2025 APF/AAPF Beast of the Bench Press/ Rise of the Deadlift

Saturday October25, 2025

Meet Director: Stacy Hawkins – (773) 417-1913 or YXBmaWxsaW5vaXMgfCBnbWFpbCAhIGNvbQ==

Events: Bench Press only, Deadlift only

Place: Lombard Strength & Fitness - 1141 S. Main St. Lombard, IL 60148

Lifting Session: Saturday October 25, 2025: 9:00 a.m Start Time / 8:00 a.m Rules Clinic

Sanction/Rules: Sanctioned by the American Powerlifting Federation (APF). Check www.worldpowerliftingcongress.com for information and rulebook. One piece lifting suit required.

Weigh-ins: Friday, October 24 - 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 25 - 7:00 to 8:00 a.m.

--> All weigh-ins will take place at Lombard Strength & Fitness

Eligibility: Open to all APF/AAPF members. Lifters must present their printed card or proof via their smart phone at weigh-ins. New memberships or renewal memberships can be purchased on www.worldpowerliftingcongress.com.

CARDS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE MEET SITE.

Meet T-Shirts: Official meet t-shirts are available for pre-order for $30 - only limited numbers of t-shirts will be available at the meet.

Deadline: The entry deadline is October 03, 2025.

- Late entries, if any are accepted, will be charged a $20 late fee.

- No late entries will be accepted at the weigh-ins or the day of the meet.

Awards: Awards will be given to the first three places in all Men's and Women's Open weight classes. Age divisions will be scored via coefficent (all weight classes in each division against each other). Best Lifter awards will be given based on the content of the entries, using only the Glossbrenner coefficient.

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