Total moved
20.9 tonnes
Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 53 competition entries, added up.
USA · 110 kg equipped · 72 career entries
Greg Powell
Greg Powell is an American powerlifter who competes in the 110 kg equipped division.
His best competition total is 997.9 kg (2,200 lb), set at Lone Star Classic in February 2022.
Over a career spanning 60 meets between 2006 and 2024, he has set six equipped world records in bench press across the 90+, 100, 105, 110, 118, and 125 kg classes.
He currently holds one of those records.
Data through
Career total progression
Greg Powell'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
- 2015-03-06 Bench Press 90+ kg 317.5 kg700 lb Finals
- 2017-06-10 Bench Press 100 kg 365.0 kg805 lb Tourn 18 State BP & DL
- 2017-09-09 Bench Press 105 kg 337.0 kg743 lb Bench Press Nationals
- 2022-06-18 Bench Press 110 kg 500.0 kg1103 lb CFH Powerlifting's Father's Day Bench Bash
- 2022-06-25 Bench Press 118 kg 454.1 kg1001 lb Arkansas State Championship Currently held
- 2023-08-26 Bench Press 125 kg 517.5 kg1141 lb Bench Only at The JOJ Classic
View total at each meet (5 entries)
| Date | Meet | Total | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-09-16 | East Texas Regional | 612.5 kg1351 lb | |
| 2020-02-15 | Lone Star Classic | 918.5 kg2025 lb | |
| 2020-12-18 | Olympia Pro Powerlifting | 932.5 kg2056 lb | |
| 2021-02-12 | Lone Star Classic | 984.3 kg2170 lb | |
| 2022-02-12 | Lone Star Classic | 997.9 kg2200 lb |
World records set
Every world record Greg Powell has set, split into the 1 he still holds and the 5 since broken.
Still held1
- Bench Press 118 kg Unlimited men: 454.05 kg (1,001 lb) at Arkansas State Championship, 2022
Since surpassed5
- Bench Press 125 kg Unlimited men: 517.5 kg (1,141 lb) at Bench Only at The JOJ Classic, 2023
- Bench Press 110 kg Unlimited men: 500 kg (1,103 lb) at CFH Powerlifting's Father's Day Bench Bash, 2022
- Bench Press 100 kg Single-ply men: 365 kg (805 lb) at Tourn 18 State BP & DL, 2017
- Bench Press 105 kg Single-ply men: 337 kg (743 lb) at Bench Press Nationals, 2017
- Bench Press 90+ kg Multi-ply men: 317.51 kg (700 lb) at Finals, 2015
Career, by the numbers
Greg Powell's career in aggregate: total tonnage moved, the climb from first total to best, and the split across the three lifts.
The climb
+385 kg850 lb
From 613 kg1351 lb to 998 kg2200 lb, a 63% rise on the first total on file.
Peak DOTS
595
Top 1% of all men on file
Archetype
Bencher
Split 34 / 35 / 31 (squat / bench / deadlift), 11.5 points above the typical split.
On the platform
30% third attempts made
6 of 20 third attempts converted, with 0 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 3. Heaviest made third: Bench Press518 kg1141 lb.
Biggest jump
+306 kg675 lb
Between two meets, up to 919 kg2025 lb at Lone Star Classic.
Footprint
18 years
4 federations, 1 country, 6 weight classes.
4% of entries lifted raw. 42% drug-tested. Best year: 2022.
Same numbers, for any lifter on file. Open the Profile Explorer
Meet history
All 72 sanctioned and unsanctioned entries on file, most recent first.
