Total moved
25.5 tonnes
Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 72 competition entries, added up.
USA · 125+ kg equipped · 109 career entries
Tiny Meeker
Tiny Meeker is an American powerlifter who competes in the 125+ kg equipped division.
His best competition total is 480 kg (1,058 lb), set at Texas State in March 1999.
Over a career spanning 85 meets between 1996 and 2023, he has set eight equipped world records in bench press across the 100+, 110+, 127, 140+, and 140 kg classes.
He currently holds two of those records.
Data through
World records set
Every world record Tiny Meeker has set, split into the 2 he still holds and the 6 since broken.
Still held2
- Bench Press 140+ kg Multi-ply men: 500 kg (1,103 lb) at Lady Cougar Fundraiser Meet, 2013
- Bench Press 110+ kg Multi-ply men: 427.5 kg (943 lb) at Scot Mendelson Bench Press Classic, 2006
Since surpassed6
- Bench Press 140+ kg Unlimited men: 510.29 kg (1,125 lb) at Nationals, 2021
- Bench Press 140 kg Multi-ply men: 415 kg (915 lb) at Texas State Open Powerlifting Championships, 2006
- Bench Press 140 kg Single-ply men: 408.5 kg (901 lb) at World Championships, 2009
- Bench Press 140+ kg Single-ply men: 408.5 kg (901 lb) at World Championships, 2007
- Bench Press 100+ kg Single-ply men: 300 kg (662 lb) at WPO Bench Bash for Cash, 2000
- Bench Press 127 kg Single-ply men: 245 kg (540 lb) at World Cup, 1998
Career, by the numbers
Tiny Meeker's career in aggregate: total tonnage moved, the climb from first total to best, and the split across the three lifts.
Peak DOTS
410
Top 17% of all men on file
Archetype
Bencher
Split 23 / 53 / 23 (squat / bench / deadlift), 29.3 points above the typical split.
On the platform
25% third attempts made
5 of 20 third attempts converted. Heaviest made third: Bench Press506 kg1116 lb.
Footprint
27 years
4 federations, 2 countries, 7 weight classes.
0% of entries lifted raw. 50% drug-tested. 1 bomb-out on file. Best year: 2013.
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Meet history
All 109 sanctioned and unsanctioned entries on file, most recent first.
| Date | Meet | Class | BW | Eq | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-26 | IPA · Bench Only at The JOJ Classic (bench only) | 140+ | 149.8 kg331 lb | Unlimited | — | 480.0 kg1058 lb | — | 480.0 kg1058 lb | 258.22 | 1 |
| 2023-08-26 | IPA · Bench Only at The JOJ Classic (bench only) | 140+ | 149.8 kg331 lb | Unlimited | — | 480.0 kg1058 lb | — | 480.0 kg1058 lb | 258.22 | 1 |
| 2022-05-14 | IPA · World Championships & Baddest Bencher (bench only) | 140+ | 148.7 kg328 lb | Unlimited | — | 506.0 kg1116 lb | — | 506.0 kg1116 lb | 272.74 | 1 |
View full meet history (109 entries)
| Date | Meet | Class | BW | Eq | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-14 | IPA · World Championships & Baddest Bencher (bench only) | 140+ | 148.7 kg328 lb | Unlimited | — | 506.0 kg1116 lb | — | 506.0 kg1116 lb | 272.74 | 1 |
| 2021-11-20 | IPA · Nationals (bench only) | 140+ | 145.2 kg320 lb | Unlimited | — | 510.3 kg1125 lb | — | 510.3 kg1125 lb | 276.82 | 1 |
| 2021-11-20 | IPA · Nationals (bench only) | 140+ | 145.2 kg320 lb | Unlimited | — | 510.3 kg1125 lb | — | 510.3 kg1125 lb | 276.82 | 1 |
| 2021-03-20 | IPA · Bench Press & Deadlift Worlds (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Unlimited | — | -506.0 kg-1116 lb | — | — | DQ | |
| 2016-11-19 | IPA · National Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships (bench only) | 140+ | 156.9 kg346 lb | Multi-ply | — | 415.0 kg915 lb | — | 415.0 kg915 lb | 220.54 | 1 |
