Powerlifting federations are a business first. So make sure you align yourself to a federation that speaks to your philosophy, values, and ethos.

Sure, you could just pull out some tarot cards or dust off your great-grandmother’s crystal ball to predict what powerlifting’s going to be like in 10 years. Better yet, you could listen to Dave Tate and Joe Sullivan’s powerlifting predictions.

There’s a lot of hatred thrown around when a lifter hits a federation record. Should we be celebrating the PR with them?

At IPF Worlds last year, the American men and women’s teams finished in ninth place and fourth place, respectively. This is the third consecutive year that neither team has placed in the top three at Worlds.