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Germany Powerlifting Records
Germany accounts for 90,219 competition entries from 23,647 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.
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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 77% of all entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2019, the busiest year on record with 6,246 entries.
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Germany Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Yevgen Yarymbash | 110+ kg243+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 20-23 | No | 1,197.5 kg2,640 lb | WPC-Germany · BMS Cup | 2006-10-22 · 19 yr |
| 02 | Václav Češka | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,150.0 kg2,536 lb | WUAP · World Championships | 2016-10-05 · 10 yr |
| 03 | Sergej Moser | 110+ kg243+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,145.0 kg2,525 lb | WPC-Germany · BMS Cup | 2006-10-22 · 19 yr |
| 04 | Volodymyr Svistunov | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1,120.0 kg2,469 lb | EPF · European Open Men's Championships | 2015-05-06 · 11 yr |
| 05 | Brian Siders | 90+ kg198+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1,112.5 kg2,453 lb | IPF · World Games | 2005-07-14 · 21 yr |
| 06 | Moritz Taschner | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1,110.0 kg2,447 lb | BVDK · Finale Bundesliga KDK | 2026-06-06 · 4 mo |
| 07 | Jonas Rantanen | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 20-23 | No | 1,075.0 kg2,370 lb | GPC · European Championships | 2007-05-07 · 19 yr |
| 08 | Hans Magne Bårtvedt | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1,075.0 kg2,370 lb | EPF · European Open Men's Championships | 2015-05-06 · 11 yr |
| 09 | Jesus Olivares | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 1,070.0 kg2,359 lb | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2025-06-08 · 1 yr |
| 10 | Oleksiy Bychkov | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1,067.5 kg2,354 lb | EPF · European Open Men's Championships | 2015-05-06 · 11 yr |
Germany Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sergej Moser | 110+ kg243+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 485.0 kg1,069 lb | WPC-Germany · BMS Cup | 2006-10-22 · 19 yr |
| 02 | Václav Češka | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 480.0 kg1,058 lb | WUAP · World Championships | 2016-10-05 · 10 yr |
| 03 | Yevgen Yarymbash | 110+ kg243+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 20-23 | No | 470.0 kg1,036 lb | WPC-Germany · BMS Cup | 2006-10-22 · 19 yr |
| 04 | Volker Kayser | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 460.0 kg1,014 lb | BVDK · Deutsche Mannschaftsmeisterschaft | 2011-05-28 · 15 yr |
| 05 | Rabih Sakka | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | No | 460.0 kg1,014 lb | IPL · World Powerlifting Championships | 2019-10-18 · 7 yr |
| 06 | Jonas Rantanen | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 20-23 | No | 455.0 kg1,003 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 | No | 435.0 kg959 lb | WUAP · European Championships | 2009-05-27 · 17 yr |
| 09 | Martin Košnar | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 430.0 kg948 lb | WUAP · European Championships | 2009-05-27 · 17 yr |
| 10 | Andy-Elvis Dörner | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 430.0 kg948 lb | BVDK · DM KDK Aktive | 2010-02-19 · 16 yr |
Germany Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Christopher Röper | 125 kg276 lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 405.0 kg893 lb | GPU · Lausitzcup | 2026-06-06 · 4 mo |
| 02 | Petr Bolf | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 400.0 kg882 lb | WUAP · World Championships | 2022-09-28 · 4 yr |
| 03 | Benjamin Langer | 110 kg243 lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 385.0 kg849 lb | WUAP · World Championships | 2026-09-29 · new |
| 04 | Zoltán Csepregi | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 370.0 kg816 lb | WUAP · World Championships | 2012-09-26 · 14 yr |
| 05 | Martin Kries | 110 kg243 lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 370.0 kg816 lb | WUAP-Germany · Kiebitz Cup | 2023-08-05 · 3 yr |
| 06 | Kevin Koch | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 365.5 kg806 lb | BVDK · Deutscher Länderpokal im Bankdrücken | 2015-01-01 · 11 yr |
| 07 | Mario Piattelli | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 365.0 kg805 lb | GPC · World Championships | 2005-10-05 · 21 yr |
