Peak DOTS
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Top 1% of all men on file
USA · 125 kg raw · 29 career entries
Danny Grigsby
Danny Grigsby is an American powerlifter who competes in the 125 kg raw division.
His best competition total is 1,060.5 kg (2,338 lb), set at Primal Open in December 2025.
Over a career spanning 23 meets between 2013 and 2026, he has set four raw world records in deadlift and total across the 110, 125, and 140 kg classes.
He currently holds two of those records.
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Meet footage
Competition videos of Danny Grigsby from the ABSOLUTE STRENGTH channel.
All meet footage (5 videos)
Personal records
Danny Grigsby'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 | 387.5 kg855 lb | 119.4 kg263 lb | Primal Open 2025-12-13 | #34 of 28,415 125 kg Raw men |
| Bench Press | 220.5 kg486 lb | 128.6 kg284 lb | Western Regionals 2026-06-20 | #2,447 of 22,214 140 kg Raw men |
| Deadlift | 487.5 kg1,075 lb | 121.7 kg269 lb | American Pro 2022-07-29 | #1 of 41,014 125 kg Raw men |
| Total | 1,060.5 kg2,338 lb | 119.4 kg263 lb | Primal Open 2025-12-13 | #2 of 64,204 125 kg Raw 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.
Career total progression
Danny Grigsby'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
- 2022-07-29 Deadlift 125 kg 487.5 kg1,075 lb American Pro Currently held
- 2025-12-13 Total 125 kg 1,060.5 kg2,338 lb Primal Open
- 2026-06-20 Deadlift 140 kg 470.5 kg1,038 lb Western Regionals
- 2026-09-19 Deadlift 110 kg 472.5 kg1,042 lb Backyard Pro 2 Currently held
Every meet total, lift by lift, is in the meet history below.
World records set
Every world record Danny Grigsby has set, split into the 2 he still holds and the 2 since broken.
Still held2
- Deadlift 125 kg Raw men: 487.5 kg (1,075 lb) at American Pro, 2022
- Deadlift 110 kg Raw men: 472.5 kg (1,042 lb) at Backyard Pro 2, 2026
Since surpassed2
- Total 125 kg Raw men: 1,060.5 kg (2,338 lb) at Primal Open, 2025
- Deadlift 140 kg Raw men: 470.5 kg (1,038 lb) at Western Regionals, 2026
Meet history
All 29 sanctioned and unsanctioned entries on file, most recent first.
| Date | Meet | Class | BW | Eq | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-19 | SPF · Backyard Pro 2 | 110 | 108.2 kg239 lb | Raw (raw) | 355.0 kg783 lb | 205.0 kg452 lb | 472.5 kg1,042 lb | 1,032.5 kg2,277 lb | 615.37 | 1 |
| 2026-08-22 | NPL · O'Malley's Open (deadlift only) | 125 | 123.0 kg271 lb | Raw (raw) | — | — | 465.0 kg1,025 lb | 465.0 kg1,025 lb | 264.90 | 1 |
| 2026-08-22 | NPL · O'Malley's Open (bench only) | 125 | 123.0 kg271 lb | Raw (raw) | — | 205.0 kg452 lb | — | 205.0 kg452 lb | 116.78 | 1 |
View full meet history (29 entries)
| Date | Meet | Class | BW | Eq | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-22 | NPL · O'Malley's Open | 125 | 123.0 kg271 lb | Raw (raw) | 370.0 kg816 lb | 205.0 kg452 lb | 465.0 kg1,025 lb | 1,040.0 kg2,293 lb | 592.47 | 1 |
