Peak DOTS
580
Top 1% of all men on file
Iceland · 140+ kg raw · 29 career entries
Benedikt Magnússon
Benedikt Magnússon is an Icelandic powerlifter who competes in the 140+ kg raw division.
His best competition total is 1,090 kg (2,403 lb), set at Íslandsmeistaramót í kraftlyftingum in April 2005.
Over a career spanning 29 meets between 1999 and 2025, he has set four raw world records in deadlift and total across the 125.1+ and 140+ kg classes.
He currently holds three of those records.
Updated
Personal records
Benedikt Magnússon's best on each lift, the meet where it was set, and how it ranks in that class.
| Lift | Best | Bodyweight | Meet | Rank in class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 405.0 kg893 lb | 156.0 kg344 lb | Íslandsmeistaramót í kraftlyftingum 2005-04-16 | #296 of 11,922 125+ kg Single-ply men |
| Bench Press | 275.0 kg607 lb | 156.0 kg344 lb | Íslandsmeistaramót í kraftlyftingum 2005-04-16 | #750 of 16,177 125+ kg Single-ply men |
| Deadlift | 460.4 kg1,015 lb | 172.8 kg381 lb | Clash of the Titans IV 2011-04-02 | #8 Ranked against the IPF bodyweight band: this meet recorded no weight class. of 68,564 120+ kg Raw men |
| Total | 1,090.0 kg2,403 lb | 156.0 kg344 lb | Íslandsmeistaramót í kraftlyftingum 2005-04-16 | #25 of 16,477 125+ kg Single-ply men |
Ranks count entries, not lifters: someone who has beaten the number at three meets takes three of the places above it. Suspect lifts are excluded from the ranking and the count. Rows marked * come from a meet that recorded no weight class, so they rank against the IPF band for the bodyweight.
Career total progression
Benedikt Magnússon's competition total at each meet, with markers on every meet that set a world record.
- Competition meet
- World record set, later surpassed
- World record still held
Record-setting meets, in order
- 2005-11-05 Deadlift 140+ kg 440.0 kg970 lb WPO European Semi Finals Currently held
- 2010-10-02 Total 140+ kg 1,042.5 kg2,299 lb Bullfarm Powerlifting Championships
- 2010-10-02 Deadlift 140+ kg 442.5 kg976 lb Bullfarm Powerlifting Championships Currently held
- 2013-07-13 Deadlift 125.1+ kg 400.0 kg882 lb Clash of the Titans VII Currently held
Every meet total, lift by lift, is in the meet history below.
World records set
Every world record Benedikt Magnússon has set, split into the 3 he still holds and the 1 since broken.
Still held3
- Deadlift 140+ kg Wraps men: 442.5 kg (976 lb) at Bullfarm Powerlifting Championships, 2010
- Deadlift 140+ kg Raw men: 440 kg (970 lb) at WPO European Semi Finals, 2005
- Deadlift 125.1+ kg Raw men: 400 kg (882 lb) at Clash of the Titans VII, 2013
Since surpassed1
- Total 140+ kg Wraps men: 1,042.5 kg (2,299 lb) at Bullfarm Powerlifting Championships, 2010
Meet history
All 29 sanctioned and unsanctioned entries on file, most recent first.
