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Ashton Rouska

Ashton Rouska is an American powerlifter who competes in the 120 kg raw division.

His best competition total is 983 kg (2,167 lb), set at Open Nationals in March 2026.

Over a career spanning 51 meets between 2013 and 2026, he has set eight raw world records in squat, bench press, deadlift, and total across the 93, 105, and 120 kg classes.

He currently holds four of those records.

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Career total progression

Ashton Rouska's competition total at each meet, with markers on every meet that set a world record.

Ashton Rouska's competition total across 48 meets between 2013 and 2026, peaking at 983 kg in 2026. 5 of those meets set a world record; 2 still stand.5001,1036001,3237001,5438001,7649001,9841,0002,205kglb201320162019202220252026560 kg · 2013 · Alaska State Championships608 kg · 2013 · 5th Annual Iron Wars641 kg · 2013 · Texas Regional Championships615 kg · 2013 · Bend the Bar Powerlifting Meet726 kg · 2014 · Somerset Invitational751 kg · 2014 · Southside Invitational 7735 kg · 2014 · High School Nationals698 kg · 2014 · Raw Nationals768 kg · 2014 · World Sub-Juniors & Juniors Powerlifting Championships735 kg · 2014 · Texas Regional Championships768 kg · 2015 · Men's and Women's Nationals740 kg · 2015 · Texas Regional Championships828 kg · 2016 · Collegiate Nationals793 kg · 2016 · Raw Nationals900 kg · 2016 · Southern Regional Championships900 kg · 2017 · Collegiate National Championship835 kg · 2017 · Texas Open Naturally Fit Games840 kg · 2017 · Raw National Championships818 kg · 2018 · Texas Strength Classic853 kg · 2018 · The Tribute833 kg · 2018 · Raw Nationals876 kg · 2019 · Collegiate Nationals900 kg · 2019 · Summer Power Fest890 kg · 2019 · Southern Regionals887 kg · 2019 · Raw Nationals882 kg · 2020 · Arnold Grand Prix by SBD920 kg · 2020 · Virginia Novice Open 2938 kg · 2021 · Texas Strength Classic875 kg · 2021 · Virginia Open State Championships943 kg · 2021 · Raw Nationals913 kg · 2021 · Virginia Pro Qualifier955 kg · 2021 · Virginia Pro955 kg · 2022 · Arnold A7 Grand Prix925 kg · 2022 · Mega Nationals948 kg · 2022 · Korea Summer Classic935 kg · 2022 · Virginia Pro961 kg · 2023 · Arnold Pro Series Finals968 kg · 2023 · Raw Nationals908 kg · 2023 · Texas Fall Championship941 kg · 2024 · Classic Raw Open Nationals941 kg · 2024 · World Classic Powerlifting Championships895 kg · 2025 · Sheffield Powerlifting Championships936 kg · 2026 · World Classic Powerlifting Championships863 kg · 2018 · Collegiate Cup & Texas Open (world record set, later surpassed)951 kg · 2020 · Virginia Winter Wrecker (world record set, later surpassed)953 kg · 2025 · SBD Austin (world record set, later surpassed)843 kg · 2018 · Collegiate Nationals (world record still held)983 kg · 2026 · Open Nationals (world record still held)

