Federation rules
WRPF Rules
The WRPF is a raw-focused federation that contests two equipment divisions, Raw and Classic, with no single-ply or multi-ply lifting. It runs three competition divisions: a drug-tested amateur division, an untested amateur division, and an untested Professional division for open-age lifters. Best Lifter is scored on the Wilks coefficient, with the McCulloch age coefficient added for masters.
- International raw-focused federation
- Runs separate tested and untested (Professional) divisions
Updated
WRPF overview: meets, lifters and where it competes →
See the current WRPF records →
Weight classes
Bodyweight categories the federation contests separately for record purposes.
Men
| Class (kg) | Class (lb) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | 115 | |
| 56 | 123 | |
| 60 | 132 | |
| 67.5 | 149 | |
| 75 | 165 | |
| 82.5 | 182 | |
| 90 | 198 | |
| 100 | 220 | |
| 110 | 243 | |
| 125 | 276 | |
| 140 | 309 | |
| 140+ | 309+ |
Women
| Class (kg) | Class (lb) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | 97 | |
| 48 | 106 | |
| 52 | 115 | |
| 56 | 123 | |
| 60 | 132 | |
| 67.5 | 149 | |
| 75 | 165 | |
| 82.5 | 182 | |
| 90 | 198 | |
| 90+ | 198+ |
Age divisions
Each division is its own record category at the federation level.
| Division | Age range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Teenage | 14 through 16 | |
| Sub-Junior | 17 through 19 | |
| Junior | 20 through 23 | |
| Open | 24 through 39 | |
| Master 1 | 40 through 49 | |
| Master 2 | 50 through 59 | |
| Master 3 | 60 through 69 | |
| Master 4 | 70 through 79 | |
| Master 5 | 80 and upwards |
Equipment categories
Separate record lines are kept for each equipment category the federation tracks.
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Raw · records tracked
A non-supportive single-ply singlet with a t-shirt, plus an optional belt, single-ply wrist wraps, and knee sleeves. Knee wraps of any length are not allowed.
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Classic · records tracked
The same gear as Raw, with knee wraps (up to 2.5 m long, 8 cm wide) permitted alongside or in place of sleeves.
Drug-testing policy
The WRPF runs three divisions: Amateurs Drug-Tested, Amateurs (untested), and Professionals (untested, open-age only). Testing follows the separate WRPF Anti-Doping Rules; the technical rulebook points to that document rather than reproducing the banned-substance list, so the specific list and testing method are not stated in the rulebook itself.
Records distinguish tested from untested: Yes.
Records are kept separately for the Amateurs Drug-Tested, Amateurs, and Professionals divisions. A meet may, by its published statement, combine the two amateur divisions into a single untested "Amateurs" division.
Reference materials
The federation's own published documents this page is sourced from.
Weight class FAQs
What are the WRPF men's weight classes?
The WRPF men's weight classes are 52, 56, 60, 67.5, 75, 82.5, 90, 100, 110, 125, 140, and 140+ kg.
What are the WRPF women's weight classes?
The WRPF women's weight classes are 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 67.5, 75, 82.5, 90, and 90+ kg.