| 2016-03-12 | SPF · Bar Benders on the Bay (bench only) | 140+ | 150.8 kg333 lb | Multi-ply | — | 415.0 kg915 lb | — | 415.0 kg915 lb | 222.84 | 1 |
| 2015-11-23 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140+ | — | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2015-11-23 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140+ | — | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2015-07-15 | SPF · Battle of the Bay (bench only) | 140+ | — | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2015-01-10 | SPF · Bar Benders on the Bay (bench only) | 140+ | — | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2014-11-21 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140+ | — | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2014-11-21 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140+ | — | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2014-10-17 | NAP · World Championships & Golden Tiger 8 (bench only) | 140+ | 147.2 kg325 lb | Multi-ply | — | 405.0 kg893 lb | — | 405.0 kg893 lb | 218.90 | 1 |
| 2014-10-17 | NAP · World Championships & Golden Tiger 8 (bench only) | 147.2 kg325 lb | Multi-ply | — | 405.0 kg893 lb | — | 405.0 kg893 lb | 218.90 | 1 | |
| 2014-08-09 | GPC-GB · British Powerlifting Championships (bench only) | 140+ | 151.5 kg334 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2014-03-01 | XPC · Arnold Multiply Finals (bench only) | — | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | ||
| 2013-12-14 | USA-UA · Lady Cougar Fundraiser Meet (bench only) | 140+ | 145.2 kg320 lb | Multi-ply | — | 500.0 kg1103 lb | — | 500.0 kg1103 lb | 271.28 | 1 |
| 2013-11-06 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140+ | — | Multi-ply | — | 415.0 kg915 lb | — | 415.0 kg915 lb | 1 | |
| 2013-11-06 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140+ | — | Multi-ply | — | 415.0 kg915 lb | — | 415.0 kg915 lb | 1 | |
| 2013-10-04 | NAP · Golden Tiger 7 (bench only) | 143.0 kg316 lb | Multi-ply | — | 415.0 kg915 lb | — | 415.0 kg915 lb | 226.09 | 1 | |
| 2013-04-13 | SPF · Texas State Powerlifting Championship (bench + deadlift) | 140+ | 149.2 kg329 lb | Multi-ply | — | 488.5 kg1077 lb | 272.5 kg601 lb | 761.0 kg1678 lb | 409.80 | 1 |
| 2013-04-13 | SPF · Texas State Powerlifting Championship (bench only) | 140+ | 149.2 kg329 lb | Multi-ply | — | 488.5 kg1077 lb | — | 488.5 kg1077 lb | 263.06 | 1 |
| 2012-11-13 | WABDL · World Championships (deadlift only) | 140+ | — | Single-ply | — | — | 250.0 kg551 lb | 250.0 kg551 lb | 3 | |
| 2012-11-13 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140+ | — | Multi-ply | — | 412.5 kg910 lb | — | 412.5 kg910 lb | 1 | |
| 2012-11-13 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140+ | — | Multi-ply | — | 412.5 kg910 lb | — | 412.5 kg910 lb | 1 | |
| 2012-08-03 | USPA · The Baddest Bench at the Big Show (bench only) | 140+ | 150.7 kg332 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2012-05-12 | WABDL · Buckeye Hall of Fame Classic (bench only) | 140+ | — | Multi-ply | — | 399.9 kg882 lb | — | 399.9 kg882 lb | 1 | |
| 2012-01-29 | USPA · Mendy Benchpress Classic (bench only) | 140+ | 150.0 kg331 lb | Multi-ply | — | -425.0 kg-937 lb | — | — | DQ | |
| 2011-11-01 | WABDL · World Championships (deadlift only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | — | 277.5 kg612 lb | 277.5 kg612 lb | 152.08 | 2 |
| 2011-11-01 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140+ | — | Multi-ply | — | 377.5 kg832 lb | — | 377.5 kg832 lb | 1 | |
