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UK Powerlifting Records
UK accounts for 34,561 competition entries from 15,933 lifters across 7 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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UK's heaviest total on file is Jesus Olivares's 1,152.5 kg (2,541 lb) at Sheffield Powerlifting Championships in 2023. IPF sanctions the most competitions here, accounting for 57% of all entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2023, the busiest year on record with 2,680 entries.
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UK Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jesus Olivares | 120+ kg265+ lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 1,152.5 kg2,541 lb | IPF · Sheffield Powerlifting Championships | 2023-03-25 · 3 yr |
| 02 | Andy Bolton | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,128.0 kg2,487 lb | BPC · British | 2002-01-01 · 24 yr |
| 03 | Jim Nuttall | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 1,075.0 kg2,370 lb | BPC · Open Championships | 2008-10-01 · 18 yr |
| 04 | Craig Coombes | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 1,075.0 kg2,370 lb | GPC-GB · British Championships | 2015-11-14 · 10 yr |
| 05 | Steve Macneil | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,047.5 kg2,310 lb | GPC-GB · British Finals | 2016-10-29 · 9 yr |
| 06 | Dean Bowring | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | Yes | 1,042.5 kg2,299 lb | BP · Four Nations | 2014-11-29 · 11 yr |
| 07 | Andrew Thompson | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 1,035.0 kg2,282 lb | BAWLA · British Men's Powerlifting Championships | 2004-06-26 · 22 yr |
| 08 | Tony Cliffe | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1,030.0 kg2,271 lb | BP · British Equipped Powerlifting Championships | 2019-01-19 · 7 yr |
| 09 | Clive Henry | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 1,027.5 kg2,265 lb | BAWLA · British Men's Powerlifting Championships | 2004-06-26 · 22 yr |
| 10 | Karl Wedel | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 1,022.5 kg2,254 lb | WRPF-UK · Pro Showdown II | 2025-11-02 · 11 mo |
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.
UK Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jesus Olivares | 120+ kg265+ lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 478.0 kg1,054 lb | IPF · Sheffield Powerlifting Championships | 2024-02-10 · 2 yr |
| 02 | Andy Bolton | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 470.0 kg1,036 lb | BPC · British Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships | 2003-07-26 · 23 yr |
| 03 | Dave Beattie | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 435.0 kg959 lb | BPC · British Championships | 2005-06-11 · 21 yr |
| 04 | Clive Henry | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 432.5 kg954 lb | BAWLA · British Men's Powerlifting Championships | 2005-03-05 · 21 yr |
| 05 | Craig Coombes | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 425.0 kg937 lb | GPC-GB · British Championships | 2015-11-14 · 10 yr |
| 06 | Nicki Lentz | 105 kg231 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 425.0 kg937 lb | IPF · Arnold Sports Festival UK | 2024-03-15 · 2 yr |
| 07 | Gregory Pearson | 90 kg198 lb | M | Single-ply | 18-19 | No | 423.0 kg933 lb | WRPF-UK · Next Level: Raise the Bar | 2026-09-27 · new |
| 08 | Jim Nuttall | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 420.0 kg926 lb | BPC · Open Championships | 2008-10-01 · 18 yr |
| 09 | Elliott Keeling | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 420.0 kg926 lb | GPC-GB · British Championships | 2013-08-21 · 13 yr |
| 10 | Peter Tregloan | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 415.0 kg915 lb | BPC · British | 2002-01-01 · 24 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.
UK Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Garrett Cartwright-Bentley | 120+ kg265+ lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 377.5 kg832 lb | IPF · Arnold Sports Festival UK | 2024-03-15 · 2 yr |
| 02 | Per Hole | 120 kg265 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 357.5 kg788 lb | IPF · Arnold Sports Festival UK | 2024-03-15 · 2 yr |
| 03 | Iain Connor | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 355.0 kg783 lb | GPC-GB · Letchworth Qualifier | 2020-12-12 · 5 yr |
| 04 | Craig Coombes | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 350.0 kg772 lb | GPC-GB · Tattooed and Strong | 2016-03-05 · 10 yr |
| 05 | Phil Horwood | 125 kg276 lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | Yes | 345.0 kg761 lb | BPU · British Single Lift Championships & Alan Collins Cup / THE BOMB SQUAD | 2022-05-21 · 4 yr |
| 06 | Keelum Walton | 120+ kg265+ lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 345.0 kg761 lb | IPF · Arnold Sports Festival UK | 2024-03-15 · 2 yr |
| 07 | Steve Macneil | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 342.5 kg755 lb | GPC-GB · British Finals | 2016-10-29 · 9 yr |
| 08 | Harvey Robinson | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 340.0 kg750 lb | IPF · Arnold UK Bench Press | 2021-10-03 · 5 yr |
| 09 | Kalle Räsänen | 90 kg198 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 322.5 kg711 lb | WPC · Grand Prix and UK Single Lift Championships | 2015-08-29 · 11 yr |
| 10 | René Groß | 120+ kg265+ lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 322.5 kg711 lb | IPF · Arnold Sports Festival UK | 2024-03-15 · 2 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.
