What is Power Lifting?


Power Lifting consists of 3 disciplines - Squat, Bench Press and Dead Lift. A full power competition is the best of all 3 lifts added together to give a final total. There are however single lift competitions which allow those lifters who excel in 1 particular area to do just their preferred event.



Power Lifting is open to all levels of lifter from novice to expert, male and female, regular and TA. There are 3 steps to getting involved with the Army Power Lifting team.

Bodybuilding is the process of developing muscle fibres through the combination of weight training, specific caloric intake, and rest. Someone who engages in this activity is referred to as a bodybuilder. As a sport, called competitive bodybuilding, bodybuilders display their physiques to a panel of judges, who assign points based on their aesthetic appearance.