World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters (WABDL)

The World Association of Bencher and Deadlifters offers single lift bench press and deadlift meets around the United States. Drug Testing WABDL meets are drug tested. Equipment The WABDL offers single ply and double ply bench press divisions. Polyester and denim bench shirts are allowed. Canvas is not allowed. Open back shirts are NOT legal. Velcro used to close the back is fine. Single ply polyester lifting suits are allowed although denim and canvas are not. Groove briefs are allowed. Knee wraps up to 2 meters are fine. See the WABDL website for a complete approved equipment list. Age Divisions Men & Women OPEN TEEN: 13-15, 16-19 JUNIOR: 20-25 SUBMASTER: 34-39 MASTER: 40-46, 47-53, 54-60, 61-67, 68-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+ LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIREMEN OPEN: LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIREMEN SUBMASTER: 34-39 LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIREMEN MASTER: 40-47, 48+ Weight Classes Men 105 114 123 132 148 165 181 198 220 242 259 275 308 SHW Women 97 105 114 123 132 148 165 181 198 220 Shw Membership Fee Membership for adults is $40 and $30 for teens. Contact Information Gus Rethwisch WABDL P.O. Box 27499 Golden Valley, MN 55427 Email: wabdl@bendbroadband.com World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters (WABDL) Website