A community focused event

Powered by Optimum Nutrition and supported by the UAE Bodybuilding Federation, the Power Meet is a two-day powerlifting competition where men and woman from all experience levels and backgrounds gather to test their strength in the squat, benchpress and deadlift.

​Heading for its 8th edition, this has truly become a community driven event with 80 competitors and more than 100 spectators who come together to support and cheer on their friends and family. Whether you lift 25kg or 225kg, whether it is your first time competing or you came for the gold medal, everyone gets the same cheer and support from the crowd.

Please refer to our event calendar for upcoming Power Meet events dates and details.

Everything you need to know about Power Meet

  • There is no minimum requirement or qualification criteria. Just be sure to register on time!
  • We follow the IPF rules and weight classes, however we are not an IPF sanctioned event.
  • A singlet is required to compete - this is to help promote fair judging for all competitors.
  • This is ideal for lifters of ALL levels - complete beginners to experienced lifters.
  • This is a community focused event and suitable for the whole family!
  • Each event is limited to 80 competitors over two days.
  • This event is open for men and women to compete.
  • The Power Meet now serves as the qualifier for the Desert Barbell Classic - see the rankings here.
  • The records board started from Power Meet 6 as this is the first event held at Desert Barbell Sports Club - see the records board below.
  • Desert Barbell promotes 'drug free and drug tested' sports. The Power Meet is now a drug tested event.

If you are interested to sponsor the Power Meet, please enquire at support@desertbarbell.co for more details.

Power Meet Records - Women

Category
Squat
Benchpress
Deadlift
Total
-47
Naima AlBalushi
​60kg
Naima AlBalushi
​32.5kg
Naima AlBalushi
​95kg
​Naima AlBalushi
​187.5kg
-52
​Zulfia Ahmed
102.5kg
Zulfia Ahmed
​55kg
​Sheida Nowbakht
​110kg
​Zulfia Ahmed
267.5kg
-57
Domia Economides
140kg
Domia Economides
72.5kg
Domia Economides
135kg
Domia Economides
347.5kg
-63
Ine Andersson
140kg
Ine Andersson
75kg
Angelica Yassine
160kg
Angelica Yassine
​362.5kg
-72
Szabina Matyas
​137.5kg
Szabina Matyas
​65kg
Gulshan Kazi
​140kg
Szabina Matyas
​342.5kg
-84
​Morgan Gladden
147.5kg
​Morgan Gladden
85kg
​Morgan Gladden
170kg
​Morgan Gladden
402.5kg
84+
Aisha AlSuwaidi
90kg
Aisha AlSuwaidi
47.5kg
Aisha AlSuwaidi
115kg
Aisha AlSuwaidi
252.5kg

Power Meet Records - Men

Category
Squat
Benchpress
Deadlift
Total
-59
Khalifa AlJamahi
​110kg
Khalifa AlJamahi
​110kg
Khalifa AlJamahi
​170kg
Khalifa AlJamahi
​390kg
-66
Haitham AlRiyami
190kg
Khalifa AlJamahi
​120kg
Haitham AlRiyami
192.5kg
Haitham AlRiyami
482.5kg
-74
Kris Greene
195kg
Kris Greene
135kg
Kris Greene
220kg
Kris Greene
550kg
-83
Stanislav Zdrobylko
250kg
Stanislav Zdrobylko
175kg
Hadi AlSharaf
290kg
Stanislav Zdrobylko
680kg
-93
Michael Goodwin
​240kg
Mostafa Hazem
​170kg
Mostafa Hazem
​272.5kg
Michael Goodwin
​650kg
-105
​Chris Patterson
265kg
Chris Patterson
​165kg
Chris Patterson
275kg
Chris Patterson
705kg
-120
Abdullah Haj Hussin
260kg
Abdullah Haj Hussin
195kg
Samer AlBasha
275kg
Abdullah Haj Hussin
725kg
120+
​Salman Salem
​275kg
Salman Salem
​200kg
​Salman Salem
​310kg
​Salman Salem
​785kg