UK Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Andy Bolton | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 425.0 kg937 lb | BPC · British Championships | 2005-06-11 · 21 yr |
| 02 | Jesus Olivares | 120+ kg265+ lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 410.0 kg904 lb | IPF · Sheffield Powerlifting Championships | 2023-03-25 · 3 yr |
| 03 | Etienne El Chaer | 120 kg265 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 401.5 kg885 lb | IPF · Sheffield Powerlifting Championships | 2026-01-31 · 8 mo |
| 04 | Sanchez Dillon | 105 kg231 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Raw | 35-39 | Yes | 391.0 kg862 lb | IPF · Arnold Sports Festival UK | 2024-03-15 · 2 yr |
| 05 | Karl Wedel | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 390.0 kg860 lb | WRPF-UK · Pro Showdown II | 2025-11-02 · 11 mo |
| 06 | Inderraj Singh Dhillon | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 385.5 kg850 lb | BP · Eleiko British Open Classic Championships | 2023-03-16 · 3 yr |
| 07 | Laurence Shahlaei | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 385.0 kg849 lb | GPC-GB · Tattooed and Strong | 2016-03-05 · 10 yr |
| 08 | Delroy McQueen | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 382.5 kg844 lb | BPC · Open Championships | 2008-10-01 · 18 yr |
| 09 | Keenan Lee | 105 kg231 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 382.5 kg844 lb | IPF · Sheffield Powerlifting Championships | 2026-01-31 · 8 mo |
| 10 | Harvey Robinson | 125 kg276 lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 382.5 kg844 lb | WRPF-UK · Hereford Qualifier | 2026-02-22 · 7 mo |
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.
UK Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in the UK?
The highest men's total in the UK is 1,152.5 kg (2,541 lb), set by Jesus Olivares (120+ kg class, raw) at Sheffield Powerlifting Championships in 2023.
What is the highest women's total in the UK?
The highest women's total in the UK is 751 kg (1,656 lb), set by Sonita Muluh (84+ kg class, raw) at Sheffield Powerlifting Championships in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's squat in the UK?
The heaviest men's squat in the UK is 478 kg (1,054 lb), set by Jesus Olivares (120+ kg class, raw) at Sheffield Powerlifting Championships in 2024.
What is the heaviest women's squat in the UK?
The heaviest women's squat in the UK is 318.5 kg (702 lb), set by Sonita Muluh (84+ kg class, raw) at Sheffield Powerlifting Championships in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in the UK?
The heaviest men's bench press in the UK is 377.5 kg (832 lb), set by Garrett Cartwright-Bentley (120+ kg class, single-ply) at Arnold Sports Festival UK in 2024.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in the UK?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in the UK is 277.5 kg (612 lb), set by Luke Tolman (125 kg class) at Pro Showdown II in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in the UK?
The heaviest women's bench press in the UK is 238 kg (525 lb), set by Hildeborg Juvet Hugdal (84+ kg class, single-ply) at Arnold Sports Festival UK in 2024.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in the UK?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in the UK is 165 kg (364 lb), set by Brittany Schlater (84+ kg class) at Sheffield Powerlifting Championships in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in the UK?
The heaviest men's deadlift in the UK is 425 kg (937 lb), set by Andy Bolton (140+ kg class, multi-ply) at British Championships in 2005.
What is the heaviest men's raw deadlift in the UK?
The heaviest men's raw deadlift in the UK is 410 kg (904 lb), set by Jesus Olivares (120+ kg class) at Sheffield Powerlifting Championships in 2023.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in the UK?
The heaviest women's deadlift in the UK is 285 kg (629 lb), set by Brittany Schlater (84+ kg class, raw) at Sheffield Powerlifting Championships in 2026.