Total moved
21.8 tonnes
Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 48 competition entries, added up.
USA · 125 kg equipped · 58 career entries
Rich Putnam
Rich Putnam is an American powerlifter who competes in the 125 kg equipped division.
His best competition total is 977.5 kg (2,155 lb), set at World Powerlifting Championships in April 2017.
Over a career spanning 51 meets between 2003 and 2025, he has set one equipped world record in bench press across the 140 kg classes.
Data through
Career total progression
Rich Putnam'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
- 2022-09-10 Bench Press 140 kg 514.8 kg1135 lb Strength of Heroes
View total at each meet (5 entries)
| Date | Meet | Total | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-11-16 | Dennis Hayward Memorial Powerlifting Meet | 952.5 kg2100 lb | |
| 2014-01-25 | Winter Classic at Fair Haven | 918.5 kg2025 lb | |
| 2016-06-25 | Strength Spectacular Powerlifting Championships | 934.4 kg2060 lb | |
| 2016-11-19 | National Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships | 952.5 kg2100 lb | |
| 2017-04-29 | World Powerlifting Championships | 977.5 kg2155 lb |
World records set
The world record Rich Putnam has set has since been broken.
Since surpassed1
- Bench Press 140 kg Unlimited men: 514.83 kg (1,135 lb) at Strength of Heroes, 2022
Career, by the numbers
Rich Putnam's career in aggregate: total tonnage moved, the climb from first total to best, and the split across the three lifts.
The climb
+25 kg55 lb
From 953 kg2100 lb to 978 kg2155 lb, a 3% rise on the first total on file.
Peak DOTS
557
Top 1% of all men on file
Archetype
Bencher
Split 38 / 37 / 25 (squat / bench / deadlift), 13.0 points above the typical split.
On the platform
33% third attempts made
6 of 18 third attempts converted. Heaviest made third: Bench Press503 kg1108 lb.
Biggest jump
+25 kg55 lb
Between two meets, up to 978 kg2155 lb at World Powerlifting Championships.
Footprint
22 years
2 federations, 2 countries, 3 weight classes.
0% of entries lifted raw. 6% drug-tested. Best year: 2017.
Same numbers, for any lifter on file. Open the Profile Explorer
Meet history
All 58 sanctioned and unsanctioned entries on file, most recent first.
| Date | Meet | Class | BW | Eq | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-06 | IPA · Strength of Heroes-Pro (bench only) | 140 | 128.2 kg283 lb | Unlimited | — | 415.0 kg915 lb | — | 415.0 kg915 lb | 233.37 | 1 |
| 2025-05-24 | XPC · Gorilla Pack Full Power (bench only) | 140 | 126.9 kg280 lb | Unlimited | — | 455.0 kg1003 lb | — | 455.0 kg1003 lb | 256.65 | 1 |
| 2024-05-17 | XPC · Gorilla (bench only) | 140 | 132.1 kg291 lb | Unlimited | — | — | — | — | DQ |
View full meet history (58 entries)
| Date | Meet | Class | BW | Eq | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-13 | XPC · Gorilla Pack Full Power (bench only) | 140 | 130.7 kg288 lb | Unlimited | — | 430.0 kg948 lb | — | 430.0 kg948 lb | 240.39 | 1 |
| 2023-12-02 | XPS · Tom Brown Memorial Meet (bench only) | 140 | 128.8 kg284 lb | Unlimited | — | 430.9 kg950 lb | — | 430.9 kg950 lb | 241.95 | 1 |
| 2023-04-22 | IPA · Spring Powerlifting Extravaganza (bench only) | 140 | 133.4 kg294 lb | Unlimited | — | 453.6 kg1000 lb | — | 453.6 kg1000 lb | 252.06 | 1 |
| 2022-09-24 | XPS · F8 NorthEast Bench Invitational (bench only) | 140 | 138.8 kg306 lb | Unlimited | — | 501.2 kg1105 lb | — | 501.2 kg1105 lb | 275.35 | 1 |
| 2022-09-10 | IPA · Strength of Heroes (bench only) | 140 | 137.9 kg304 lb | Unlimited | — | 514.8 kg1135 lb | — | 514.8 kg1135 lb | 283.35 | 1 |
| 2022-06-11 | XPC · Gorilla Warfare IV (bench only) | 140 | 135.5 kg299 lb | Unlimited | — | 417.5 kg921 lb | — | 417.5 kg921 lb | 230.94 | 1 |
| 2022-06-11 | XPC · Gorilla Warfare IV (bench only) | 140 | 135.5 kg299 lb | Unlimited | — | 417.5 kg921 lb | — | 417.5 kg921 lb | 230.94 | 1 |