| Date | Meet | Class | BW | Eq | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-20 | IPA · F8 Bench Invitational (bench only) | 110 | 108.2 kg239 lb | Unlimited | — | 471.7 kg1040 lb | — | 471.7 kg1040 lb | 281.13 | 1 |
| 2024-07-20 | IPA · F8 Bench Invitational (bench only) | 110 | 108.2 kg239 lb | Multi-ply | — | 272.2 kg600 lb | — | 272.2 kg600 lb | 162.19 | 1 |
| 2024-07-20 | IPA · F8 Bench Invitational (bench only) | 110 | 108.2 kg239 lb | Single-ply | — | 317.5 kg700 lb | — | 317.5 kg700 lb | 189.22 | 1 |
View full meet history (72 entries)
| Date | Meet | Class | BW | Eq | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-29 | SPF · Nationals (bench only) | 110 | 108.7 kg240 lb | Unlimited | — | 454.1 kg1001 lb | — | 454.1 kg1001 lb | 270.15 | 1 |
| 2024-01-27 | AMP · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) | 105 | 102.8 kg227 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2023-11-11 | AMP · Texas Fall Championship (bench only) | 105 | 102.8 kg227 lb | Single-ply | — | 227.5 kg502 lb | — | 227.5 kg502 lb | 138.40 | 1 |
| 2023-08-26 | IPA · Bench Only at The JOJ Classic (bench only) | 125 | 110.4 kg244 lb | Unlimited | — | 517.5 kg1141 lb | — | 517.5 kg1141 lb | 306.08 | 1 |
| 2023-02-11 | SPF · Lone Star Classic (bench only) | 110 | 109.3 kg241 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2022-06-25 | SPF · Arkansas State Championship (bench only) | 118 | 113.8 kg251 lb | Unlimited | — | 454.1 kg1001 lb | — | 454.1 kg1001 lb | 265.62 | 1 |
| 2022-06-18 | IPA · CFH Powerlifting's Father's Day Bench Bash (bench only) | 110 | 110.0 kg243 lb | Unlimited | — | 500.0 kg1103 lb | — | 500.0 kg1103 lb | 296.13 | 1 |
| 2022-06-18 | IPA · CFH Powerlifting's Father's Day Bench Bash (bench only) | 110 | 110.0 kg243 lb | Unlimited | — | 500.0 kg1103 lb | — | 500.0 kg1103 lb | 296.13 | 1 |
| 2022-02-12 | SPF · Lone Star Classic | 110 | 108.3 kg239 lb | Single-ply | 326.6 kg720 lb | 387.8 kg855 lb | 283.5 kg625 lb | 997.9 kg2200 lb | 594.50 | 1 |
| 2021-10-31 | WABDL · Worlds (bench only) | 110 | 110.0 kg243 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2021-10-16 | SPF · The Underground Push/Pull (bench + deadlift) | 110 | 110.0 kg243 lb | Single-ply | — | 385.6 kg850 lb | 299.4 kg660 lb | 684.9 kg1510 lb | 405.66 | 1 |
| 2021-07-24 | APF · Show of Strength 12 (bench only) | 110 | 108.7 kg240 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2021-02-12 | SPF · Lone Star Classic | 110 | 105.4 kg233 lb | Single-ply | 331.1 kg730 lb | 362.9 kg800 lb | 290.3 kg640 lb | 984.3 kg2170 lb | 592.70 | 1 |
| 2020-12-18 | IPL · Olympia Pro Powerlifting | 110 | 107.9 kg238 lb | Single-ply | 292.5 kg645 lb | 350.0 kg772 lb | 290.0 kg640 lb | 932.5 kg2056 lb | 556.37 | 1 |
| 2020-03-08 | XPC · Last Man Standing (bench only) | 108.3 kg239 lb | Multi-ply | — | 344.7 kg760 lb | — | 344.7 kg760 lb | 205.37 | 4 | |
| 2020-02-15 | SPF · Lone Star Classic | 110 | 107.4 kg237 lb | Single-ply | 319.8 kg705 lb | 335.7 kg740 lb | 263.1 kg580 lb | 918.5 kg2025 lb | 549.00 | 1 |
| 2019-11-12 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 100 | 100.0 kg221 lb | Single-ply | — | 340.0 kg750 lb | — | 340.0 kg750 lb | 209.28 | 1 |
| 2019-09-13 | IPL · Olympia Pro Powerlifting (bench only) | 110 | 106.0 kg234 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2019-06-22 | USPA · Western Montana Classic (bench only) | 110 | 106.5 kg235 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2018-09-29 | XPC · Last Man Standing (bench only) | 100 | 100.0 kg221 lb | Multi-ply | — | 319.8 kg705 lb | — | 319.8 kg705 lb | 196.83 | 1 |
