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Pennsylvania Powerlifting Records
Pennsylvania has 35,390 competition entries on file from 9,783 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 , RPS , ADAU , and Powerlifting America , and 9 more.
Pennsylvania's heaviest total on file is Sean Willitts's 1,120.37 kg (2,470 lb) at World Championships in 2025. IPF sanctions the most competitions here, accounting for 31% of all entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2023, the busiest year on record with 3,242 entries.
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Pennsylvania Total Records
| SHW | 1 | Andrew Ungerman | 895.9 kg1,975 lb | RPS | 2026 |
| SHW | 2 | Dustin Zachmann | 877.5 kg1,935 lb | USAPL | 2018 |
| SHW | 3 | Mason Dechert | 875.4 kg1,930 lb | RPS | 2023 |
| 308 lb | 1 | Fernando Arias | 1,082.5 kg2,387 lb | SPF | 2025 |
| 308 lb | 2 | Robert Knutsson | 973.0 kg2,145 lb | RPS | 2025 |
| 308 lb | 3 | Lowell Clemonts | 954.8 kg2,105 lb | RPS | 2019 |
| 275 lb | 1 | Phillip Herndon | 1,045.0 kg2,304 lb | PLU | 2025 |
| 275 lb | 2 | Nick Forte | 970.0 kg2,139 lb | NPL | 2023 |
| 275 lb | 3 | Brendan Todd | 962.5 kg2,122 lb | AMP | 2026 |
| 242 lb | 1 | Artur Meleshko | 912.5 kg2,012 lb | USPA | 2024 |
| 242 lb | 2 | Aaron Chapple | 882.5 kg1,946 lb | USPA | 2021 |
| 242 lb | 3 | Isaac Whistler | 860.0 kg1,896 lb | AMP | 2026 |
| 220 lb | 1 | Dwardly Edouard | 885.0 kg1,951 lb | AMP | 2024 |
| 220 lb | 2 | Johnathon Idelson | 830.1 kg1,830 lb | APF | 2020 |
| 220 lb | 3 | Damien Pezzuti | 830.0 kg1,830 lb | WRPF | 2017 |
| 198 lb | 1 | Maliek Derstine | 875.5 kg1,930 lb | USPA | 2016 |
| 198 lb | 2 | Hung Mai | 772.5 kg1,703 lb | USPA | 2023 |
| 198 lb | 3 | Dionis Herrera | 762.5 kg1,681 lb | USAPL | 2026 |
| 181 lb | 1 | Sean Sullivan | 755.0 kg1,665 lb | USAPL | 2024 |
| 181 lb | 2 | Matt Raymond | 740.0 kg1,632 lb | USPA | 2025 |
| 181 lb | 3 | Kyle Moyer | 737.5 kg1,626 lb | USPA | 2025 |
| 165 lb | 1 | Elijah Morrison | 729.0 kg1,607 lb | USPC | 2023 |
| 165 lb | 2 | Albert Le | 695.0 kg1,532 lb | USAPL | 2026 |
| 165 lb | 3 | Jared Caroff | 672.5 kg1,483 lb | WRPF | 2024 |
| 148 lb | 1 | Sean Sowney | 594.2 kg1,310 lb | RPS | 2026 |
| 148 lb | 2 | Luke Ha | 585.0 kg1,290 lb | NPL | 2025 |
| 148 lb | 3 | Patrick Breene | 567.5 kg1,251 lb | USPA | 2021 |
| 132 lb | 1 | Dalton LaCoe | 587.5 kg1,295 lb | AMP | 2023 |
| 132 lb | 2 | Michael Kuhns | 565.0 kg1,246 lb | USAPL | 2018 |
| 132 lb | 3 | Eric Smith | 547.5 kg1,207 lb | USPA | 2021 |
| 123 lb | 1 | Rob Akers | 422.5 kg932 lb | USPA | 2021 |
| 123 lb | 2 | Jason Judge | 402.5 kg888 lb | USPA | 2022 |
| 114 lb | No records yet. | ||||
Pennsylvania Squat Records
| SHW | 1 | Andrew Ungerman | 356.1 kg785 lb | RPS | 2026 |
| SHW | 2 | Mason Dechert | 344.7 kg760 lb | RPS | 2023 |
| SHW | 3 | Joshua Erickson | 327.5 kg722 lb | USAPL | 2022 |
| 308 lb | 1 | Fernando Arias | 390.0 kg860 lb | RPS | 2025 |
| 308 lb | 2 | Joe Jackson | 375.0 kg827 lb | WRPF | 2023 |
