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06/02/2026

Ohio, it’s our time again. Next week, our Masters and Raw Nationals lifters step onto the platform in Lombard, Illinois — and they’re bringing that unmistakable Ohio grit with them.

To every athlete making the trip: we’re behind you, we’re proud of you, and we know you’ll represent this state with strength, discipline, and heart.

Go ahead, show them how Ohio lifts.

Greg was our first featured athlete, with that said...This month, we honor Greg Page as our Featured Athlete — a man who...
06/01/2026

Greg was our first featured athlete, with that said...

This month, we honor Greg Page as our Featured Athlete — a man whose kindness, steadiness, and love for this sport made him one of the most respected figures in our community.

Greg was deeply loved. He supported lifters, lifted spirits, and set a standard for what it means to show up for others. His impact is woven into every meet, every platform, and every person he encouraged along the way.

We miss him. We remember him. And we carry his legacy forward with pride.

Rest easy, Greg. You’ll always be part of this family.

05/29/2026

🔥 OHIO—THE SPRING SIEGE DELIVERED. 🔥
May 23rd at Barbell Culture in Cleveland was a full-on record‑breaking storm, and our athletes showed exactly what it means to raise the standard in USA Powerlifting Ohio.

Here’s who etched their names into the record books:

🏆 Luke Dolecek — 60kg, Youth 3
• New Ohio State Records in the squat and bench press
A young lifter with big numbers and bigger momentum.

🏆 Karleigh Marple — 90kg, Teen 1 & Teen 2
• Teen 1: New records in squat, deadlift, and total
• Teen 2: New deadlift record
A double‑division force rewriting the standards for teen lifters.

🏆 Robin Secrest — 60kg, Masters 1 & Masters 2
• Masters 1: New bench press record
• Masters 2: New records in bench, deadlift, and push/pull total
A masterclass in mastery—precision, power, and poise.

🏆 Tamika Hester — 90kg
• New deadlift records
A statement puller who keeps pushing the bar higher.

🏆 Debbie Sidol — -100kg, Masters 3
• New records in bench press, deadlift, total, and push/pull total
A dominant sweep across the board.

🏆 Ty Fitzgerald — 140kg, Masters 3
• New records in bench, deadlift, and total
Big class, big lifts, big results.

Ohio showed up with grit, discipline, and undeniable strength. Congratulations to every athlete who stepped onto the platform and left with new state records—you’re building the legacy of 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...

👑 HEAR YE, HEAR YE — A ROYAL SUMMONS TO THE PLATFORM 👑The USA Powerlifting Kings & Queens Fall Open is on September 19th...
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!

🔥 CLEVELAND — SUMMER SHOWDOWN IS COMING 🔥Ohio, it’s time to turn up the heat.The 2026 USA Powerlifting Summer Showdown (...
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.

🔥 OHIO RECORD BREAKERS! 🔥Huge congratulations to our Ohio athletes who lit up the platform at last weekend’s Pittsburgh ...
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!

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