| 2022-06-11 | XPC · Gorilla Warfare IV (bench only) | 140 | 135.5 kg299 lb | Unlimited | — | 417.5 kg921 lb | — | 417.5 kg921 lb | 230.94 | 1 |
| 2022-05-14 | IPA · World Championships & Baddest Bencher (bench only) | 140 | 136.7 kg302 lb | Unlimited | — | 502.5 kg1108 lb | — | 502.5 kg1108 lb | 277.25 | 1 |
| 2022-05-14 | IPA · World Championships & Baddest Bencher (bench only) | 140 | 136.7 kg302 lb | Unlimited | — | 502.5 kg1108 lb | — | 502.5 kg1108 lb | 277.25 | 1 |
| 2022-04-30 | XPC · Monster Bench (bench only) | 140 | 136.5 kg301 lb | Unlimited | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2022-04-30 | XPC · Monster Bench (bench only) | 140 | 136.5 kg301 lb | Unlimited | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2022-03-26 | WPC · WPO Bench Bash (bench only) | — | Unlimited | — | 430.0 kg948 lb | — | 430.0 kg948 lb | 3 | ||
| 2022-02-04 | XPC · Bench Freak Show Down (bench only) | 140 | 134.2 kg296 lb | Unlimited | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2022-02-04 | XPC · Bench Freak Show Down (bench only) | 140 | 134.2 kg296 lb | Unlimited | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2022-01-22 | XPC · Gorilla Pack World War (bench only) | 140 | 134.3 kg296 lb | Unlimited | — | 472.5 kg1042 lb | — | 472.5 kg1042 lb | 262.03 | 1 |
| 2021-10-02 | XPC · Gorilla Warfare (bench only) | 140 | 136.1 kg300 lb | Unlimited | — | 480.0 kg1058 lb | — | 480.0 kg1058 lb | 265.18 | 1 |
| 2021-09-11 | SPF · The Strength of Heroes Championships (bench only) | 140 | 137.0 kg302 lb | Unlimited | — | 442.3 kg975 lb | — | 442.3 kg975 lb | 243.86 | 1 |
| 2021-09-11 | SPF · The Strength of Heroes Championships (bench only) | 140 | 137.0 kg302 lb | Unlimited | — | 442.3 kg975 lb | — | 442.3 kg975 lb | 243.86 | 1 |
| 2021-03-20 | IPA · Bench Press & Deadlift Worlds (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Unlimited | — | 465.0 kg1025 lb | — | 465.0 kg1025 lb | 254.83 | 1 |
| 2020-12-12 | MM · World Championships (bench only) | 140 | 132.4 kg292 lb | Unlimited | — | 462.7 kg1020 lb | — | 462.7 kg1020 lb | 257.62 | 1 |
| 2020-06-20 | MM · Power Wars (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Unlimited | — | 453.6 kg1000 lb | — | 453.6 kg1000 lb | 248.58 | 2 |
| 2020-06-20 | MM · Power Wars (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Unlimited | — | 453.6 kg1000 lb | — | 453.6 kg1000 lb | 248.58 | 1 |
| 2020-03-08 | XPC · Last Man Standing (bench only) | 137.0 kg302 lb | Unlimited | — | 408.2 kg900 lb | — | 408.2 kg900 lb | 225.10 | 1 | |
| 2020-02-22 | MM · Doe for Joe (bench only) | 140 | 137.9 kg304 lb | Unlimited | — | 410.5 kg905 lb | — | 410.5 kg905 lb | 225.93 | 1 |
| 2019-11-16 | XPS · Beasts of NY (bench only) | 140 | 134.6 kg297 lb | Unlimited | — | 435.4 kg960 lb | — | 435.4 kg960 lb | 241.31 | 1 |
| 2019-07-20 | MM · High Seas Bench Extravaganza (bench only) | 140 | 139.2 kg307 lb | Unlimited | — | 410.5 kg905 lb | — | 410.5 kg905 lb | 225.34 | 1 |
| 2019-04-06 | MM · Iron Wars (bench only) | 140 | 130.2 kg287 lb | Unlimited | — | 390.1 kg860 lb | — | 390.1 kg860 lb | 218.31 | 1 |
| 2018-12-15 | MM · Full Power Wars (bench only) | 125 | 122.0 kg269 lb | Multi-ply | — | 333.4 kg735 lb | — | 333.4 kg735 lb | 190.42 | 1 |
| 2018-09-29 | XPC · Last Man Standing (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Multi-ply | — | 337.9 kg745 lb | — | 337.9 kg745 lb | 191.52 | 3 |
| 2018-03-02 | XPC · Finals (bench only) | 140 | 128.9 kg284 lb | Multi-ply | — | 345.0 kg761 lb | — | 345.0 kg761 lb | 193.67 | 1 |
| 2017-10-21 | RPS · Annihilation (bench only) | 125 | 116.1 kg256 lb | Multi-ply | — | 328.9 kg725 lb | — | 328.9 kg725 lb | 190.99 | 1 |
| 2017-04-29 | IPA · World Powerlifting Championships | 125 | 122.9 kg271 lb | Multi-ply | 397.5 kg877 lb | 330.0 kg728 lb | 250.0 kg551 lb | 977.5 kg2155 lb | 557.04 | 1 |
