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Pounds/Kilograms Converter Tool for Powerlifters

By Kyle Risley
Last updated August 4, 2020


As an affiliate of various sites, including Amazon Associates, I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases via links in this post at no extra cost to you. See Full Disclosure

This weight conversion tool will allow you to:

  • convert pounds to kilograms
  • convert kilograms to pounds
  • provide the converted weight +/- 5% for adjusting attempts during the meet
  • customize rounding to nearest 2.5 or 5

Be sure to also check out the powerlifting meet attempt selection spreadsheet so you’re not doing conversions on meet day! But just in case, here’s a tool for that. 🙂

Filed Under: Meet Prep, Resources




USPA Approved Gear for 2021: The Full List

By Kyle Risley
Last updated September 10, 2022


As an affiliate of various sites, including Amazon Associates, I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases via links in this post at no extra cost to you. See Full Disclosure

This is the USPA approved list of gear updated for 2021. It is valid from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.

The approved gear is shown below, grouped by equipment type and brand. Where possible, links are included to show you where you can purchase a given item.

Prices change and you should check the most recent prices on the link provided.

uspa approved equipment
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IPF & USAPL Approved List of Equipment & Gear (Updated for 2023)

By Kyle Risley
Last updated January 8, 2023


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IPF and USAPL approved list of gear, updated for 2023 to 2026.

I am not affiliated with the IPF or USAPL in any way. This page is based on my best understanding of their published equipment rules.

ipf approved gear

Understanding what equipment is approved for use is an essential part of any powerlifting competition. If a piece of gear is not approved for use in a given powerlifting federation, an athlete will not be permitted to use it on the platform.

This guide covers all approved powerlifting gear for the IPF and USAPL.

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How to Water Cut for a 2 Hour Weigh In (Spreadsheet)

By Kyle Risley
Last updated June 1, 2022


As an affiliate of various sites, including Amazon Associates, I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases via links in this post at no extra cost to you. See Full Disclosure

Looking for how to water cut for a two hour weigh in at a powerlifting meet? This calculator can help.

If you’re looking for a broader guide on cutting weight for a meet (24 hour and 2 hour weigh in), I highly recommend Powerlifting To Win’s guide.

Most powerlifting meets, including USAPL and IPF, require that athletes weigh in 2 hours prior to competing. This water cut spreadsheet helps you know how much water to drink so you can cut 5-15 pounds easily.

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Powerlifting Attempt Calculator Spreadsheet

By Kyle Risley
Last updated July 17, 2020


As an affiliate of various sites, including Amazon Associates, I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases via links in this post at no extra cost to you. See Full Disclosure

Selecting attempts for an upcoming powerlifting meet is one of the most important parts of meet preparation. Luckily, this calculator hosted on Google Sheets makes attempt selection a breeze. You can then print out the sheet or keep it on your phone for meet day.

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