Streetlifting is a strength sport built around two fundamental bodyweight movements performed with additional weight: the pull-up on a bar and the dip on parallel bars. In classic streetlifting, athletes compete for the maximum valid weight lifted. In multirep streetlifting, athletes compete for the highest number of valid repetitions with a fixed weight.
ISF uses streetlifting as a clear and measurable competition format: athletes are compared inside bodyweight, age and gender divisions, and the official result is confirmed only when the lift meets the judging standard. In combined events, ranking is based on the total result across the required movements. For comparisons across bodyweight categories, ISF Points can be used as the absolute scoring formula.
From street workout to an international sport
Modern streetlifting grew from the street workout and weighted calisthenics community. The first city and national competitions appeared in the early 2010s, when athletes began to formalize weighted pull-up and dip competition as competitive movements rather than only training exercises.
Between 2012 and 2016, streetlifting competitions were held in several countries as part of street workout events. During this period, the name “streetlifting” became associated with a dedicated strength discipline based on weighted calisthenics.
The formation of ISF
The International Streetlifting Federation (ISF) was formed in January 2017 to develop streetlifting as an organized international sport. The federation introduced competition rules, judging standards, age and bodyweight categories, and a framework for classic and multirep disciplines.
From 2017 onward, the rules were refined to make judging more consistent. For pull-ups, this included clear requirements for chin position and control of the movement. For dips, this included stricter control of body position, depth and lockout. Jerks, swinging and double movements are not accepted as valid competitive technique.
Classic streetlifting
Classic streetlifting is the maximum-strength format. Each athlete receives attempts in the movement or combined event, and the best valid result is counted.
- Weighted pull-up: one valid repetition on the bar with additional weight attached to the athlete.
- Weighted dip: one valid repetition on parallel bars with additional weight attached to the athlete.
- Biathlon: a combined result across the pull-up and dip.
The additional weight is attached using a textile or synthetic strap in accordance with Section 5 of the current rules. Chains must not be used to attach the load.
Multirep streetlifting
Multirep is the endurance-strength format. Instead of one maximum attempt, the athlete performs the maximum number of valid repetitions with a fixed additional weight. The official rules define the weights, age groups and categories for men and women.
Because multirep rewards both strength and repeatable technical control, it gives athletes another route into the sport and makes local competitions easier to organize for developing federations.
ISF today
ISF continues to develop streetlifting through international rules, national federation affiliation, referee education, athlete standards, records and competition calendars. The sport is accessible because the required equipment is simple, but the judging standard must remain strict for results to be comparable across countries.
For official competition requirements, use the current ISF materials: ISF Rules, Standards, Competition Calendar and National Offices.