# @usapowerlifting on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DSnzgzDiKCx
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/38238987-usapowerlifting-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-12-23T22:00:19.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** USA Powerlifting® (USAPL) (@usapowerlifting) — https://gondola.cc/usapowerlifting

## Caption

Meet West Virginia State Chair, Peyton Carpenter — a leader shaped by competition, community, and a deep commitment to growing the sport. 

Peyton first stepped onto the platform in March 2022, eventually joining the West Virginia University Powerlifting Team, where he has served as a team officer for the past two years. Over the last three and a half years, he’s worn just about every hat in USAPL: lifter, team officer, State Referee, National Referee, and a dedicated spotter/loader at meets across WV and beyond. His path to State Chair was made possible with the support and mentorship of Wes Zunker and Lee Maccarone — guidance he continues to pay forward.

As State Chair, Peyton finds the most fulfillment in creating spaces where lifters and referees can grow, build confidence, and feel supported. From first-time competitors to seasoned officials, he values the relationships and shared experiences that make the powerlifting community unlike any other. 

Peyton’s goals for West Virginia are clear and ambitious:
🏆 Host high-quality USAPL meets that athletes want to return to
📈 Expand meet opportunities without compromising standards
🎟️ Grow the referee pool and membership statewide
🌟 Provide meaningful, positive experiences for every athlete, volunteer, and spectator

At the heart of it all is community — Peyton’s favorite part of the sport. Powerlifting has given him lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories, and he aims to share that passion through every interaction by staying supportive, encouraging, and dedicated to helping others succeed.

#usapl #usapowerlifting #LiftClean #a7intl #pioneerbelts #powerlifting

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a7intl, usapowerlifting, pioneerbelts, liftclean, usapl, powerlifting

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