| 2026-06-20 | NPL · Western Regionals (deadlift only) | 140 | 128.6 kg284 lb | Raw (raw) | — | — | 470.5 kg1,038 lb | 470.5 kg1,038 lb | 264.32 | 1 |
| 2026-06-20 | NPL · Western Regionals (bench only) | 140 | 128.6 kg284 lb | Raw (raw) | — | 220.5 kg486 lb | — | 220.5 kg486 lb | 123.87 | 1 |
| 2026-06-20 | NPL · Western Regionals | 140 | 128.6 kg284 lb | Raw (raw) | 335.0 kg739 lb | 220.5 kg486 lb | 470.5 kg1,038 lb | 1,026.0 kg2,262 lb | 576.39 | 1 |
| 2025-12-13 | PLU · Primal Open | 125 | 119.4 kg263 lb | Raw (raw) | 387.5 kg855 lb | 215.0 kg474 lb | 458.0 kg1,010 lb | 1,060.5 kg2,338 lb | 610.07 | 1 |
| 2025-11-22 | USPC · The Shack Showdown III | 125 | 116.0 kg256 lb | Raw (raw) | 393.0 kg867 lb | — | 465.0 kg1,025 lb | — | DQ | |
| 2025-07-27 | 365Strong · This is Powerlifting | 125 | 113.8 kg251 lb | Raw (raw) | 380.0 kg838 lb | 220.0 kg485 lb | 440.0 kg970 lb | 1,040.0 kg2,293 lb | 608.32 | 1 |
| 2025-04-13 | PLU · Ghost Clash 4 - Pro Day | 125 | 115.4 kg255 lb | Raw (raw) | 375.0 kg827 lb | 202.5 kg447 lb | 445.0 kg981 lb | 1,022.5 kg2,254 lb | 595.22 | 2 |
| 2024-06-15 | USPA · Western Regionals (deadlift only) | 125 | 121.0 kg267 lb | Raw (raw) | — | — | 400.0 kg882 lb | 400.0 kg882 lb | 229.09 | 1 |
| 2023-10-28 | WRPF · The American Pro 2 | 125 | 121.6 kg268 lb | Raw (raw) | 365.0 kg805 lb | 210.0 kg463 lb | 450.0 kg992 lb | 1,025.0 kg2,260 lb | 586.10 | 1 |
| 2023-03-25 | WRPF · Battle of the Yard 8 | 110 | 109.8 kg242 lb | Raw (raw) | 352.5 kg777 lb | 197.5 kg436 lb | 467.5 kg1,031 lb | 1,017.5 kg2,243 lb | 603.05 | 1 |
| 2022-07-29 | WRPF · American Pro | 125 | 121.7 kg269 lb | Raw (raw) | 350.0 kg772 lb | 207.5 kg458 lb | 487.5 kg1,075 lb | 1,045.0 kg2,304 lb | 597.37 | 2 |
| 2022-03-26 | USPA · Virginia Beach Classic 2 | 140 | 125.9 kg278 lb | Raw (raw) | 275.0 kg607 lb | 200.0 kg441 lb | 465.0 kg1,025 lb | 940.0 kg2,073 lb | 531.55 | 1 |
| 2021-09-25 | WRPF · The Bucked Up Showdown | 125 | 121.8 kg269 lb | Raw (raw) | 332.5 kg733 lb | 187.5 kg414 lb | 440.0 kg970 lb | 960.0 kg2,117 lb | 548.63 | 4 |
| 2020-02-22 | USPA · Iron Mongers Pro Day | 125 | 117.3 kg259 lb | Raw (raw) | 337.5 kg744 lb | 192.5 kg425 lb | 423.5 kg934 lb | 953.5 kg2,102 lb | 551.83 | 1 |
| 2019-03-16 | USPA · California State Championships | 110 | 109.3 kg241 lb | Raw (raw) | 295.0 kg651 lb | 172.5 kg381 lb | 373.0 kg823 lb | 840.5 kg1,853 lb | 499.00 | 1 |
| 2018-02-03 | USPA · DCS Winter Open (bench only) | 110 | 104.9 kg232 lb | Raw (raw) | — | 142.5 kg314 lb | — | 142.5 kg314 lb | 85.97 | 1 |
| 2018-02-03 | USPA · DCS Winter Open | 110 | 104.9 kg232 lb | Wraps (raw) | 307.5 kg678 lb | 142.5 kg314 lb | — | — | DQ | |
| 2017-02-11 | USPA · DCS Winter Open | 110 | 107.8 kg238 lb | Raw (raw) | 300.0 kg662 lb | 150.0 kg331 lb | 320.0 kg706 lb | 770.0 kg1,698 lb | 459.58 | 2 |
| 2015-03-14 | WABDL · North American (deadlift only) | 110 | 110.0 kg243 lb | Single-ply | — | — | 332.5 kg733 lb | 332.5 kg733 lb | 196.93 | 1 |
