Country records · 76,515 entries
Germany Powerlifting Records
Germany accounts for 76,515 competition entries from 21,476 lifters across 11 federations in the OpenPowerlifting archive. The records below show the top qualifying squat, bench, deadlift, and total for each weight class, age division, and equipment category. Use the filter to narrow by weight class, age, equipment, or tested status, or scroll for the default top records by lift.
Data through
Germany's heaviest total on file is Yevgen Yarymbash's 1,197.5 kg (2,640 lb) at BMS Cup in 2006. IPF sanctions the most competitions here, accounting for 74% of all entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2019, the busiest year on record with 6,246 entries.
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Total
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Yevgen Yarymbash | 110+ kg243+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 20-23 | — | 1197.5 kg2640 lb | WPC-Germany · BMS Cup | 2006-10-22 · 19 yr |
| 02 | Václav Češka | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 1150.0 kg2536 lb | WUAP · World Championships | 2016-10-05 · 9 yr |
| 03 | Sergej Moser | 110+ kg243+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 1145.0 kg2525 lb | WPC-Germany · BMS Cup | 2006-10-22 · 19 yr |
| 04 | Volodymyr Svistunov | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1120.0 kg2469 lb | EPF · European Open Men's Championships | 2015-05-06 · 11 yr |
| 05 | Brian Siders | 90+ kg198+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1112.5 kg2453 lb | IPF · World Games | 2005-07-14 · 21 yr |
| 06 | Moritz Taschner | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1110.0 kg2447 lb | BVDK · Finale Bundesliga KDK | 2026-06-06 · 1 mo |
| 07 | Hans Magne Bårtvedt | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1075.0 kg2370 lb | EPF · European Open Men's Championships | 2015-05-06 · 11 yr |
| 08 | Jonas Rantanen | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 20-23 | — | 1075.0 kg2370 lb | GPC · European Championships | 2007-05-07 · 19 yr |
| 09 | Jesus Olivares | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 1070.0 kg2359 lb | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2025-06-08 · 1 yr |
| 10 | Oleksiy Bychkov | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1067.5 kg2354 lb | EPF · European Open Men's Championships | 2015-05-06 · 11 yr |
Squat
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sergej Moser | 110+ kg243+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 485.0 kg1069 lb | WPC-Germany · BMS Cup | 2006-10-22 · 19 yr |
| 02 | Václav Češka | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 480.0 kg1058 lb | WUAP · World Championships | 2016-10-05 · 9 yr |
| 03 | Yevgen Yarymbash | 110+ kg243+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 20-23 | — | 470.0 kg1036 lb | WPC-Germany · BMS Cup | 2006-10-22 · 19 yr |
| 04 | Rabih Sakka | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | — | 460.0 kg1014 lb | IPL · World Powerlifting Championships | 2019-10-18 · 6 yr |
| 05 | Volker Kayser | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 460.0 kg1014 lb | BVDK · Deutsche Mannschaftsmeisterschaft | 2011-05-28 · 15 yr |
| 06 | Jonas Rantanen | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 20-23 | — | 455.0 kg1003 lb | GPC · European Championships | 2007-05-07 · 19 yr |
| 07 | Volodymyr Svistunov | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 452.5 kg998 lb | EPF · European Open Men's Championships | 2015-05-06 · 11 yr |
| 08 | Reikö Kruse | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | — | 435.0 kg959 lb | WUAP · European Championships | 2009-05-27 · 17 yr |
| 09 | Jesus Olivares | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 430.0 kg948 lb | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2025-06-08 · 1 yr |
| 10 | Moritz Taschner | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 425.0 kg937 lb | BVDK · Finale Bundesliga KDK | 2026-06-06 · 1 mo |
Bench
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Christopher Röper | 125 kg276 lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | — | 405.0 kg893 lb | GPU · Lausitzcup | 2026-06-06 · 1 mo |
| 02 | Petr Bolf | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | — | 400.0 kg882 lb | WUAP · World Championships | 2022-09-28 · 3 yr |
| 03 | Martin Kries | 110 kg243 lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | — | 370.0 kg816 lb | WUAP-Germany · Kiebitz Cup | 2023-08-05 · 2 yr |
| 04 | Zoltán Csepregi | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | — | 370.0 kg816 lb | WUAP · World Championships | 2012-09-26 · 13 yr |
| 05 | Kevin Jäger | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 365.0 kg805 lb | BVDK · 1. Runde Bundesliga Kraftdreikampf | 2017-01-21 · 9 yr |
| 06 | Mario Piattelli | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 365.0 kg805 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2005-10-05 · 20 yr |
| 07 | Richárd Buda | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 20-23 | — | 360.0 kg794 lb | WUAP · World Championships | 2016-10-05 · 9 yr |
| 08 | Grzegorz Wałga | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | — | 350.0 kg772 lb | WUAP · World Championships | 2022-09-28 · 3 yr |
| 09 | Yevgen Yarymbash | 110+ kg243+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 20-23 | — | 350.0 kg772 lb | WPC-Germany · BMS Cup | 2006-10-22 · 19 yr |
| 10 | Volodymyr Svistunov | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 347.5 kg766 lb | EPF · European Open Men's Championships | 2015-05-06 · 11 yr |
Deadlift
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sanchez Dillon | 105 kg231 lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | Yes | 392.5 kg866 lb | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2025-06-08 · 1 yr |
| 02 | Etienne El Chaer | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 390.0 kg860 lb | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2025-06-08 · 1 yr |
| 03 | Nonso Chinye | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | Yes | 390.0 kg860 lb | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2025-06-08 · 1 yr |
| 04 | Konstantīn Konstantīnovs | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | — | 390.0 kg860 lb | GPC · European Championships | 2002-05-17 · 24 yr |
| 05 | Serhiy Oleolenko | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 382.5 kg844 lb | WUAP · World Cup | 2010-11-26 · 15 yr |
| 06 | Peter Tregloan | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | — | 380.0 kg838 lb | WPC · World Cup | 2001-12-08 · 24 yr |
| 07 | Sascha Stendebach | 105 kg231 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 377.5 kg832 lb | BVDK · 1. Runde Bundesliga | 2023-01-28 · 3 yr |
| 08 | Tobias Zinserling | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | Yes | 377.5 kg832 lb | BVDK · 3. Wettkampftag Bundesliga Kraftdreikampf | 2019-05-25 · 7 yr |
| 09 | Yevgen Yarymbash | 110+ kg243+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 20-23 | — | 377.5 kg832 lb | WPC-Germany · BMS Cup | 2006-10-22 · 19 yr |
| 10 | Rudolf Küster | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 375.0 kg827 lb | EPF · Men's European Powerlifting Championships | 1988-05-15 · 38 yr |