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North Carolina Powerlifting Records
North Carolina has 32,302 competition entries on file from 8,368 lifters registered in the state. Records are scoped by the lifter's state of residence at the time of the meet.
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Records aggregated across USAPL , USPA , 100% RAW , IronBoy , 365 Strong , and SPF , and 9 more.
North Carolina's heaviest total on file is David Kemp's 1,197.48 kg (2,640 lb) at Worlds in 2024. IPL sanctions the most competitions here, accounting for 21% of all entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2022, the busiest year on record with 3,363 entries.
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North Carolina Total Records
| SHW | 1 | Quinzavious Sands | 999.0 kg2,203 lb | USPC | 2026 |
| SHW | 2 | James Heely | 952.5 kg2,100 lb | IPF | 2016 |
| SHW | 3 | Kevin Miller | 932.5 kg2,056 lb | USPA | 2024 |
| 308 lb | 1 | Andrew Hause | 1,135.0 kg2,502 lb | USPC | 2025 |
| 308 lb | 2 | Marcus Crowder | 1,005.0 kg2,216 lb | USPA | 2021 |
| 308 lb | 3 | Abdullah Faras | 925.0 kg2,040 lb | WRPF | 2024 |
| 275 lb | 1 | Desmond Jordan | 917.5 kg2,023 lb | USPA | 2024 |
| 275 lb | 2 | Christopher Wichtl | 917.0 kg2,022 lb | USPC | 2024 |
| 275 lb | 3 | Ragan Henderson | 912.5 kg2,012 lb | AMP | 2026 |
| 242 lb | 1 | Addison DeBord | 852.5 kg1,880 lb | PLU | 2024 |
| 242 lb | 2 | Casey Woodie | 847.5 kg1,869 lb | 365Strong | 2025 |
| 242 lb | 3 | Phillip Posley | 835.0 kg1,841 lb | USAPL | 2026 |
| 220 lb | 1 | JamaRR Royster | 890.5 kg1,963 lb | AMP | 2025 |
| 220 lb | 2 | Eric Wilberg | 877.5 kg1,935 lb | USPA | 2022 |
| 220 lb | 3 | Marcus Adodo | 875.0 kg1,929 lb | USAPL | 2022 |
| 198 lb | 1 | Jamaris Davis | 847.5 kg1,869 lb | IPL | 2024 |
| 198 lb | 2 | Andre' Easter II | 832.5 kg1,836 lb | USAPL | 2023 |
| 198 lb | 3 | Daniel Morris | 790.0 kg1,742 lb | USAPL | 2023 |
| 181 lb | 1 | Robert Axselle | 747.5 kg1,648 lb | USPA | 2020 |
| 181 lb | 2 | Brandon Obin | 742.5 kg1,637 lb | WRPF | 2023 |
| 181 lb | 3 | Phillip Bennett | 737.5 kg1,626 lb | USPA | 2022 |
| 165 lb | 1 | Ryan Schroer | 700.0 kg1,543 lb | USAPL | 2025 |
| 165 lb | 2 | Rondell Gulley | 662.5 kg1,461 lb | IPL | 2024 |
| 165 lb | 3 | Derreck Radzieski | 655.0 kg1,444 lb | USAPL | 2022 |
| 148 lb | 1 | Lenard Jones | 622.0 kg1,372 lb | WP | 2019 |
| 148 lb | 2 | Chase Pernell | 605.0 kg1,334 lb | USPA | 2019 |
| 148 lb | 3 | Jeremy Seff | 595.0 kg1,312 lb | USPA | 2018 |
| 132 lb | 1 | James Puih | 552.5 kg1,218 lb | USAPL | 2025 |
| 132 lb | 2 | Brannigan Coleman | 542.5 kg1,196 lb | USPA | 2018 |
| 132 lb | 3 | Pierrie Miller | 467.5 kg1,031 lb | USAPL | 2016 |
| 123 lb | 1 | David Hurteau | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | USPA | 2021 |
| 123 lb | 2 | Saml Plyler | 197.5 kg436 lb | USAPL | 2022 |
| 114 lb | No records yet. | ||||
North Carolina Squat Records
| SHW | 1 | Quinzavious Sands | 388.0 kg856 lb | USPC | 2026 |
| SHW | 2 | Joel Cassady | 380.0 kg838 lb | USAPL | 2026 |
| SHW | 3 | Kevin Miller | 375.0 kg827 lb | USPA | 2024 |