| 2011-11-01 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140+ | — | Multi-ply | — | 377.5 kg832 lb | — | 377.5 kg832 lb | 1 | |
| 2011-08-05 | USPA · Baddest Bench at the Big Show (bench only) | 140+ | 147.7 kg326 lb | Multi-ply | — | -410.0 kg-904 lb | — | — | DQ | |
| 2011-07-30 | WABDL · Southwest Regional BP / DL (deadlift only) | 140+ | — | Single-ply | — | — | 275.0 kg607 lb | 275.0 kg607 lb | 1 | |
| 2011-07-30 | WABDL · Southwest Regional BP / DL (bench only) | 140+ | — | Multi-ply | — | 385.0 kg849 lb | — | 385.0 kg849 lb | 1 | |
| 2011-07-30 | WABDL · Southwest Regional BP / DL (bench only) | 140+ | — | Multi-ply | — | 385.0 kg849 lb | — | 385.0 kg849 lb | 1 | |
| 2010-11-16 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140+ | — | Multi-ply | — | 345.0 kg761 lb | — | 345.0 kg761 lb | 1 | |
| 2010-11-16 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140+ | — | Multi-ply | — | 345.0 kg761 lb | — | 345.0 kg761 lb | 1 | |
| 2009-11-07 | APF · Texas Cup (bench only) | 140 | 139.4 kg308 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2009-11-07 | APF · Texas Cup (bench only) | 140 | 139.4 kg308 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2009-10-31 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | 408.5 kg901 lb | — | 408.5 kg901 lb | 223.87 | 1 |
| 2009-10-31 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | 408.5 kg901 lb | — | 408.5 kg901 lb | 223.87 | 1 |
| 2009-06-27 | APF · SW Push/Pull (bench only) | 140+ | 143.8 kg317 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2009-06-27 | APF · SW Push/Pull (bench only) | 140+ | 143.8 kg317 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2008-11-12 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | 377.5 kg832 lb | — | 377.5 kg832 lb | 206.88 | 1 |
| 2008-03-29 | APF · Texas State Powerlifting Championships (bench only) | 140 | 138.1 kg305 lb | Multi-ply | — | 385.0 kg849 lb | — | 385.0 kg849 lb | 211.82 | 1 |
| 2007-11-15 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140+ | — | Single-ply | — | 408.5 kg901 lb | — | 408.5 kg901 lb | 1 | |
| 2007-11-15 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140+ | — | Single-ply | — | 408.5 kg901 lb | — | 408.5 kg901 lb | 1 | |
| 2007-08-18 | USAPL · Summer Power Fest | 125+ | 140.8 kg311 lb | Single-ply | 275.0 kg607 lb | — | 252.5 kg557 lb | — | DQ | |
| 2007-07-21 | APF · Paul Barbee Championships (bench only) | 140 | 138.4 kg305 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2007-03-31 | APF · Texas State Championships (bench only) | 140 | 136.4 kg301 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2007-02-21 | APF · Cal State Meet (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2007-01-22 | APF · Iowa Bench Bash for Cash (bench only) | — | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | ||
| 2006-11-15 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2006-11-15 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2006-04-01 | APF · Texas State Open Powerlifting Championships (bench only) | 140 | 138.9 kg307 lb | Multi-ply | — | 415.0 kg915 lb | — | 415.0 kg915 lb | 227.92 | 1 |
| 2006-03-04 | WPC · WPO World Record Bench Bash (bench only) | 140 | 137.5 kg303 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2006-02-25 | USAPL · State Qualifier (bench only) | 125+ | — | Single-ply | — | 254.9 kg562 lb | — | 254.9 kg562 lb | 1 | |
| 2006-02-18 | APF · Scot Mendelson Bench Press Classic (bench only) | 110+ | 139.5 kg308 lb | Multi-ply | — | 427.5 kg943 lb | — | 427.5 kg943 lb | 234.52 | 1 |
