Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 6th, 2024, as Grinder Gym in San Diego, CA, hosts a premier powerlifting event featuring tested and non-tested divisions. Whether you’re competing in Full Power, Push-Pull, Bench Only, or Deadlift Only categories, this meet welcomes lifters of all experience levels across multiple formats: Multiply, Single Ply, Classic Raw, Raw, and Unlimited*

With a monolift for all divisions and the option to walk out squats, this event is tailored for competitive excellence. Limit 60 lifters—be sure to register early to secure your spot!

*** TESTED & NON-TESTED ****

Full Power/ Push-Pull/ Bench Only/ Deadlift Only
Multi-Ply/ Single Ply/ Classic Raw/ Raw/ Unlimited*

Monolift used for all divisions

Walk-out for squats is optional

Limit 60 Lifters

EVENT LOCATION

Grinder Gym

DATE & TIME

Sunday, April 6th, 2024
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

ADDRESS

1013 Morena Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101

LIVE STREAM

Streaming on Dave DePew’s YouTube

SPONSORS

If you’re interested in sponsoring this event check out our sponsorship page. [Read more…]

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Open to APO members only. Membership must be presented at the weigh-in. 
  • Age: 13 years and up (Under 13 can compete as guest lifters with approval). 

DIVISIONS

  • Categories: Multiply, Single Ply, Classic Raw, Raw, and Unlimited*
  • Age Groups: Open (13+), Sub Master (33-39), Junior (20-23), Master (40+ with specific age ranges), Teenage (13-19).

*Guest lifter, results will not be recorded on Open Powerlifting but not by APO.

WEIGHT CLASSES

MEN

  • Up to 53.0kg 
  • 53.01kg – 59.0kg 
  • 59.01kg – 66.0kg 
  • 66.01kg – 74.0kg 
  • 74.01kg – 83.0kg 
  • 83.01kg – 93.0kg 
  • 93.01kg – 105.0kg 
  • 105.01kg – 120.0kg 
  • 120.01kg – 140.0kg 
  • 140.01kg and up 

WOMEN

  • Up to 44.0kg 
  • 44.01kg – 48.0kg 
  • 48.01kg – 52.0kg 
  • 52.01kg – 56.0kg 
  • 56.01kg – 60.0kg 
  • 60.01kg – 67.5kg 
  • 67.51kg – 75.0kg 
  • 75.01kg – 82.5kg 
  • 82.51kg – 90.0kg 
  • 90.01kg – 100.0kg 
  • 100.01kg – 110.0kg 
  • 110.01kg – 125.0kg 
  • 125.01kg – 140.0kg 
  • 140.01kg and up 

AWARDS

  • Records: State and national records may be set. 
  • Placing: Medals for top 3 in each weight class. 
  • Overalls: Overall Best Lifter for Male and Female (min. 5 competitors).  

SCHEDULE

  • Lifting Begins: April 6, 2025, 9AM 
  • Weigh-ins: April 5, 2025, 9AM-5PM 
  • Rules Briefing: April 6, 2025, 8AM  

ENTRY DEADLINE, CAP & REFUNDS

  • Entry Deadline: March 23, 2025 
  • Event Cap: 60 lifters 
  • No Refunds: Transfers are available to another AJ Roberts meet until April 6, 2026. 

Free Meet T-Shirt included with entry by February 28, 2025. Additional T-Shirts for $30.

EQUIPMENT

Monolift, EliteFTS Bench, SportKraft XTREME Squat Bar, F8 Bench Bar, Kabuki PR Deadlift Bar.

REGISTRATION

Online Registration

To register online for the meet [CLICK HERE]

APO SANCTIONED EVENT

APO membership is required and can be purchased at https://apopowerlifting.com/
Membership needs to be active before weigh-ins.

ORGANIZER

AJ Roberts
aj@ajroberts.com
Instagram: ajrobertspower

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