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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.

Updated

Personal records

Tiny Meeker's best on each lift, the meet where it was set, and how it ranks in that class.

Tiny Meeker's personal records
Lift Best Bodyweight Meet Rank in class
Squat 112.5 kg248 lb — Texas State 1999-03-20 #11,678 of 11,922 125+ kg Single-ply men
Bench Press 510.3 kg1,125 lb 145.2 kg320 lb Nationals 2021-11-20 #15 of 611 140+ kg Unlimited men
Deadlift 277.5 kg612 lb 140.0 kg309 lb World Championships 2011-11-01 #1,020 of 2,465 140 kg Single-ply men
Total 480.0 kg1,058 lb — Texas State 1999-03-20 #10,971 of 16,477 125+ 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.

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

Meet history

All 109 sanctioned and unsanctioned entries on file, most recent first.

Tiny Meeker's most recent meets
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 kg1,058 lb — 480.0 kg1,058 lb 258.22 1
2023-08-26 IPA · Bench Only at The JOJ Classic (bench only) 140+ 149.8 kg331 lb Unlimited — 480.0 kg1,058 lb — 480.0 kg1,058 lb 258.22 1
2022-05-14 IPA · World Championships & Baddest Bencher (bench only) 140+ 148.7 kg328 lb Unlimited — 506.0 kg1,116 lb — 506.0 kg1,116 lb 272.74 1
View full meet history (109 entries)
Tiny Meeker's earlier meets
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 kg1,116 lb — 506.0 kg1,116 lb 272.74 1
2021-11-20 IPA · Nationals (bench only) 140+ 145.2 kg320 lb Unlimited — 510.3 kg1,125 lb — 510.3 kg1,125 lb 276.82 1
2021-11-20 IPA · Nationals (bench only) 140+ 145.2 kg320 lb Unlimited — 510.3 kg1,125 lb — 510.3 kg1,125 lb 276.82 1
2021-03-20 IPA · Bench Press & Deadlift Worlds (bench only) 140 140.0 kg309 lb Unlimited — -506.0 kg-1,115 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 kg1,103 lb — 500.0 kg1,103 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 kg1,077 lb 272.5 kg601 lb 761.0 kg1,678 lb 409.80 1
2013-04-13 SPF · Texas State Powerlifting Championship (bench only) 140+ 149.2 kg329 lb Multi-ply — 488.5 kg1,077 lb — 488.5 kg1,077 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) 140 138.4 kg305 lb Multi-ply — 395.0 kg871 lb — 395.0 kg871 lb 217.19 1
2005-11-16 WABDL · World Championships (bench only) 140 138.4 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 — 372.0 kg820 lb — 372.0 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) 140 138.5 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) 140 126.0 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 kg1,058 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

Career, by the numbers

Tiny Meeker's career in aggregate: peak DOTS, the split across the three lifts, and third-attempt rate where attempt data is on file.

Peak DOTS

410

Top 17% of all men on file

Archetype

Bencher

Split 23 / 53 / 23 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 37 / 24 / 39, 29.3 points above average on bench.

On the platform

25% third attempts made

5 of 20 third attempts converted. Heaviest made third attempt: Bench Press 506 kg1,116 lb.

0% of entries lifted raw. 50% drug-tested. 1 bomb-out on file. Best year: 2013.

Same numbers, for any lifter on file. Open the Profile Explorer

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.

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Tiny Meeker FAQs

What is Tiny Meeker's best squat?

Tiny Meeker's heaviest squat is 248 lb (112.5 kg). This lift occurred on March 20, 1999, at Texas State.

What is Tiny Meeker's best bench press?

Tiny Meeker's heaviest bench press is 1,125 lb (510.3 kg). This lift occurred on November 20, 2021, at Nationals.

What is Tiny Meeker's best deadlift?

Tiny Meeker's heaviest deadlift is 612 lb (277.5 kg). This lift occurred on November 1, 2011, at World Championships.

What is Tiny Meeker's best total?

Tiny Meeker's heaviest total is 1,058 lb (480 kg). This lift occurred on March 20, 1999, at Texas State.

How much does Tiny Meeker weigh?

Tiny Meeker weighed 331 lb (149.8 kg) at their latest weigh-in on August 26, 2023.

How old is Tiny Meeker?

Tiny Meeker was 52 at their latest meet, Bench Only at The JOJ Classic, on August 26, 2023.

Where is Tiny Meeker from?

Tiny Meeker is an American powerlifter.

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