Strongest State In The Country?

[4isenough]

This thread combines two things I love - powerlifting and demographic studies.

Which state produces strong lifters or is known for power lifting and why? I would think that mid-western or central states with a lot of German and Nordic heritage would naturally produce strong lifters.

Conversely, maybe I'm wrong, but is seems MN isn't exactly churning out world-class power lifters. I googled 'Minnesota Powerlifting' and found some information. Only some. Are certain states known for the sport?

[SPFjudge]

Texas....

Texas High School Powerlifting is the largest powerlifting federation in the world. The whole "Nordics are super strong people" thing is over rated. I've seen black kids who have never deadlifted a day in their life pull 500 lbs at 14-15 years old.

[TrettinR]

Texas....

Texas High School Powerlifting is the largest powerlifting federation in the world. The whole "Nordics are super strong people" thing is over rated. I've seen black kids who have never deadlifted a day in their life pull 500 lbs at 14-15 years old.

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Conversely, maybe I'm wrong, but is seems MN isn't exactly churning out world-class power lifters. I googled 'Minnesota Powerlifting' and found some information. Only some. Are certain states known for the sport?

You didn't do a very good search.

[dtaps24]

Illinois.

[divino85]

Wisconsin is up there. Huge HS powerlifting program here, and some good Open lifters.

[4isenough]

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You didn't do a very good search.

Thanks for the response. Suppose I were interested in learning more about the sport from a demographics perspective. What would a better search have been?


And keep in mind - I don't want this to turn into a race thread. Just wondering if there's a particular state known for powerlifting?

[EatSleepSquat]

Idaho!

[BombDonald]

West Virginia

[BalyunPex]

Województwo Małopolskie!

[musclehead09]

Texas and Alabama.

I'm in MD, a mediocre state overall. However we have some freaky strong 165's - 198's. There are some incredibly strong lifters in the 275's to SHW but not as many as the 2 I stated and the ones that live here compete in nationals.

[brotein1992]

I live in illinois and I know the lillibridge family lives here and I think Derek Kendall does to along with Chris hickson. I heard something about urbank to but I don't know if he was just visiting or if he actually lives here

[TripTastic]

I'd say Ohio has got to be up there.

[justenc165]

I'd say Ohio has got to be up there.

i second that!lol

[ffguitarist14]

Illinois.

This.

[puckett26]

Texas and Alabama.

I'm in MD, a mediocre state overall. However we have some freaky strong 165's - 198's. There are some incredibly strong lifters in the 275's to SHW but not as many as the 2 I stated and the ones that live here compete in nationals.

This, Im from MD as well. Not many options for gyms or training partners but there are a few strong lifters. My vote is Bama and Texas as well.

[TrettinR]

Thanks for the response. Suppose I were interested in learning more about the sport from a demographics perspective. What would a better search have been?

My point is that MN sends multiple lifters to IPF worlds every year, including some national and world record holders.

My vote is for Rhode Island.

[runtocatch]

I have no clue but I would go with Texas and Illinois. This isn't even really powerlifting related but I just remember when I was in the Corps that Texas and Illinois always seemed to have the most freak athletes. Always exceptions but anytime some kinda challenge thing or pick up game was going down the kids from those two states were puttin it on folks usually. From arm wrestling and wrestling to football to just racing sprints.

[Mariusz22]

I live in illinois and I know the lillibridge family lives here and I think Derek Kendall does to along with Chris hickson. I heard something about urbank to but I don't know if he was just visiting or if he actually lives here

Don't forget the GOAT... Ed Coan.

[HamburgerTrain]

Texas and Louisiana. Collegiate powerlifting is huge in both states. Plus, anywhere Ian Bell lives wins.

Agree with Maryland sucking. It's sad. When is the state championship this year? Its been a while since I've done it.

[NorthStrong]

Canada

[ErickStevens]

Texas and Louisiana.

[ingoodtime]

"Texas Strong"

[xRequiem]

texas of course

even if none of us lifted

[brotein1992]

Don't forget the GOAT... Ed Coan.

Lol I now look like a dumbass

[4isenough]

My point is that MN sends multiple lifters to IPF worlds every year, including some national and world record holders.

My vote is for Rhode Island.

Thanks for the info. I'll have to check that out (I live in MN).

[Link815]

Illinois.

You're too kind.

[puckett26]

Texas and Louisiana. Collegiate powerlifting is huge in both states. Plus, anywhere Ian Bell lives wins.

Agree with Maryland sucking. It's sad. When is the state championship this year? Its been a while since I've done it.

Yea man. I need to come down there and get some deadlifts in with ole Hamburgertrain. I believe the championships are in November again last I heard. But it is going to run too close to the American Open. Id like to do them both. But a month turnover isnt going to cut it.

[pumpingironat14]

Canada

Hell yeah man!

[goosefrabbas]

Texas and Alabama.

Why would you say Alabama? I can't even find another powerlifter at my school besides one girl who is graduating in December. Can barely find a meet either.

I say Texas and Louisiana.

[Stratostix]

Yea man. I need to come down there and get some deadlifts in with ole Hamburgertrain. I believe the championships are in November again last I heard. But it is going to run too close to the American Open. Id like to do them both. But a month turnover isnt going to cut it.

Its in november indeed. I came to states last yr as a spectator and i believe i watched u lift. Correct me if im wrong. After watching the meet i decided to train and compete as well. Only done the equinox open so far and doing states in november @ 198. There doesnt seem to be too much talent coming out of MD considering i feel i have a good chance placing very well after less than 1 yr of powerlifting under my belt.

Edit: altho the kelchaw (sp?) brothers at 165 look like they have really great potential.