Who Needs the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters?

Why the WABDL is Such a Great Idea The World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters runs competitions for bench press or deadlift exercise only. But, there are several other powerlifting organizations like the USAPL. So why do we need another association? The reason is that other powerlifting organizations include squats in their competitions. But, the

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From ncnewsonline online – Local man sets world record at powerlifting championships

By Kayleen Cubbal New Castle News –  For five years, powerlifting has served as a source of strength and healing for Keith Stich. And, now, it has earned the New Castle resident a world record. Stich, 28, became a world record-holder in Las Vegas on Wednesday with a 402.2-pound lift in the Disabled 1 class

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Video – Gladiator Powerlifting Team – World Cup 2019

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Live Stream Link for Worlds 2019 Available Here

Here is the link to the live stream for WABDL Worlds 2019. Streaming will be available during lifting (see schedule here). http://www.mainstreamnetwork.com/watch/viewer.asp?station=mssports

First time in powerlifting history that three Brothers all dead lifted over 600 pounds in the same world championships.

With the world championships just a few short weeks away I (Warren Fahrenfeld) thought I would put up a great memory. Pictured here with my two brothers and the president of the WABDL at the Powerlifting World Championships in Las Vegas back in 2010. This was the first time in powerlifting history that three Brothers

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ALL STATE RECORDS HAVE BEEN UPDATED ON THE WABDL WEB SITE – CONTACT GUS WITH ERRORS

All State Records have been updated on the WABDL Web site. If you experience technical issues please contact the WABDL Webmaster (dlron700@gmail.com). If you see errors or omissions in the records themselves please contact President & Records Chairman Gus Rethwisch; PO Box 27499 Golden Valley, MN 55427 Phone: (503) 901-1622.

Last Chance to Qualify BP and DL Meet Scheduled for September 29 Has Been Canceled!

Tiny Meeker reports that due to an illness in the family the ‘Last Chance to Qualify BP and DL Meet’ scheduled for September 29 has been canceled!

Rule Book Updated as of 8/9/2019

NOTICE: The official WABDL Rule Book has been updated as of 8/9/2019.

Lifters are invited to participate in the South American Championships

Notice to Lifters: Lifters are invited to participate in the South American Championships in Iguazu, province of Misiones, Argentina.  Please contact Serafin de Simone atpowerunidosargentina@hotmail.com if you are interested.

In Memory of Yanto Soekardi

Yanto Soekardi, was born April 22, 1963 and he died May 30, 2019. He lifted in WABDL from 1999 to 2014. At 220# he lifted 700.8 pounds and at 242# he pulled 722.0. He set 14 world records in the Law- Firemen division and won 9 world championships. Yanto was a super humble man with

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