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Dave Hoff

Dave Hoff is an American powerlifter who competes in the 140 kg equipped division.

His best competition total is 1,407.5 kg (3,103 lb), set at WPO Super Finals in October 2019.

Over a career spanning 61 meets between 2005 and 2024, he has set ten equipped world records in squat, bench press, deadlift, and total across the 110+, 118, 125, and 140 kg classes.

He currently holds six of those records.

Updated

Personal records

Dave Hoff'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 580.0 kg1,279 lb 135.0 kg298 lb WPO Super Finals 2023-11-04 #2 of 3,121 140 kg Multi-ply men
Bench Press 475.0 kg1,047 lb 131.7 kg290 lb WPO Super Finals 2021-08-21 #2 of 6,028 140 kg Multi-ply men
Deadlift 375.0 kg827 lb 120.1 kg265 lb Atlantic Power Challenge 2014-04-05 #58 of 7,301 125 kg Multi-ply men
Total 1,407.5 kg3,103 lb 132.6 kg293 lb WPO Super Finals 2019-10-28 #1 of 6,419 140 kg Multi-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.

Career total progression

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

Dave Hoff's competition total across 40 meets between 2005 and 2024, peaking at 1,408 kg in 2019. 4 of those meets set a world record; 4 still stand.6001,3238001,7641,0002,2051,2002,6461,4003,0871,6003,528kglb20052010201520202024803 kg · 2005 · Iron House Classic891 kg · 2006 · Iron House Classic991 kg · 2007 · Buckeye Open1,050 kg · 2007 · Iron House Classic1,009 kg · 2007 · Lexen Xtreme Open1,102 kg · 2007 · Iron House Open1,089 kg · 2008 · World Powerlifting Championships1,139 kg · 2008 · Powerstation Pro/Am1,098 kg · 2009 · Lexen Xtreme Pro-Am1,166 kg · 2009 · Ironman Classic1,168 kg · 2009 · World Powerlifting Championships1,179 kg · 2009 · Cell Block Classic1,218 kg · 2010 · Ironman Classic1,225 kg · 2010 · National Powerlifting and Bench Press Championship1,247 kg · 2010 · Powerstation Pro/Am1,272 kg · 2011 · Ironman Classic1,236 kg · 2011 · Nationals1,320 kg · 2011 · PowerStation Pro/Am1,343 kg · 2011 · North of the Border1,322 kg · 2012 · Ironman Classic Pro/Am1,325 kg · 2012 · Senior Nationals1,343 kg · 2013 · Ironman Classic Pro-Am1,324 kg · 2014 · Westside Pro Invitational Powerlifting Championships1,243 kg · 2016 · Open Challenge1,345 kg · 2016 · Champion of Champions Powerlifting Meet1,290 kg · 2017 · Equipped Nationals1,278 kg · 2017 · Best of the Best Pro/Am1,365 kg · 2017 · Champion of Champions 21,368 kg · 2018 · Equipped Nationals738 kg · 2019 · Armed Forces Show of Strength and IA/NE State Championship1,288 kg · 2020 · WPO Semi-Finals1,345 kg · 2020 · WPO Super Finals1,280 kg · 2021 · WPO Super Finals1,370 kg · 2022 · WPO Super Finals1,388 kg · 2023 · WPO Super Finals1,350 kg · 2024 · Pro Finals1,256 kg · 2010 · Luke Edwards Benefit Bash (world record still held)1,363 kg · 2013 · Westside Invitational Pro Open Powerlifting Championships (world record still held)1,325 kg · 2018 · WPO Championships (world record still held)1,408 kg · 2019 · WPO Super Finals (world record still held)

Record-setting meets, in order

  1. 2010-12-05 Total 118 kg 1,256.5 kg2,770 lb Luke Edwards Benefit Bash Currently held
  2. 2010-12-05 Squat 118 kg 480.8 kg1,060 lb Luke Edwards Benefit Bash
  3. 2010-12-05 Bench Press 118 kg 408.2 kg900 lb Luke Edwards Benefit Bash
  4. 2010-12-05 Deadlift 118 kg 367.4 kg810 lb Luke Edwards Benefit Bash
  5. 2013-08-17 Total 125 kg 1,363.1 kg3,005 lb Westside Invitational Pro Open Powerlifting Championships Currently held
  6. 2013-08-17 Squat 125 kg 548.9 kg1,210 lb Westside Invitational Pro Open Powerlifting Championships
  7. 2018-11-11 Total 110+ kg 1,325.0 kg2,921 lb WPO Championships Currently held
  8. 2018-11-11 Squat 110+ kg 560.0 kg1,235 lb WPO Championships Currently held
  9. 2019-10-28 Total 140 kg 1,407.5 kg3,103 lb WPO Super Finals Currently held
  10. 2019-10-28 Squat 140 kg 577.5 kg1,273 lb WPO Super Finals

Every meet total, lift by lift, is in the meet history below.