| 308 lb | 1 | Andrew Hause | 468.0 kg1,032 lb | USPC | 2025 |
| 308 lb | 2 | Marcus Crowder | 367.5 kg810 lb | USPA | 2021 |
| 308 lb | 3 | Abdullah Faras | 350.0 kg772 lb | WRPF | 2024 |
| 275 lb | 1 | Christopher Wichtl | 347.0 kg765 lb | USPC | 2024 |
| 275 lb | 2 | Desmond Jordan | 342.5 kg755 lb | USPA | 2024 |
| 275 lb | 3 | Zebulon Moore | 340.0 kg750 lb | USAPL | 2023 |
| 242 lb | 1 | Miguel Covarrubias | 327.5 kg722 lb | WRPF | 2024 |
| 242 lb | 2 | Phillip Posley | 322.5 kg711 lb | USAPL | 2026 |
| 242 lb | 3 | Aaron Sigmon | 320.0 kg706 lb | USPA | 2026 |
| 220 lb | 1 | JamaRR Royster | 363.0 kg801 lb | AMP | 2025 |
| 220 lb | 2 | Marcus Adodo | 327.5 kg722 lb | USAPL | 2022 |
| 220 lb | 3 | Eric Wilberg | 322.5 kg711 lb | PLU | 2024 |
| 198 lb | 1 | Jamaris Davis | 320.0 kg706 lb | USPA | 2025 |
| 198 lb | 2 | Andre' Easter II | 305.0 kg673 lb | USAPL | 2023 |
| 198 lb | 3 | Dominic Rowden | 305.0 kg673 lb | USAPL | 2025 |
| 181 lb | 1 | Brandon Obin | 290.0 kg640 lb | WRPF | 2023 |
| 181 lb | 2 | Phillip Bennett | 275.0 kg607 lb | USPA | 2022 |
| 181 lb | 3 | Daniel Howell | 275.0 kg607 lb | USAPL | 2026 |
| 165 lb | 1 | Tariq Dundy | 250.0 kg551 lb | USAPL | 2023 |
| 165 lb | 2 | Rondell Gulley | 245.0 kg540 lb | IPL | 2024 |
| 165 lb | 3 | Derreck Radzieski | 242.5 kg535 lb | USAPL | 2022 |
| 148 lb | 1 | Chase Pernell | 217.5 kg480 lb | USPA | 2019 |
| 148 lb | 2 | Lenard Jones | 210.0 kg463 lb | WP | 2019 |
| 148 lb | 3 | Jacob Pascual | 205.0 kg452 lb | USAPL | 2023 |
| 132 lb | 1 | James Puih | 190.0 kg419 lb | USAPL | 2025 |
| 132 lb | 2 | Brannigan Coleman | 185.0 kg408 lb | USPA | 2018 |
| 132 lb | 3 | Pierrie Miller | 165.0 kg364 lb | USAPL | 2016 |
| 123 lb | 1 | David Hurteau | 165.0 kg364 lb | USPA | 2021 |
| 123 lb | 2 | Saml Plyler | 50.0 kg110 lb | USAPL | 2022 |
| 114 lb | No records yet. | ||||
North Carolina Bench Press Records
| SHW | 1 | Robert Strother | 300.5 kg663 lb | 365Strong | 2024 |
| SHW | 2 | Farod-James Kee | 287.5 kg634 lb | IPF | 2026 |
| SHW | 3 | Marcus Crowder | 274.4 kg605 lb | RPS | 2022 |
| 308 lb | 1 | Andrew Hause | 264.0 kg582 lb | USPC | 2023 |
| 308 lb | 2 | Dominic Melvin | 252.5 kg557 lb | USAPL | 2022 |
| 308 lb | 3 | Daniel Everhart | 245.0 kg540 lb | USPA | 2016 |
| 275 lb | 1 | Michael Belk | 265.4 kg585 lb | RAW | 2007 |
| 275 lb | 2 | Steven Carozza | 250.0 kg551 lb | USPA | 2019 |
| 275 lb | 3 | Keith Mackey | 249.5 kg550 lb | SPF | 2008 |
| 242 lb | 1 | Michael Dudley | 252.5 kg557 lb | USAPL | 2019 |
| 242 lb | 2 | Rickie Dozier | 247.5 kg546 lb | RAW | 2026 |
| 242 lb | 3 | LB Bullins | 237.5 kg524 lb | 365Strong | 2019 |
| 220 lb | 1 | Coleton Rescignano | 220.0 kg485 lb | PLU | 2025 |
| 220 lb | 2 | Ranson Lee | 215.0 kg474 lb | RPS | 2018 |
| 220 lb | 3 | Coleton Resgiciano | 215.0 kg474 lb | USPA | 2025 |
| 198 lb | 1 | Kerry Hutchins | 215.0 kg474 lb | 365Strong | 2022 |
| 198 lb | 2 | Brennan Dagenhart | 215.0 kg474 lb | 365Strong | 2023 |
| 198 lb | 3 | Cameron Krueger | 210.0 kg463 lb | USAPL | 2026 |
| 181 lb | 1 | Shawnjay Holtham | 190.0 kg419 lb | USAPL | 2024 |