Record-setting meets, in order

  1. 2018-04-19 Total 93 kg 842.5 kg1858 lb Collegiate Nationals Currently held
  2. 2018-04-19 Squat 93 kg 332.5 kg733 lb Collegiate Nationals Currently held
  3. 2018-04-19 Deadlift 93 kg 332.5 kg733 lb Collegiate Nationals Currently held
  4. 2018-04-19 Bench Press 93 kg 177.5 kg392 lb Collegiate Nationals
  5. 2018-12-01 Total 93 kg 862.5 kg1902 lb Collegiate Cup & Texas Open
  6. 2020-11-14 Total 105 kg 950.5 kg2096 lb Virginia Winter Wrecker
  7. 2025-11-22 Squat 105 kg 381.0 kg840 lb SBD Austin
  8. 2026-03-05 Squat 120 kg 400.5 kg883 lb Open Nationals Currently held
View total at each meet (48 entries)
Date Meet Total Marker
2013-04-20 Alaska State Championships 560.0 kg1235 lb
2013-09-28 5th Annual Iron Wars 607.5 kg1340 lb
2013-12-07 Texas Regional Championships 640.5 kg1412 lb
2013-12-14 Bend the Bar Powerlifting Meet 615.0 kg1356 lb
2014-02-01 Somerset Invitational 725.8 kg1600 lb
2014-02-19 Southside Invitational 7 750.7 kg1655 lb
2014-03-28 High School Nationals 735.0 kg1621 lb
2014-07-17 Raw Nationals 697.5 kg1538 lb
2014-09-01 World Sub-Juniors & Juniors Powerlifting Championships 767.5 kg1692 lb
2014-12-06 Texas Regional Championships 735.0 kg1621 lb
2015-05-15 Men's and Women's Nationals 767.5 kg1692 lb
2015-12-19 Texas Regional Championships 740.0 kg1632 lb
2016-04-14 Collegiate Nationals 827.5 kg1825 lb
2016-10-13 Raw Nationals 792.5 kg1747 lb
2016-12-03 Southern Regional Championships 900.0 kg1984 lb
2017-04-07 Collegiate National Championship 900.0 kg1984 lb
2017-06-03 Texas Open Naturally Fit Games 835.0 kg1841 lb
2017-10-10 Raw National Championships 840.0 kg1852 lb
2018-02-25 Texas Strength Classic 817.5 kg1803 lb
2018-04-19 Collegiate Nationals 842.5 kg1858 lb World record (held)
2018-08-25 The Tribute 852.5 kg1880 lb
2018-10-11 Raw Nationals 832.5 kg1836 lb
2018-12-01 Collegiate Cup & Texas Open 862.5 kg1902 lb World record (surpassed)
2019-04-12 Collegiate Nationals 875.5 kg1930 lb
2019-07-06 Summer Power Fest 900.0 kg1984 lb
2019-08-10 Southern Regionals 890.0 kg1962 lb
2019-10-16 Raw Nationals 887.0 kg1956 lb
2020-03-07 Arnold Grand Prix by SBD 881.5 kg1944 lb
2020-10-10 Virginia Novice Open 2 920.0 kg2029 lb
2020-11-14 Virginia Winter Wrecker 950.5 kg2096 lb World record (surpassed)
2021-02-27 Texas Strength Classic 938.0 kg2068 lb
2021-05-23 Virginia Open State Championships 875.0 kg1929 lb
2021-06-14 Raw Nationals 943.0 kg2079 lb
2021-10-02 Virginia Pro Qualifier 912.5 kg2012 lb
2021-12-04 Virginia Pro 955.0 kg2106 lb
2022-03-05 Arnold A7 Grand Prix 955.0 kg2106 lb
2022-06-08 Mega Nationals 925.0 kg2040 lb
2022-08-28 Korea Summer Classic 947.5 kg2089 lb
2022-12-10 Virginia Pro 935.0 kg2062 lb
2023-03-04 Arnold Pro Series Finals 960.5 kg2118 lb
2023-09-14 Raw Nationals 968.0 kg2134 lb
2023-11-11 Texas Fall Championship 907.5 kg2001 lb
2024-03-14 Classic Raw Open Nationals 941.0 kg2075 lb
2024-06-15 World Classic Powerlifting Championships 940.5 kg2074 lb
2025-01-26 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships 895.0 kg1973 lb
2025-11-22 SBD Austin 953.0 kg2101 lb World record (surpassed)
2026-03-05 Open Nationals 983.0 kg2167 lb World record (held)
2026-06-13 World Classic Powerlifting Championships 935.5 kg2063 lb

World records set

Every world record Ashton Rouska has set, split into the 4 he still holds and the 4 since broken.