| 2016-11-19 | IPA · National Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships | 125 | 124.2 kg274 lb | Multi-ply | 374.2 kg825 lb | 358.3 kg790 lb | 220.0 kg485 lb | 952.5 kg2100 lb | 541.00 | 1 |
| 2016-09-17 | XPC · Semi-Finals (deadlift only) | 125 | 115.7 kg255 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | 324.3 kg715 lb | 324.3 kg715 lb | 188.61 | 1 |
| 2016-06-25 | IPA · Strength Spectacular Powerlifting Championships | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Multi-ply | 390.1 kg860 lb | 340.2 kg750 lb | 204.1 kg450 lb | 934.4 kg2060 lb | 529.58 | 1 |
| 2016-02-06 | RPS · Winter Classic (squat only) | 125 | 118.5 kg261 lb | Multi-ply | 344.7 kg760 lb | — | — | 344.7 kg760 lb | 198.83 | 1 |
| 2015-10-24 | RPS · Annihilation (bench only) | 125 | 119.6 kg264 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2015-08-08 | RPS · NY State Championships (bench only) | 125 | 121.1 kg267 lb | Multi-ply | — | 356.1 kg785 lb | — | 356.1 kg785 lb | 203.87 | 1 |
| 2014-09-06 | RPS · Dennis Hayward Memorial Fall Classic (bench only) | 125 | 124.7 kg275 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2014-01-25 | RPS · Winter Classic at Fair Haven | 125 | 120.7 kg266 lb | Multi-ply | 317.5 kg700 lb | 351.5 kg775 lb | 249.5 kg550 lb | 918.5 kg2025 lb | 526.55 | 1 |
| 2013-11-16 | RPS · Dennis Hayward Memorial Powerlifting Meet | 125 | 118.6 kg262 lb | Multi-ply | 340.2 kg750 lb | 362.9 kg800 lb | 249.5 kg550 lb | 952.5 kg2100 lb | 549.19 | 1 |
| 2013-08-10 | RPS · NY State Championships (bench only) | 125 | 120.5 kg266 lb | Multi-ply | — | 333.4 kg735 lb | — | 333.4 kg735 lb | 191.22 | 1 |
| 2012-11-16 | RPS · Dennis Hayward Memorial Fall Classic (bench only) | 125 | 122.2 kg270 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2012-08-04 | RPS · New York State Championships (bench only) | 125 | 123.2 kg272 lb | Multi-ply | — | 342.5 kg755 lb | — | 342.5 kg755 lb | 194.99 | 1 |
| 2007-11-17 | IPA · Senior National Championships (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Multi-ply | — | 317.5 kg700 lb | — | 317.5 kg700 lb | 179.95 | 1 |
| 2007-06-23 | IPA · World Championships (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Multi-ply | — | 319.8 kg705 lb | — | 319.8 kg705 lb | 181.24 | 1 |
| 2007-04-14 | APF · New York State Championships (bench only) | 125 | 117.0 kg258 lb | Multi-ply | — | 319.8 kg705 lb | — | 319.8 kg705 lb | 185.22 | 2 |
| 2005-04-16 | APF · Metal Militia Bench Wars (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2004-11-19 | IPA · Senior Nationals (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Multi-ply | — | 342.5 kg755 lb | — | 342.5 kg755 lb | 194.09 | 1 |
| 2004-07-09 | IPA · World Championships (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Multi-ply | — | 328.9 kg725 lb | — | 328.9 kg725 lb | 186.38 | 1 |
| 2004-05-01 | USA-UA · Bench America II (bench only) | 110 | 110.0 kg243 lb | Single-ply | — | 250.0 kg551 lb | — | 250.0 kg551 lb | 148.07 | 6 |
| 2003-11-14 | IPA · Senior Nationals (bench only) | 110 | 110.0 kg243 lb | Multi-ply | — | 260.8 kg575 lb | — | 260.8 kg575 lb | 154.48 | 1 |
| 2003-09-06 | IPA · Saratoga YMCA Bench Press Championships (bench only) | 110 | 110.0 kg243 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2003-04-19 | IPA · World Bench Wars (bench only) | 110 | 110.0 kg243 lb | Multi-ply | — | 259.7 kg573 lb | — | 259.7 kg573 lb | 153.80 | 1 |
Testing profile
| Category | Meets | Most recent meet |
|---|---|---|
| Tested | 3 | IPA · Senior National Championships (bench only) (2007-11-17) |
| Untested | 48 | IPA · Strength of Heroes-Pro (bench only) (2025-09-06) |
Rich Putnam competes almost exclusively in untested competition, 48 of his 51 meets.
His five most recent meets have all been untested.