Powerlifting

A demanding test of upper body strength and mental resolve, Para Powerlifting will be touching down at the NEC as part of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, with spectators promised intense and captivating competition between some of the world’s mightiest athletes.

Competing in male and female classes by body weight, Para Powerlifters aim to lift the heaviest weight possible. They participate in the bench press discipline, lying flat they must control the heavy loaded barbell starting at an arms-length position down onto their chest, and then evenly press the barbell back up until their arms are locked out, exercising incredible strength and control.