A community based Powerlifting Competition
Supported by the UAE Bodybuilding Federation, the Power Meet is a two-day powerlifting competition where men and woman from all experience levels and backgrounds gather to test their strength in the squat, benchpress and deadlift.
Heading for its 10th edition, this has truly become a community driven event with 80 competitors who come to test their strength against the barbell. Whether you lift 25kg or 225kg, whether it is your first time competing or you came for the gold medal, everyone gets the same cheer and support.
Heading for its 10th edition, this has truly become a community driven event with 80 competitors who come to test their strength against the barbell. Whether you lift 25kg or 225kg, whether it is your first time competing or you came for the gold medal, everyone gets the same cheer and support.
What you need to know about Power Meet
- There is no minimum requirement or qualification criteria. Just be sure to register on time!
- We follow the IPF equipment and competition rules and weight classes for men and women
- A singlet is required to compete - this is to help promote fair judging for all competitors.
- This is ideal for lifters of ALL levels - complete beginners to experienced lifters.
- This is a community focused event and suitable for the whole family!
- Each event is limited to 80 competitors over two days.
- This event is open for men and women to compete.
- The Power Meet now serves as the qualifier for the Desert Barbell Classic. New rankings will be posted after Power Meet 9.
- The records board started from Power Meet 6 as this is the first event held at Desert Barbell Sports Club - see the records board below.
- Desert Barbell promotes 'drug free and drug tested' sports. The Power Meet is now a drug tested event.
Power Meet Records Board
The records board displays the best lifts in each weight category since the inception of Power Meet. Check-in after every competition to see which records fall, and which ones stand firm.
Records are the best lifts, but do not represent the diversity of lifters that participate. While it is good to see what can be achieved, and celebrate strength, it is important to know that the Power Meet is a Club competition and lifters of all strength levels and experience are welcomed and equally celebrated.
Records are the best lifts, but do not represent the diversity of lifters that participate. While it is good to see what can be achieved, and celebrate strength, it is important to know that the Power Meet is a Club competition and lifters of all strength levels and experience are welcomed and equally celebrated.
Power Meet Past results
Terms & Conditions of participating at Desert Barbell events
We do have some rules in place to encourage fair competition. You can see the full list of terms and conditions, as well as anti-doping rules and information, here.