| 181 lb | 2 | Robert Axselle | 185.0 kg408 lb | USPA | 2021 |
| 181 lb | 3 | Kareem McMurrin | 177.5 kg392 lb | RAW | 2018 |
| 165 lb | 1 | Donnell Moore | 172.5 kg381 lb | RAW | 2015 |
| 165 lb | 2 | Will Harrington | 172.5 kg381 lb | USPA | 2018 |
| 165 lb | 3 | Ryan Schroer | 172.5 kg381 lb | USAPL | 2026 |
| 148 lb | 1 | Jeremy Seff | 167.5 kg370 lb | USPA | 2018 |
| 148 lb | 2 | Kejajuan Collington | 163.3 kg360 lb | WNPF | 2022 |
| 148 lb | 3 | Ke Collington | 162.5 kg359 lb | 365Strong | 2023 |
| 132 lb | 1 | Brannigan Coleman | 137.5 kg303 lb | USPA | 2018 |
| 132 lb | 2 | James Puih | 137.5 kg303 lb | USAPL | 2024 |
| 132 lb | 3 | Pierrie Miller | 112.5 kg248 lb | USAPL | 2016 |
| 123 lb | 1 | David Hurteau | 105.0 kg232 lb | USPA | 2021 |
| 123 lb | 2 | Saml Plyler | 40.0 kg88 lb | USAPL | 2022 |
| 114 lb | No records yet. | ||||
North Carolina Deadlift Records
| SHW | 1 | Quinzavious Sands | 391.0 kg862 lb | USPC | 2026 |
| SHW | 2 | Landon Efird | 372.5 kg821 lb | 365Strong | 2022 |
| SHW | 3 | John Miles | 365.0 kg805 lb | USPA | 2024 |
| 308 lb | 1 | Andrew Hause | 410.0 kg904 lb | USPC | 2025 |
| 308 lb | 2 | Marcus Crowder | 377.5 kg832 lb | USPA | 2021 |
| 308 lb | 3 | Abdullah Faras | 375.0 kg827 lb | USPA | 2022 |
| 275 lb | 1 | Ryan Kenny | 372.5 kg821 lb | WRPF | 2023 |
| 275 lb | 2 | Desmond Jordan | 372.5 kg821 lb | IPL | 2024 |
| 275 lb | 3 | Ragan Henderson | 370.0 kg816 lb | AMP | 2026 |
| 242 lb | 1 | Addison DeBord | 352.5 kg777 lb | PLU | 2024 |
| 242 lb | 2 | Jevon Elliott | 350.0 kg772 lb | USAPL | 2024 |
| 242 lb | 3 | Jeremiah Horne | 345.0 kg761 lb | USPA | 2022 |
| 220 lb | 1 | Azi Idehenre | 365.0 kg805 lb | RAW | 2022 |
| 220 lb | 2 | Eric Wilberg | 365.0 kg805 lb | USPA | 2022 |
| 220 lb | 3 | Dakota Sheppard | 365.0 kg805 lb | USPA | 2025 |
| 198 lb | 1 | Jamaris Davis | 345.0 kg761 lb | IPL | 2024 |
| 198 lb | 2 | Robert Herring | 341.0 kg752 lb | RAW | 2008 |
| 198 lb | 3 | Azi Indehenre | 340.0 kg750 lb | RAW | 2022 |
| 181 lb | 1 | Devonte Washington | 332.5 kg733 lb | USAPL | 2026 |
| 181 lb | 2 | Vashon Perryman | 310.0 kg684 lb | USPA | 2018 |
| 181 lb | 3 | Jesse Coffey | 302.5 kg667 lb | USPA | 2024 |
| 165 lb | 1 | Jacob Croker | 292.5 kg645 lb | WRPF | 2023 |
| 165 lb | 2 | Ryan Schroer | 292.5 kg645 lb | USAPL | 2025 |
| 165 lb | 3 | Jahzae Simpson | 290.0 kg640 lb | USAPL | 2024 |
| 148 lb | 1 | Chase Pernell | 265.0 kg584 lb | USPA | 2019 |
| 148 lb | 2 | Washington Nguyen | 255.0 kg562 lb | USPA | 2022 |
| 148 lb | 3 | Lenard Jones | 252.0 kg556 lb | WP | 2019 |
| 132 lb | 1 | James Puih | 240.0 kg529 lb | USAPL | 2024 |
| 132 lb | 2 | Brannigan Coleman | 222.5 kg491 lb | RAW | 2017 |
| 132 lb | 3 | Ram Miro | 195.0 kg430 lb | USAPL | 2025 |
| 123 lb | 1 | David Hurteau | 185.0 kg408 lb | USPA | 2021 |
| 123 lb | 2 | Saml Plyler | 107.5 kg237 lb | USAPL | 2022 |
| 114 lb | No records yet. | ||||
128 records across 12 lb classes · Top 3 per class
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North Carolina Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total by a North Carolina lifter?
