How and when can someone be considered a professional powerlifter - Wanna Be Big Bodybuilding and Weightlifting Forums

jmccown · 10-15-2009, 07:03 AM

What would you guys consider criteria for a powerlifter to be considered a pro? Obviously I would assume a certain level of experience, knowledge, competitions, sponsors, etc. But is there a set level of criteria for one to assume a title of "PRO"? Just curious.

Tom Mutaffis · 10-15-2009, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jmccown

What would you guys consider criteria for a powerlifter to be considered a pro? Obviously I would assume a certain level of experience, knowledge, competitions, sponsors, etc. But is there a set level of criteria for one to assume a title of "PRO"? Just curious.

My understanding is that it is simply based on your total. Experience, knowledge, competitions, and sponsors are not a factor. If someone showed up at their first meet and hit the numbers then they would considered a Professional.

I am sure that some of the guys here can better explain it though.

NASAKYCHAIRMAN · 10-15-2009, 08:08 AM

A pro is someone that competes in pro meets. Pro meets are usually the top lifters in their respected lift and offer some type of monetary reward. Several federations have pro meets based on being invited, total or just signing up for the meet. Also, each pro meet rules,etc will vary from federation to federation too. So, almost any lifter in the powerlifting community can compete as a pro or call themself a pro lifter. I have competed in two NASA Pro meets(2008 & 2009) and won almost $2300 in cash.

Sponsorship has nothing to do with being a pro, but competing in pro meets can help you get a sponsor or two,etc.

lonesXedge · 10-15-2009, 08:10 AM

The ProAm had a total you had to get in order to lift on pro day. I'm not sure of the exact numbers, but it was something simple like:

242-2300
275-2400
308-2500
SHW-2600

etc etc

MarcusWild · 10-15-2009, 06:20 PM

I agree with judging pro status by the Louie pro am qualifying totals.

Brian Hopper · 10-15-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lonesXedge

The ProAm had a total you had to get in order to lift on pro day. I'm not sure of the exact numbers, but it was something simple like:

242-2300
275-2400
308-2500
SHW-2600

etc etc

I know the 242's is 2200, but I'm not sure what the others are.

ThomasG · 10-26-2009, 06:43 PM

Is it possible to be a pro naturally?

endymion88 · 10-26-2009, 07:03 PM

yes it is possible to be a pro naturally

SELK · 10-26-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasG

Is it possible to be a pro naturally?

To get a pro total, for sure.

Thats a limited rating scale though, you have raw guys and singleply guys who are in the same ballpark of strength, but they obviously can't make a "pro" total.

For multiply lifting, on a handful of guys get pro totals every year. I would imagine it to be < 1-2% of competitive powerlifters.. but i could be wrong.

Matt Adams · 10-26-2009, 09:27 PM

yeah i consider "pro" to be by qualifying total at the powerstation pro-am.not sure all the totals of all weight classes but believe some of them are

181=1810
198=1925
220=2100
242=2200
275=2300

SELK · 10-26-2009, 09:40 PM

those totals where ~100lbs lighter for IPA worlds if i remember correctly.

MarcusWild · 10-27-2009, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ThomasG

Is it possible to be a pro naturally?

If you don't think it's possible, then you'll never do it.

Saverio · 10-27-2009, 06:35 AM

Pro=non drug tested

NASAKYCHAIRMAN · 10-27-2009, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by endymion88

yes it is possible to be a pro naturally

I am drug free & compete in nasa pro meets. I have won more than $2200 in cash. Also, there are drug tested & non-drug tested pro meets.

First place at the 2008 & 2009 NASA Pro Powersports Championship

http://www.nasa-sports.com/Pro%20Pow...wer_sports.htm

NASA Top 20 Pro Money Winners
Rank Name Events Amount
1 Jason Smith PS & PL $6,500.00
2 Tyson Meyers PL $5,050.00
3 Cyrus Ford PS & PL $4,225.00
4 Michael Bishop PL $3,500.00
5 Dane Harris PS $2,450.00
6 JT Hall PS $2,275.00
7 Jamie McDougal PS $2,250.00
8 Desmond Phillips PS $1,650.00
9 Jamie Smith PS $1,650.00
10 Dan Wagman PS $1,400.00
11 Terry Tucker PS $1,350.00
12 Henry Thomason PL $1,200.00
13 David Wilson PS $1,150.00
14 Chris Spirrison PS $1,100.00
15 Wade Johnson PL $975.00
16 Kevin Foster PL $900.00
17 Chris Dargin PS $800.00
18 Tony Scott PS $800.00
19 Guy McNeil PS $775.00
20 Chris Truccolo PL $600.00

Jason198 · 10-27-2009, 07:19 AM

Nasa has a great pro meet i hope they bring it back

NASAKYCHAIRMAN · 10-27-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason198

Nasa has a great pro meet i hope they bring it back

We are working on the final details and an announcement should be made in Jan, 2010. Here is a Oct, 2009 statement: http://members.boardhost.com/krnlpet...255487443.html

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jmccown Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 299	How and when can someone be considered a professional powerlifter What would you guys consider criteria for a powerlifter to be considered a pro? Obviously I would assume a certain level of experience, knowledge, competitions, sponsors, etc. But is there a set level of criteria for one to assume a title of "PRO"? Just curious. __________________ Strong(er) 2009

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NASAKYCHAIRMAN NASA KY CHAIRMAN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: GREAT BLUEGRASS STATE Posts: 993	A pro is someone that competes in pro meets. Pro meets are usually the top lifters in their respected lift and offer some type of monetary reward. Several federations have pro meets based on being invited, total or just signing up for the meet. Also, each pro meet rules,etc will vary from federation to federation too. So, almost any lifter in the powerlifting community can compete as a pro or call themself a pro lifter. I have competed in two NASA Pro meets(2008 & 2009) and won almost $2300 in cash. Sponsorship has nothing to do with being a pro, but competing in pro meets can help you get a sponsor or two,etc. __________________ TRAIN HARD "BIG WILLIE" J.T. HALL http://www.youtube.com/user/NASAKYCHAIRMAN http://www.houseofpain.com/blog.html?search_author=9 611 MISS ATTEMPT AT THE 2008 BP NATIONALS 562lb DRUG-FREE COMPETITION BENCH PRESS 491 COMPETITION UNEQUIPPED BENCH PRESS 2008 & 2009 NASA PRO BENCH PRESS CHAMPION #1 DRUG-FREE BENCH PRESSER IN KY Last edited by NASAKYCHAIRMAN; 10-27-2009 at 06:50 AM..

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MarcusWild Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cupertino, CA Posts: 748	I agree with judging pro status by the Louie pro am qualifying totals. __________________ www.wildirongym.com Become a fan of Wild Iron on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/WildIron

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endymion88 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 161	yes it is possible to be a pro naturally __________________ my log http://www.wannabebig.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=130422

10-26-2009, 09:27 PM	#10
Matt Adams Wannabebig Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hamilton, ohio Posts: 17	yeah i consider "pro" to be by qualifying total at the powerstation pro-am.not sure all the totals of all weight classes but believe some of them are 181=1810 198=1925 220=2100 242=2200 275=2300

10-26-2009, 09:40 PM	#11
SELK Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 521	those totals where ~100lbs lighter for IPA worlds if i remember correctly. __________________ 1967lbs @ 242 JR Training Log

10-27-2009, 06:35 AM	#13
Saverio Wannabebig Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 31	Pro=non drug tested

10-27-2009, 07:19 AM	#15
Jason198 Wannabebig Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 89	Nasa has a great pro meet i hope they bring it back

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