The trio were among the stand-out performers at last weekend's SFA Lift for Life Powerlifting Competition in Melbourne.

Lift for Life supports the Wise Angel Foundation, a charity that supports victims of domestic violence. 

More than $1000 was raised for this great cause, with more than 40 competitors taking part.

Representing the Real Strength team from Castlemaine, Sue Farley finished second in the open 57kg class, Rory Farley came second in the open 74kg class, and Dean Mawby came first in the open 120kg class.

Sue and Rory Farley have only been lifting for three months, and have both thrived with the challenge of getting stronger. 

Sue had a personal best bench press of 45kg, and lifted with faultless form.

Mawby said Rory Farley was the standout performer of the competition, with his 140kg squat, and 142.5 kg deadlift, double body weight, at only 16 years of age. 

"He had competitors and referees amazed by his beautiful and powerful technique," he said.

Mawby eased back into competition, also in preparation for the national titles, and enjoyed a personal best 250kg deadlift.

It was a big week for the 46-year-old, who is head coach at Real Strength, as only seven days ago he coached super heavyweight Anthony Krznar for his final squat session before the IPF world championships in Texas.

Krznar won a silver medal with an amazing 312.5km squat.