Qualification Criteria

WPO-PRO is an invitation-driven platform designed for elite multiply lifters competing at the highest professional standard. Participation is not open entry. Athletes earn consideration through verified performance, consistency, and demonstrated readiness for professional competition. 

Recognized Qualification Pathways

Athletes may earn invitation consideration through one or more of the following:

• Top Finish at WPO Competition
Top three finishers at a WPO-PRO event.

• Yearly Performance Ranking
Top 30 ranked multiply lifters for the qualifying year across all federations, as verified by OpenPowerlifting using the Glossbrenner coefficient.
Minimum qualifying scores:
– 550 for men
– 450 for women

• APO Nationals – Best Lifter Recognition

Best Lifter (men and women) at APO Nationals, as determined by the Glossbrenner coefficient.

• APO Nationals – Performance Standard
Any lifter achieving a Glossbrenner score of:
– 600 or higher (men)
– 550 or higher (women)

International Athletes

International athletes may be considered for WPO-PRO invitation based on verified performance at recognized professional or national-level competitions. Performances must be independently verifiable and comparable to WPO-PRO qualification standards.

Invitation consideration for international athletes follows the same principles of performance, consistency, and readiness applied across all divisions and events at APO Nationals.

Invitation Timing & Fill Process

The cutoff for invitations based on yearly ranking lists occurs one week before APO Nationals. Any unconfirmed invitations may be filled using verified Glossbrenner scores achieved at APO-sanctioned events.

Important Notes

• Meeting a qualification pathway does not guarantee an invitation
• Invitations are issued for specific divisions and specific WPO-PRO events and do not constitute open or ongoing professional eligibility.
• Final invitation decisions are made to preserve platform standards, athlete readiness, and competitive integrity

WPO-PRO is built for athletes prepared to compete at the pinnacle of the sport.