University Powerlifting Clubs in Alabama
Alabama Barbell Club
University: University of Alabama
Name of Club: Alabama Barbell Club
Location: Strong Inc. 24 Hour Gym
Training Facility: Strong Inc. 24 Hour Gym (Click for the gym's equipment list)
Training Days: Sundays
Training Times: 2:00 p.m.
Club Sponsor/Advisor: N/A
Club President: Tanner Jacobi
Contact Info: alabamabarbell@gmail.com
Federations Competing In: Powerlifting America and USAPL
Funding of the Club and/or Cost to join: $35 club fee + gym fees
Working out between semesters: Independent by each member
Working out during summer: Independent by each member
Equipment needed by the member: None
Do you offer scholarships: No
Instagram page: @alabamabarbellclub
Auburn University Barbell Club
University: Auburn
Name of Club: Auburn University Barbell Club
Location: Auburn, AL
Training Facility: Auburn Recreation and Wellness Facility Den
Training Days: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Training Times: currently 7 - 9PM. Times vary annually.
Club Sponsor/Advisor: N/A
Club President: Thomas Garza
Contact Info: barbell.club@auburn.edu or current officer listed on AU Involve (website listed below)
Federations Competing In: USAPL, PA, NAPF
Funding of the Club and/or Cost to join: Self funded and university funded. Dues are $25 per semester.
Working out between semesters: Auburn’s rec is available during breaks to students and staff over breaks with limited hours. A local gym called Tiger Iron also has day passes from $5-$10 that is staffed and open on days the rec is closed. Rec hours are available on the rec’s website.
Working out during summer: Passes for the rec are available for students taking less than 1 credit hour over the summer. If 1 credit hour or more is being taken, full access to the rec is available during operational hours. Rec hours vary and are available on the website.
Equipment needed by the member: All equipment is optional, but it’s recommended to buy your own belt, knee sleeves/wraps, shoes, and deadlift socks. Some A7 singlets are available for use on an as needed basis. They must be returned at the end of the semester. Custom Auburn singlets are occasionally ordered depending on leadership.
Do you offer scholarships: No
Website: auburn.campuslabs.com
Instagram page: @aubarbell
Jax State Lifting Club
University: Jacksonville State University
Name of Club: Jax State Lifting Club
Location: JSU Student Recreation Center
Training Facility: JSU Student Recreation Center
Training Days: I will let you know our Spring 2026 training schedule when it is scheduled
Training Times: I will let you know our Spring 2026 training schedule when it is scheduled
Club Sponsor/Advisor: Faculty Advisor is Ms. Rafaela Rafalovjska, Instructor of Exercise Science, rrafajlovska@jsu.edu
Club President: Jacob Wimpee jwimpee2004@gmail.com
Contact Info: jaxstateliftingclub@gmail.com
Federations Competing In: USAPL
Funding of the Club and/or Cost to join: We have semester membership dues, currently set at $50/semester. We also receive allocation from the Recreation Center. We have held and will be holding fund raiser meets. We will be holding restaurant profit-share nights to help out.
Working out between semesters: As of now independent by each member, with aid in programming, video analysis, etc.
Working out during summer: As of now independent by each member, with aid in programming, video analysis, etc.
Equipment needed by the member:
Do you offer scholarships: Not at this time
Website: doubleyouwear.com (Powerlifting Apparel for Jax State Lifting Club)
Facebook page: Jax State Lifting Club
Instagram page: @jaxstateliftingclub
Troy Lifting Club
University: Troy University
Name of Club: Troy Lifting Club
Location: Troy, AL
Training Facility: Troy Campus Recreation Center
Training Days: Spring 2026 training days still to be determined
Training Times: Still to be determined
Club Sponsor: Gus McKenzie
Club President: Carson Merritt
Contact Info: cmerritt225251@troy.edu
Federations Competing In: Powerlifting America
Funding of the Club and/or Cost to join: $20.00 per semester
Working out between semesters: Independent by each member
Working out during summer: Independent by each member
Equipment Needed by the member: None is required
Do you offer scholarships: No
Instagram page: @troyliftingclub
UAB Lifting Club
University: University of Alabama-Birmingham
Name of Club: UAB Powerlifting Club
Location: Birmingham, AL
Training Facility: Crossfit Irondale Diamond K, Irondale, AL
Training Days: Monday & Fridays
Training Times: 7-9 PM CT
Club Sponsor: TSS, Avancus, DoubleYou Gear, 110 Percent
Club President: Gavin Crumpton
Contact Info: 662-507-9314
Federations Competing In: USAPL
Funding of the Club and/or Cost to join: $45 Returning members, $60 First year members
Working out between semesters: n/a
Working out during summer: n/a
Equipment Needed by the member: any and all equipment USAPL approved
Do you offer scholarships: No
Website: n/a
Instagram page: @uabpowerliftingclub
Horsepower Lifting Club (UAH)
University: University of Alabama in Huntsville
Name of Club: Horsepower Lifting Club
Location: Huntsville, AL
Training Facility: UAH Recreational Facility
Training Days: Sunday (3 other independent training days throughout the week) Training Times: 8-10 am
Club Sponsor/Advisor: Miguel Cortez
Club President: Brennan Griffin
Contact Info: ssig@uah.edu
Federations Competing In: USAPL
Funding of the Club and/or Cost to join: $100 per semester, covers USAPL membership, coaching, most meet fees, some travel
Working out between semesters: Program given by head coach Michael Elrod-Erickson
Working out during summer: Program offered by head coach
Equipment Needed by the member:
Do you offer scholarships: No
Instagram page: horsepower_uah
