Hercules Club since 1935
 
Powerlifting is a Sport in which a lifter  lifts a maximum weight for 1 rep in 3 different lifts:
 
    The Squat
    The Bench Press
    The Deadlift
 
Each lifter has 3 attempts at each lift and his highest weight preformed is recorded in all three lifts to make a Total. This Total is then used to determine which lifter has won.
 
Divisions are made up by Age , then Weight;
 
Ages:                                                    Weight Divisions (in Kgs):
Teens 14-15, 16- 17, 18-19                  -56, -67.5, -75, -82.5, -90, -100, -110, 125, -140, 140+
Junior (20-23)                                      
Senior 24-39                                          
Masters 1,2,3,4                                    
The Squat The Deadlift The Bench Press