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West Germany Powerlifting Records
West Germany accounts for 3,012 competition entries from 1,606 lifters across 1 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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West Germany's heaviest total on file is Hans Zerhoch's 930 kg (2,050.5 lb) at Bayerische Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf in 1990. IPF sanctions the most competitions here, accounting for 87% of all entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 1983, the busiest year on record with 533 entries.
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West Germany Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hans Zerhoch | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 930.0 kg2051 lb | BVDG · Bayerische Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1990-04-20 · 36 yr |
| 02 | Rudolf Küster | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 925.0 kg2040 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1988-10-01 · 37 yr |
| 03 | Tony Stevens | 100 kg220 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 887.5 kg1957 lb | EPF · West Germany vs Great Britain | 1982-04-17 · 44 yr |
| 04 | Manfred Poschenrieder | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 885.0 kg1951 lb | BVDG · Bayerische Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1989-04-01 · 37 yr |
| 05 | Hermann Blank | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 45-49 | Yes | 880.0 kg1940 lb | BVDG · Bayerische Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1984-03-01 · 42 yr |
| 06 | Conny de Blois | 110 kg243 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 870.0 kg1918 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1988-10-01 · 37 yr |
| 07 | Miecyslaw Szafranski | 100 kg220 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 870.0 kg1918 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1984-10-05 · 41 yr |
| 08 | Michael Brügger | 110 kg243 lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 847.5 kg1869 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1983-09-30 · 42 yr |
| 09 | Eberhard Schwanke | 110 kg243 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 840.0 kg1852 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1988-10-01 · 37 yr |
| 10 | Alexander Ruß | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 825.0 kg1819 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1989-10-06 · 36 yr |
West Germany Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hans Zerhoch | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 375.0 kg827 lb | BVDG · Bayerische Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1990-04-20 · 36 yr |
| 02 | Manfred Poschenrieder | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 355.0 kg783 lb | BVDG · Bayerische Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1989-04-01 · 37 yr |
| 03 | Rudolf Küster | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 355.0 kg783 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1988-10-01 · 37 yr |
| 04 | Hermann Blank | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 45-49 | Yes | 355.0 kg783 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1984-10-05 · 41 yr |
| 05 | Miecyslaw Szafranski | 100 kg220 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 340.0 kg750 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1984-10-05 · 41 yr |
| 06 | Tony Stevens | 100 kg220 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 340.0 kg750 lb | EPF · West Germany vs Great Britain | 1982-04-17 · 44 yr |
| 07 | Eberhard Schwanke | 110 kg243 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 330.0 kg728 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1988-10-01 · 37 yr |
| 08 | Bill West | 90 kg198 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 330.0 kg728 lb | EPF · West Germany vs Great Britain | 1982-04-17 · 44 yr |
| 09 | Johnny Graham | 100 kg220 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 322.5 kg711 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1989-10-06 · 36 yr |
| 10 | Michael Brügger | 110 kg243 lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 322.5 kg711 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1983-09-30 · 42 yr |
West Germany Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Michael Brügger | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 245.0 kg540 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Bankdrücken | 1986-12-13 · 39 yr |
| 02 | Jürgen Marek | 110 kg243 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 235.0 kg518 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Bankdrücken | 1986-12-13 · 39 yr |
| 03 | Dieter Zirngibl | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 232.5 kg513 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Bankdrücken | 1985-12-14 · 40 yr |
| 04 | Michael Roas | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 230.0 kg507 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Bankdrücken | 1988-12-01 · 37 yr |
| 05 | Ulrich Müller | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 222.5 kg491 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Bankdrücken | 1988-12-01 · 37 yr |