| 08 | 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 |
| 09 | Richárd Buda | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 20-23 | No | 360.0 kg794 lb | WUAP · World Championships | 2016-10-05 · 10 yr |
| 10 | Philipp Dinse | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 355.0 kg783 lb | GPU · Kiebitz Cup | 2026-08-01 · 2 mo |
Germany Deadlift Records
| 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 | Konstantīn Konstantīnovs | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | No | 390.0 kg860 lb | GPC · European Championships | 2002-05-17 · 24 yr |
| 03 | 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 |
| 04 | Nonso Chinye | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | Yes | 390.0 kg860 lb | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2025-06-08 · 1 yr |
| 05 | Serhiy Oleolenko | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 382.5 kg844 lb | WUAP · World Cup | 2010-11-26 · 15 yr |
| 06 | Dione César Teodoro | 110 kg243 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 382.5 kg844 lb | GPU · Fitness Store Classic | 2026-04-10 · 6 mo |
| 07 | Peter Tregloan | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 380.0 kg838 lb | WPC · World Cup | 2001-12-08 · 24 yr |
| 08 | Karl Wedel | 125 kg276 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 380.0 kg838 lb | GPU · Fitness Store Classic | 2024-03-01 · 2 yr |
| 09 | Panagiotis Perentis | 90 kg198 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 380.0 kg838 lb | GPU · Fitness Store Classic | 2026-04-10 · 6 mo |
| 10 | Yevgen Yarymbash | 110+ kg243+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 20-23 | No | 377.5 kg832 lb | WPC-Germany · BMS Cup | 2006-10-22 · 19 yr |
This meet didn't record weight classes, so the class shown is the one the federation used at the time for the lifter's bodyweight.
Germany Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in Germany?
The highest men's total in Germany is 1,197.5 kg (2,640 lb), set by Yevgen Yarymbash (110+ kg class, multi-ply) at BMS Cup in 2006.
What is the highest men's raw total in Germany?
The highest men's raw total in Germany is 1,070 kg (2,359 lb), set by Jesus Olivares (120+ kg class) at World Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2025.
What is the highest women's total in Germany?
The highest women's total in Germany is 737.5 kg (1,626 lb), set by Galina Karpova (67.5+ kg class, single-ply) at World Games in 2005.
What is the highest women's raw total in Germany?
The highest women's raw total in Germany is 737.5 kg (1,626 lb), set by Brittany Schlater (84+ kg class) at World Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's squat in Germany?
The heaviest men's squat in Germany is 485 kg (1,069 lb), set by Sergej Moser (110+ kg class, multi-ply) at BMS Cup in 2006.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat in Germany?
The heaviest men's raw squat in Germany is 430 kg (948 lb), set by Jesus Olivares (120+ kg class, no knee wraps) at World Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's squat in Germany?
The heaviest women's squat in Germany is 315 kg (695 lb), set by Sonita Muluh (84+ kg class, raw) at World Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in Germany?
The heaviest men's bench press in Germany is 405 kg (893 lb), set by Christopher Röper (125 kg class, unlimited gear) at Lausitzcup in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in Germany?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in Germany is 302.5 kg (667 lb), set by Vladimir Kravtsov (115+ kg class) at FIBO Power Benchpresser in 2013.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in Germany?
The heaviest women's bench press in Germany is 230 kg (507 lb), set by Sabine Allner (82.5+ kg class, unlimited gear) at Internationale Deutsche Meisterschaft in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in Germany?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in Germany is 162.5 kg (359 lb), set by Brittany Schlater (84+ kg class) at World Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in Germany?
The heaviest men's deadlift in Germany is 392.5 kg (866 lb), set by Sanchez Dillon (105 kg class, raw) at World Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in Germany?
The heaviest women's deadlift in Germany is 285.5 kg (630 lb), set by Natalie Laalaai (84+ kg class, raw) at World Classic Powerlifting Championships in 2025.