Still held4

  • Total 93 kg Wraps men: 842.5 kg (1,858 lb) at Collegiate Nationals, 2018
  • Squat 120 kg Raw men: 400.5 kg (883 lb) at Open Nationals, 2026
  • Squat 93 kg Wraps men: 332.5 kg (733 lb) at Collegiate Nationals, 2018
  • Deadlift 93 kg Wraps men: 332.5 kg (733 lb) at Collegiate Nationals, 2018

Since surpassed4

  • Total 105 kg Raw men: 950.5 kg (2,096 lb) at Virginia Winter Wrecker, 2020
  • Total 93 kg Raw men: 862.5 kg (1,902 lb) at Collegiate Cup & Texas Open, 2018
  • Squat 105 kg Raw men: 381 kg (840 lb) at SBD Austin, 2025
  • Bench Press 93 kg Wraps men: 177.5 kg (392 lb) at Collegiate Nationals, 2018

Career, by the numbers

Ashton Rouska's career in aggregate: total tonnage moved, the climb from first total to best, and the split across the three lifts.

Total moved

51.2 tonnes

Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 62 competition entries, added up.

The climb

+423 kg933 lb

From 560 kg1235 lb to 983 kg2167 lb, a 76% rise on the first total on file.

Peak DOTS

591

Top 1% of all men on file

Archetype

Squatter

Split 37 / 22 / 40 (squat / bench / deadlift), 1.7 points above the typical split.

On the platform

56% third attempts made

71 of 127 third attempts converted, with 3 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 36. Heaviest made third: Squat401 kg883 lb.

Biggest jump

+111 kg244 lb

Between two meets, up to 726 kg1600 lb at Somerset Invitational.

Footprint

13 years

2 federations, 5 countries, 8 weight classes.

85% of entries lifted raw. 92% drug-tested. 1 bomb-out on file. Best year: 2016.

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Meet history

All 63 sanctioned and unsanctioned entries on file, most recent first.

