2025 APO Bench Clash
Join us for the inaugural APO Bench Clash, a bench-only powerlifting competition sanctioned by the American Powerlifting Organization (APO). Hosted by AJ Roberts at Grinder Gym in San Diego, this event continues the tradition of elite-level bench meets— now under the APO banner.
Event Date & Location
When: Sunday, July 20th, 2025
Where: Grinder Gym
1013 Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110
Meet Director
AJ Roberts
aj@ajroberts.com
https://instagram.com/ajrobertspower
Competition Details
This is a single lift bench press only competition open to all athletes. Competitors may lift in the following equipment categories:
* Raw (Bench Only)
* Single Ply (Bench Only)
* Multiply (Bench Only)
* Unlimited (Guest lifters only)
Age Divisions (Men & Women)
* Open: 13+
* Teen: 13–15, 16–17, 18–19
* Junior: 20–23
* Sub Master: 33–39
* Masters: 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, 80+
Weight Classes (Men & Women)
* 44.0 kg (female only)
* 48.0 kg (female only)
* 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
* 140.0+ kg
Awards & Records
🏅 Top 3 lifters in each weight class will receive medals.
🏆 Best Lifter Awards (Male & Female) based on Glossbrenner formula (minimum 5 lifters per category).
📜 State and national records may be set at this event.
Rules
All lifts will be judged under current APO competition rules.
https://apopowerlifting.com
Platform Equipment
* EliteFTS Bench Press Station
* F8 Bench Bar (25KG)
* Ivanko Calibrated Powerlifting Plates
Entry Cap & Deadline
🚨 Capped at 100 lifters to ensure a smooth, efficient event.
🗓 Registration Deadline: Sunday, July 6th, 2025
❌ No entries accepted after this date without special permission from the meet director.
🔁 No refunds. Registrations may be transferred to another AJ Roberts–directed meet through July 20th, 2026.
Weigh-in & Equipment Check
📍 Saturday, July 19th, 2025 — 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Grinder Gym
No same-day weigh-ins without prior approval from the meet director.
Rules Briefing
📍 Sunday, July 20th, 2025 — 8:00 AM
Lifting Begins
📍 Sunday, July 20th, 2025 — 9:00 AM
