Heather Lee

What supportive gear and equipment is legal in my powerlifting federation? (What can I wear to my next powerlifting meet?)

All federations allow a belt, not to exceed 10cm (4") wide, and 13mm thick. Padding is not allowed on the belt. All federations require a singlet.

USAPL

• Single-ply SQ and DL suits (poly, not canvas)
• Single-ply BP shirt with solid back (no velcro)
• No groove briefs
• 2-meter knee wraps
• Wrist wraps, up to 1 meter long

USPF

• Single-ply polyester SQ and DL suits
• Single-ply BP; velcro is ok.
• Groove briefs are allowed, in place of underwear.
• 2-meter knee wraps
• Wrist wraps, up to 20" long

APA

• Up to 2-ply SQ & DL Suits, polyester only - no denim or canvas.
• 1-ply Groove Briefs are OK.
• Knee Wraps up to 3.5 (yes 3.5) meters are OK.
• Bench Shirts can be up to 2-ply of Poly or Denim, no canvas.
• Closed back, Open-Back, or Velcro is OK on BP shirts.

APF/WPO

• Multi-layer SQ & DL suits are okay, as long as it is a single garment.
• Any 2-ply BP shirt; velcro is ok. Poly, denim, and canvas are ok.
• Groove briefs are allowed
• 2.5-meter knee wraps
• Wrist wraps, up to 36" long

WABDL

• Single-ply SQ &DL suits
• 2-ply poly or denim BP shirts. No canvas. Velcro back is allowed, but the back of the neck must be closed.
• Groove briefs are ok

NASA

• Single-ply SQ &DL suits
• Single-ply poly or denim BP shirts. No canvas. Velcro back is ok.
• Groove briefs are allowed.
• 2-meter knee wraps
• Wrist wraps, up to 36" long