World records set

Every world record Dave Hoff has set, split into the 5 he still holds and the 5 since broken.

Still held5

  • Total 140 kg Multi-ply men: 1,407.5 kg (3,103 lb) at WPO Super Finals, 2019
  • Total 125 kg Multi-ply men: 1,363.05 kg (3,005 lb) at Westside Invitational Pro Open Powerlifting Championships, 2013
  • Total 110+ kg Multi-ply men: 1,325 kg (2,921 lb) at WPO Championships, 2018
  • Total 118 kg Multi-ply men: 1,256.45 kg (2,770 lb) at Luke Edwards Benefit Bash, 2010
  • Squat 110+ kg Multi-ply men: 560 kg (1,235 lb) at WPO Championships, 2018

Since surpassed5

  • Squat 140 kg Multi-ply men: 577.5 kg (1,273 lb) at WPO Super Finals, 2019
  • Squat 125 kg Multi-ply men: 548.85 kg (1,210 lb) at Westside Invitational Pro Open Powerlifting Championships, 2013
  • Squat 118 kg Multi-ply men: 480.81 kg (1,060 lb) at Luke Edwards Benefit Bash, 2010
  • Bench Press 118 kg Multi-ply men: 408.23 kg (900 lb) at Luke Edwards Benefit Bash, 2010
  • Deadlift 118 kg Multi-ply men: 367.41 kg (810 lb) at Luke Edwards Benefit Bash, 2010