The highest men's total by a North Carolina lifter is 1,197.5 kg (2,640 lb), set by David Kemp (110 kg class, unlimited gear) at Worlds in 2024.
What is the highest men's raw total by a North Carolina lifter?
The highest men's raw total by a North Carolina lifter is 1,135 kg (2,502 lb), set by Andrew Hause (140 kg class) at The Shack Showdown III in 2025.
What is the highest women's total by a North Carolina lifter?
The highest women's total by a North Carolina lifter is 697.5 kg (1,538 lb), set by Shelley Yates (90 kg class, unlimited gear) at Female Power Evolution in 2023.
What is the highest women's raw total by a North Carolina lifter?
The highest women's raw total by a North Carolina lifter is 617 kg (1,361 lb), set by Jessica Hause (75 kg class) at The Shack Showdown III in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's squat by a North Carolina lifter?
The heaviest men's squat by a North Carolina lifter is 492.5 kg (1,086 lb), set by Brian Hill (110 kg class, multi-ply) at World Powerlifting Games in 2018.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat by a North Carolina lifter?
The heaviest men's raw squat by a North Carolina lifter is 468 kg (1,032 lb), set by Andrew Hause (140 kg class, no knee wraps) at The Shack Showdown III in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's squat by a North Carolina lifter?
The heaviest women's squat by a North Carolina lifter is 305 kg (673 lb), set by Shelley Yates (90 kg class, unlimited gear) at World Powerlifting Games in 2022.
What is the heaviest women's raw squat by a North Carolina lifter?
The heaviest women's raw squat by a North Carolina lifter is 250 kg (551 lb), set by Jessica Hause (75 kg class, no knee wraps) at The Shack Showdown III in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's bench press by a North Carolina lifter?
The heaviest men's bench press by a North Carolina lifter is 499 kg (1,100 lb), set by Doug Smithey (125 kg class, unlimited gear) at USA Nationals in 2022.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press by a North Carolina lifter?
The heaviest men's raw bench press by a North Carolina lifter is 300.5 kg (663 lb), set by Robert Strother (140+ kg class) at Fuel Fitness Iron Clash in 2024.
What is the heaviest women's bench press by a North Carolina lifter?
The heaviest women's bench press by a North Carolina lifter is 205 kg (452 lb), set by Shelley Yates (90 kg class, unlimited gear) at Female Power Evolution in 2023.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press by a North Carolina lifter?
The heaviest women's raw bench press by a North Carolina lifter is 150 kg (331 lb), set by Journey Niemann (90+ kg class) at NC State Championships in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift by a North Carolina lifter?
The heaviest men's deadlift by a North Carolina lifter is 410 kg (904 lb), set by Andrew Hause (140 kg class, knee wraps) at American Pro in 2022.
What is the heaviest men's raw deadlift by a North Carolina lifter?
The heaviest men's raw deadlift by a North Carolina lifter is 410 kg (904 lb), set by Andrew Hause (140 kg class) at The Shack Showdown III in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift by a North Carolina lifter?
The heaviest women's deadlift by a North Carolina lifter is 242.7 kg (535 lb), set by Cheryl Clodfelter (90 kg class, multi-ply) at World Powerlifting Championships in 2009.
What is the heaviest women's raw deadlift by a North Carolina lifter?
The heaviest women's raw deadlift by a North Carolina lifter is 237.5 kg (524 lb), set by Jennifer Lyle (90+ kg class) at Goddesses of Steel in 2021.
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