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USA Powerlifting Records
USA accounts for 2,170,605 competition entries from 555,735 lifters across 14 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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USA's heaviest total on file is Dave Hoff's 1,407.5 kg (3,103 lb) at WPO Super Finals in 2019. IPF sanctions the most competitions here, accounting for 18% of all entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2024, the busiest year on record with 166,906 entries.
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USA Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dave Hoff | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,407.5 kg3,103 lb | WPC · WPO Super Finals | 2019-10-28 · 6 yr |
| 02 | Rodney Woodward | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 1,372.1 kg3,025 lb | IPA · Strength of Heroes-Pro | 2025-09-06 · 1 yr |
| 03 | Donnie Thompson | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 45-49 | No | 1,360.8 kg3,000 lb | SPF · PowerStation Pro/Am | 2011-08-20 · 15 yr |
| 04 | Kyle Shreve | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 1,324.5 kg2,920 lb | IPA · North of the Border | 2025-11-15 · 11 mo |
| 05 | Bob Merkh | 125 kg276 lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 1,317.7 kg2,905 lb | IPA · 814 Strength Spectacular | 2022-07-16 · 4 yr |
| 06 | Chris Della Fave | 110 kg243 lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 1,301.8 kg2,870 lb | IPA · Strength of Heroes | 2022-09-10 · 4 yr |
| 07 | Blaine Sumner | 120+ kg265+ lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1,296.0 kg2,857 lb | NAPF · Arnold Grand Prix by SBD | 2020-03-07 · 6 yr |
| 08 | AJ Roberts | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,295.0 kg2,855 lb | SPF · Ironman Classic Pro/Am | 2012-03-10 · 14 yr |
| 09 | Bruce Mason | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 1,290.5 kg2,845 lb | MM · 814 Summer Smackdown Invitational | 2021-07-17 · 5 yr |
| 10 | Yevgen Yarymbash | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,290.0 kg2,844 lb | XPC · Elite/Pro Open | 2013-03-03 · 13 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.
USA Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Nathan Baptist | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 595.0 kg1,312 lb | UPA · Utah Kick Off Meet | 2021-02-06 · 5 yr |
| 02 | Brian Carroll | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 581.1 kg1,281 lb | RPS · Gene Rychlak Jr Pro Invitational | 2020-10-03 · 6 yr |
| 03 | Dave Hoff | 140 kg309 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 580.0 kg1,279 lb | WPC · WPO Super Finals | 2023-11-04 · 2 yr |
| 04 | Rodney Woodward | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 578.3 kg1,275 lb | IPA · Strength of Heroes-Pro | 2025-09-06 · 1 yr |
| 05 | Donnie Thompson | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 45-49 | No | 573.8 kg1,265 lb | SPF · PowerStation Pro/Am | 2011-08-20 · 15 yr |
| 06 | Vladislav Alhazov | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 567.0 kg1,250 lb | IPA · Columbus Pro-Am | 2008-01-19 · 18 yr |
| 07 | Mike Miller | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 553.4 kg1,220 lb | IPA · Power Palooza | 2006-04-08 · 20 yr |
| 08 | Phillip Herndon | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 553.4 kg1,220 lb | IPA · 2nd Annual Sonny Comly Memorial Meet | 2024-06-08 · 2 yr |
| 09 | Jeff Frank | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 552.5 kg1,218 lb | UPA · Relentless Minnesota | 2016-07-08 · 10 yr |
| 10 | Joe Stein | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 551.1 kg1,215 lb | SPF · The Strength of Heroes Championships | 2021-09-11 · 5 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.
