Powerlifting: A Suitable High School Elective and After-School Intramural Program

Abstract

The USA Powerlifting governing body is associated with the International Powerlifting Federation, which provides strict guidelines for drug testing and for ensuring that individuals who compete, set records, and provide leadership in the organization practice drug-free training (USA Powerlifting, 2011). Learning the lifts early is important for later success, and offering lifting as a physical education elective may help stimulate interest in physical activity among juniors or seniors who are not attracted to traditional games and sports.