USA Powerlifting - Alabama

Registration is officially LIVE for the 2026 USAPL The RAC – Project X Showdown 💥

Lock in your spot early and save:
⚡ Early Bird: $125 (Deadline: April 3rd)
⚡ Regular: $150 (Deadline: May 7th)
⚡ Late: $175 (Begins May 8th)

Don’t wait—this meet will fill fast. 1 platform, 1 session, 45 lifter cap!!

⏳ 2 DAYS OUT ⏳

The 2026 Alabama State Championship is almost here. Platforms are being set, the meet staff will be ready, and the strongest lifters in the state are about to put it all on the line.

Final preparations are underway — we’ll see everyone this Saturday 🔥🔥!!

Presenting Sponsor – North Alabama Powerlifting 🚀

We’re proud to have North Alabama Powerlifting as the official livestream sponsor for the 2026 USAPL Alabama State Championships. Their support helps bring the action beyond the platform, allowing friends, family, and the wider powerlifting community to tune in and follow along throughout the meet.

We appreciate North Alabama Powerlifting for investing in the growth and visibility of the sport and for helping showcase this championship to lifters and fans everywhere.

🏋️ 2026 USAPL Alabama State Championships – Lifting Schedule & Event Info 🏋️
📍 Awakening Strength, Inc. | 7473 Hwy 72 W, Madison, AL

SESSION 1
• Equipment Check: 6:30 AM
• Weigh-Ins: 7:00 AM
• Doors Open to Spectators: 8:00 AM
• Lifting Starts: 9:00 AM

SESSION 2
• Equipment Check: 12:00 PM
• Weigh-Ins: 12:30 PM
• Lifting Starts: 2:30 PM

🚗 PARKING INFO
• Please park ONLY in marked GREEN zones
• RED zones are NO PARKING and are reserved for other businesses in the shopping center
• Food trucks & staff parking are clearly marked — do not park in restricted areas

🎟 SPECTATOR & COACHING PASSES
Spectator Pass: $15
Coach Passes:
• $20 — Single Session
• $30 — Both Sessions
💳 Venmo, CashApp, PayPal, Square, & Cash accepted

Presenting Sponsor & Host Gym – Awakening Strength 🏋️‍♀️

We’re incredibly grateful for Awakening Strength allowing us to host the 2026 USAPL Alabama State Championships at their facility. Their gym provides an ideal environment for high-level competition, and their support makes it possible to bring an event of this scale to Alabama.

Thank you to Awakening Strength for opening their doors to the powerlifting community and helping take this meet to the next level.

Presenting Sponsor - UAB Spotting & Loading 🏋️

A huge thank you to UAB Powerlifting for taking care of our spotting and loading needs at this year’s 2026 USAPL Alabama State Championships. Their athletes and members play a critical role in keeping the meet running smoothly, safely, and efficiently from start to finish.

We’re grateful for their professionalism, work ethic, and willingness to give back to the sport. High-level competitions don’t happen without dedicated spotter/loaders, and UAB Powerlifting continues to set the standard.

Presenting Sponsor – Sour Strips 🍬

We’re excited to have Sour Strips supporting the 2026 USAPL Alabama State Championships. Sour Strips will be keeping lifters fueled throughout the meet with their signature candy—bringing quick energy and a fun boost to meet day.

We appreciate Sour Strips for supporting this championship and for backing the powerlifting community, helping make the meet experience even better for everyone involved.

Presenting Sponsor – DoubleYou 👕

We’re excited to have DoubleYou supporting the 2026 USAPL Alabama State Championships. DoubleYou will be providing top-tier lifter merchandise for the event, including exclusive meet apparel for the best male & female lifter, quarter zips, and hoodies that will be available for purchase on site at Alabama States.

Their commitment to quality and attention to merchandise detail helps bring the meet experience to life beyond the platform, giving lifters something they can take home and rep long after the meet. We’re grateful for DoubleYou’s support.

We are proud to announce Barbell Rescue as a sponsor for the 2026 USAPL Alabama State Championships! They are a veteran owned business providing the tools you need to keep your bar clean and ready for a PR!

We are excited to have them on board as platform sponsor, there to keep the bar ready for you to pull a PR and the win!

Presenting Sponsor – Texas Strength Systems (TSS) 🛠️

We’re proud to have Texas Strength Systems (TSS) as a sponsor for the 2026 USAPL Alabama State Championships. TSS has built a reputation as one of the best manufacturers of strength equipment in the nation while also being one of the premier powerlifting gyms in the country as well. They consistently contribute to the growth of powerlifting by providing a top-tier competition experience—directing meets with high-quality equipment, professional ex*****on, and attention to detail that makes every event better.

Their commitment to the sport and the powerlifting community helps elevate events like this and provides lifters with an environment built for success. We’re grateful for TSS’s support of this state championship and for everything they continue to do for powerlifting.

Presenting Sponsor – A7 🇺🇸

We’re proud to have A7 as the presenting sponsor of the 2026 USAPL Alabama State Championships. A7 is one of the most prominent brands in powerlifting and a vital piece of the overall production at nearly every USAPL event. From competition-ready apparel to supporting lifters and meets at every level, their impact on the sport is undeniable.

We’re grateful for A7’s support of this championship and for everything they continue to do for the powerlifting community as a whole.