Date Meet Class BW Eq Squat Bench Deadlift Total DOTS Place
2026-06-13 IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships 120 109.0 kg241 lb Raw (raw) 393.0 kg867 lb 200.0 kg441 lb 342.5 kg755 lb 935.5 kg2063 lb 555.89 5
2026-03-05 AMP · Open Nationals 120 111.6 kg246 lb Raw (raw) 400.5 kg883 lb 202.5 kg447 lb 380.0 kg838 lb 983.0 kg2167 lb 579.00 1
2025-11-22 AMP · SBD Austin 105 104.8 kg231 lb Raw (raw) 381.0 kg840 lb 192.5 kg425 lb 379.5 kg837 lb 953.0 kg2101 lb 575.19 4
View full meet history (63 entries)
Date Meet Class BW Eq Squat Bench Deadlift Total DOTS Place
2025-01-26 IPF · Sheffield Powerlifting Championships 104.6 kg231 lb Raw (raw) 375.0 kg827 lb 180.0 kg397 lb 340.0 kg750 lb 895.0 kg1973 lb 540.69 12
2024-06-15 IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships 105 102.9 kg227 lb Raw (raw) 365.5 kg806 lb 210.0 kg463 lb 365.0 kg805 lb 940.5 kg2074 lb 571.92 1
2024-03-14 AMP · Classic Raw Open Nationals 105 102.6 kg226 lb Raw (raw) 363.0 kg801 lb 210.0 kg463 lb 368.0 kg812 lb 941.0 kg2075 lb 572.92 1
2023-11-11 AMP · Texas Fall Championship 105 103.2 kg228 lb Raw (raw) 345.0 kg761 lb 200.0 kg441 lb 362.5 kg799 lb 907.5 kg2001 lb 551.19 1
2023-09-14 USAPL · Raw Nationals 110 105.8 kg234 lb Raw (raw) 380.5 kg839 lb 215.0 kg474 lb 372.5 kg821 lb 968.0 kg2134 lb 582.00 1
2023-03-04 USAPL · Arnold Pro Series Finals 104.8 kg231 lb Raw (raw) 370.5 kg817 lb 215.0 kg474 lb 375.0 kg827 lb 960.5 kg2118 lb 579.61 2
2022-12-10 USAPL · Virginia Pro 110 103.0 kg227 lb Raw (raw) 362.5 kg799 lb 205.0 kg452 lb 367.5 kg810 lb 935.0 kg2062 lb 568.46 2
2022-08-28 USAPL · Korea Summer Classic 110 103.7 kg229 lb Raw (raw) 360.0 kg794 lb 205.0 kg452 lb 382.5 kg844 lb 947.5 kg2089 lb 574.25 1
2022-06-08 USAPL · Mega Nationals 110 101.4 kg224 lb Raw (raw) 355.0 kg783 lb 205.0 kg452 lb 365.0 kg805 lb 925.0 kg2040 lb 566.06 1
2022-03-05 USAPL · Arnold A7 Grand Prix 103.8 kg229 lb Raw (raw) 370.0 kg816 lb 205.0 kg452 lb 380.0 kg838 lb 955.0 kg2106 lb 578.68 1
2021-12-04 USAPL · Virginia Pro 103.3 kg228 lb Raw (raw) 367.5 kg810 lb 210.0 kg463 lb 377.5 kg832 lb 955.0 kg2106 lb 579.80 1
2021-10-02 USAPL · Virginia Pro Qualifier 105 101.4 kg224 lb Raw (raw) 345.0 kg761 lb 202.5 kg447 lb 365.0 kg805 lb 912.5 kg2012 lb 558.32 1
2021-06-14 USAPL · Raw Nationals 105 100.4 kg222 lb Raw (raw) 365.5 kg806 lb 205.0 kg452 lb 372.5 kg821 lb 943.0 kg2079 lb 579.38 1
2021-05-23 USAPL · Virginia Open State Championships 105 100.7 kg222 lb Raw (raw) 340.0 kg750 lb 200.0 kg441 lb 335.0 kg739 lb 875.0 kg1929 lb 536.96 1
2021-02-27 USAPL · Texas Strength Classic 105 99.9 kg220 lb Raw (raw) 363.0 kg801 lb 202.5 kg447 lb 372.5 kg821 lb 938.0 kg2068 lb 577.60 1
2020-11-14 USAPL · Virginia Winter Wrecker 105 98.5 kg217 lb Raw (raw) 360.0 kg794 lb 207.5 kg458 lb 383.0 kg845 lb 950.5 kg2096 lb 589.06 1
2020-11-14 USAPL · Virginia Winter Wrecker 105 98.5 kg217 lb Raw (raw) 360.0 kg794 lb 207.5 kg458 lb 383.0 kg845 lb 950.5 kg2096 lb 589.06 1
2020-10-10 USAPL · Virginia Novice Open 2 105 99.1 kg219 lb Raw (raw) 340.0 kg750 lb 202.5 kg447 lb 377.5 kg832 lb 920.0 kg2029 lb 568.51 1
