
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


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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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