Peak DOTS
667
Top 1% of all men on file
USA · 82.5 kg equipped · 22 career entries
Sean Hightman
Sean Hightman is an American powerlifter who competes in the 82.5 kg equipped division.
His best competition total is 979.8 kg (2,160 lb), set at Strength Spectacular in June 2023.
Over a career spanning 13 meets between 2014 and 2023, he has set two equipped world records in squat and total across the 82.5 kg classes.
Updated
Personal records
Sean Hightman'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 | 356.1 kg785 lb | 81.8 kg181 lb | Strength Spectacular 2023-06-25 | #20 of 121 82.5 kg Unlimited men |
| Bench Press | 362.9 kg800 lb | 81.8 kg181 lb | Strength Spectacular 2023-06-25 | #4 of 1,011 82.5 kg Unlimited men |
| Deadlift | 260.8 kg575 lb | 73.9 kg163 lb | World Powerlifting Championships 2018-09-22 | #639 of 15,586 75 kg Wraps men |
| Total | 979.8 kg2,160 lb | 81.8 kg181 lb | Strength Spectacular 2023-06-25 | #3 of 1,047 82.5 kg Unlimited 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
Sean Hightman'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
- 2022-02-26 Total 82.5 kg 952.5 kg2,100 lb State Championships
- 2022-02-26 Squat 82.5 kg 337.9 kg745 lb State Championships
Every meet total, lift by lift, is in the meet history below.
World records set
All 2 world records Sean Hightman has set have since been broken.
Since surpassed2
- Total 82.5 kg Unlimited men: 952.54 kg (2,100 lb) at State Championships, 2022
- Squat 82.5 kg Unlimited men: 337.93 kg (745 lb) at State Championships, 2022
Meet history
All 22 sanctioned and unsanctioned entries on file, most recent first.
| Date | Meet | Class | BW | Eq | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-25 | IPA · Strength Spectacular | 82.5 | 81.8 kg181 lb | Unlimited | 356.1 kg785 lb | 362.9 kg800 lb | 260.8 kg575 lb | 979.8 kg2,160 lb | 666.77 | 1 |
| 2023-04-29 | MM · Nationals | 82.5 | 81.8 kg181 lb | Unlimited | 340.2 kg750 lb | 331.1 kg730 lb | 256.3 kg565 lb | 927.6 kg2,045 lb | 631.49 | 1 |
| 2022-09-24 | XPS · F8 NorthEast Bench Invitational (bench only) | 82.5 | 81.5 kg180 lb | Unlimited | — | 349.3 kg770 lb | — | 349.3 kg770 lb | 238.30 | 1 |
View full meet history (22 entries)
| Date | Meet | Class | BW | Eq | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-26 | IPA · State Championships | 82.5 | 80.8 kg178 lb | Unlimited | 337.9 kg745 lb | 356.1 kg785 lb | 258.6 kg570 lb | 952.5 kg2,100 lb | 653.10 | 1 |
| 2022-02-26 | IPA · State Championships | 82.5 | 80.8 kg178 lb | Unlimited | 337.9 kg745 lb | 356.1 kg785 lb | 258.6 kg570 lb | 952.5 kg2,100 lb | 653.10 | 1 |
| 2021-06-26 | IPA · Strength Spectacular (bench only) | 82.5 | 81.6 kg180 lb | Multi-ply | — | 299.4 kg660 lb | — | 299.4 kg660 lb | 204.06 | 1 |
| 2019-11-23 | IPA · National Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships | 75 | 75.0 kg166 lb | Wraps (raw) | 267.6 kg590 lb | 159.9 kg353 lb | 244.9 kg540 lb | 672.5 kg1,483 lb | 482.43 | 1 |
| 2019-11-23 | IPA · National Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships | 75 | 75.0 kg166 lb | Wraps (raw) | 267.6 kg590 lb | 159.9 kg353 lb | 244.9 kg540 lb | 672.5 kg1,483 lb | 482.43 | 1 |
| 2019-11-23 | IPA · National Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships | 75 | 75.0 kg166 lb | Wraps (raw) | 267.6 kg590 lb | 159.9 kg353 lb | 244.9 kg540 lb | 672.5 kg1,483 lb | 482.43 | 1 |
| 2018-09-22 | IPA · World Powerlifting Championships | 75 | 73.9 kg163 lb | Wraps (raw) | 238.1 kg525 lb | 154.2 kg340 lb | 260.8 kg575 lb | 653.2 kg1,440 lb | 472.92 | 1 |
| 2018-03-04 | IPA · Pennsylvania State Powerlifting Championships | 75 | 75.0 kg166 lb | Wraps (raw) | 254.0 kg560 lb | 152.0 kg335 lb | 247.2 kg545 lb | 653.2 kg1,440 lb | 468.76 | 1 |
| 2018-03-04 | IPA · Pennsylvania State Powerlifting Championships | 75 | 75.0 kg166 lb | Wraps (raw) | 254.0 kg560 lb | 152.0 kg335 lb | 247.2 kg545 lb | 653.2 kg1,440 lb | 468.76 | 1 |