| Date | Meet | Class | BW | Eq | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-14 | BPU · Andy Bolton Deadlift Challenge (deadlift only) | 140+ | 163.0 kg360 lb | Raw (raw) | — | — | 340.0 kg750 lb | 340.0 kg750 lb | 178.87 | 1 |
| 2019-10-12 | BPU · Andy Bolton Deadlift Challenge (deadlift only) | 140 | 139.9 kg309 lb | Raw (raw) | — | — | 317.5 kg700 lb | 317.5 kg700 lb | 174.03 | 9 |
| 2014-11-21 | GPA · World Championships (deadlift only) | 140+ | 165.4 kg365 lb | Raw (raw) | — | — | 422.5 kg932 lb | 422.5 kg932 lb | 221.43 | 1 |
View full meet history (29 entries)
| Date | Meet | Class | BW | Eq | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-10 | CAPO · Nationals | 140+ | 150.0 kg331 lb | Raw (raw) | 300.0 kg662 lb | 150.0 kg331 lb | 400.0 kg882 lb | 850.0 kg1,874 lb | 457.10 | 2 |
| 2013-07-13 | Hardcore · Clash of the Titans VII (deadlift only) | 125.1+ | 163.3 kg360 lb | Raw (raw) | — | — | 400.0 kg882 lb | 400.0 kg882 lb | 210.34 | 1 |
| 2011-04-02 | Hardcore · Clash of the Titans IV (deadlift only) | 172.8 kg381 lb | Raw (raw) | — | — | 460.4 kg1,015 lb | 460.4 kg1,015 lb | 238.58 | 1 | |
| 2010-10-02 | FPO · Bullfarm Powerlifting Championships | 140+ | 160.5 kg354 lb | Wraps (raw) | 380.0 kg838 lb | 220.0 kg485 lb | 442.5 kg976 lb | 1,042.5 kg2,299 lb | 550.67 | 8 |
| 2009-01-01 | WPC-Iceland · Úrslit Meistaramóts | 140+ | 156.0 kg344 lb | Wraps (raw) | 300.0 kg662 lb | 180.0 kg397 lb | 340.0 kg750 lb | 820.0 kg1,808 lb | 436.39 | 2 |
| 2005-11-05 | WPC · WPO European Semi Finals | 140+ | 158.5 kg350 lb | Raw (raw) | 130.0 kg287 lb | 130.0 kg287 lb | 440.0 kg970 lb | 700.0 kg1,543 lb | 370.97 | 6 |
| 2005-04-16 | KRAFT · Íslandsmeistaramót í kraftlyftingum | 125+ | 156.0 kg344 lb | Single-ply | 405.0 kg893 lb | 275.0 kg607 lb | 410.0 kg904 lb | 1,090.0 kg2,403 lb | 580.08 | 2 |
| 2004-10-23 | KRAFT · Bikarmót í kraftlyftingum | 125+ | 146.4 kg323 lb | Single-ply | 370.0 kg816 lb | 230.0 kg507 lb | 400.5 kg883 lb | 1,000.5 kg2,206 lb | 541.57 | 2 |
| 2003-11-29 | KRAFT · Íslandsmeistaramót í réttstöðulyftu (deadlift only) | 125+ | 148.0 kg327 lb | Single-ply | — | — | 342.5 kg755 lb | 342.5 kg755 lb | 184.85 | 1 |
| 2003-11-04 | IPF · Men's World Powerlifting Championships | 125+ | 149.7 kg330 lb | Single-ply | 340.0 kg750 lb | 215.0 kg474 lb | 360.0 kg794 lb | 915.0 kg2,017 lb | 492.36 | 10 |
| 2003-04-26 | KRAFT · Íslandsmeistaramót í kraftlyftingum | 125+ | 156.3 kg345 lb | Single-ply | 360.0 kg794 lb | 240.0 kg529 lb | 380.5 kg839 lb | 980.5 kg2,162 lb | 521.54 | 1 |
| 2003-02-08 | KRAFT · Reykjanesmót í réttstöðulyftu (deadlift only) | 125+ | 135.0 kg298 lb | Single-ply | — | — | 360.0 kg794 lb | 360.0 kg794 lb | 199.34 | 1 |
| 2002-11-30 | KRAFT · Íslandsmeistaramót í réttstöðulyftu (deadlift only) | 125+ | — | Single-ply | — | — | 376.0 kg829 lb | 376.0 kg829 lb | 1 | |
| 2002-11-02 | KRAFT · Bikarmót í kraftlyftingum | 125+ | — | Single-ply | 310.0 kg684 lb | 215.0 kg474 lb | 350.0 kg772 lb | 875.0 kg1,929 lb | 1 | |
| 2002-04-27 | KRAFT · Íslandsmeistaramót í kraftlyftingum | 125+ | 152.2 kg336 lb | Single-ply | 315.0 kg695 lb | 180.0 kg397 lb | 330.0 kg728 lb | 825.0 kg1,819 lb | 441.93 | 2 |
| 2002-02-23 | KRAFT · Íslandsmeistaramót unglinga og öldunga í kraftlyftingum | 125+ | — | Single-ply | 310.0 kg684 lb | 160.0 kg353 lb | 332.5 kg733 lb | 802.5 kg1,769 lb | 1 | |
| 2002-02-09 | KRAFT · Reykjanesmót í réttstöðulyftu (deadlift only) | 125+ | — | Single-ply | — | — | 300.0 kg662 lb | 300.0 kg662 lb | 2 | |
| 2001-11-03 | KRAFT · Bikarmót í kraftlyftingum | 125+ | — | Single-ply | 300.0 kg662 lb | 170.0 kg375 lb | 330.0 kg728 lb | 800.0 kg1,764 lb | 2 | |
