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USA · 140+ kg equipped · 14 career entries
Gary Heisey
Gary Heisey was an American powerlifter who competed in the 140+ kg equipped division.
His best competition total was 977.5 kg (2,155 lb), set at Senior Nationals in July 1991.
Over a career spanning 14 meets between 1987 and 1996, he set two equipped world records in deadlift across the 125+ and 140+ kg classes.
Data through
Personal records
Gary Heisey'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 | 357.5 kg788 lb | — | Senior Nationals 1991-07-06 | #189 of 850 140+ kg Single-ply men |
| Bench Press | 225.0 kg496 lb | — | Senior Nationals 1991-07-06 | #950 of 2,076 140+ kg Single-ply men |
| Deadlift | 419.6 kg925 lb | 162.4 kg358 lb | World Submasters/Masters 1992-03-14 | #1 of 11,993 125+ kg Single-ply men |
| Total | 977.5 kg2155 lb | — | Senior Nationals 1991-07-06 | #87 of 2,757 140+ 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.
Career total progression
Gary Heisey'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
- 1990-07-28 Deadlift 140+ kg 417.5 kg921 lb Senior Nationals Currently held
- 1992-03-14 Deadlift 125+ kg 419.6 kg925 lb World Submasters/Masters Currently held
Every meet total, lift by lift, is in the meet history below.
World records set
All 2 world records Gary Heisey has set still stand.
Still held2
- Deadlift 125+ kg Single-ply men: 419.57 kg (925 lb) at World Submasters/Masters, 1992
- Deadlift 140+ kg Single-ply men: 417.5 kg (921 lb) at Senior Nationals, 1990
Meet history
All 14 sanctioned and unsanctioned entries on file, most recent first.
| Date | Meet | Class | BW | Eq | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-05-31 | APF · Senior Nationals (deadlift only) | 140+ | — | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 1992-11-05 | WPC · World Championships | 140+ | — | Single-ply | 317.5 kg700 lb | 70.0 kg155 lb | 395.0 kg871 lb | 782.5 kg1725 lb | 3 | |
| 1992-03-14 | WPA · World Submasters/Masters | 125+ | 162.4 kg358 lb | Single-ply | 335.7 kg740 lb | 222.3 kg490 lb | 419.6 kg925 lb | 977.5 kg2155 lb | 514.75 | 1 |
View full meet history (14 entries)
| Date | Meet | Class | BW | Eq | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-07-06 | APF · Senior Nationals | 140+ | — | Single-ply | 357.5 kg788 lb | 225.0 kg496 lb | 395.0 kg871 lb | 977.5 kg2155 lb | 3 | |
| 1990-10-12 | WPC · World Championships | 140+ | — | Single-ply | 337.5 kg744 lb | 207.5 kg458 lb | 390.0 kg860 lb | 935.0 kg2062 lb | 3 | |
| 1990-07-28 | APF · Senior Nationals | 140+ | — | Single-ply | 345.0 kg761 lb | 207.5 kg458 lb | 417.5 kg921 lb | 970.0 kg2139 lb | 2 | |
| 1989-10-07 | USA-UA · Deadliest Deadlift in the World (deadlift only) | 125+ | 150.0 kg331 lb | Single-ply | — | — | 385.6 kg850 lb | 385.6 kg850 lb | 207.33 | 1 |
| 1989-09-09 | USPF · D'Amico Benchpress-Deadlift (deadlift only) | 125+ | — | Single-ply | — | — | 385.6 kg850 lb | 385.6 kg850 lb | 1 | |
| 1989-07-22 | APF · Senior Nationals | 125+ | — | Single-ply | 337.5 kg744 lb | 202.5 kg447 lb | 390.0 kg860 lb | 930.0 kg2051 lb | 3 | |
| 1989-04-02 | USPF · Budweiser World Record Breakers | 125+ | 151.9 kg335 lb | Single-ply | 292.5 kg645 lb | 200.0 kg441 lb | 390.0 kg860 lb | 882.5 kg1946 lb | 472.94 | 3 |
| 1988-07-16 | APF · Senior Nationals | 125+ | — | Single-ply | 115.0 kg254 lb | 197.5 kg436 lb | 415.0 kg915 lb | 727.5 kg1604 lb | 3 | |
| 1988-04-23 | APF · Junior Nationals | 125+ | 143.8 kg317 lb | Single-ply | 115.7 kg255 lb | 113.4 kg250 lb | 412.8 kg910 lb | 641.8 kg1415 lb | 349.14 | 10 |
| 1987-12-12 | USPF · YMCA Nationals | 125+ | — | Single-ply | 330.0 kg728 lb | 192.5 kg425 lb | — | — | DQ | |
| 1987-03-28 | USPF · Pennsylvania State | 125+ | — | Single-ply | 350.0 kg772 lb | 187.5 kg414 lb | 395.0 kg871 lb | 932.5 kg2056 lb | 1 |
Career, by the numbers
Gary Heisey'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 32 / 21 / 47 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 37 / 24 / 39, 8.1 points above average on deadlift.
On the platform
22% third attempts made
4 of 18 third attempts converted, with 0 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 4. Heaviest made third attempt: Deadlift 415 kg915 lb.
Biggest jump
+155 kg342 lb
Between two meets, up to 883 kg1946 lb at Budweiser World Record Breakers.
0% of entries lifted raw. 0% drug-tested. 1 bomb-out on file. Best year: 1992.
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Testing profile
| Category | Meets | Most recent meet |
|---|---|---|
| Tested | 0 | None on file |
| Untested | 14 | APF · Senior Nationals (deadlift only) (1996-05-31) |
None of his 14 meets on record were drug-tested.
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Gary Heisey FAQs
What is Gary Heisey's best squat?
Gary Heisey's heaviest squat is 788 lb (357.5 kg). This lift occurred on July 6, 1991, at Senior Nationals.
What is Gary Heisey's best bench press?
Gary Heisey's heaviest bench press is 496 lb (225 kg). This lift occurred on July 6, 1991, at Senior Nationals.
What is Gary Heisey's best deadlift?
Gary Heisey's heaviest deadlift is 925 lb (419.6 kg). This lift occurred on March 14, 1992, at World Submasters/Masters.
What is Gary Heisey's best total?
Gary Heisey's heaviest total is 2,155 lb (977.5 kg). This lift occurred on July 6, 1991, at Senior Nationals.
How much does Gary Heisey weigh?
Gary Heisey weighed 358 lb (162.4 kg) at their latest weigh-in on March 14, 1992.