| 2018-09-15 | USAPL · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) | 105 | 100.3 kg221 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2018-09-15 | USAPL · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) | 105 | 100.3 kg221 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2018-09-14 | IPL · Olympia Pro Powerlifting (bench only) | 100 | 99.4 kg219 lb | Single-ply | — | 332.5 kg733 lb | — | 332.5 kg733 lb | 205.20 | 1 |
| 2018-08-04 | WABDL · Southwest Regional (bench only) | 100 | 100.0 kg221 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2018-06-09 | WABDL · Monterey Bay Classic Championships (bench only) | 100 | 100.0 kg221 lb | Single-ply | — | 352.5 kg777 lb | — | 352.5 kg777 lb | 216.97 | 1 |
| 2017-11-06 | WABDL · World Bench Press and Deadlift Championships (bench only) | 100 | 100.0 kg221 lb | Single-ply | — | 352.5 kg777 lb | — | 352.5 kg777 lb | 216.97 | 1 |
| 2017-09-09 | USAPL · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) | 105 | 102.9 kg227 lb | Single-ply | — | 337.0 kg743 lb | — | 337.0 kg743 lb | 204.93 | 1 |
| 2017-07-22 | APF · Show of Strength (bench only) | — | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | ||
| 2017-06-10 | WABDL · Tourn 18 State BP & DL (bench only) | 100 | 100.0 kg221 lb | Single-ply | — | 365.0 kg805 lb | — | 365.0 kg805 lb | 224.66 | 1 |
| 2017-03-03 | XPC · Finals (bench only) | 100 | 99.0 kg218 lb | Multi-ply | — | 347.5 kg766 lb | — | 347.5 kg766 lb | 214.86 | 1 |
| 2016-12-05 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 100 | 100.0 kg221 lb | Single-ply | — | 363.0 kg801 lb | — | 363.0 kg801 lb | 223.43 | 1 |
| 2016-09-16 | USPA · Olympia Pro Powerlifting Invitational (bench only) | 100 | 98.8 kg218 lb | Single-ply | — | 345.0 kg761 lb | — | 345.0 kg761 lb | 213.52 | 1 |
| 2016-09-10 | USAPL · Bench Press National Championships (bench only) | 105 | 103.2 kg228 lb | Single-ply | — | 320.0 kg706 lb | — | 320.0 kg706 lb | 194.36 | 1 |
| 2016-09-10 | USAPL · Bench Press National Championships (bench only) | 105 | 103.2 kg228 lb | Single-ply | — | 320.0 kg706 lb | — | 320.0 kg706 lb | 194.36 | 1 |
| 2016-07-30 | USAPL · Rocky Mountain State Games (bench only) | 105 | 102.6 kg226 lb | Single-ply | — | 295.0 kg651 lb | — | 295.0 kg651 lb | 179.61 | 1 |
| 2016-06-25 | USPA · Naturally Fit Games Austin Open (bench only) | 100 | 98.4 kg217 lb | Single-ply | — | 320.5 kg707 lb | — | 320.5 kg707 lb | 198.67 | 1 |
| 2016-05-21 | USPA · Clash of the Barbarians (bench only) | 110 | 100.2 kg221 lb | Single-ply | — | 300.0 kg662 lb | — | 300.0 kg662 lb | 184.50 | 1 |
| 2015-09-18 | USPA · Mr Olympia Pro Powerlifting Invitational (bench only) | 110 | 107.0 kg236 lb | Single-ply | — | -335.0 kg-739 lb | — | — | DQ | |
| 2015-06-06 | USPA · Austin Simply Fit Open Naturally Fit Games Powerlifting Open (bench only) | 110 | 108.3 kg239 lb | Single-ply | — | -375.0 kg-827 lb | — | — | DQ | |
| 2015-03-06 | XPC · Finals (bench only) | 90+ | 99.8 kg220 lb | Multi-ply | — | 317.5 kg700 lb | — | 317.5 kg700 lb | 195.61 | 5 |
| 2014-12-06 | APF · Gary Pendergrass Memorial Meet (bench only) | 110 | 105.7 kg233 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2014-09-19 | USPA · Mr Olympia Powerlifting Benchpress and Deadlift Invitational (bench only) | 100 | 97.1 kg214 lb | Single-ply | — | -307.5 kg-678 lb | — | — | DQ | |
| 2014-06-14 | APF · Texas Show of Strength (bench only) | — | Multi-ply | — | 332.5 kg733 lb | — | 332.5 kg733 lb | 1 | ||
| 2014-03-01 | XPC · Arnold Multiply Finals (bench only) | — | Multi-ply | — | 328.9 kg725 lb | — | 328.9 kg725 lb | 3 | ||
| 2013-11-06 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 100 | 100.0 kg221 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2013-11-06 | IPL · World Powerlifting Benchpress and Deadlift Championships (bench only) | 100 | 99.8 kg220 lb | Single-ply | — | 305.0 kg673 lb | — | 305.0 kg673 lb | 187.90 | 1 |
| 2013-11-06 | IPL · World Powerlifting Benchpress and Deadlift Championships (bench only) | 100 | 99.8 kg220 lb | Single-ply | — | 305.0 kg673 lb | — | 305.0 kg673 lb | 187.90 | 1 |