| 2014-12-13 | USPA · West Coast Regional Powerlifting Championships | 100 | 97.1 kg214 lb | Raw (raw) | 290.0 kg640 lb | 137.5 kg303 lb | 332.5 kg733 lb | 760.0 kg1,676 lb | 473.99 | 1 |
| 2014-08-16 | USPA · Washington State Summer Strength Wars (deadlift only) | 110 | 104.4 kg230 lb | Raw (raw) | — | — | 312.5 kg689 lb | 312.5 kg689 lb | 188.94 | 1 |
| 2014-06-14 | USPA · Oregon State Open | 110 | 105.2 kg232 lb | Wraps (raw) | 295.0 kg651 lb | 135.0 kg298 lb | 330.0 kg728 lb | 760.0 kg1,676 lb | 457.95 | 1 |
| 2013-11-30 | USPA · West Coast Open | 100 | 98.9 kg218 lb | Wraps (raw) | 275.0 kg607 lb | 147.5 kg325 lb | 292.5 kg645 lb | 715.0 kg1,577 lb | 442.26 | 1 |
| 2013-11-30 | USPA · West Coast Open | 100 | 98.9 kg218 lb | Wraps (raw) | 275.0 kg607 lb | 147.5 kg325 lb | 292.5 kg645 lb | 715.0 kg1,577 lb | 442.26 | 1 |
| 2013-08-24 | USPA · Downing's Gym Classic | 100 | 98.4 kg217 lb | Raw (raw) | 237.5 kg524 lb | 135.0 kg298 lb | 272.5 kg601 lb | 645.0 kg1,422 lb | 399.77 | 1 |
Career, by the numbers
Danny Grigsby'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 / 20 / 44 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 36 / 24 / 41, 3.2 points above average on deadlift.
On the platform
68% third attempts made
17 of 25 third attempts converted, with 1 perfect 9-for-9 day out of 2. Heaviest made third attempt: Deadlift 488 kg1,075 lb.
Biggest jump
+113 kg249 lb
Between two meets, up to 954 kg2,102 lb at Iron Mongers Pro Day.
96% of entries lifted raw. 4% drug-tested. 2 bomb-outs on file. Best year: 2026.
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Testing profile
| Category | Meets | Most recent meet |
|---|---|---|
| Tested | 1 | WABDL · North American (deadlift only) (2015-03-14) |
| Untested | 22 | SPF · Backyard Pro 2 (2026-09-19) |
Danny Grigsby competes almost exclusively in untested competition, 22 of his 23 meets.
His five most recent meets have all been untested.
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Danny Grigsby FAQs
What is Danny Grigsby's best squat?
Danny Grigsby's heaviest squat is 855 lb (387.5 kg). This lift occurred on December 13, 2025, at Primal Open.
What is Danny Grigsby's best bench press?
Danny Grigsby's heaviest bench press is 486 lb (220.5 kg). This lift occurred on June 20, 2026, at Western Regionals.
What is Danny Grigsby's best deadlift?
Danny Grigsby's heaviest deadlift is 1,075 lb (487.5 kg). This lift occurred on July 29, 2022, at American Pro.
What is Danny Grigsby's best total?
Danny Grigsby's heaviest total is 2,338 lb (1,060.5 kg). This lift occurred on December 13, 2025, at Primal Open.
How much does Danny Grigsby weigh?
Danny Grigsby weighed 239 lb (108.2 kg) at their latest weigh-in on September 19, 2026.
How old is Danny Grigsby?
Danny Grigsby was 32 at their latest meet, Backyard Pro 2, on September 19, 2026.
Where is Danny Grigsby from?
Danny Grigsby is an American powerlifter from Oregon.