How do get started in amateur power lifting, like 18-21 yrs old??

[Fullback40]

I was wondering how do i get started into powerlifitng competition...im in college, 19, i powerlifted throughout highschool, set a few records.....is there like an amateur circuit, pro circuit, raw circuit? or just one main one? like the IPA....also does age matter for anything, like what class your in?.........thanks

[Greenegorilla2]

Age does matter, find a local federation, don't miss Ur lifts and eat like a pig. Period.

[Fullback40]

Age does matter, find a local federation, don't miss Ur lifts and eat like a pig. Period.
So just do some research on the internet for my local one? and yeah im gonna try to, i play football so powerlifting training can really help...but to an extent...so im not looking to get into anything huge and competitive yet till im done with college.....And thanks man appreciate it

[gusgus]

powerliftingwatch.com find a meet in your area. age 20-23 is the Junior class. i just did my first one a couple weeks back and loved it

[jdb3]

easy....just enter into a meet...there you go, now your a powerlifter

[metromuscle]

There are many, many powerlifting federations out there these days. Do some research as much as you can on them, naturally look into one that holds meets close to you. One thing to watch out for is that some federations can be very pricey as far as fees for entering their meets, getting their federation cards, etc. As gus said powerlifting watch can be very helpful.

[darksidefitness]

Like other said...go to powerliftingwatch and find a federation. Lift, learn the difference between them but most important...enjoy your time there!!! As a beginner you don't need the extra pressure like weight cutting, rivalry between lifters, travel miles away for a meet. Just joint one close to you, learn, train and prepare for the next one.

[Greenegorilla2]

If u want to be serious, find a federation asap. Get into and be dedicated. Let us know how it goes.

[Fullback40]

Alright thanks, i appreciate the info..and yeah im gonna use powerliftingwatch.com and try to join a federation asap

[cb1]

www.southernpowerlifting.com (http://www.southernpowerlifting.com). I think they have some meets in ohio. Jesse is a good dude. Let us know how its going.

[Fullback40]

www.southernpowerlifting.com (http://www.southernpowerlifting.com). I think they have some meets in ohio. Jesse is a good dude. Let us know how its going.
Awesome thank you for the link! and we started spring football so i haven`t had much time but i have been power lifting training like hell and hopefully this summer can get into the swing of things

[cb1]

They are having a meet in Cincinati Ohio towards the end of May at the Sweat Shop which is Laura Phelps's place. That should be an awesome meet. If you don't know who she is look it up on youtube.