Ignite Powerfest: A Celebration of Strength, Effort, and Community
Powerfest is Ignite Fitness’s annual powerlifting meet for new and novice lifters.
Participants compete in the squat, bench press, and deadlift, receiving three attempts at each lift, with the same rules as a traditional powerlifting competition.
It is supportive, welcoming, and built to help everyday people discover what they are capable of.
Upcoming Workshops
Improve your technique and confidence in the squat, bench press, and deadlift with focused two-hour workshops led by Cara Jo, USA Powerlifting Coach and Referee. Each workshop includes instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on practice for both newer and experienced lifters.
$30 per workshop · Limited to 10 participants
Why We Host Powerfest
Most people spend years exercising without ever having a specific moment to test what they have built.
Powerfest gives our clients and members of the community something meaningful to train toward. It turns months of consistent work into a day where they can step onto the platform, attempt a personal record, and experience the confidence that comes from doing something difficult in front of a room full of people who want them to succeed.
For many participants, Powerfest is their first experience with strength competition. They may never have thought of themselves as athletes – or as someone who could compete in a powerlifting meet.
That is exactly why we do it.
Powerfest is not only about who lifts the most weight. It is about setting a goal, preparing for it, trusting your training, and having the courage to take your attempt.
What to Expect
Powerfest follows the basic structure and standards of a powerlifting meet while keeping the atmosphere friendly and accessible for first-time competitors.
Throughout the event, athletes cheer for one another, coaches support their lifters, and the entire room celebrates every hard-earned attempt.
Who Can Participate?
Powerfest is open to Ignite Fitness clients and members of the public.
Ignite Fitness clients: Free
Public registration: $85
Public registration fee includes lunch from Tazikis and a t-shirt. Bring your coach if you have one!
Space is limited so that every participant receives the attention, organization, and support needed for a great first-meet experience.
The Events
Each participant will receive three attempts in:
- Squat
- Bench Press
- Deadlift
Whether you are chasing a personal record, testing the progress you have made over the year, or stepping onto the platform for the very first time, Powerfest gives you the opportunity to put your training into action.
Train for Something
You do not have to be the strongest person in the room.
You only have to be willing to prepare, step onto the platform, and find out what you can do.
Join us for Powerfest – Ignite Fitness’s annual celebration of strength, effort, courage, and community.
Need help with your lifts? Dive deeper into the Squat, Bench and Deadlift with these workshops with Cara Jo, USAPL Coach and Referee. Use the links at the top of the page for more information and to register.
What is Powerlifting?
Powerlifting is a strength training sport which consists of three barbell exercises: Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift. Each participant receives three attempts to lift the most weight they can for a single repetition.
Squat
Bench Press
Deadlift
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