USA Powerlifting OHIO

05/24/2026

Who gains/loses if Z-score is adopted? In my time as a powerlifter, I’ve Schwartz, Malone, wilks, IPF pts, IPF GL and DOTS in the federations I’ve lifted in. Other feds have developed their own methodologies, Siff, NASA, Glossbrenner, Reshel, K Formula. Every time a new best lifter calculation.....

05/24/2026

How does DOTS fit with actual lifting data in the USA Powerlifting database? DOTS is based on an empirical model of lifting performance. Everybody with the same DOTS Points, regardless of bodyweight, is supposed to be the same quality of lifter. Hence the qualifying DOTS for the Arnold is the s...

05/20/2026

👑 HEAR YE, HEAR YE — A ROYAL SUMMONS TO THE PLATFORM 👑

The USA Powerlifting Kings & Queens Fall Open is on September 19th, 2026, and the throne awaits those bold enough to claim it. The grand hall for this contest is the Perry Fieldhouse on the noble grounds of Bowling Green State University, where strength, honor, and rightful rule will be tested across two platforms and two sessions.

📜 Royal Equipment Inspection:
On the eve of battle, September 18th, from 5:00–7:00 PM, the gates of the Fieldhouse will open for early equipment checks. Lifters may present their gear and secure their rack heights before stepping into the arena.

⚔️ Decree of Entry:
This is a one‑day royal meet, limited to 90 lifters.
There shall be no waiting list.
When the roster is full, the castle doors close.

🏰 Royal Steward of the Meet:
This competition shall be overseen by Meet Director Nick Neforos (also Co-State Chair), keeper of the platform and steward of the crown.

📯 Registration Proclamation:
Registration is now open on LiftingCast.
The link rests in our profile, or you may send us a DM should you require assistance securing your place in the kingdom.

Those who wish to ascend must act swiftly.
Those who wish to reign must lift boldly.

👑 Claim your crown at the Kings & Queens of Fall.

05/19/2026

🔥 OHIO STATE RECORD ROUNDUP! 🔥
Three meets. Multiple states. A surge of new Ohio State Records proving—once again—that Ohio lifters show up anywhere and make history.

At the Maumee River Bash,
• Andrew Riley smashed a new M1 Squat Record.
• Dean Kirk powered through a M2 Bench Press Record.
• Faon Bridges added another Squat Record to Ohio’s growing list.

On the Youth platform, James Barger continued his rise, locking in new Bench Press and Deadlift Records.
In the Teen 1 division, Laney Messersmith once again swept all T1 records, reinforcing her dominance and consistency.

Across state lines, Ohio strength kept rolling:
• At the West Virginia Mountain Strong Classic, Ty Kassa claimed new Bench Press and Deadlift Records, showing that Ohio power travels.
• And at the Indiana Spring Fling, Robert Reed secured a strong new Bench Press Record, adding another win to the Buckeye tally.

Ohio lifters don’t just compete — they redefine the standard. Week after week, meet after meet, the record books keep changing because our athletes keep pushing.

💪🏽🏆 Ohio Strong, Everywhere We Go.




Thank you for hosting our athletes!

05/16/2026

🔥 CLEVELAND — SUMMER SHOWDOWN IS COMING 🔥

Ohio, it’s time to turn up the heat.

The 2026 USA Powerlifting Summer Showdown (OH‑2026‑05) is taking over Barbell Culture on September 5th, 2026, and the platform is ready for every lifter who wants to make a statement.

📅 September 5, 2026
📍 Barbell Culture — 3950 Prospect Ave, Cleveland, OH
💪 Meet director, Lee Maccarone

Whether you’re chasing a late‑summer PR, stepping back onto the platform, or rolling in with your crew to throw down, this meet is built for intensity, community, and big lifts.

Cleveland shows up strong — and this September, we’re raising the bar again.

Registration is live. Claim your spot. Bring the fire.
Ohio lifters don’t wait. They show up.

04/24/2026

🔥 OHIO RECORD BREAKERS! 🔥

Huge congratulations to our Ohio athletes who lit up the platform at last weekend’s Pittsburgh Spring Classic.

Emberlyn Merrell came in on fire, setting new Youth 1 Ohio State Records in squat, bench, deadlift, AND total. An absolutely dominant performance from one of our youngest rising stars.

And Patrick Hela matched that energy in the 125kg Open division, smashing Ohio State Records in the squat, bench, deadlift, and total. Incredible strength and ex*****on across the board.

