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Powerlifting America Records
Powerlifting America accounts for 21,440 competition entries from 10,065 lifters across 1 country in the OpenPowerlifting archive. The records below are the top qualifying lifts recorded under Powerlifting America, broken out by weight class, age division, and equipment for squat, bench, deadlift, and total. 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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Powerlifting America is the US member federation of the IPF and competes under IPF rules and weight classes. These are Powerlifting America national records; lifts set at IPF-sanctioned events also appear on the IPF record book. The heaviest total recorded in Powerlifting America competition is Zen McCollum's 1,170 kg (2,579.5 lb) at Open Nationals in 2026. USA hosts the most AMP competition, with 21,440 entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2025, the busiest year on record with 7,002 entries.
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Powerlifting America Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Zen McCollum | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1,170.0 kg2,580 lb | AMP · Open Nationals | 2026-03-05 · 7 mo |
| 02 | Jesus Olivares | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 1,153.5 kg2,543 lb | AMP · SBD Austin | 2025-11-22 · 10 mo |
| 03 | Devonte Lewis | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 1,135.0 kg2,502 lb | AMP · Rising Tide | 2026-08-30 · 1 mo |
| 04 | Ahmed Hassanin | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | Yes | 1,115.0 kg2,458 lb | AMP · 8th Annual Southern States Open Championships | 2026-05-02 · 5 mo |
| 05 | Jared Martin | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 1,080.0 kg2,381 lb | AMP · Equipped National Championships | 2024-05-19 · 2 yr |
| 06 | Carter Wheat | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1,060.0 kg2,337 lb | AMP · Equipped National Championships | 2024-05-19 · 2 yr |
| 07 | Ray Williams | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | Yes | 1,037.5 kg2,288 lb | AMP · Classic Raw Open Nationals | 2024-03-14 · 2 yr |
| 08 | Michael Tuchscherer | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 1,035.0 kg2,282 lb | AMP · Equipped National Championships | 2024-05-19 · 2 yr |
| 09 | Jessie Badeaux | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1,035.0 kg2,282 lb | AMP · Open Nationals | 2026-03-05 · 7 mo |
| 10 | D'Wayne Coleman | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 1,025.0 kg2,260 lb | AMP · Age Division Nationals | 2026-05-19 · 4 mo |
Powerlifting America Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Devonte Lewis | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 480.0 kg1,058 lb | AMP · Rising Tide | 2026-08-30 · 1 mo |
| 02 | Jesus Olivares | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 478.5 kg1,055 lb | AMP · SBD Austin | 2025-11-22 · 10 mo |
| 03 | Zen McCollum | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 475.0 kg1,047 lb | AMP · Open Nationals | 2026-03-05 · 7 mo |
| 04 | Ray Williams | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | Yes | 460.0 kg1,014 lb | AMP · Classic Raw Open Nationals | 2024-03-14 · 2 yr |
| 05 | Ahmed Hassanin | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | Yes | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | AMP · 8th Annual Southern States Open Championships | 2026-05-02 · 5 mo |
| 06 | Jared Martin | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 440.0 kg970 lb | AMP · Equipped National Championships | 2024-05-19 · 2 yr |
| 07 | D'Wayne Coleman | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 435.0 kg959 lb | AMP · Classic and Equipped Age Division Nationals | 2025-05-28 · 1 yr |
| 08 | Carter Wheat | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 420.0 kg926 lb | AMP · Equipped National Championships | 2024-05-19 · 2 yr |
| 09 | Frank Allen | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | Yes | 412.5 kg910 lb | AMP · Rising Tide | 2026-08-30 · 1 mo |
| 10 | Robert Parisi | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 410.0 kg904 lb | AMP · Topshelf Takeover II | 2025-11-09 · 10 mo |
Powerlifting America Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Zen McCollum | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 350.0 kg772 lb | AMP · Open Nationals | 2026-03-05 · 7 mo |
| 02 | Joe Dibert | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 50-54 | Yes | 340.0 kg750 lb | AMP · Buckeye Brawl | 2023-10-28 · 2 yr |
| 03 | Jeremy Auerbach | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 340.0 kg750 lb | AMP · Buckeye Brawl II | 2024-10-19 · 1 yr |
| 04 | Ahmed Hassanin | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | Yes | 340.0 kg750 lb | AMP · 8th Annual Southern States Open Championships | 2026-05-02 · 5 mo |
| 05 | Easton Schuster | 93 kg205 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 330.0 kg728 lb | AMP · Bench Press Nationals | 2025-02-14 · 1 yr |