Meet history

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

Date Meet Class BW Eq Squat Bench Deadlift Total DOTS Place
2024-10-11 WPO · Pro Finals 140 135.0 kg298 lb Multi-ply 557.5 kg1,229 lb 442.5 kg976 lb 350.0 kg772 lb 1,350.0 kg2,976 lb 747.54 1
2023-11-04 WPC · WPO Super Finals 140 135.0 kg298 lb Multi-ply 580.0 kg1,279 lb 442.5 kg976 lb 365.0 kg805 lb 1,387.5 kg3,059 lb 768.30 1
2022-11-06 WPC · WPO Super Finals 140 131.2 kg289 lb Multi-ply 560.0 kg1,235 lb 442.5 kg976 lb 367.5 kg810 lb 1,370.0 kg3,021 lb 765.09 1
View full meet history (63 entries)
Date Meet Class BW Eq Squat Bench Deadlift Total DOTS Place
2022-03-26 WPC · WPO Bench Bash (bench only) — Unlimited — 460.0 kg1,014 lb — 460.0 kg1,014 lb 2
2021-08-21 WPC · WPO Super Finals 140 131.7 kg290 lb Multi-ply 532.5 kg1,174 lb 475.0 kg1,047 lb 272.5 kg601 lb 1,280.0 kg2,822 lb 714.02 1
2020-10-28 WPC · WPO Super Finals 140 135.7 kg299 lb Multi-ply 530.0 kg1,169 lb 472.5 kg1,042 lb 342.5 kg755 lb 1,345.0 kg2,965 lb 743.66 1
2020-03-05 WPC · WPO Semi-Finals 140 131.8 kg291 lb Multi-ply 525.0 kg1,158 lb 425.0 kg937 lb 337.5 kg744 lb 1,287.5 kg2,839 lb 717.96 1
2019-10-28 WPC · WPO Super Finals 140 132.6 kg293 lb Multi-ply 577.5 kg1,273 lb 460.0 kg1,014 lb 370.0 kg816 lb 1,407.5 kg3,103 lb 783.48 1
2019-04-27 IPA · Showtime Classic (bench only) 140 134.4 kg296 lb Multi-ply — 460.4 kg1,015 lb — 460.4 kg1,015 lb 255.30 1
2019-03-23 APF · Armed Forces Show of Strength and IA/NE State Championship 140+ 141.7 kg313 lb Multi-ply 532.5 kg1,174 lb 102.5 kg226 lb 102.5 kg226 lb 737.5 kg1,626 lb 402.80 1
2018-11-11 WPC · WPO Championships 110+ 134.4 kg296 lb Multi-ply 560.0 kg1,235 lb 427.5 kg943 lb 337.5 kg744 lb 1,325.0 kg2,921 lb 734.72 1
2018-06-08 APF · Equipped Nationals 140 133.2 kg294 lb Multi-ply 555.0 kg1,224 lb 442.5 kg976 lb 370.0 kg816 lb 1,367.5 kg3,015 lb 760.20 1
2017-10-07 IPA · Champion of Champions 2 140 131.1 kg289 lb Multi-ply 560.2 kg1,235 lb 437.7 kg965 lb 367.4 kg810 lb 1,365.3 kg3,010 lb 762.58 1
2017-08-05 SPF · Best of the Best Pro/Am 140 126.3 kg279 lb Multi-ply 515.0 kg1,136 lb 425.0 kg937 lb 337.5 kg744 lb 1,277.5 kg2,817 lb 721.72 1
2017-06-15 APF · Equipped Nationals 125 123.3 kg272 lb Multi-ply 515.0 kg1,136 lb 422.5 kg932 lb 352.5 kg777 lb 1,290.0 kg2,844 lb 734.31 1
2016-12-17 IPA · Champion of Champions Powerlifting Meet 140 129.3 kg285 lb Multi-ply 533.0 kg1,175 lb 437.7 kg965 lb 374.2 kg825 lb 1,344.9 kg2,965 lb 754.35 1
2016-11-07 WPC · World Championships 140 127.4 kg281 lb Multi-ply 502.5 kg1,108 lb — — — DQ
2016-08-27 WPC · Open Challenge 140 125.4 kg277 lb Multi-ply 460.0 kg1,014 lb 425.0 kg937 lb 357.5 kg788 lb 1,242.5 kg2,739 lb 703.49 1
2016-06-04 APF · Iowa State Meet (bench only) 125 123.7 kg273 lb Multi-ply — — — — DQ
2016-05-21 IPA · Buckeye Bash Push/Pull (bench + deadlift) 125 124.7 kg275 lb Multi-ply — 435.5 kg960 lb 349.3 kg770 lb 784.7 kg1,730 lb 445.13 1
2015-12-05 SPF · North of the Border 5 (bench only) 140 127.0 kg280 lb Multi-ply — — — — DQ
2015-06-26 APF · Equipped Nationals 140 125.4 kg277 lb Multi-ply 510.0 kg1,125 lb — — — DQ
2014-08-16 IPA · Westside Pro Invitational Powerlifting Championships 140 126.2 kg278 lb Multi-ply 505.8 kg1,115 lb 455.9 kg1,005 lb 362.9 kg800 lb 1,324.5 kg2,920 lb 748.43 1
2014-06-21 IPA · Strength Spectacular Powerlifting Championships (bench only) 140 127.2 kg281 lb Multi-ply — — — — DQ
2014-04-05 CPF · Atlantic Power Challenge (deadlift only) 125 120.1 kg265 lb Multi-ply — — 375.0 kg827 lb 375.0 kg827 lb 215.31 2
2013-12-07 SPF · North of the Border (bench only) 125 122.9 kg271 lb Multi-ply — 453.6 kg1,000 lb — 453.6 kg1,000 lb 258.46 1
2013-08-17 IPA · Westside Invitational Pro Open Powerlifting Championships 125 123.0 kg271 lb Multi-ply 548.9 kg1,210 lb 442.3 kg975 lb 372.0 kg820 lb 1,363.1 kg3,005 lb 776.56 1
2013-06-01 APF · Senior Nationals 125 123.4 kg272 lb Multi-ply 512.5 kg1,130 lb — — — DQ
2013-04-13 APF · Iron Frenzy (bench only) 140+ — Multi-ply — — — — DQ
2013-03-02 SPF · Ironman Classic Pro-Am 125 123.8 kg273 lb Multi-ply 533.0 kg1,175 lb 440.0 kg970 lb 369.7 kg815 lb 1,342.6 kg2,960 lb 763.30 1
2012-11-06 WPC · World Championships 125 122.8 kg271 lb Multi-ply — — — — DQ