Ohio showed up in the 'Burgh!!! Proud of these athletes for raising the standard and representing our state with power and precision 💪🏽🏆

An added thanks to meet director for hosting our lifters!

04/23/2026

Z score will be discussed to replace DOTS at the NGB after Raw Nationals, if you have any questions, the developer is Ohio's own Joe Marksteiner

DOTS score Distribution vs Z-score Distribution “The main reason for the success of the Wilks points system outside the IPF is the availability of a formula that can be used for applications such as tables and spreadsheets, and of course the extremely fair point distribution across the weight c...

04/21/2026

🔥 OHIO — WE’RE DOWN TO THE FINAL FEW SPOTS! 🔥
If you’ve been waiting to jump into the USA Powerlifting Spring Siege, this is your moment.

📅 May 23rd
📍 Barbell Culture — Cleveland, Ohio
🛡️ Sanction: OH‑2026‑02

Only a select few spots remain, and once they’re gone… they’re gone.
And heads up — after Thursday, April 23rd, the registration price increases.

If you want in on this meet, now’s the time to lock it in.
Secure your platform time, bring the energy, and be part of the Siege.

Sign up soon. Don’t miss your shot.

04/16/2026

🔥 REGISTRATION OPENS TOMORROW! 🔥

The 2026 USA Powerlifting Ohio State Championship is officially on deck, and we’re returning to the Rhodes Building on the Ohio State fairgrounds in Columbus, Ohio on November 14th for one massive day of lifting.

This meet is capped at 120 lifters... THERE WILL BE NO WAITING LIST!

We’ll also host an early equipment check on November 13th at the Rhodes Building from 5:00–7:00 PM for anyone who wants to verify gear and grab rack heights ahead of time.

💰 Prize Money
Amounts will be determined by the meet director if the meet sells out.

🗓️ REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

April 17 – April 24
➡️ DOTS 400+ lifters

April 25 – October 18
➡️ Open to all Ohio lifters

August 28 – October 18
➡️ Open to Out‑of‑State lifters
(Out‑of‑state lifters compete as Guest Lifters only and may register 8 weeks after Ohio lifters, regardless of DOTS.)

🔗 Register online: (link will be in our profile, or DM for help)
https://liftingcast.com/meets/m3oh2oo05m8i/registration

If you loved this meet last year, this year we want to top that! Let’s make this the strongest State Championship Ohio has ever put on.

Meet director is Co‑State Chair Nick Neforos.
Questions? [email protected] or [email protected]

04/15/2026

🔥 2026 Collegiate Nationals — What. A. Week. 🔥

Ohio showed up in full force, too. From Kent State, Akron, Miami University, Defiance College, Bowling Green, Ohio University, and Toledo — our athletes represented with heart, grit, and the kind of pride you can’t fake.

🏆 New Ohio State Records Set at Collegiate Nationals:

• Emily Vitli — Collegiate Bench Press and Collegiate Total

• Kendra Cassiday — Collegiate Bench, Collegiate Total, Junior Bench, Junior Total, Open Bench, and Open Total

• Olivia Thach — Junior Squat, Junior Deadlift, and Junior Total

• Sarah Lyons — Collegiate Squat and Junior Squat

These athletes didn’t just raise the bar they launched it into orbit.

Every session reminded us why collegiate powerlifting is one of the most electric, inspiring corners of this sport.

Every platform told a story. Every session had a moment. Every team added to the atmosphere that made New Orleans feel like the center of the powerlifting universe.

Grateful to have been there and have a front row seat, grateful to witness it, and already excited for what these student‑athletes build next.

04/14/2026

🔥 OHIO YOUTH POWER ON FULL DISPLAY 🔥

Two rising Ohio athletes stepped onto the national stage at High School Nationals — and walked away rewriting the record books.

Sophia Jump delivered an unprecedented performance in Equipped lifting. As a T1 lifter, she established new Ohio State Equipped Records in EVERY lift — across T1, T2, T3, Junior, and Open divisions. That’s dominance across five divisions from one athlete. Absolutely historic.

And in Raw lifting, Olivia Wareham showed the same Ohio fire, setting new T1 Raw State Records with poise, power, and precision beyond her years.

Ohio’s next generation isn’t just showing up — they’re setting the standard for everyone else to chase.

Proud of these athletes and the future they’re building for our state 💪🏽🏆