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POWERLIFTING
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Why Join The APO?
WHAT SETS THE APO APART?
These concepts are reflected in our Vision, Mission, and Core Values. All of these set the stage for a superlative lifter experience, in a Federation where our lifters can be proud to be a member.
Board of Directors
FULL TRANSPARENCY
American Federation
OPEN COMMUNICATION
In order to ensure we keep our members informed the APO has frequent communication and updates
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF JOINING THE APO
WPO-PRO FEEDER
The APO is attached to the WPO-PRO, a competition for best of the best in multiply
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
The APO’s Special Olympics division applies to single-lift, two-lift, and full competition
GLOBAL AFFILIATION
The APO will have global affiliation via the World Powerlifting Organization
BACKGROUND CHECKS
All APO chairs, directors, and judges are background checked.
JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT
APO EVENT
Come join us, lift at our meets, see what makes our federation different.
Upcoming Events
2026 APO Scott Kikes Legacy Classic
9794 West Peoria Avenue, Peoria, AZ
2026 APO Hell or High Water
36 Industrial Boulevard, Hanson, MA
2026 Nightmare on Deadlift Street
1375 South 500 East Unit 121-123
2026 APO Scott Kikes Legacy Classic
9794 West Peoria Avenue, Peoria, AZ
2026 APO Hell or High Water
36 Industrial Boulevard, Hanson, MA
2026 Nightmare on Deadlift Street
1375 South 500 East Unit 121-123
Camaraderie·Commitment·Passion
OUR GALLERY
Latest Updates
2026 APO Iron Independence Meet Results
The first inaugural APO Iron Independence meet was such a blast, you could have sworn we were setting fireworks off! We had 22 lifters, including NINE brand new APO members, and for some of those new members this was their very first powerlifting meet! All in all it...
2026 APO West Coast War Meet Results
The first ever APO meet in Northern California is officially in the books, and the APO West Coast War made a statement right out of the gate. Held in Oroville, California at Joel Anderson’s Relentless Barbell, this meet brought together lifters from across California,...
2026 APO Coastal Clash Meet Results
The APO Coastal Clash ‘26 brought powerlifting to the iconic Virginia Beach oceanfront for an unforgettable day of strength, competition, and community. Lifters from across the region took the stage at the 17th Street Oceanfront Stage, competing in front of an...
APO STATE CHAIRS
ACTUAL POWERLIFTING VS. INTERNET POWERLIFTING
Then there is Actual Live Powerlifting. Where your closest competitor is rooting for you to get a lift so he’s got motivation to go out and beat it. Where he’ll lend you his wraps if you’ve forgotten yours. Where people bond together because they know the line you walk when you take that platform makes you feel alive in a special way, and normal people will never know that feeling.
If you are an Internet Fan, this sport sucks. If you actually compete, there is nothing like it in the world.
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