| 2013-10-12 | USPA · Ross Shreves Classic (bench only) | 100 | 99.7 kg220 lb | Single-ply | — | 320.0 kg706 lb | — | 320.0 kg706 lb | 197.22 | 1 |
| 2013-09-27 | USPA · Olympia Powerlifting Benchpress and Deadlift Invitational (bench only) | 100 | 99.2 kg219 lb | Single-ply | — | -340.0 kg-750 lb | — | — | DQ | |
| 2013-03-23 | USPA · Texas State Powerlifting (bench only) | 100 | 99.9 kg220 lb | Single-ply | — | -327.5 kg-722 lb | — | — | DQ | |
| 2012-11-13 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 100 | 100.0 kg221 lb | Single-ply | — | 295.0 kg651 lb | — | 295.0 kg651 lb | 181.58 | 1 |
| 2012-11-09 | IPL · World Powerlifting Benchpress and Deadlift Championships (bench only) | 100 | 98.2 kg217 lb | Single-ply | — | 292.5 kg645 lb | — | 292.5 kg645 lb | 181.51 | 1 |
| 2012-11-09 | IPL · World Powerlifting Benchpress and Deadlift Championships (bench only) | 100 | 98.2 kg217 lb | Single-ply | — | 292.5 kg645 lb | — | 292.5 kg645 lb | 181.51 | 1 |
| 2012-08-11 | NASA · World Cup (bench only) | 100 | 99.6 kg220 lb | Single-ply | — | 285.0 kg629 lb | — | 285.0 kg629 lb | 175.72 | 1 |
| 2012-08-11 | NASA · World Cup (bench only) | 100 | 99.6 kg220 lb | Single-ply | — | 285.0 kg629 lb | — | 285.0 kg629 lb | 175.72 | 1 |
| 2012-06-29 | USPA · National PL BP DL Championship (bench only) | 100 | 99.8 kg220 lb | Single-ply | — | 272.5 kg601 lb | — | 272.5 kg601 lb | 167.88 | 1 |
| 2012-04-21 | USPA · Texas State Championships (bench only) | 100 | 99.0 kg218 lb | Single-ply | — | 275.0 kg607 lb | — | 275.0 kg607 lb | 170.03 | 1 |
| 2012-04-21 | USPA · Texas State Championships (bench only) | 100 | 99.0 kg218 lb | Single-ply | — | 275.0 kg607 lb | — | 275.0 kg607 lb | 170.03 | 1 |
| 2011-08-06 | NASA · World Cup (bench only) | 100 | 95.9 kg212 lb | Single-ply | — | 250.0 kg551 lb | — | 250.0 kg551 lb | 156.76 | 1 |
| 2010-10-02 | NASA · East Texas Regional (bench only) | 100 | 99.9 kg220 lb | Single-ply | — | 260.0 kg573 lb | — | 260.0 kg573 lb | 160.10 | 1 |
| 2009-08-01 | NASA · World Cup (bench + deadlift) | 100 | 99.0 kg219 lb | Single-ply | — | 260.0 kg573 lb | 250.0 kg551 lb | 510.0 kg1125 lb | 315.26 | 1 |
| 2009-08-01 | NASA · World Cup (bench + deadlift) | 100 | 99.0 kg219 lb | Single-ply | — | 260.0 kg573 lb | 250.0 kg551 lb | 510.0 kg1125 lb | 315.26 | 1 |
| 2009-08-01 | NASA · World Cup (bench only) | 100 | 99.0 kg219 lb | Single-ply | — | 260.0 kg573 lb | — | 260.0 kg573 lb | 160.72 | 1 |
| 2009-08-01 | NASA · World Cup (bench only) | 100 | 99.0 kg219 lb | Single-ply | — | 260.0 kg573 lb | — | 260.0 kg573 lb | 160.72 | 1 |
| 2008-03-16 | NASA · Pro Power Sports (bench only) | 90 | 88.2 kg195 lb | Raw (raw) | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2008-02-23 | NASA · East Texas Championships (bench + deadlift) | 100 | 92.5 kg204 lb | Raw (raw) | — | 165.0 kg364 lb | 205.0 kg452 lb | 370.0 kg816 lb | 235.99 | 1 |
| 2007-11-03 | WPA · Worlds (bench only) | 110 | 103.4 kg228 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2006-09-16 | NASA · East Texas Regional | 100 | 98.9 kg218 lb | Wraps (raw) | 227.5 kg502 lb | 165.0 kg364 lb | 220.0 kg485 lb | 612.5 kg1351 lb | 378.86 | 1 |
| 2006-09-16 | APF · Midwest Classic (bench only) | 110 | 109.9 kg243 lb | Multi-ply | — | 124.7 kg275 lb | — | 124.7 kg275 lb | 73.90 | 2 |
Testing profile
| Category | Meets | Most recent meet |
|---|---|---|
| Tested | 24 | AMP · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) (2024-01-27) |
| Untested | 36 | IPA · F8 Bench Invitational (bench only) (2024-07-20) |
Greg Powell splits his career fairly evenly between the two, 24 drug-tested and 36 untested across 60 meets.
His most recent meet was untested, and two of his last five were drug-tested.