2012-08-25 SPF · Powerstation Pro/Am 125 125.0 kg276 lb Multi-ply — — — — DQ
2012-06-01 APF · Senior Nationals 125 124.8 kg275 lb Multi-ply 530.0 kg1,169 lb 435.0 kg959 lb 360.0 kg794 lb 1,325.0 kg2,921 lb 751.33 1
2012-03-10 SPF · Ironman Classic Pro/Am 125 124.8 kg275 lb Multi-ply 539.8 kg1,190 lb 424.1 kg935 lb 358.3 kg790 lb 1,322.2 kg2,915 lb 749.70 1
2011-12-04 SPF · North of the Border 140 126.6 kg279 lb Multi-ply 544.3 kg1,200 lb 437.7 kg965 lb 360.6 kg795 lb 1,342.6 kg2,960 lb 758.01 1
2011-08-20 SPF · PowerStation Pro/Am 125 125.0 kg276 lb Multi-ply 528.4 kg1,165 lb 428.6 kg945 lb 362.9 kg800 lb 1,320.0 kg2,910 lb 748.09 1
2011-06-17 SPF · Nationals 140 125.7 kg277 lb Multi-ply 469.5 kg1,035 lb 415.0 kg915 lb 351.5 kg775 lb 1,236.0 kg2,725 lb 699.23 2
2011-03-05 SPF · Ironman Classic 125 120.3 kg265 lb Multi-ply 505.8 kg1,115 lb 399.2 kg880 lb 367.4 kg810 lb 1,272.3 kg2,805 lb 730.12 1
2010-12-05 SPF · Luke Edwards Benefit Bash 118 116.6 kg257 lb Multi-ply 480.8 kg1,060 lb 408.2 kg900 lb 367.4 kg810 lb 1,256.5 kg2,770 lb 728.73 1
2010-08-20 SPF · Powerstation Pro/Am 125 125.0 kg276 lb Multi-ply 487.6 kg1,075 lb 390.1 kg860 lb 369.7 kg815 lb 1,247.4 kg2,750 lb 706.96 2
2010-07-03 SPF · Sweatt Shop Bench Classic (bench only) 118 117.4 kg259 lb Multi-ply — 387.8 kg855 lb — 387.8 kg855 lb 224.39 1
2010-06-05 SPF · National Powerlifting and Bench Press Championship 125 118.8 kg262 lb Multi-ply 469.5 kg1,035 lb 381.0 kg840 lb 374.2 kg825 lb 1,224.7 kg2,700 lb 705.65 1
2010-03-06 SPF · Ironman Classic (bench only) 118 117.4 kg259 lb Multi-ply — 385.6 kg850 lb — 385.6 kg850 lb 223.08 1
2010-03-06 SPF · Ironman Classic 118 117.4 kg259 lb Multi-ply 467.2 kg1,030 lb 385.6 kg850 lb 365.1 kg805 lb 1,217.9 kg2,685 lb 704.66 1
2009-12-05 SPF · Cell Block Classic 110 110.0 kg243 lb Multi-ply 464.9 kg1,025 lb 356.1 kg785 lb 358.3 kg790 lb 1,179.3 kg2,600 lb 698.48 1
2009-06-27 IPA · World Powerlifting Championships 125 125.0 kg276 lb Multi-ply 449.1 kg990 lb 358.3 kg790 lb 360.6 kg795 lb 1,168.0 kg2,575 lb 661.97 1
2009-03-28 SPF · Ironman Classic 125 125.0 kg276 lb Multi-ply 446.8 kg985 lb 362.9 kg800 lb 356.1 kg785 lb 1,165.7 kg2,570 lb 660.68 1
2009-01-17 IPA · Lexen Xtreme Pro-Am 110 110.0 kg243 lb Multi-ply 399.2 kg880 lb 349.3 kg770 lb 349.3 kg770 lb 1,097.7 kg2,420 lb 650.13 1
2008-08-22 IPA · Powerstation Pro/Am 125 125.0 kg276 lb Multi-ply 421.8 kg930 lb 353.8 kg780 lb 362.9 kg800 lb 1,138.5 kg2,510 lb 645.26 1
2008-06-28 IPA · World Powerlifting Championships 125 125.0 kg276 lb Multi-ply 419.6 kg925 lb 328.9 kg725 lb 340.2 kg750 lb 1,088.6 kg2,400 lb 616.98 1
2008-04-11 IPA · Iron House Classic 125 115.9 kg256 lb Multi-ply -430.9 kg-950 lb — — — DQ
2008-01-19 IPA · Columbus Pro-Am 110 109.6 kg242 lb Multi-ply — — — — DQ
2007-10-25 IPA · Iron House Open 125 125.0 kg276 lb Multi-ply 455.9 kg1,005 lb 308.4 kg680 lb 337.9 kg745 lb 1,102.2 kg2,430 lb 624.70 1
2007-07-15 UPA · Advanced Strength Concepts Bench Press Championships (bench only) 125 125.0 kg276 lb Multi-ply — 300.0 kg662 lb — 300.0 kg662 lb 170.03 1
2007-06-23 APF · Lexen Xtreme Open 125 125.0 kg276 lb Multi-ply 421.8 kg930 lb 267.6 kg590 lb 319.8 kg705 lb 1,009.2 kg2,225 lb 571.99 2
2007-03-31 IPA · Iron House Classic 125 115.9 kg256 lb Multi-ply 435.5 kg960 lb 297.1 kg655 lb 317.5 kg700 lb 1,050.1 kg2,315 lb 610.27 1
2007-01-27 APF · Buckeye Open 125 117.5 kg259 lb Multi-ply 410.5 kg905 lb 272.2 kg600 lb 308.4 kg680 lb 991.1 kg2,185 lb 573.29 3
2006-10-14 IPA · Iron House Push Pull (bench + deadlift) 125 125.0 kg276 lb Multi-ply — 258.6 kg570 lb 303.9 kg670 lb 562.5 kg1,240 lb 318.78 1
2006-04-01 IPA · Iron House Classic 100 99.3 kg219 lb Multi-ply 365.1 kg805 lb 231.3 kg510 lb 294.8 kg650 lb 891.3 kg1,965 lb 550.20 1
2006-02-04 APF · Ohio State & Buckeye Open (bench only) 110 106.4 kg235 lb Multi-ply — 226.8 kg500 lb — 226.8 kg500 lb 136.06 4
2005-04-16 IPA · Iron House Classic 100 97.5 kg215 lb Multi-ply 317.5 kg700 lb 213.2 kg470 lb 272.2 kg600 lb 802.9 kg1,770 lb 499.68 4
2005-03-26 APF · Central Ohio Bench Press (bench only) 110 110.0 kg243 lb Multi-ply — 199.6 kg440 lb — 199.6 kg440 lb 118.20 3
2005-03-26 APF · Central Ohio Bench Press (bench only) 110 110.0 kg243 lb Multi-ply — 199.6 kg440 lb — 199.6 kg440 lb 118.20 1

