USAWA

Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
Address: High Country Vigour, Lakewood, Colorado
Weigh-Ins: 9 AM; Lifting Begins: 10 AM
The Lifts:
-Pinch Grip Deadlift – One Hand (I16)
-Deadlift, Fulton DB, One Arm (F8)
-Vertical Bar, 1 Bar, 1″ (I26)
-Deadlift, 3″ Bar (I4)
Exhibition Lift: One Hand Pinch Grip Clean and Press (IAWA lift F18) – Contested at the 2026 British Grip Champs
Entry Fee: $10 (waived for Junior athletes)
To Enter: The meet is open to any USAWA member. Entries deadline March 21, 2026
Meet Director: Sanjiv Gupta, contact by email sanjiv_gupta@hotmail.com
USAWA Membership Required
Awards: Best Lifter Award to the men’s and women’s champion. Other awards may be added based on number of entries.
Record Session: Each lifter can perform up to 5 records if equipment is available and time allows
Hybrid: Remote entries will NOT be allowed.

Athletes can look forward to some grip sport inspired USAWA events

The Grip Championship was created by Al Myers in 2011 and was hosted in Abilene, KS until 2024. It moved to Lakewood, CO in 2025. Ben Edwards is the reigning defending champion.