| 2001-02-24 | KRAFT · Íslandsmeistaramót unglinga og öldunga í kraftlyftingum | 125+ | 139.8 kg308 lb | Single-ply | 240.0 kg529 lb | 140.0 kg309 lb | 280.0 kg618 lb | 660.0 kg1,455 lb | 361.84 | 1 |
| 2001-01-01 | KRAFT · Íslandsmeistaramót í kraftlyftingum | 125+ | — | Single-ply | 260.0 kg573 lb | 155.0 kg342 lb | 305.0 kg673 lb | 720.0 kg1,588 lb | 2 | |
| 2000-11-04 | KRAFT · Bikarmót í kraftlyftingum | 125+ | — | Single-ply | 240.0 kg529 lb | 155.0 kg342 lb | 260.0 kg573 lb | 655.0 kg1,444 lb | 3 | |
| 2000-04-15 | KRAFT · Byrjendamót í kraftlyftingum | 125+ | 132.5 kg292 lb | Single-ply | 160.0 kg353 lb | 90.0 kg199 lb | 230.0 kg507 lb | 480.0 kg1,058 lb | 267.25 | 2 |
| 2000-02-26 | KRAFT · Íslandsmeistaramót unglinga og öldunga í kraftlyftingum | 125+ | — | Single-ply | 180.0 kg397 lb | 80.0 kg177 lb | 200.0 kg441 lb | 460.0 kg1,014 lb | 1 | |
| 2000-02-05 | KRAFT · Reykjanesmót í réttstöðulyftu (deadlift only) | 125+ | 134.3 kg296 lb | Single-ply | — | — | 200.0 kg441 lb | 200.0 kg441 lb | 110.91 | 4 |
| 2000-01-01 | KRAFT · Meistaramót Orkulindar í bekkpressu og réttstöðulyftu (bench + deadlift) | 125+ | 136.0 kg300 lb | Single-ply | — | 110.0 kg243 lb | 287.5 kg634 lb | 397.5 kg877 lb | 219.64 | 1 |
| 1999-12-31 | KRAFT · Íslandsmeistaramót í réttstöðulyftu (deadlift only) | 125+ | 133.7 kg295 lb | Single-ply | — | — | 200.0 kg441 lb | 200.0 kg441 lb | 111.06 | 2 |
Career, by the numbers
Benedikt Magnússon's career in aggregate: peak DOTS, the split across the three lifts, and third-attempt rate where attempt data is on file.
Archetype
Puller
Split 36 / 22 / 43 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 37 / 24 / 39, 4.0 points above average on deadlift.
On the platform
50% third attempts made
9 of 18 third attempts converted, with 0 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 3. Heaviest made third attempt: Deadlift 423 kg932 lb.
Biggest jump
+223 kg491 lb
Between two meets, up to 1,043 kg2,299 lb at Bullfarm Powerlifting Championships.
31% of entries lifted raw. 69% drug-tested. Best year: 2005.
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Testing profile
| Category | Meets | Most recent meet |
|---|---|---|
| Tested | 20 | KRAFT · Íslandsmeistaramót í kraftlyftingum (2005-04-16) |
| Untested | 9 | BPU · Andy Bolton Deadlift Challenge (deadlift only) (2025-12-14) |
Benedikt Magnússon competes primarily in drug-tested competition, 20 of his 29 meets.
His five most recent meets have all been untested.
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Benedikt Magnússon FAQs
What is Benedikt Magnússon's best squat?
Benedikt Magnússon's heaviest squat is 893 lb (405 kg). This lift occurred on April 16, 2005, at Íslandsmeistaramót í kraftlyftingum.
What is Benedikt Magnússon's best bench press?
Benedikt Magnússon's heaviest bench press is 607 lb (275 kg). This lift occurred on April 16, 2005, at Íslandsmeistaramót í kraftlyftingum.
What is Benedikt Magnússon's best deadlift?
Benedikt Magnússon's heaviest deadlift is 1,015 lb (460.4 kg). This lift occurred on April 2, 2011, at Clash of the Titans IV.
What is Benedikt Magnússon's best total?
Benedikt Magnússon's heaviest total is 2,403 lb (1,090 kg). This lift occurred on April 16, 2005, at Íslandsmeistaramót í kraftlyftingum.
How much does Benedikt Magnússon weigh?
Benedikt Magnússon weighed 360 lb (163 kg) at their latest weigh-in on December 14, 2025.
How old is Benedikt Magnússon?
Benedikt Magnússon was 42 at their latest meet, Andy Bolton Deadlift Challenge, on December 14, 2025.
Where is Benedikt Magnússon from?
Benedikt Magnússon is an Icelandic powerlifter.