| 2017-04-29 | IPA · World Powerlifting Championships | 75 | 74.8 kg165 lb | Wraps (raw) | 227.5 kg502 lb | 142.5 kg314 lb | 227.5 kg502 lb | 597.5 kg1,318 lb | 429.39 | 1 |
| 2016-11-19 | IPA · National Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships | 75 | 74.6 kg165 lb | Wraps (raw) | 235.9 kg520 lb | 142.9 kg315 lb | 226.8 kg500 lb | 605.6 kg1,335 lb | 436.11 | 1 |
| 2016-11-19 | IPA · National Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships | 75 | 74.6 kg165 lb | Wraps (raw) | 235.9 kg520 lb | 142.9 kg315 lb | 226.8 kg500 lb | 605.6 kg1,335 lb | 436.11 | 1 |
| 2016-03-05 | IPA · Pennsylvania State Powerlifting Championships | 75 | 74.4 kg164 lb | Wraps (raw) | 201.9 kg445 lb | 138.4 kg305 lb | 231.3 kg510 lb | 571.5 kg1,260 lb | 412.11 | 1 |
| 2016-03-05 | IPA · Pennsylvania State Powerlifting Championships | 75 | 74.4 kg164 lb | Wraps (raw) | 201.9 kg445 lb | 138.4 kg305 lb | 231.3 kg510 lb | 571.5 kg1,260 lb | 412.11 | 1 |
| 2015-02-28 | IPA · Pennsylvania State Powerlifting Championships | 75 | 73.6 kg162 lb | Wraps (raw) | 192.8 kg425 lb | 138.4 kg305 lb | 206.4 kg455 lb | 537.5 kg1,185 lb | 390.45 | 1 |
| 2015-02-28 | IPA · Pennsylvania State Powerlifting Championships | 75 | 73.6 kg162 lb | Wraps (raw) | 192.8 kg425 lb | 138.4 kg305 lb | 206.4 kg455 lb | 537.5 kg1,185 lb | 390.45 | 2 |
| 2014-07-14 | IPA · Can-Am Police-Fire Games (deadlift only) | 75 | 75.0 kg166 lb | Raw (raw) | — | — | 224.5 kg495 lb | 224.5 kg495 lb | 161.08 | 1 |
| 2014-07-14 | IPA · Can-Am Police-Fire Games (bench only) | 75 | 75.0 kg166 lb | Raw (raw) | — | 138.4 kg305 lb | — | 138.4 kg305 lb | 99.26 | 1 |
| 2014-07-14 | IPA · Can-Am Police-Fire Games | 75 | 75.0 kg166 lb | Wraps (raw) | 174.6 kg385 lb | 138.4 kg305 lb | 224.5 kg495 lb | 537.5 kg1,185 lb | 385.62 | 1 |
Career, by the numbers
Sean Hightman'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 37 / 27 / 36 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 36 / 24 / 41, 3.4 points above average on bench.
On the platform
67% third attempts made
2 of 3 third attempts converted, with 0 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 1. Heaviest made third attempt: Bench Press 363 kg800 lb.
Biggest jump
+280 kg618 lb
Between two meets, up to 953 kg2,100 lb at State Championships.
73% of entries lifted raw. 41% drug-tested. Best year: 2023.
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Testing profile
| Category | Meets | Most recent meet |
|---|---|---|
| Tested | 4 | IPA · National Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships (2016-11-19) |
| Untested | 9 | IPA · Strength Spectacular (2023-06-25) |
Sean Hightman competes primarily in untested competition, 9 of his 13 meets.
His five most recent meets have all been untested.
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Sean Hightman FAQs
What is Sean Hightman's best squat?
Sean Hightman's heaviest squat is 785 lb (356.1 kg). This lift occurred on June 25, 2023, at Strength Spectacular.
What is Sean Hightman's best bench press?
Sean Hightman's heaviest bench press is 800 lb (362.9 kg). This lift occurred on June 25, 2023, at Strength Spectacular.
What is Sean Hightman's best deadlift?
Sean Hightman's heaviest deadlift is 575 lb (260.8 kg). This lift occurred on September 22, 2018, at World Powerlifting Championships.
What is Sean Hightman's best total?
Sean Hightman's heaviest total is 2,160 lb (979.8 kg). This lift occurred on June 25, 2023, at Strength Spectacular.
How much does Sean Hightman weigh?
Sean Hightman weighed 181 lb (81.8 kg) at their latest weigh-in on June 25, 2023.
How old is Sean Hightman?
Sean Hightman was 36 at their latest meet, Strength Spectacular, on June 25, 2023.
Where is Sean Hightman from?
Sean Hightman is an American powerlifter.