Upcoming powerlifting meets, events, and more!
Sauna Sesh with Anchor Coaches!
Book on Sauna House with the code Anchor to save some cash and join us for some sweat and cold plunging!
Anchor Powerlifting Clinic July 2023
Anchor powerlifting clinic on December 3, 2023 from 1-3pm!
We will go over the three main lifts (squat, bench press, and deadlift), and our coaches will give you individualized feedback to optimize how you lift so you can progress and put more weight on the bar. Come prepared to take notes!
Weight Not Hate Deadlift Extravaganza!
Come one, come all for this AMAZING, TANTALIZING, RIVETING, and frankly STUPENDOUS deadlift-only event!
In this deadlift-only exhibition, each lifter will have THREE attempts to put up their personal best deadlift while being cheered on by the crowd!
The energy at these events is HIGH, and the support the community provides is worth experiencing. Even if you don’t deadlift, come as a spectator to cheer everyone on! Just choose which role you’d like to take on in the dropdown menu below.
All proceeds will go to the LGBTQ Center of Durham!
USAPL Raw Nationals
USAPL Raw Nationals Powerlifting Competition:
Divisions: Raw full powerlifting, Teen, Junior, Open & Masters
Qualifications: Open to all USA Powerlifting members who meet or exceed the qualifying raw totals between Jan 1, 2022 through entry deadline.
Primetime will be held during the evening session each day.
Anchor Pain in Lifting Clinic
The first of our specialty clinics, the Pain in Lifting clinic is intended for those that have been lifting for awhile and have experienced pain during a movement, or recurring pain during the course of their training.
We are going to pass along what we have learned as coaches, with athletes spanning all ages and levels of training, from beginner to advanced.
Anchor Gym Ice Cream Social!
Join us July 15th from 11—1 at Anchor for some BOLD BATCH ice cream!
Bold batch is a local ice cream maker and is known for their amazing and unique flavors—it’s some of the best ice cream you’ll find.
Let us know if you want a single or a double scoop ($7 or $9), and come by Anchor to socialize (and maybe get a lift in)!
USAPL Raw Nationals
This year’s USAPL Raw Nationals will be held in Las Vegas! Come see the top lifters in this federation battle for top placements. Plus, it’s Vegas!
USAPL South East Iron Beast Winter Classic
USAPL-sanctioned full-power powerlifting meet in Columbia, South Carolina.
USPA Drug Tested North Carolina State Championship
Drug-tested, full power meet in Carthage, NC.
Lion's Den Classic
You’ll see some of Anchor’s athletes competing at this meet on January 15, 2022!
USAPL South Carolina State Championship
South Carolina State Championship powerlifting competition at Carolina Crossfit. Anchor will be sponsoring this one, and will be there to chat with everyone! Come by, say hi, and get some swag!
USAPL Virginia Pro Invitational
This is the 2021 USA Powerlifting Virginia Pro Invitational (VA-2021-09) competition. This competition is being held at the Shop Gym in Ashburn, Virginia.
This competition will occur on December 4th.
USPA No Gift No Lift Classic
This Holiday Season, regardless what you celebrate help us uplift our extended community at our NO GIFT, NO LIFT Classic. 🎁
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We are asking everyone to bring a brand new Unopened gift to donate. It is not mandatory, but highly encouraged
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🏋️♂️We lift together, share highs and lows together, and no we can lift someone else up this holiday season together!
Triangle Rock Club Deadlift Competition
Flex your grip strength and help bring food security to our neighbors at our second annual Deadlift and Dead Hang Competition!
Proceeds from your entry fee raise funds for the Interfaith Food Shuttle of Raleigh. Win trophies and prizes as you set a new PR for fun! Rally your friends and family to donate in your name for another chance to win!
USAPL Upstate Novice Open
USAPL Upstate Novice Open (SC-2021-08) held on November 20, 2021 at Palmetto State Barbell in Greer, SC. This meet is a NOVICE meet, meaning that it is for first or second time lifters.
USPA Murica Classic
Weigh-In & Equipment Check:
Friday from 9am-1030am and 4pm-530pm
No Same day weigh-ins
Warmup-------- --------------------Saturday, 8:00am
Lifting Begins -------------------Saturday 9:00am
USAPL Fall Festival of Power
One of the largest USAPL North Carolina powerlifting meets of the year! This one is usually a crowd favorite and a popular one for some prominent local lifters.
Lift-a-Palooza
Over the course of 2 days, you'll learn, lift, and have fun with new friends who share your passion for training.
A fully immersive experience, Lift-a-Palooza covers high-impact training concepts as they apply to
Kettlebells
Barbells
Bodyweight
Mobility
USAPL Power Mountain Showcase
https://www.carolinapowerlifting.com/2021-power-mountain.html
USPA Rumble at the PIT
The PIT is a Hillsborough, NC powerlifting and strongman gym with strong community ties. This competition is sanctioned through USPA, and will serve as a qualifier for national- and world-level competitions.
Watermelon Crushing Extravaganza
Have you ever crushed an entire watermelon with your THIGHS? Have you ever wanted to see someone else do it? In either case, this is the event for you!!!
There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishes (for time), and of course bragging rights.
This is a BYOM (bring your own melon) event, BUT we will be inspect all melons before all attempts!
(So please don’t try to slip cracked melons by us, as you will be shamed)
USAPL Ladies of Steel
USA Powerlifting is the largest drug-tested federation in the United States, and this women’s-only meet is going to be hype. Come see why women are the fastest-growing segment of the sport.
Anchor Mock Meet
The Anchor Mock Meet is a private Anchor event for athletes and a guest. Our group and distance athletes will be showing off their progress and practicing to compete in a real competition.
Women’s Powerlifting Clinic
Anchor’s powerlifting clinics are a perfect place to improve your lifting technique, or even to learn the squat, bench press, and deadlift for the first time! Lifters of all backgrounds are encouraged to register.
From Acuity: In this event you will dive into technique in the three lifts and get tips and cues based on where you are as a lifter—whether this is your first time under a barbell, or you are ready to compete.
Learn how to safely and properly perform the squat, bench, and deadlift, and what makes our powerful program unique. The last clinic was over capacity, so sign up right away to grab your spot!
Squat Clinic
Anchor is conducting a SQUAT ONLY clinic!
In this event you will dive into technique in the squat and get tips and cues based on where you are as a lifter—whether this is your first time touching a barbell, or you are ready to compete.
This event is sure to be a fun time--so come prepared to lift and take notes!
Bring any lifting gear you normally use or at least wear flat-ish shoes.
Co-ed Powerlifting Clinic
Anchor is conducting a co-ed powerlifting clinic!
In this event you will dive into technique in the three lifts and get tips and cues based on where you are as a lifter—whether this is your first time under a barbell, or you are ready to compete.
Learn how to safely and properly perform the squat, bench, and deadlift, and what makes our powerful program unique. The last clinic was over capacity, so sign up right away to grab your spot!