Show ofStrength.
There will be no APO Show of Strength in 2026. The event returns in full force in 2027.
Registration and audience tickets will be sold right here on this site — subscribe below and you'll be first to hear the dates.
The return begins in
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Counting down to 2027 — the exact meet date will be announced here first.
Direct Answer
What is the Show of Strength?
Show of Strength (SOS) is Hidden Gym's powerlifting meet, sanctioned by the American Powerlifting Organization (APO) and held as part of the Texas Strength Festival. Past events have drawn 100+ athletes, a 400+ live audience, and a digital audience of over 2 million. There is no 2026 event — SOS returns in 2027.
100+
Athletes
400+
Live Audience
2M+
Digital Audience
The Meet
Built with thelifter in mind.
Competition Equipment
Bulldog 35mm squat bar (55 lbs), Texas Deadlift Bar, Texas Bench Bar, Invictus Powerlifting monolift and competition bench, Rogue calibrated plates.
Real Warm-Up Area
The full Hidden Gym facility is open for warm-ups, with two monolifts available so nobody waits for a rack.
Choose Your Deadlift Music
Up to 3 song requests per competitor, played during each deadlift attempt.
Trained Spotters & Loaders
Platform crews are properly trained — many have worked this event for several years.
Trophies & Medals
Custom medals for top 3 in each class. Best-lifter trophies (male/female, raw/equipped) awarded on the Texas Sports Festival main stage at the IFBB finals.
Competitor Amenities
Momo's Donuts for all competitors, dry-aged Designer Beef burgers for lunch, professional platform photography, and discounted event tees.
Sanctioned by the APO.
Show of Strength is an American Powerlifting Organization sanctioned meet, run alongside the Texas Strength Festival — with best-lifter awards presented on the festival's main stage.