| 308 lb | 3 | Alejandro Wickham | 372.5 kg821 lb | USAPL | 2023 |
| 275 lb | 1 | Phillip Herndon | 422.5 kg932 lb | PLU | 2025 |
| 275 lb | 2 | Austin Forte | 392.4 kg865 lb | RPS | 2023 |
| 275 lb | 3 | Brendan Todd | 370.0 kg816 lb | NAPF | 2026 |
| 242 lb | 1 | Artur Meleshko | 327.5 kg722 lb | USPA | 2024 |
| 242 lb | 2 | De'Metre Forney | 327.5 kg722 lb | AMP | 2026 |
| 242 lb | 3 | Jake Dunn | 322.5 kg711 lb | WRPF | 2023 |
| 220 lb | 1 | Johnathon Idelson | 331.1 kg730 lb | APF | 2020 |
| 220 lb | 2 | Dwardly Edouard | 325.0 kg717 lb | AMP | 2024 |
| 220 lb | 3 | Josh Gallone | 317.5 kg700 lb | RPS | 2023 |
| 198 lb | 1 | Maliek Derstine | 353.0 kg778 lb | USPA | 2016 |
| 198 lb | 2 | Kwasi Amponsah | 292.5 kg645 lb | USPA | 2021 |
| 198 lb | 3 | Dionis Herrera | 280.0 kg618 lb | USAPL | 2026 |
| 181 lb | 1 | Sean Sullivan | 282.5 kg623 lb | USAPL | 2024 |
| 181 lb | 2 | Kyle Moyer | 277.5 kg612 lb | USPA | 2025 |
| 181 lb | 3 | Justin Yee | 262.5 kg579 lb | USAPL | 2025 |
| 165 lb | 1 | Elijah Morrison | 278.0 kg613 lb | USPC | 2023 |
| 165 lb | 2 | Albert Le | 260.0 kg573 lb | USAPL | 2024 |
| 165 lb | 3 | Cori Grobes | 247.5 kg546 lb | USPA | 2022 |
| 148 lb | 1 | Andrew Watson | 216.0 kg476 lb | USAPL | 2013 |
| 148 lb | 2 | Thom Ferris | 207.5 kg458 lb | USAPL | 2025 |
| 148 lb | 3 | Benjamin Weinberger | 205.0 kg452 lb | USAPL | 2025 |
| 132 lb | 1 | Michael Kuhns | 245.0 kg540 lb | USAPL | 2017 |
| 132 lb | 2 | Dalton LaCoe | 192.5 kg425 lb | AMP | 2023 |
| 132 lb | 3 | Eric Smith | 192.5 kg425 lb | WRPF | 2023 |
| 123 lb | 1 | Rob Akers | 145.0 kg320 lb | USPA | 2021 |
| 123 lb | 2 | Jason Judge | 140.0 kg309 lb | USPA | 2022 |
| 114 lb | No records yet. | ||||
Pennsylvania Bench Press Records
| SHW | 1 | Chris DiSalvo | 260.8 kg575 lb | IPA | 2022 |
| SHW | 2 | Thomas Murray | 252.5 kg557 lb | USAPL | 2014 |
| SHW | 3 | Fortunato Pirri | 238.1 kg525 lb | RPS | 2019 |
| 308 lb | 1 | Ryan Barletto | 272.5 kg601 lb | IPL | 2018 |
| 308 lb | 2 | Fernando Arias | 252.5 kg557 lb | SPF | 2025 |
| 308 lb | 3 | Lowell Clemonts | 244.9 kg540 lb | RPS | 2018 |
| 275 lb | 1 | Phillip Herndon | 252.5 kg557 lb | PLU | 2026 |
| 275 lb | 2 | Nick Forte | 244.9 kg540 lb | XPC | 2023 |
| 275 lb | 3 | Brendan Todd | 240.0 kg529 lb | AMP | 2026 |
| 242 lb | 1 | Joseph Amendola | 254.0 kg560 lb | USAPL | 2019 |
| 242 lb | 2 | Aaron Chapple | 235.0 kg518 lb | USPA | 2021 |
| 242 lb | 3 | Artur Meleshko | 230.0 kg507 lb | USPA | 2024 |
| 220 lb | 1 | Andrew Carpenter | 217.5 kg480 lb | USPA | 2019 |
| 220 lb | 2 | John Tibbs | 215.5 kg475 lb | MM | 2023 |
| 220 lb | 3 | Tim Lewis | 215.0 kg474 lb | USPA | 2020 |
| 198 lb | 1 | Maliek Derstine | 245.0 kg540 lb | USPA | 2016 |
| 198 lb | 2 | Daniel Amon | 200.0 kg441 lb | USPA | 2017 |
| 198 lb | 3 | Mykhailo Zabrodin | 200.0 kg441 lb | AMP | 2023 |
| 181 lb | 1 | Thomas Ferguson | 195.0 kg430 lb | RPS | 2023 |
| 181 lb | 2 | Cesar Medina | 190.5 kg420 lb | RPS | 2015 |
| 181 lb | 3 | Sean Sullivan | 187.5 kg414 lb | USAPL | 2024 |