2020-10-10 USAPL · Virginia Novice Open 2 105 99.1 kg219 lb Raw (raw) 340.0 kg750 lb 202.5 kg447 lb 377.5 kg832 lb 920.0 kg2029 lb 568.51 1
2020-03-07 NAPF · Arnold Grand Prix by SBD 92.1 kg203 lb Raw (raw) 331.5 kg731 lb 185.0 kg408 lb 365.0 kg805 lb 881.5 kg1944 lb 563.38 1
2019-10-16 USAPL · Raw Nationals 105 95.0 kg210 lb Raw (raw) 332.0 kg732 lb 205.0 kg452 lb 350.0 kg772 lb 887.0 kg1956 lb 558.72 3
2019-10-16 USAPL · Raw Nationals 105 95.0 kg210 lb Raw (raw) 332.0 kg732 lb 205.0 kg452 lb 350.0 kg772 lb 887.0 kg1956 lb 558.72 1
2019-08-10 USAPL · Southern Regionals 105 94.7 kg209 lb Raw (raw) 322.5 kg711 lb 202.5 kg447 lb 365.0 kg805 lb 890.0 kg1962 lb 561.42 1
2019-08-10 USAPL · Southern Regionals 105 94.7 kg209 lb Raw (raw) 322.5 kg711 lb 202.5 kg447 lb 365.0 kg805 lb 890.0 kg1962 lb 561.42 1
2019-07-06 USAPL · Summer Power Fest 105 94.4 kg208 lb Raw (raw) 320.0 kg706 lb 207.5 kg458 lb 372.5 kg821 lb 900.0 kg1984 lb 568.57 1
2019-07-06 USAPL · Summer Power Fest 105 94.4 kg208 lb Raw (raw) 320.0 kg706 lb 207.5 kg458 lb 372.5 kg821 lb 900.0 kg1984 lb 568.57 1
2019-04-12 USAPL · Collegiate Nationals 105 93.4 kg206 lb Raw (raw) 310.0 kg684 lb 202.5 kg447 lb 363.0 kg801 lb 875.5 kg1930 lb 555.89 1
2018-12-01 USAPL · Collegiate Cup & Texas Open 93 91.4 kg202 lb Raw (raw) 312.5 kg689 lb 195.0 kg430 lb 355.0 kg783 lb 862.5 kg1902 lb 553.42 1
2018-10-11 USAPL · Raw Nationals 93 91.0 kg201 lb Raw (raw) 292.5 kg645 lb 192.5 kg425 lb 347.5 kg766 lb 832.5 kg1836 lb 535.33 2
2018-10-11 USAPL · Raw Nationals 93 91.0 kg201 lb Raw (raw) 292.5 kg645 lb 192.5 kg425 lb 347.5 kg766 lb 832.5 kg1836 lb 535.33 1
2018-08-25 USPA · The Tribute 90 88.1 kg194 lb Wraps (raw) 317.5 kg700 lb 185.0 kg408 lb 350.0 kg772 lb 852.5 kg1880 lb 557.27 1
2018-05-12 USPA · Kern US Open 90 88.0 kg194 lb Wraps (raw) 327.5 kg722 lb 175.0 kg386 lb — — DQ
2018-04-19 USAPL · Collegiate Nationals 93 89.2 kg197 lb Wraps (raw) 332.5 kg733 lb 177.5 kg392 lb 332.5 kg733 lb 842.5 kg1858 lb 547.36 1
2018-02-25 USAPL · Texas Strength Classic 93 88.4 kg195 lb Raw (raw) 317.5 kg700 lb 175.0 kg386 lb 325.0 kg717 lb 817.5 kg1803 lb 533.45 1
2017-12-02 USAPL · Texas Open & Collegiate Cup (deadlift only) 93 89.4 kg197 lb Raw (raw) — — 317.5 kg700 lb 317.5 kg700 lb 205.99 1
2017-10-10 USAPL · Raw National Championships 93 91.0 kg201 lb Raw (raw) 305.0 kg673 lb 182.5 kg403 lb 352.5 kg777 lb 840.0 kg1852 lb 540.30 1
2017-10-10 USAPL · Raw National Championships 93 91.0 kg201 lb Raw (raw) 305.0 kg673 lb 182.5 kg403 lb 352.5 kg777 lb 840.0 kg1852 lb 540.30 1
2017-09-09 USAPL · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) 93 89.8 kg198 lb Raw (raw) — 182.5 kg403 lb — 182.5 kg403 lb 118.14 1
2017-06-03 USPA · Texas Open Naturally Fit Games 90 88.5 kg195 lb Wraps (raw) 317.5 kg700 lb 182.5 kg403 lb 335.0 kg739 lb 835.0 kg1841 lb 544.55 1
2017-06-03 USPA · Texas Open Naturally Fit Games 90 88.5 kg195 lb Wraps (raw) 317.5 kg700 lb 182.5 kg403 lb 335.0 kg739 lb 835.0 kg1841 lb 544.55 1
2017-04-07 USAPL · Collegiate National Championship 93 89.8 kg198 lb Single-ply 350.0 kg772 lb 215.0 kg474 lb 335.0 kg739 lb 900.0 kg1984 lb 582.59 1