| 2005-11-16 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140 | 138.3 kg305 lb | Multi-ply | — | 395.0 kg871 lb | — | 395.0 kg871 lb | 217.19 | 1 |
| 2005-11-16 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140 | 138.3 kg305 lb | Multi-ply | — | 395.0 kg871 lb | — | 395.0 kg871 lb | 217.19 | 1 |
| 2005-10-01 | USA-UA · Bench America 3 (bench only) | 100+ | 138.6 kg306 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2005-06-25 | APA · Space City Bench Press Extravaganza (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2005-06-18 | NASA · USA Nationals (bench only) | 140 | 136.5 kg301 lb | Single-ply | — | 385.0 kg849 lb | — | 385.0 kg849 lb | 212.49 | 1 |
| 2005-06-18 | NASA · USA Nationals (bench only) | 140 | 136.5 kg301 lb | Single-ply | — | 385.0 kg849 lb | — | 385.0 kg849 lb | 212.49 | 1 |
| 2004-12-11 | APA · Patriot Open (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Multi-ply | — | 371.9 kg820 lb | — | 371.9 kg820 lb | 203.84 | 1 |
| 2004-11-10 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2004-09-25 | WPC · WPO Bench Bash For Cash (bench only) | 140 | 136.1 kg300 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2004-09-18 | APA · Houston Open (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2004-09-10 | USAPL · Bench Press Nationals (bench only) | 125+ | 134.9 kg298 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2004-07-18 | USAPL · Rage-X Houston Qualifier (bench only) | 125+ | 131.8 kg291 lb | Single-ply | — | 337.5 kg744 lb | — | 337.5 kg744 lb | 188.20 | 1 |
| 2004-06-26 | APA · Space City Bench Press Extravaganza (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Multi-ply | — | 347.0 kg765 lb | — | 347.0 kg765 lb | 190.16 | 1 |
| 2004-05-12 | WABDL · Riverfest BP/DL (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | 337.5 kg744 lb | — | 337.5 kg744 lb | 184.96 | G |
| 2004-05-01 | USA-UA · Bench America II (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | 302.5 kg667 lb | — | 302.5 kg667 lb | 165.78 | 2 |
| 2004-02-20 | APF · Scot Mendelson BP Classic (bench only) | 138.5 kg306 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | ||
| 2003-12-09 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | 282.5 kg623 lb | — | 282.5 kg623 lb | 154.82 | 3 |
| 2003-07-05 | USA-UA · Bench America I (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2003-05-17 | WABDL · Riverfest Championships (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Multi-ply | — | 320.0 kg706 lb | — | 320.0 kg706 lb | 181.36 | G |
| 2003-01-18 | APA · Texas State (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2002-12-07 | APA · TMSPA Patriot Open (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Multi-ply | — | 294.8 kg650 lb | — | 294.8 kg650 lb | 167.10 | 1 |
| 2002-11-14 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 2002-07-26 | WABDL · ThermaLink National BP/DL (bench only) | 125 | 116.0 kg256 lb | Single-ply | — | 282.5 kg623 lb | — | 282.5 kg623 lb | 164.13 | 1 |
| 2001-11-15 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | — | 282.5 kg623 lb | — | 282.5 kg623 lb | 160.11 | 1 |
| 2000-11-16 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Multi-ply | — | 297.5 kg656 lb | — | 297.5 kg656 lb | 168.61 | 1 |
| 2000-09-03 | WPC · WPO Bench Bash for Cash (bench only) | 100+ | 127.9 kg282 lb | Single-ply | — | 300.0 kg662 lb | — | 300.0 kg662 lb | 168.81 | 2 |
| 2000-06-24 | WABDL · National Bench/Deadlift (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | — | 290.0 kg640 lb | — | 290.0 kg640 lb | 164.36 | 1 |
