This event will have four lifters with Massachusetts ties: Shaina Petit, Heather Crocker, Michael Zawilinski and Joseph Cappellino. The nominations and payouts for these championships are as follows: Shaina Petit – Massachusetts/ Northeastern University Heather Crocker – Massachusetts/ Northeastern University Women’s Deadlift [Winner Awarded Read More

Selection of USAPL Teams Entering 2012 IPF Classics Powerlifti​ng World Cup (unequippe​d)

06/25/2011 Mass-Lift 0

  In order to be considered for the USAPL Teams (Men’s and Women’s) for the 2012 IPF Classics Powerlifting World Cup (unequipped) an athlete MUST first meet all of the following criteria: 1. Compete at the 2011 Raw Nationals in Scranton PA 19 – 21 August 2. Compete as an OPEN lifter at this meet 3. Win their weight class at this meet Primary Selection Process: National champions will be crowned in each USAPL weight Read More

Last Chance Raw National’s Quickie Qualifier

06/25/2011 Mass-Lift 0

Meet Director: Michael Zawilinski Date: Thursday, August 18th Location: Hilton Scranton & Conference Center Group Name: USA POWERLIFTING Group Code: PW3 100 Adams Ave., Scranton Phone Number: 570-558-7320   Requirements/Eligibility Requirements: Must have application for RAW NATIONALS postmarked on or by July, 18th This is a USAPL Sanctioned Powerlifting Event.  Lifters must be a registered USAPL Member (memberships sold at weigh-ins $45 adults, $30 high school. No qualifying totals required.) Rules of performance will follow Read More