| 06 | Jessie Badeaux | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 322.5 kg711 lb | AMP · Open Nationals | 2026-03-05 · 7 mo |
| 07 | Duncan Hundley | 120 kg265 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 320.0 kg706 lb | AMP · Bench Nationals | 2026-01-09 · 8 mo |
| 08 | Austin Brown | 105 kg231 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 315.0 kg695 lb | AMP · Georgia State Championships | 2023-10-28 · 2 yr |
| 09 | Robert Edmonds | 105 kg231 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 312.5 kg689 lb | AMP · Open Nationals | 2026-03-05 · 7 mo |
| 10 | Adam Mamola | 93 kg205 lb | M | Single-ply | 45-49 | Yes | 305.0 kg673 lb | AMP · Bench Press Nationals | 2024-01-27 · 2 yr |
Powerlifting America Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jesus Olivares | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 417.5 kg921 lb | AMP · Open Nationals | 2026-03-05 · 7 mo |
| 02 | Nonso Chinye | 120 kg265 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Raw | 20-23 | Yes | 415.5 kg916 lb | AMP · Avancus Houston Primetime | 2025-10-11 · 11 mo |
| 03 | Hunter Olsen | 105 kg231 lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | Yes | 400.5 kg883 lb | AMP · Age Division Nationals | 2026-05-19 · 4 mo |
| 04 | Bobb Matthews | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 395.5 kg872 lb | AMP · SBD Austin | 2025-11-22 · 10 mo |
| 05 | Carrington Amadi | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 395.0 kg871 lb | AMP · Spring Smash | 2025-04-26 · 1 yr |
| 06 | Victor Rodríguez | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 395.0 kg871 lb | AMP · SBD Austin | 2025-11-22 · 10 mo |
| 07 | Joshua Hall | 105 kg231 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 385.0 kg849 lb | AMP · SBD Austin | 2025-11-22 · 10 mo |
| 08 | Chance Mitchell | 93 kg205 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 383.0 kg845 lb | AMP · Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD | 2022-04-01 · 4 yr |
| 09 | Jalen Faulk | 105 kg231 lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | Yes | 382.5 kg844 lb | AMP · Rising Tide | 2025-08-16 · 1 yr |
| 10 | Robert Lazarin | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 382.5 kg844 lb | AMP · Rising Tide | 2026-08-30 · 1 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.
Powerlifting America Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in Powerlifting America competition?
The highest men's total in Powerlifting America competition is 1,170 kg (2,580 lb), set by Zen McCollum (120+ kg class, single-ply) at Open Nationals in 2026.
What is the highest men's raw total in Powerlifting America competition?
The highest men's raw total in Powerlifting America competition is 1,153.5 kg (2,543 lb), set by Jesus Olivares (120+ kg class) at SBD Austin in 2025.
What is the highest women's total in Powerlifting America competition?
The highest women's total in Powerlifting America competition is 698.5 kg (1,540 lb), set by Alexis Jones (84+ kg class, raw) at Classic Raw Open Nationals in 2024.
What is the heaviest men's squat in Powerlifting America competition?
The heaviest men's squat in Powerlifting America competition is 480 kg (1,058 lb), set by Devonte Lewis (120+ kg class, raw) at Rising Tide in 2026.
What is the heaviest women's squat in Powerlifting America competition?
The heaviest women's squat in Powerlifting America competition is 280 kg (618 lb), set by Bonica Brown (84+ kg class, raw) at Texas Fall Championship in 2023.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in Powerlifting America competition?
The heaviest men's bench press in Powerlifting America competition is 350 kg (772 lb), set by Zen McCollum (120+ kg class, single-ply) at Open Nationals in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in Powerlifting America competition?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in Powerlifting America competition is 287.5 kg (634 lb), set by Devonte Lewis (120+ kg class) at Rising Tide in 2026.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in Powerlifting America competition?
The heaviest women's bench press in Powerlifting America competition is 182.5 kg (403 lb), set by Mary Jane Krebs (84+ kg class, single-ply) at MPG Madness in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in Powerlifting America competition?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in Powerlifting America competition is 166 kg (366 lb), set by Alexis Jones (84+ kg class) at Classic Raw Open Nationals in 2024.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in Powerlifting America competition?
The heaviest men's deadlift in Powerlifting America competition is 417.5 kg (921 lb), set by Jesus Olivares (120+ kg class, raw) at Open Nationals in 2026.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in Powerlifting America competition?
The heaviest women's deadlift in Powerlifting America competition is 272.5 kg (601 lb), set by Alexis Jones (84+ kg class, raw) at Classic Raw Open Nationals in 2024.