Weight Classes

Competitive categories based on body weight, where lifters compete against others of similar weight. There are different weight classes for men and women, and these can vary slightly between federations.

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7 Oct, 2026

Top-Up Tuesday October Week 1

Welcome to this edition of Top-Up Tuesday. This week I am sharing news from two recent international championships, important information for British Championship competitors, and an update on the 2027

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SBD British Open Championships 2026

Event details 4-6 December 2026 NEC Birmingham SBD British Open Classic Championships 2026 SPECTATOR TICKETS The SBD British Open Championships brings together Britain’s leading classic powerlifters for the 2026 national

8 Sep, 2026

Top-Up Tuesday September Week 2

Welcome to this edition of Top-Up Tuesday. Future editions will continue to arrive on Tuesdays, but they will not follow a fixed weekly or monthly schedule. I want Top-Up Tuesday

7 Jul, 2026

Top up Tuesday July week 1 2026

Hello and welcome to another set of newsbites from British Powerlifting’s CEO, Charlie Marillier.