| 165 lb | 1 | Kyle Miller | 177.5 kg392 lb | USPA | 2021 |
| 165 lb | 2 | Elijah Morrison | 172.0 kg379 lb | USPC | 2023 |
| 165 lb | 3 | Albert Le | 170.0 kg375 lb | USAPL | 2023 |
| 148 lb | 1 | Patrick Breene | 160.0 kg353 lb | USPA | 2021 |
| 148 lb | 2 | Michael Kuhns | 147.5 kg325 lb | ADAU | 2010 |
| 148 lb | 3 | Douglas Maiorana | 147.5 kg325 lb | USPA | 2017 |
| 132 lb | 1 | Brandon Rumbaugh | 160.0 kg353 lb | USPA | 2017 |
| 132 lb | 2 | Dalton LaCoe | 135.0 kg298 lb | AMP | 2023 |
| 132 lb | 3 | Carman Semenza | 132.5 kg292 lb | RPS | 2017 |
| 123 lb | 1 | Jason Judge | 75.0 kg166 lb | USPA | 2021 |
| 123 lb | 2 | RJ Karl | 57.5 kg127 lb | RAW | 2015 |
| 123 lb | 3 | Adam Catlin | 55.0 kg122 lb | NPL | 2026 |
| 114 lb | No records yet. | ||||
Pennsylvania Deadlift Records
| SHW | 1 | Chris Weist | 427.5 kg943 lb | MM | 2021 |
| SHW | 2 | Charles Hawkims | 342.5 kg755 lb | USPA | 2024 |
| SHW | 3 | Adam Stephens | 335.7 kg740 lb | RPS | 2026 |
| 308 lb | 1 | Fernando Arias | 445.0 kg981 lb | SPF | 2025 |
| 308 lb | 2 | Robert Knutsson | 381.0 kg840 lb | RPS | 2025 |
| 308 lb | 3 | Lowell Clemonts | 372.0 kg820 lb | RPS | 2019 |
| 275 lb | 1 | Aria Attia | 400.0 kg882 lb | WRPF | 2016 |
| 275 lb | 2 | Phillip Herndon | 385.0 kg849 lb | PLU | 2026 |
| 275 lb | 3 | David Jasiulewicz | 380.0 kg838 lb | USPA | 2018 |
| 242 lb | 1 | Kelby Kindelsperger | 365.0 kg805 lb | ABS | 2026 |
| 242 lb | 2 | Dominic Jones | 360.5 kg795 lb | USPA | 2023 |
| 242 lb | 3 | Artur Meleshko | 355.0 kg783 lb | USPA | 2024 |
| 220 lb | 1 | Roman Denisyuk | 363.0 kg801 lb | USPA | 2022 |
| 220 lb | 2 | Dwardly Edouard | 357.5 kg788 lb | USPA | 2022 |
| 220 lb | 3 | David Weisman | 345.0 kg761 lb | AMP | 2026 |
| 198 lb | 1 | Hung Mai | 340.0 kg750 lb | USPA | 2023 |
| 198 lb | 2 | Dionis Herrera | 320.0 kg706 lb | USAPL | 2026 |
| 198 lb | 3 | Daniel Gordon | 317.5 kg700 lb | NPL | 2025 |
| 181 lb | 1 | Kyle Moyer | 317.5 kg700 lb | USPA | 2025 |
| 181 lb | 2 | Andre Silva Cunha | 310.0 kg684 lb | USAPL | 2025 |
| 181 lb | 3 | Matt Raymond | 305.0 kg673 lb | USPA | 2025 |
| 165 lb | 1 | Freddie Jones | 295.0 kg651 lb | USPA | 2021 |
| 165 lb | 2 | Christion Thomas | 290.0 kg640 lb | USAPL | 2023 |
| 165 lb | 3 | Jared Caroff | 290.0 kg640 lb | WRPF | 2024 |
| 148 lb | 1 | Raleigh Dia | 265.0 kg584 lb | USPA | 2020 |
| 148 lb | 2 | Tyler Werner | 250.0 kg551 lb | AMP | 2025 |
| 148 lb | 3 | Sean Sowney | 249.5 kg550 lb | RPS | 2025 |
| 132 lb | 1 | Eric Smith | 240.0 kg529 lb | USPA | 2021 |
| 132 lb | 2 | Terrence Soler | 200.0 kg441 lb | USAPL | 2021 |
| 132 lb | 3 | Steve Snyder | 192.8 kg425 lb | AAU | 1999 |
| 123 lb | 1 | Dalton LaCoe | 265.0 kg584 lb | NAPF | 2023 |
| 123 lb | 2 | Jason Judge | 190.0 kg419 lb | USPA | 2022 |
| 123 lb | 3 | Rob Akers | 185.0 kg408 lb | USPA | 2021 |
| 114 lb | No records yet. | ||||
130 records across 12 lb classes · Top 3 per class
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Pennsylvania Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total by a Pennsylvania lifter?
