NASA Lifting Gallery
Squats, bench presses, deadlifts, Power Sports, youth competitors, masters lifters, and the meet-day moments surrounding every attempt.
Powerlifting in action.
Use the filters to move between the squat, bench press, deadlift, and NASA Power Sports. Twelve photos load at a time to protect page speed.
Squat Under Pressure
A competitor fights through the bottom of a squat while spotters stay ready.
The Referee’s View
A NASA official watches a standing Power Sports lift from the best seat in the house.
Masters Squat
A masters competitor attacks a heavy squat with the platform team in position.
Power Curl on the Platform
A standing barbell curl highlights NASA’s Power Sports competition.
Squat Before the Crowd
A woman competes in the squat as the audience and platform crew look on.
Masters Power Curl
An experienced competitor performs the standing Power Sports curl.
Men’s Power Curl
A male lifter competes in the standing curl with referees and staff nearby.
Bench Press Attempt
A male lifter competes on the bench while spotters stand ready around the platform.
Youth Deadlift
A young boy begins a deadlift on the NASA platform.
Young Deadlift Competitor
A young girl pulls from the floor with the platform team watching.
Women’s Deadlift
A woman drives a deadlift upward during competition.
Youth Squat Attempt
A young competitor descends into a squat under meet conditions.
Women’s Squat
A woman works through a competition squat with spotters close behind.
Squat With Energy
A competitor drives upward in the squat as the platform reacts.
Wrapped Squat Attempt
A lifter competes in the squat wearing green knee wraps.
Competition Squat in Red Wraps
A lifter settles into a heavy squat with red knee wraps.
Spotters Surround the Squat
A heavy squat attempt shows the full platform safety team at work.
Heavy Squat Attempt
A competitor works through a demanding squat on the NASA platform.
Red-Bearded Squat Competitor
A lifter attacks the squat while spotters stay ready.
Masters Equipped Squat
An older lifter competes in an equipped squat.
Pink Suit Squat
A competitor performs the squat in a bright equipped lifting suit.
Deadlift in Black
A competitor locks into a heavy deadlift attempt.
Equipped Deadlift
A lifter pulls in a green suit during competition.
Masters Deadlift
An experienced lifter competes in the deadlift wearing a blue suit.
Deadlift in Blue
A competitor pulls a loaded bar in front of the NASA backdrop.
Masters Deadlift in Red
An older competitor pulls from the floor in a red lifting suit.
Heavy Power Curl
A close platform view captures the strain of a standing curl.
Women’s Deadlift in Red
A woman completes a deadlift while referees and staff watch.
Camo Squat Competitor
A young man performs a competition squat in a camouflage shirt.
Men’s Deadlift in Blue
A man pulls a heavy deadlift in a blue singlet.
Women’s Deadlift in Red
A woman drives through a deadlift in a red singlet.
The Fight for the Lockout
A determined deadlift attempt with coaches and meet staff fully invested in the moment.
Bench Press With the Platform Team
A bench attempt brings the lifter, spotters, loaders, and officials together.
Preparing for the Squat
An experienced lifter settles into position under the bar.
Starting the Deadlift
A young lifter begins a deadlift on the NASA platform.
Masters Deadlift on the Platform
An experienced lifter completes a deadlift in front of the NASA stage.
Heavy Power Curl
A competitor drives through a standing Power Curl attempt.
Bench Press With the Crew
A bench attempt unfolds with spotters, loaders, and the platform team in position.
Masters Deadlift in Yellow
A masters lifter finishes a heavy deadlift on the NASA platform.
Masters Deadlift at Lockout
An experienced competitor holds the bar at the top of the deadlift.
Deadlift in Front of the Flags
A lifter completes a deadlift with state and national flags behind the platform.
The moments around every attempt.
Crowds, platform setups, coaches, officials, backstage preparation, celebrations, and the personalities that turn a lifting meet into a NASA event.
A Full NASA Meet in Progress
A wide view of the platform, audience, banners, and competition atmosphere.
After the Attempt
A lifter shares a platform moment with the crowd and meet staff nearby.
Meet-Day Merchandise
NASA shirts and apparel are organized for competitors and supporters.
States Represented at NASA
State flags create a colorful backdrop for a national competition.
Christmas Meet Platform
A festive NASA platform is prepared for holiday competition.
Platform Friendship
Two members of the NASA community share a moment beside the competition platform.
Meet Crew Selfie
A candid platform-side moment with NASA staff and volunteers.
Waiting for the Platform
A lifter prepares backstage before the next attempt.
Bar Loaded Backstage
A lifter waits near a heavily loaded bar before entering the platform.
Final Preparation
A lifter receives belt and equipment help before the next attempt.
Deadlift Preparation
A competitor prepares behind the curtain before taking the platform.
Rest Between Attempts
A lifter recovers and resets before returning to the platform.
The Whole Meet Together
A large NASA group gathers for a shared meet photograph.
Coaching Behind the Curtain
A coach and lifter work through final preparation backstage.
Deadlift Celebration
A successful pull ends in a burst of platform emotion.
Meet-Day Personality
A playful selfie captures the fun and friendships behind a NASA meet.
Record Holder Gear
A decorated gym bag and record-holder patch capture the personality lifters bring to meet day.
Running the Meet Before the Cloud
A historic scoring-table photograph preserves an earlier generation of NASA meet operations.
Young Lifters Between Attempts
Two young competitors share a relaxed moment during the meet.
Thumbs Up After the Meet
A lifter and meet staff member share a well-earned post-meet moment.
Bench Crew Between Attempts
Lifters and spotters reset around the bench platform.
The Scoring Table Crew
Officials and longtime contributors keep meet operations moving from the table.
Watching the Platform
A meet official stays close to the action and ready for the next attempt.
Platform Staff and Lifters
A relaxed group photograph around the bench rack after competition.
The Crew and the Foam Roller
A lighthearted training-room moment shows the friendships around the sport.
Meet Crew Cupcake Break
A funny candid reminds everyone that meet day includes a little personality too.
Platform Crew Huddle
Staff gather around the rack to plan the next stage of meet day.
The Meet Crew and Mascot
A friendly staff photograph captures the people—and dog—behind the platform.
The Platform Before the Next Flight
A wide venue view shows the NASA stage, flags, equipment, and officials between attempts.