PAST EVENTS
2025
Barbells Not Bans
A Deadlift competition in Richmond held at TWRVA. We raised $17,000 for Pride Liberation Project, Equality Virginia, He She Ze and We’s Trans Wellness Fund, and Richmond Reproductive Freedom Fund.
We had 80+ participants and 300+ attendees. This year was comic book/super hero themed, and the event was MCed by two local drag performers Beu-tox and Melanin Monroe!
2024
Barbells not Bans
In the 2nd year of Barbells Not Bans, we hosted 100 participants, 300 attendees and raised $8 ,000 for Pride Liberation Project, and Equality Virginia!
2023
Truck Or Treat
A Halloween themed Truck pull where contestants could chose between two trucks to pull! Using a harness attached to the truck, they also used an anchored rope to to pull while their legs pushed. Costumes were encouraged of course!
2023
Barbells Not Bans
The first annual Barbells Not Bans raised $5,655 for Pride Liberation Project, and Equality Virginia!
We hosted 60 Participants and over 200 attendees.
2023
Platform Of Power
$4000 raised for RVA community fridges,
with 50 athletes competing and 100 spectators in attendance! This event included a costume contest inspired by the fantasy theme.​​​
2022
Strong Folx
This circus-themed strong person event raised $2,100 for the Reproductive Freedom Project, and Feel Good RVA.
We hosted 50 athletes and 100 spectators!
2022
Cosmic Clasic
This cyberpunk-themed meet raised $3500 for Body Arc, RVA's first queer gym! This was a full meet, including Squat, Bench, and deadlift. There were 50 athletes and 100 spectators.
2021
Haunted Powerlifting Meet
This halloween themed meet raised $2100 for Hope for the Day, with 50 athletes and 100 spectators!
