Peak DOTS
566
Top 1% of all men on file
Lebanon · 120 kg raw · 9 career entries
Etienne El Chaer
Etienne El Chaer is a powerlifter from Lebanon who competes in the 120 kg raw division.
His best competition total is 984 kg (2,170 lb), set at Sheffield Powerlifting Championships in January 2026.
Over a career spanning 9 meets between 2022 and 2026, he has set one raw world record in deadlift across the 120 kg classes.
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Meet footage
Competition videos of Etienne El Chaer from the White Lights Media, ABSOLUTE STRENGTH and Powerlifting World channels.
All meet footage (7 videos)
Personal records
Etienne El Chaer'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 | 345.0 kg761 lb | 119.1 kg263 lb | World Classic Powerlifting Championships 2024-06-15 | #168 of 35,773 120 kg Raw men |
| Bench Press | 237.5 kg524 lb | 119.4 kg263 lb | Sheffield Powerlifting Championships 2026-01-31 | #257 of 47,558 120 kg Raw men |
| Deadlift | 401.5 kg885 lb | 119.4 kg263 lb | Sheffield Powerlifting Championships 2026-01-31 | #5 of 36,722 120 kg Raw men |
| Total | 984.0 kg2,170 lb | 119.4 kg263 lb | Sheffield Powerlifting Championships 2026-01-31 | #6 of 47,888 120 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
Etienne El Chaer'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
- 2024-06-15 Deadlift 120 kg 396.0 kg873 lb World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Every meet total, lift by lift, is in the meet history below.
World records set
The world record Etienne El Chaer has set has since been broken.
Since surpassed1
- Deadlift 120 kg Raw men: 396 kg (873 lb) at World Classic Powerlifting Championships, 2024
Meet history
All 9 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 | 119.4 kg263 lb | Raw (raw) | 345.0 kg761 lb | 232.5 kg513 lb | 372.5 kg821 lb | 950.0 kg2,095 lb | 546.51 | 4 |
| 2026-01-31 | IPF · Sheffield Powerlifting Championships | 120 | 119.4 kg263 lb | Raw (raw) | 345.0 kg761 lb | 237.5 kg524 lb | 401.5 kg885 lb | 984.0 kg2,170 lb | 566.13 | 3 |
| 2025-12-02 | AsianPF · Asian Masters & Open Powerlifting Championships | 120 | 119.9 kg264 lb | Raw (raw) | 332.5 kg733 lb | 235.0 kg518 lb | 401.0 kg884 lb | 968.5 kg2,135 lb | 556.45 | 1 |
View full meet history (9 entries)
| Date | Meet | Class | BW | Eq | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-14 | IPF · World Games | 120+ | 120.9 kg267 lb | Raw (raw) | 330.0 kg728 lb | 235.0 kg518 lb | 385.0 kg849 lb | 950.0 kg2,095 lb | 544.21 | 2 |
| 2025-06-08 | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships | 120 | 119.7 kg264 lb | Raw (raw) | 340.0 kg750 lb | 232.5 kg513 lb | 390.0 kg860 lb | 962.5 kg2,122 lb | 553.28 | 1 |
| 2024-06-15 | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships | 120 | 119.1 kg263 lb | Raw (raw) | 345.0 kg761 lb | 217.5 kg480 lb | 396.0 kg873 lb | 958.5 kg2,113 lb | 551.86 | 2 |
| 2023-08-27 | IPF · World Junior and Sub-Junior Classic Championships | 120 | 118.3 kg261 lb | Raw (raw) | 330.0 kg728 lb | 217.5 kg480 lb | 378.5 kg835 lb | 926.0 kg2,042 lb | 534.39 | 1 |
| 2023-07-18 | IPF · Arab Cup | 120 | 119.0 kg263 lb | Raw (raw) | 330.0 kg728 lb | 202.0 kg446 lb | 355.0 kg783 lb | 887.0 kg1,956 lb | 510.84 | 1 |
| 2022-12-02 | AsianPF · Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships | 120+ | 121.9 kg269 lb | Raw (raw) | 295.0 kg651 lb | 197.5 kg436 lb | 338.5 kg747 lb | 831.0 kg1,832 lb | 474.80 | 1 |
Career, by the numbers
Etienne El Chaer's career in aggregate: peak DOTS, the split across the three lifts, and third-attempt rate where attempt data is on file.
Archetype
Bencher
Split 36 / 24 / 41 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 36 / 24 / 41, 0.3 points above average on bench.
On the platform
67% third attempts made
18 of 27 third attempts converted, with 1 perfect 9-for-9 day out of 9. Heaviest made third attempt: Deadlift 401 kg884 lb.
Biggest jump
+56 kg124 lb
Between two meets, up to 887 kg1,956 lb at Arab Cup.
100% of entries lifted raw. 100% drug-tested. Best year: 2026.
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Testing profile
| Category | Meets | Most recent meet |
|---|---|---|
| Tested | 9 | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships (2026-06-13) |
| Untested | 0 | None on file |
All 9 meets on his record have been drug-tested.
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Etienne El Chaer FAQs
What is Etienne El Chaer's best squat?
Etienne El Chaer's heaviest squat is 761 lb (345 kg). This lift occurred on June 15, 2024, at World Classic Powerlifting Championships.
What is Etienne El Chaer's best bench press?
Etienne El Chaer's heaviest bench press is 524 lb (237.5 kg). This lift occurred on January 31, 2026, at Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
What is Etienne El Chaer's best deadlift?
Etienne El Chaer's heaviest deadlift is 885 lb (401.5 kg). This lift occurred on January 31, 2026, at Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
What is Etienne El Chaer's best total?
Etienne El Chaer's heaviest total is 2,170 lb (984 kg). This lift occurred on January 31, 2026, at Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
How much does Etienne El Chaer weigh?
Etienne El Chaer weighed 263 lb (119.4 kg) at their latest weigh-in on June 13, 2026.
How old is Etienne El Chaer?
Etienne El Chaer was 26 at their latest meet, World Classic Powerlifting Championships, on June 13, 2026.
Where is Etienne El Chaer from?
Etienne El Chaer is a powerlifter from Lebanon.