Strength Gene

https://youtu.be/P7yo0d73v_U

The USA Streetlifting Podcast has officially been launched with its first episode featuring Danae Morgan, the USA Streetlifting National Champion & Worlds 2025 competitor.

Watch the podcast live and subscribe to the USA Streetlifting channel!

4 months ago | [YT] | 10

Strength Gene

I will be competing in my first streetlifting competition at the USA Streetlifting Colorado Mile High Classic tomorrow at 9AM GMT-6 (11AM EST).

Link: youtube.com/live/9IwyzOIfciE?feature=shared

4 months ago | [YT] | 11

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2025 EMPIRE STATE CLASSIC

Registrations are done via the Final Rep app.
app.final-rep.com/#/event/2xHDkEkkOvu36ijWqJOgMG1Z…

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Format: 1RM (Weighted Pull & Dip)
Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025
Location: Uptown Strength NYC 754-B St. Nicholas Ave, New York, New York
Max # of Competitors: 25

Timeline:
July 27, 2025 - Registration period CLOSES
July 27, 2025 - Payment period CLOSES
August 3, 2025 - Virtual Athlete Meeting *Rules Overview, Schedule, Etc.)

Note:
- U.S. citizens and residents only are allowed to compete.

Any Questions?
Host Email: usastreetlifting.ny@gmail.com
Host Instagram: @sergeprevjr

8 months ago | [YT] | 9

Strength Gene

2025 Classic National Championships

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Format: 1RM (Weighted Pull & Dip)
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Location: PWRBLD Gym 1661 Easton Rd Unit C-1, Warrington, PA 18976
Max # of Competitors: First 10 per weight class

Note:
- U.S. citizens and residents only are allowed to compete
- Since this is a National Championship, you are eligible to set official national records in your weight class which include the heaviest, valid lift in both exercises and the highest total. The records established in this format will be viewed separate from the records established in the All4 format.
- You must weigh in the range of the weight class that you register for on the same day as when you compete to be eligible to post an official total and set any national records.

Timeline:
October 31, 2025 - Registration period & payment period CLOSES
November 8, 2025 - Virtual Athlete Meeting *Rules Overview, Schedule, Etc.)

Any Questions?
Host Email: usastreetlifting@gmail.com
Host Instagram: @usastreetlifting
Meet Director Instagram: @strength_gene

8 months ago | [YT] | 8

Strength Gene

2 TYPES OF FALSE GOOD REPS

There are many reasons judges don't give truthful judging. Even though they're not corrupt or partaking in a conflict of interest, judges can give good reps for other reasons besides it actually being a good rep. There are 2 "types" of false good reps from what I've seen: "sympathy reps" and "negative-reaction reps" (both terms made up for labeling purposes).

*Sympathy reps* are attempts judged as good lifts because the judge feels some kind of sympathy or emotion towards the athlete. Whether this is related to the athlete grinding hard to complete the rep, being a beginner, on the verge of getting DQ'd, or even being a woman, a judge that cannot control his/her emotions will give sympathy reps because the judge "feels bad."

Things like "I can't give a no rep to that athlete, that athlete went through X" or "that athlete is just a girl" or "that athlete worked hard for it and put in pain" are the different ways judges cover up their false decision.

*Negative-reaction reps* are reps judged as good lifts because the judge anticipates a negative reaction from the athlete and/or his support if the judge gives a no lift, despite the no rep being the correct call. These decisions are usually seen from judges judging a high-profile athlete or athletes that have shown a lack of self-accountability.

Both of these types of false good reps can happen because there is emotion attached to the athlete from the judge. Judges may view an athlete a certain way or expect a negative reaction based on a decision which can affect the judge's ability to give truthful judging. Best way to address this is to remain detached.

8 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 18

Strength Gene

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The Sun City Showdown is coming to El Paso—and it’s more than just a Streetlifting comp.In partnership with Powerhouse Gym – El Paso and the legendary Johnnie O. Jackson Classic, this USA Streetlifting competition will showcase the best in weighted calisthenics at one of the biggest strength expos in Texas.Step onto the platform alongside legends at the Johnnie O. Jackson Classic, a full-blown bodybuilding and strength expo featuring bodybuilding, powerlifting, strongman, worlds strongest operator, armlifting, and now—USA Streetlifting.
Think you’ve got the strongest streetlifting reps in West Texas? It’s time to prove it.

⚔️ EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Location: El Paso Convention Center
Format: Classic (1RM Weighted Pull & Dip)
Attempts: 3 per lift – max successful reps take the crown
Presented in partnership with the JOJ Classic
💵 ENTRY FEE: $70 (Zelle, CashApp, or Venmo)
🎟 Spectators: $10 at the door
🕒 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 25th
📍 Virtual Athlete Meeting: August 9th

Don’t miss your chance to rep your city at the Sun City’s first-ever sanctioned USA Streetlifting meet—and be part of a historic day of strength across disciplines.
Link in bio to register.
Questions? DM us or email usastreetlifting.tx@gmail.com

9 months ago | [YT] | 7

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LONE STAR CLASSIC - FIRST EVER TEXAS STREETLIFTING COMPETITION

🔥 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN 🔥
app.final-rep.com/#/event/2vgoyqXBGDZbBXGrM5tR4C4C…

The Lone Star Classic is set to shake the ground in Texas this summer!
Think you’ve got the strongest Streetlifting reps in Texas? Prove it.

⚔️ EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, July 19th, 2025
Location: The Castle – Metroflex Fort Worth @metroflexgymftworth
Format: Classic (1RM Weighted Pull & Dip)
Attempts: 3 per lift – max successful reps take the crown.


💵 ENTRY FEE: $70 (Zelle, CashApp, or Venmo)
🎟 Spectators: $10 at the door
🕒 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 20th
📍 Virtual Athlete Meeting: July 12th

Questions? DM us or email usastreetlifting.tx@gmail.com or @usastreetlifting.tx on Instagram.

9 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 15

Strength Gene

DRUG TESTING

If you were to decide the protocols for drug testing, what would you do to prioritize cost efficiency while maximizing chances of catching a PED user? Polygraph test? Urine test? Blood test? Align with WADA? How frequently would you test an athlete?

9 months ago | [YT] | 17

Strength Gene

IPF BAN


What is your opinion on the IPF's recent banning of stiff knee sleeves? Do you think the same should happen in streetlifting? And if so, should they also ban stiff elbow sleeves?

10 months ago | [YT] | 11

Strength Gene

JUDGING INTEGRITY

How do you ensure that your judges aren't corrupt and are capable of being objective?

This is a big problem in many sports where judges make CLEAR incorrect calls to boost ratings, win a gamble/stake, show favoritism, or because they fear what may happen if they do make the correct call.

Crowds and audiences can influence a judge's decision greatly if they do not have any emotional discipline.

What's the solution (in streetlifting)?

1) Understand that certain people cannot and never will be objective. They do not have a moral and ethical compass and/or are undisciplined. Come up with a thorough procedure to filter these people out.

2) React immediately if there's clear evidence of subjective judging. The role of a judge can easily lose the trust of the athletes and community if this happens.

3) Use video replays and a jury for quality control.

What else can we do to ensure the sport's integrity remains intact?

Comment below!

11 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 17