Compete in Stoic. USAPL. USPA. IPF.
Stoic belts, knee sleeves, wrist wraps and singlets are competition legal across the major US federations.
The quick answer
- USAPL. Legal, no expiry date. USAPL keeps no brand list for these items and judges gear on specification alone, at every level including Nationals. Stoic gear meets those specifications. Full rulebook wording on our USAPL gear page.
- USPA. Legal, no expiry date. USPA judges on specification alone. Stoic gear meets spec, and USPA also permits elbow sleeves in the squat, so the Stoic Elbow Sleeves and Compression Cuffs are legal there too.
- IPF and Powerlifting America. Permitted in all IPF-recognised national and international competition through 31 December 2026, under the IPF’s own published notice.
If your meet sheet says RPS, SPF or another independent federation, those generally judge on specification as well, and Stoic gear meets the numbers. When in doubt, ask your meet director. That is always the right move the week before a meet.
From the gym to the platform.
Stoic competition gear
Every product below is competition legal at USAPL and USPA with no end date, and permitted in IPF through 31 December 2026.
Full grain leather, 10mm thickness throughout, 4 inches wide with no taper. The standard competition belt for raw and classic powerlifting. Breaks in to your body and stays rigid over time.
Shop the 10mm Belt →Full grain leather, 13mm thickness, lever closure. For experienced lifters who want maximum rigidity and fastest setup between attempts. At 13mm, the lever earns its place, because closing a prong at maximum tightness becomes genuinely effortful.
Shop the 13mm Lever Belt →Same 13mm thickness as the lever, with a single prong closure for lifters who prefer the adjustability and security of a buckle. Full grain leather throughout.
Shop the 13mm Prong Belt →7mm neoprene, 30cm length. Dense construction built for squats and deadlifts under heavy load. Purpose-built seam with minimal stitching. Available in multiple colorways.
Shop Knee Sleeves →Available in 18", 24", and 36" lengths, all inside the IPF 1 metre maximum. Reinforced thumb loops and quality hook-and-loop closure. Available in all colorways.
Shop Wrist Wraps →Competition singlets in standard, Black Label, Bloodline, and Navy colorways. Heavy-weight compression fabric with non-reflective matte outer finish. Cut for full squat depth.
Shop Singlets →How equipment approval differs by federation
| Federation | How it approves equipment | Where Stoic stands |
|---|---|---|
| USAPL | Specification only. Its approved list covers supportive suits and shirts, which Stoic does not make. | Legal. No end date. |
| USPA | Specification only. Abolished its brand list in January 2024. | Legal. No end date. Elbow sleeves permitted in the squat. |
| IPF | Approved-manufacturer list plus specification. Stoic is not on the current list; the IPF’s January 2026 notice permits Stoic gear in all IPF-recognised competition through 31 December 2026. | Permitted through 31 Dec 2026. |
| Powerlifting America | Follows the IPF list as the IPF’s US affiliate. | Same as IPF: through 31 Dec 2026. |
| RPS, SPF, others | Generally specification-based. | Legal on spec. |
IPF equipment specifications: the actual numbers
- Max width: 10cm (4 inches)
- Max thickness: 13mm
- Material: leather or non-stretching
- Closure: lever, single, or double prong
- Must be same width front and back (no taper)
- Max thickness: 7mm neoprene
- Max length: 30cm
- One sleeve per knee
- Must be worn below the hip
- Max length: 1 meter
- Max width: 8cm
- Elastic material only
- Must not extend past wrist joint when measured
- Must cover hips and thighs
- Non-supportive material only
- Must be from a manufacturer the IPF permits
- Worn under any shirt during competition
Common questions about competition gear
Only at IPF and Powerlifting America events. USAPL and USPA judge the gear in front of them against written specifications, and Stoic gear meets them.
No. USAPL keeps no brand list for belts, sleeves, wraps or singlets, so there is nothing to expire.
It meets the physical spec, but it is built for training. Compete in the 10mm or 13mm.
USPA permits them in the squat. IPF, Powerlifting America and USAPL do not permit them in raw competition.
All Stoic competition gear is available individually or across the full Bloodline and Black Label colorways for lifters who want a matched set at the platform.
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