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WA State Fitness Expo

Category: Strength Sports

  • NPL Powermania 2026 Comes to WA State Fitness Expo | Powerlifting Competition

    NPL Powermania 2026 Comes to WA State Fitness Expo | Powerlifting Competition

    WA State Fitness Expo Strength Sports Spotlight

    NPL Powermania 2026 powerlifting meet at WA State Fitness Expo in Auburn Washington

    NPL Powermania 2026

    National-Level Powerlifting Meet Inside the WA State Fitness Expo

    Step Onto the Platform

    Bring your absolute best at one of the most intense powerlifting meets of the year.

    Whether you’re chasing PRs, records, a Worlds qualification, or pure adrenaline — Powermania is where lifters come to perform.

    Limited to 60 Lifters

    🔥 Register for Powermania

    The WA State Fitness Expo is proud to welcome NPL Powermania 2026, a national-level powerlifting meet hosted by Dungeon Fitness.

    This meet gives athletes the opportunity to set state, national, and world records while competing inside one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier fitness events.

    Meet Highlights

    🏆 National-level powerlifting meet
    🏆 State, national, and world record opportunities
    🌎 Worlds qualifier
    ✅ No qualifying total required
    🏅 Best Team Award
    🔥 New federation opportunities for Washington lifters
    ⚠️ Limited to 60 lifters

    Divisions

    Powermania offers multiple competition options for lifters across experience levels and equipment categories.

    ✅ Full Power
    ✅ Bench Only
    ✅ Deadlift Only
    ✅ Push Pull
    ✅ Raw
    ✅ Wraps
    ✅ Single Ply
    ✅ Multi Ply

    Event Details

    📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
    ⏰ Start Time: 9:00 AM
    📍 Auburn Performing Arts Center
    702 4th St NE, Auburn, WA 98002
    🏆 Inside the WA State Fitness Expo

    Entry Fees & Weigh-Ins

    💵 Entry Fee: $75 per lifter
    🎓 Students: $60 with valid school ID
    ➕ Event / Age Group Crossovers: $25
    ⚠️ Registration Deadline: June 26, 2026
    ❌ No refunds or transfers

    ⚖️ Weigh-Ins:
    Friday, July 17, 2026
    9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    or
    4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

    NPL Membership Required

    NPL membership is required to compete. You do not need to purchase your membership to register, but it must be purchased before you can weigh in.

    Why Compete at Powermania?

    🔥 Chase a new PR
    🔥 Set official records
    🔥 Qualify for Worlds
    🔥 Represent your gym or team
    🔥 Compete inside a major fitness expo
    🔥 Step onto the platform with serious lifters
    🔥 Bring the intensity. Break barriers. Own the platform.

    Ready to Compete?

    Registration closes June 26, 2026. No late entries accepted.

    🔥 Register Now

    Meet Director

    Ryan Turgano
    📧 DFstrength@gmail.com

    Northwest Fitness Community

    Choose Your Next Step

    Whether you compete, coach, own a business, support an athlete, or simply love fitness — there’s a place for you in the Northwest fitness community.

    Compete. Attend. Promote. Connect.

    Discover athletes, coaches, gyms, vendors, products, services, and opportunities throughout the Pacific Northwest fitness community.

  • Weighted Calisthenics Competition at the WA State Fitness Expo | Apex Powersthenics

    Weighted Calisthenics Competition at the WA State Fitness Expo | Apex Powersthenics

    WA State Fitness Expo Competition Spotlight

    Apex Powersthenics weighted calisthenics competition at the WA State Fitness Expo Apex Powersthenics

    The World’s First Powersthenics Organization Comes to the WA State Fitness Expo

    Think You’re Strong? Prove It.

    Apex Powersthenics is bringing competitive weighted calisthenics to one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier fitness events.

    On July 18, athletes will test their weighted pull-up and weighted dip strength inside the WA State Fitness Expo.

    $7,000 Total Prize Purse

    The WA State Fitness Expo is excited to welcome Apex Powersthenics, a competition organization helping build the future of competitive weighted calisthenics.

    Founded by Tahj Warren, Apex Powersthenics is creating a platform where athletes can compete, connect, and showcase real strength through weighted bodyweight movements.

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    Apex Powersthenics athlete performing weighted pullups

    What Is Powersthenics?

    Powersthenics combines the strength of powerlifting with the control and athleticism of calisthenics. Athletes perform weighted bodyweight movements and compete to lift the most added weight.

    ✅ Weighted Pull-Ups
    ✅ Weighted Dips
    ✅ Strength Testing
    ✅ Athletic Performance
    ✅ Technique & Control
    ✅ Competitive Calisthenics

    Competition Format

    🔥 Solos

    Athletes will complete a 1-rep max weighted pull-up using any grip and a weighted dip.

    🥇 1st Place: $2,000 + Custom Weighted Calisthenics Belt
    🥈 2nd Place: $1,000
    🥉 3rd Place: $500

    🔥 Duos

    Both athletes from each duo team will complete a weighted pull-up using any grip and a weighted dip.

    🥇 1st Place Team: $2,000 Total
    🥈 2nd Place Team: $1,000 Total
    🥉 3rd Place Team: $500 Total

    Total weight lifted only includes the weight attached to the belt. Bodyweight will not be measured.

    A Stage Worthy of the Strength

    This competition takes place inside the WA State Fitness Expo — one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier fitness events featuring athletes, vendors, coaches, spectators, strength sports, fitness attractions, and the NPC WA State Open National Qualifier.

    Meet Promoter Tahj Warren

    Apex Powersthenics founder Tahj Warren is helping build the future of competitive weighted calisthenics in Washington and beyond. His mission is to grow the sport, build community, and give athletes a real platform to test themselves.

    Why Compete?

    🔥 Test your strength against other athletes
    🔥 Compete for cash prizes and recognition
    🔥 Step into a real competition environment
    🔥 Represent your gym, crew, or training community
    🔥 Get seen inside a major fitness event
    🔥 Join the growing powersthenics movement
    🔥 Build confidence, status, and momentum

    Ready to Test Yourself?

    Whether you’re ready to compete now or just want more information, take the next step today.

    Connect With Apex Powersthenics

    🌐 ApexPowersthenics.com
    📧 Apexpowersthenics@gmail.com

    🏆 Best in the NW Community Awards

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    Presented by NW Fitness Magazine · Celebrating standout businesses, coaches, gyms, athletes, brands, and community leaders.

    Help recognize the people and organizations making a positive impact in the Northwest fitness community.

    Northwest Fitness Community

    Choose Your Next Step

    Whether you compete, coach, own a business, support an athlete, or simply love fitness — there’s a place for you in the Northwest fitness community.

    Compete. Attend. Promote. Connect.

    Discover athletes, coaches, gyms, vendors, products, services, and opportunities throughout the Pacific Northwest fitness community.