| 1999-11-05 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | 267.5 kg590 lb | — | 267.5 kg590 lb | 146.60 | 2 |
| 1999-10-09 | APF · Bench Bash for Cash (bench only) | 126.0 kg278 lb | Single-ply | — | 267.5 kg590 lb | — | 267.5 kg590 lb | 151.23 | 2 | |
| 1999-06-19 | WABDL · 24 Hour Fitness National BP/DL (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | 277.5 kg612 lb | — | 277.5 kg612 lb | 152.08 | 1 |
| 1999-03-20 | USPF · Texas State | 125+ | — | Single-ply | 112.5 kg248 lb | 255.0 kg562 lb | 112.5 kg248 lb | 480.0 kg1058 lb | 2 | |
| 1999-03-20 | USPF · Texas State (bench only) | 125+ | — | Single-ply | — | 255.0 kg562 lb | — | 255.0 kg562 lb | 1 | |
| 1999-02-06 | WABDL · Roland Sanders Jr BP/DL (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Multi-ply | — | — | — | — | DQ | |
| 1998-11-13 | WABDL · 24 Hour Fitness World Bench Press and Deadlift (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | 272.5 kg601 lb | — | 272.5 kg601 lb | 149.34 | 2 |
| 1998-09-06 | APA · Powerhouse Gym Unity Meet (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | — | 275.0 kg607 lb | — | 275.0 kg607 lb | 155.86 | 1 |
| 1998-08-08 | NASA · World Cup (bench only) | 127 | 123.0 kg271 lb | Single-ply | — | 245.0 kg540 lb | — | 245.0 kg540 lb | 139.57 | 1 |
| 1998-08-08 | NASA · World Cup (bench only) | 127 | 123.0 kg271 lb | Single-ply | — | 245.0 kg540 lb | — | 245.0 kg540 lb | 139.57 | 1 |
| 1998-06-06 | ANPPC · Texas Open (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | — | 244.9 kg540 lb | — | 244.9 kg540 lb | 138.82 | 3 |
| 1998-05-09 | WABDL · National Bench press (bench only) | 140 | 140.0 kg309 lb | Single-ply | — | 252.5 kg557 lb | — | 252.5 kg557 lb | 138.38 | 1 |
| 1998-02-28 | USPF · Texas State (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | — | 255.0 kg562 lb | — | 255.0 kg562 lb | 144.52 | 1 |
| 1998-01-11 | USPF · Texas Bench Press Championships (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | — | 255.0 kg562 lb | — | 255.0 kg562 lb | 144.52 | 1 |
| 1997-11-08 | USPF · Texas Cup Championships (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | — | 250.0 kg551 lb | — | 250.0 kg551 lb | 141.69 | 1 |
| 1997-04-12 | USPF · Texas State Championships (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | — | 250.0 kg551 lb | — | 250.0 kg551 lb | 141.69 | 1 |
| 1996-11-16 | USPF · Texas Cup (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | — | 240.0 kg529 lb | — | 240.0 kg529 lb | 136.02 | 1 |
| 1996-08-03 | USPF · Texas/Louisiana BP (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | — | 235.0 kg518 lb | — | 235.0 kg518 lb | 133.17 | 1 |
| 1996-06-29 | ANPPC · Drug-Free TX Open BP (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | — | 215.5 kg475 lb | — | 215.5 kg475 lb | 122.11 | 2 |
| 1996-06-01 | USPF · South Texas Powerlifting (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | — | 227.5 kg502 lb | — | 227.5 kg502 lb | 128.94 | 1 |
| 1996-03-09 | USPF · Texas State (bench only) | 125 | 125.0 kg276 lb | Single-ply | — | 220.0 kg485 lb | — | 220.0 kg485 lb | 124.69 | 2 |
Testing profile
| Category | Meets | Most recent meet |
|---|---|---|
| Tested | 33 | WABDL · World Championships (bench only) (2015-11-23) |
| Untested | 52 | IPA · Bench Only at The JOJ Classic (bench only) (2023-08-26) |
Tiny Meeker splits his career fairly evenly between the two, 33 drug-tested and 52 untested across 85 meets.
His five most recent meets have all been untested.