POWERLIFTING COMPETITION

POWERLIFTING - is an individual sport where the goal is to lift the most amount of weight possible in the squat, bench press, and deadlift.

Athletes have three attempts in each lift to reach their maximum capacity and must follow strict technique rules so that everyone is compared equally.

The heaviest squat, bench press, and deadlift that are successfully lifted are added up to give a “POWERLIFTING TOTAL”. This total is what’s used to rank athletes amongst each other.

RISING SHOWDOWN - is classic powerlifting competition organized by RISING gym and supported by UAE BBF. “RISING SHOWDOWN” following IPF classic powerlifting rules.

To see Classic Powerlifting rules please visit official IPF web site.

WOMEN’S WEIGHT CLASSES

Light weight class up to 57.0 kg

(combining three weight classes 47kg,52kg,57kg).

Middle weight class starting from 57.01 up to 69.0kg

(combining two weight classes 63kg, 69kg).

Heavy weight class starting from 69.01kg

combining thee weight classes (76kg, 84kg, 84kg+).

MEN’S WEIGHT CLASSES

Light weight class up to 74.0 kg

(combining three weight classes 59kg, 66kg, 74kg).

Middle weight class starting from 74.01kg up to 93.0kg

(combining two weight classes 83kg, 93kg).

Heavy weight class starting from 93.01kg

combining thee weight classes (105kg, 120kg, 120+kg).

Lifters must be current members of the EBBF to compete, this is restricted to UAE citizens and residents only.
Lifters are not allowed to hold memberships with multiple IPF affiliates simultaneously, so they will not be able to obtain EBBF membership if they are a member of another
International Lifters: Non-residents or members of international IPF affiliates may lift under the following conditions:
- An NOC from the lifter's home IPF federation must be provided.
- They will lift as guest lifters and not be eligible for placing or prizes.
YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR WEIGHT CLASS UP TO March 5.
Athletes may be accompanied by a coach or handler.
Spectators are permitted.
Random drug testing will be held by uae BBF.
If you are coming from another country or another IPF federation you have to get NOC letter from your home IPF powerlifting federation and you can only compete in compe
Keep in my mind if you are not member of uae bbf you must purchase a 2 year membership with uae bbf federation at the day of competition
If you are coming from another country you have to get NOC letter from your home IPF powerlifting federation
Respect the venue and equipment.

ALL lifters must wear singlet.

Long length singlets are permitted

Athletes must wear T-shirt under their singlet at all times.

Athletes must wear shoes during their competition lifts.

LONG SOCKS must be worn by each athletes during their deadlift.

ALLOWED : Belt, knee sleeves and wrist wraps.

NOT ALLOWED : lifting suits, straps, elbow sleeves, supportive bench press shirt, knee wraps and elbow wraps.

The equipment must be IPF approved

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Registration for the Powerlifting Competition 2026 is now closed as all slots are sold out.