| 06 | Dieter Schneider | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Raw | 40-44 | Yes | 222.5 kg491 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Bankdrücken | 1985-12-14 · 40 yr |
| 07 | Rüdiger Riehm | 90 kg198 lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 220.0 kg485 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Bankdrücken | 1988-12-01 · 37 yr |
| 08 | Michael Roos | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 220.0 kg485 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Bankdrücken | 1987-12-12 · 38 yr |
| 09 | Norbert Siodlaczek | 100 kg220 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 215.0 kg474 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1989-10-06 · 36 yr |
| 10 | Miecyslaw Szafranski | 100 kg220 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 215.0 kg474 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1987-10-02 · 38 yr |
West Germany Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Rudolf Küster | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 380.0 kg838 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1988-10-01 · 37 yr |
| 02 | Hans Zerhoch | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 350.0 kg772 lb | BVDG · Bayerische Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1990-04-20 · 36 yr |
| 03 | Manfred Poschenrieder | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 350.0 kg772 lb | BVDG · Bayerische Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1989-04-01 · 37 yr |
| 04 | Conny de Blois | 110 kg243 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 350.0 kg772 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1988-10-01 · 37 yr |
| 05 | Jan Drzagowski | 110 kg243 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 345.0 kg761 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1988-10-01 · 37 yr |
| 06 | Tony Stevens | 100 kg220 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 340.0 kg750 lb | EPF · West Germany vs Great Britain | 1982-04-17 · 44 yr |
| 07 | Hermann Blank | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 45-49 | Yes | 335.0 kg739 lb | BVDG · Bayerische Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1984-03-01 · 42 yr |
| 08 | Jan Drzazgowski | 110 kg243 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 330.0 kg728 lb | BVDG · Bayerische Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1990-04-20 · 36 yr |
| 09 | Ludwig Frey | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 330.0 kg728 lb | BVDG · Bayerische Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1990-04-20 · 36 yr |
| 10 | Miecyslaw Szafranski | 100 kg220 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 325.0 kg717 lb | BVDG · Deutsche Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf | 1984-10-05 · 41 yr |
West Germany Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in West Germany?
The highest men's total in West Germany is 930 kg (2,051 lb), set by Hans Zerhoch (125+ kg class, single-ply) at Bayerische Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf in 1990.
What is the highest women's total in West Germany?
The highest women's total in West Germany is 512.5 kg (1,130 lb), set by Ulrike Herchenhein (90 kg class, single-ply) at Deutsche Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf in 1988.
What is the heaviest men's squat in West Germany?
The heaviest men's squat in West Germany is 375 kg (827 lb), set by Hans Zerhoch (125+ kg class, single-ply) at Bayerische Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf in 1990.
What is the heaviest women's squat in West Germany?
The heaviest women's squat in West Germany is 197.5 kg (436 lb), set by Ulrike Herchenhein (90 kg class, single-ply) at Deutsche Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf in 1988.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in West Germany?
The heaviest men's bench press in West Germany is 245 kg (540 lb), set by Michael Brügger (125 kg class, single-ply) at Deutsche Meisterschaften im Bankdrücken in 1986.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in West Germany?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in West Germany is 232.5 kg (513 lb), set by Dieter Zirngibl (110 kg class) at Deutsche Meisterschaften im Bankdrücken in 1985.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in West Germany?
The heaviest women's bench press in West Germany is 127.5 kg (281 lb), set by Ulrike Herchenhein (90 kg class, single-ply) at Deutsche Meisterschaften im Bankdrücken in 1988.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in West Germany?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in West Germany is 100 kg (221 lb), set by Rebecca Kuttner (90+ kg class) at Deutsche Meisterschaften im Bankdrücken in 1985.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in West Germany?
The heaviest men's deadlift in West Germany is 380 kg (838 lb), set by Rudolf Küster (125+ kg class, single-ply) at Deutsche Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf in 1988.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in West Germany?
The heaviest women's deadlift in West Germany is 202.5 kg (447 lb), set by Eva Bonnaire (82.5 kg class, single-ply) at Deutsche Meisterschaften im Kraftdreikampf in 1987.