2016-12-03 USAPL · Southern Regional Championships 93 87.4 kg193 lb Single-ply 342.5 kg755 lb 220.0 kg485 lb 337.5 kg744 lb 900.0 kg1984 lb 590.77 1
2016-10-13 USAPL · Raw Nationals 93 85.3 kg188 lb Raw (raw) 290.0 kg640 lb 175.0 kg386 lb 327.5 kg722 lb 792.5 kg1747 lb 527.00 1
2016-10-13 USAPL · Raw Nationals 93 85.3 kg188 lb Raw (raw) 290.0 kg640 lb 175.0 kg386 lb 327.5 kg722 lb 792.5 kg1747 lb 527.00 4
2016-04-14 USAPL · Collegiate Nationals 93 85.0 kg188 lb Single-ply 312.5 kg689 lb 205.0 kg452 lb 310.0 kg684 lb 827.5 kg1825 lb 551.33 3
2015-12-19 USAPL · Texas Regional Championships 83 83.0 kg183 lb Raw (raw) 260.0 kg573 lb 162.5 kg359 lb 317.5 kg700 lb 740.0 kg1632 lb 499.56 1
2015-05-15 USAPL · Men's and Women's Nationals 83 82.9 kg183 lb Single-ply 292.5 kg645 lb 187.5 kg414 lb 287.5 kg634 lb 767.5 kg1692 lb 518.48 1
2015-05-15 USAPL · Men's and Women's Nationals 83 82.9 kg183 lb Single-ply 292.5 kg645 lb 187.5 kg414 lb 287.5 kg634 lb 767.5 kg1692 lb 518.48 3
2014-12-06 USAPL · Texas Regional Championships 90 85.1 kg188 lb Raw (raw) 255.0 kg562 lb 162.5 kg359 lb 317.5 kg700 lb 735.0 kg1621 lb 489.38 1
2014-09-01 IPF · World Sub-Juniors & Juniors Powerlifting Championships 83 81.9 kg181 lb Single-ply 282.5 kg623 lb 175.0 kg386 lb 310.0 kg684 lb 767.5 kg1692 lb 522.06 1
2014-07-17 USAPL · Raw Nationals 93 83.9 kg185 lb Raw (raw) 252.5 kg557 lb 157.5 kg347 lb 287.5 kg634 lb 697.5 kg1538 lb 468.05 9
2014-07-17 USAPL · Raw Nationals 93 83.9 kg185 lb Raw (raw) 252.5 kg557 lb 157.5 kg347 lb 287.5 kg634 lb 697.5 kg1538 lb 468.05 1
2014-03-28 USAPL · High School Nationals 83 80.8 kg178 lb Single-ply 267.5 kg590 lb 170.0 kg375 lb 297.5 kg656 lb 735.0 kg1621 lb 503.87 1
2014-02-19 THSPA · Southside Invitational 7 89.8 83.4 kg184 lb Single-ply 279.0 kg615 lb 167.8 kg370 lb 303.9 kg670 lb 750.7 kg1655 lb 505.53 1
2014-02-01 THSPA · Somerset Invitational 89.8 83.0 kg183 lb Single-ply 258.6 kg570 lb 165.6 kg365 lb 301.6 kg665 lb 725.8 kg1600 lb 489.91 1
2013-12-14 USPA · Bend the Bar Powerlifting Meet 82.5 79.3 kg175 lb Raw (raw) 200.0 kg441 lb 130.0 kg287 lb 285.0 kg629 lb 615.0 kg1356 lb 426.32 1
2013-12-14 USPA · Bend the Bar Powerlifting Meet 82.5 79.3 kg175 lb Raw (raw) 200.0 kg441 lb 130.0 kg287 lb 285.0 kg629 lb 615.0 kg1356 lb 426.32 1
2013-12-07 USAPL · Texas Regional Championships 82.5 80.0 kg177 lb Raw (raw) 215.0 kg474 lb 143.0 kg316 lb 282.5 kg623 lb 640.5 kg1412 lb 441.65 1
2013-09-28 USAPL · 5th Annual Iron Wars 82.5 79.3 kg175 lb Raw (raw) 205.0 kg452 lb 137.5 kg303 lb 265.0 kg584 lb 607.5 kg1340 lb 421.09 1
2013-04-20 USAPL · Alaska State Championships 82.5 76.2 kg168 lb Raw (raw) 185.0 kg408 lb 130.0 kg287 lb 245.0 kg540 lb 560.0 kg1235 lb 397.74 1

Testing profile

Category Meets Most recent meet
Tested 47 IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships (2026-06-13)
Untested 4 USPA · The Tribute (2018-08-25)

Ashton Rouska competes almost exclusively in drug-tested competition, 47 of his 51 meets.

His five most recent meets have all been drug-tested.

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