Strength Sports America
The National Home for Strength Sports
Strength Sports America (SSA) is a national sanctioning and governing organization built to promote, develop, and advance strength-based sports across the country. We give athletes, promoters, coaches, and communities a professional, inclusive platform for fair competition, standardized rules, and real pathways to growth — from a lifter’s first local meet to the national stage.
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What We Do
SSA sanctions and governs competitions across a diverse range of strength sports, providing standardized rules, fair competition, and opportunities for athletes at every level. Our recognized disciplines include:
Strongman
Traditional and novelty events that test strength, power, and endurance.
Powerlifting
Compete in the squat, bench press, and deadlift for maximum total.
Combat Sports
Strength-driven disciplines blending power, technique, and conditioning.
Strict Curl
A standardized test of pure upper-body strength and strict technique.
Emerging Strength Sport
Discover new and evolving formats shaping the future of strength competition.
Functional Fitness
Mixed-modal competition combining strength, endurance, and skill.
Olympic Weightlifting
Master the snatch and clean & jerk with speed, power, and precision.
SSARox
Connecting athletes, organizations, and fans across the world of strength sports.
Built on Integrity, Safety, and Sportsmanship
Why Strength Sports America
We exist to raise the standard for how strength sports are organized and experienced in America.
- Fair Competition — Uniform rules and certified judging across every sanctioned event
- Athlete Development — Clear pathways from grassroots to elite competition
- Promoter Support — Sanctioning, resources, and structure to run professional-grade events
- Community & Access — An inclusive platform open to athletes and organizers at every level
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Get Involved
Whether you’re an athlete chasing your first total, a coach building a program, or a promoter ready to sanction your next event, Strength Sports America gives you the structure and support to compete, grow, and succeed.
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upcoming events
Every event sanctioned by Strength Sports America follows the same standard: certified officiating, standardized rules, and a commitment to athlete safety and fair competition. Find an event near you, or bring SSA sanctioning to your own competition.
