British Powerlifting Congress

We are the affiliate of the World Powerlifting Congress (WPC).

Equipment
Up to two ply bench shirts are allowed in polyester or denim. Canvas isn't allowed. Two ply lifting suits are allowed in polyester, denim or canvas. Multiple ply briefs are allowed. Knee wraps up to 2.5m are acceptable.

Age Divisions
OPEN (Senior): 24-39 - (A Teenager, Junior or Master can also compete in the Open class.)
MASTER: 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
SUBMASTER: 33-39
JUNIOR: 20-23
TEENAGE: 13-15, 16-17, 18-19

Weight Classes
Men
52.0 kg, 56.0 kg, 60.0 kg, 67.5 kg, 75.0 kg, 82.5 kg, 90.0 kg, 100.0 kg, 110.0 kg, 125.0 kg, 140.0 kg, 140+ kg.

Women
44.0 kg, 48.0 kg, 52.0 kg, 56.0 kg, 60.0 kg, 67.5 kg, 75.0 kg, 82.5 kg, 90.0 kg, 90.0+ kg.