Career, by the numbers

Dave Hoff's career in aggregate: peak DOTS, the split across the three lifts, and third-attempt rate where attempt data is on file.

Peak DOTS

783

Top 1% of all men on file

Archetype

Bencher

Split 41 / 31 / 28 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 37 / 24 / 39, 7.4 points above average on bench.

On the platform

46% third attempts made

16 of 35 third attempts converted, with 1 perfect 9-for-9 day out of 4. Heaviest made third attempt: Squat 580 kg1,279 lb.

Biggest jump

+670 kg1,477 lb

Between two meets, up to 1,408 kg3,103 lb at WPO Super Finals.

0% of entries lifted raw. 2% drug-tested. 7 bomb-outs on file. Best year: 2019.

Same numbers, for any lifter on file. Open the Profile Explorer

Testing profile

Category Meets Most recent meet
Tested 1 IPA · Iron House Classic (2006-04-01)
Untested 60 WPO · Pro Finals (2024-10-11)

Dave Hoff competes almost exclusively in untested competition, 60 of his 61 meets.

His five most recent meets have all been untested.

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Dave Hoff FAQs

What is Dave Hoff's best squat?

Dave Hoff's heaviest squat is 1,279 lb (580 kg). This lift occurred on November 4, 2023, at WPO Super Finals.

What is Dave Hoff's best bench press?

Dave Hoff's heaviest bench press is 1,047 lb (475 kg). This lift occurred on August 21, 2021, at WPO Super Finals.

What is Dave Hoff's best deadlift?

Dave Hoff's heaviest deadlift is 827 lb (375 kg). This lift occurred on April 5, 2014, at Atlantic Power Challenge.

What is Dave Hoff's best total?

Dave Hoff's heaviest total is 3,103 lb (1,407.5 kg). This lift occurred on October 28, 2019, at WPO Super Finals.

How much does Dave Hoff weigh?

Dave Hoff weighed 298 lb (135 kg) at their latest weigh-in on October 11, 2024.

How old is Dave Hoff?

Dave Hoff was 36 at their latest meet, Pro Finals, on October 11, 2024.

Where is Dave Hoff from?

Dave Hoff is an American powerlifter.

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