USA Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jimmy Kolb | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | Yes | 659.0 kg1,453 lb | USPC · Sonny Comly 3rd Annual Memorial Meet | 2025-06-07 · 1 yr |
| 02 | Christopher Sutton | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 45-49 | No | 551.6 kg1,216 lb | APA · Lift For Gifts | 2024-12-07 · 1 yr |
| 03 | Tony Carlino | 125 kg276 lb | M | Unlimited | — | No | 523.9 kg1,155 lb | IPA · F8 Bench Invitational | 2024-07-20 · 2 yr |
| 04 | Will Barotti | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 521.6 kg1,150 lb | MM · Worlds | 2022-12-10 · 3 yr |
| 05 | Greg Powell | 125 kg276 lb | M | Unlimited | 55-59 | No | 517.5 kg1,141 lb | IPA · Bench Only at The JOJ Classic | 2023-08-26 · 3 yr |
| 06 | Rich Putnam | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 45-49 | No | 514.8 kg1,135 lb | IPA · Strength of Heroes | 2022-09-10 · 4 yr |
| 07 | Mike Womack | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | No | 513.5 kg1,132 lb | APA · Merica Bench Press | 2022-07-02 · 4 yr |
| 08 | Bill Gillespie | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 60-64 | Yes | 512.5 kg1,130 lb | 365Strong · New Year Power Bash | 2022-01-22 · 4 yr |
| 09 | Tiny Meeker | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 50-54 | No | 510.3 kg1,125 lb | IPA · Nationals | 2021-11-20 · 4 yr |
| 10 | Nick Myatt | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | No | 505.0 kg1,114 lb | IPA · Worlds | 2023-09-30 · 3 yr |
USA Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Danny Grigsby | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 487.5 kg1,075 lb | WRPF · American Pro | 2022-07-29 · 4 yr |
| 02 | Benedikt Magnússon | — | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 460.4 kg1,015 lb | Hardcore · Clash of the Titans IV | 2011-04-02 · 15 yr |
| 03 | Jamal Browner | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 460.0 kg1,014 lb | WRPF · The Ghost Clash 3 | 2024-04-06 · 2 yr |
| 04 | Andy Bolton | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | WPC · World Championships - WPO Semi-Finals | 2006-11-02 · 19 yr |
| 05 | Chris Duffin | 125 kg276 lb | M | Straps | 35-39 | No | 454.1 kg1,001 lb | WPA · World Championships | 2016-10-06 · 10 yr |
| 06 | Fernando Arias | 140 kg309 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 445.0 kg981 lb | SPF · The Backyard Pro | 2025-09-20 · 1 yr |
| 07 | Kenneth Cooper | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 435.0 kg959 lb | WRPF · SBSC Non-Tested Bummy's Beat Down | 2024-04-21 · 2 yr |
| 08 | Cailer Woolam | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 432.5 kg954 lb | SPF · Slingshot Record Breakers | 2019-11-09 · 6 yr |
| 09 | Chris Weist | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 427.5 kg943 lb | MM · Northeast Power Bowl | 2021-02-06 · 5 yr |
| 10 | Bryan Duncan | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 427.5 kg943 lb | WRPF · The American Pro 2 | 2023-10-28 · 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.
USA Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in the USA?
The highest men's total in the USA is 1,407.5 kg (3,103 lb), set by Dave Hoff (140 kg class, multi-ply) at WPO Super Finals in 2019.
What is the highest men's raw total in the USA?
The highest men's raw total in the USA is 1,154 kg (2,544 lb), set by Jesus Olivares (120+ kg class) at Avancus Houston in 2026.
What is the highest women's total in the USA?
The highest women's total in the USA is 932.5 kg (2,056 lb), set by Leah Reichman (110+ kg class, multi-ply) at Womens Pro/Am in 2023.
What is the highest women's raw total in the USA?
The highest women's raw total in the USA is 759 kg (1,674 lb), set by Tamara Walcott (140 kg class) at Barbell Brothers Battle of the Beasts in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's squat in the USA?
The heaviest men's squat in the USA is 595 kg (1,312 lb), set by Nathan Baptist (140+ kg class, multi-ply) at Utah Kick Off Meet in 2021.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat in the USA?
The heaviest men's raw squat in the USA is 490.5 kg (1,082 lb), set by Devonte Lewis (140+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Raw Nationals in 2026.
What is the heaviest women's squat in the USA?
The heaviest women's squat in the USA is 432.5 kg (954 lb), set by Leah Reichman (110+ kg class, multi-ply) at Womens Pro/Am in 2023.
What is the heaviest women's raw squat in the USA?
The heaviest women's raw squat in the USA is 320 kg (706 lb), set by Sonita Muluh (84+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Avancus Houston in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in the USA?
The heaviest men's bench press in the USA is 659 kg (1,453 lb), set by Jimmy Kolb (140+ kg class, unlimited gear) at Sonny Comly 3rd Annual Memorial Meet in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in the USA?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in the USA is 355 kg (783 lb), set by Julius Maddox (140+ kg class) at Hybrid Showdown III in 2021.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in the USA?
The heaviest women's bench press in the USA is 299.4 kg (660 lb), set by Rae-Ann Miller (110 kg class, unlimited gear) at War for the Sword in 2023.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in the USA?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in the USA is 207.5 kg (458 lb), set by April Mathis (90+ kg class) at Gritmas Classic in 2016.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in the USA?
The heaviest men's deadlift in the USA is 487.5 kg (1,075 lb), set by Danny Grigsby (125 kg class, raw) at American Pro in 2022.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in the USA?
The heaviest women's deadlift in the USA is 305 kg (673 lb), set by Becca Swanson (90+ kg class, multi-ply) at WPO Semifinals in 2005.
What is the heaviest women's raw deadlift in the USA?
The heaviest women's raw deadlift in the USA is 297.5 kg (656 lb), set by Samantha Rice (90 kg class) at King and Queen of the Platform 5 in 2025.