2026 22nd Street Barbell The Legends Meet

Registration Open!

Strength Built Through Decades.

Hosted by: Wesley Keith

When: November 21st, 2026

Who: 60 lifters

Unsanctioned Meet

Where: 22nd Street Barbell
3129 NW Prairie Lane
Des Moines, IA 50313

Eligibility: Any male or female ages 35+ (have to be 35 in 2026)

Divisions: Sub Masters 35-39, Masters 1 40-44, Masters 2 45-49, Masters 3 50-54, Masters 4 55-59, Masters 5 60-64, Masters 6 65-69, Masters 7 70-74

Weight Classes:

• Male: 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 242, 275, 308, 308+

• Female: 97, 105, 114, 123, 132, 148, 165, 181, 198, 220, 220+

Full Power, Push Pull, Bench Press Only & Deadlift Only

Raw, Raw Classic

Rules:

• Singlet is not require (but encouraged) just no excessively baggy clothes.

• Raw Division: allows belt and knee sleeves. Over the calf long socks required for the deadlift for all lifters.

• Classic Division: is raw except it allows up to 2.5 meter kneewraps for the squat.

• For all flights of Squat we will use the 55lb squat bar.

• ER Combo Racks will be used for Squat and BP

• Texas Deadlift Bar will be used for DL.

• Rules will follow the same as the Iowa State Fair competition. 2 Commands for Squat (Squat, Rack), 3 commands for BP (Start, Press, Rack) and 1 command for DL (Down). Click Here for rules.

• KG weights

Registration: The cost of the meet is $85.00 To sign up for the meet please scroll to the bottom of the page and add it to your cart. A pop-up screen will appear for you to fill out your information.

• Once you have signed up for the meet there will be NO REFUNDS issued for any reason and you will not be allowed to sell your spot.

Weigh-ins & Equipment Check: 

• Friday November 20th, 2026 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM & 4:00 - 6:00 PM at 22nd Street Barbell

Rules Meeting: All lifters are required to be present!

Meet Day November 21st @ 8:30 AM

Lifting Starts: 9:00 AM 

• The plan is to start lifting right at 9:00 AM. If you are in the first flight you may need to start warming up prior to the rules meeting, which will last 5-10 minutes.

Admission/Spectators: $10 purchased at the door (cash or venmo)

Awards: 1st place only medals will be given in each division. Also, a best male and female lifter will be awarded to divisions that have 5 or more lifters.

Questions: If you have any additional questions contact Wesley Keith at 22barbell@gmail.com or 515-289-6093.