The highest men's total by a Pennsylvania lifter is 1,120.4 kg (2,470 lb), set by Sean Willitts (140+ kg class, unlimited gear) at World Championships in 2025.
What is the highest men's raw total by a Pennsylvania lifter?
The highest men's raw total by a Pennsylvania lifter is 1,082.5 kg (2,387 lb), set by Fernando Arias (140 kg class) at The Backyard Pro in 2025.
What is the highest women's total by a Pennsylvania lifter?
The highest women's total by a Pennsylvania lifter is 825.5 kg (1,820 lb), set by Rochelle Dubbs (90+ kg class, unlimited gear) at Olympus Classic in 2025.
What is the highest women's raw total by a Pennsylvania lifter?
The highest women's raw total by a Pennsylvania lifter is 615.5 kg (1,357 lb), set by Sarah Brenner (84+ kg class) at Arnold SBD Pro American in 2020.
What is the heaviest men's squat by a Pennsylvania lifter?
The heaviest men's squat by a Pennsylvania lifter is 503.5 kg (1,110 lb), set by Landon Hudson (140+ kg class, multi-ply) at PowerPalooza 28 in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat by a Pennsylvania lifter?
The heaviest men's raw squat by a Pennsylvania lifter is 422.5 kg (932 lb), set by Phillip Herndon (125 kg class, no knee wraps) at Ghost Clash 4 - Pro Day in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's squat by a Pennsylvania lifter?
The heaviest women's squat by a Pennsylvania lifter is 310.7 kg (685 lb), set by Rochelle Dubbs (90+ kg class, unlimited gear) at Olympus Classic in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's raw squat by a Pennsylvania lifter?
The heaviest women's raw squat by a Pennsylvania lifter is 247.5 kg (546 lb), set by Sarah Brenner (84+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Arnold SBD Pro American in 2020.
What is the heaviest men's bench press by a Pennsylvania lifter?
The heaviest men's bench press by a Pennsylvania lifter is 455.9 kg (1,005 lb), set by Rob Forell (100 kg class, unlimited gear) at Show Time in 2022.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press by a Pennsylvania lifter?
The heaviest men's raw bench press by a Pennsylvania lifter is 288.0 kg (635 lb), set by Dan Kovacs (140 kg class) at World Championships in 2010.
What is the heaviest women's bench press by a Pennsylvania lifter?
The heaviest women's bench press by a Pennsylvania lifter is 292.6 kg (645 lb), set by Rochelle Dubbs (125 kg class, unlimited gear) at First Annual Powerlifting Competition in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press by a Pennsylvania lifter?
The heaviest women's raw bench press by a Pennsylvania lifter is 158.8 kg (350 lb), set by Rochelle Dubbs (140 kg class) at Strength of Heroes in 2024.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift by a Pennsylvania lifter?
The heaviest men's deadlift by a Pennsylvania lifter is 445 kg (981 lb), set by Fernando Arias (140 kg class, raw) at The Backyard Pro in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift by a Pennsylvania lifter?
The heaviest women's deadlift by a Pennsylvania lifter is 260 kg (573 lb), set by Sarah Brenner (84+ kg class, raw) at Raw Nationals in 2019.
Records by federation in Pennsylvania
- USAPLUSAPL14,189 entries→
- USPAUSPA6,000 entries→
- RAW100% RAW3,805 entries→
- RPSRPS2,794 entries→
- ADAUADAU1,152 entries→
- AMPPowerlifting America1,138 entries→
- NPLNPL1,052 entries→
- IPAIPA885 entries→
- WNPFWNPF787 entries→
- WRPFWRPF460 entries→
- USPCUSPC432 entries→
- AAUAAU410 entries→
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