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IPL Powerlifting Records
IPL accounts for 279,902 competition entries from 97,899 lifters across 26 countries in the OpenPowerlifting archive. The records below are the top qualifying lifts recorded under IPL and its affiliates, 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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The heaviest total recorded in IPL competition is Redacted Lifter's 1,182.5 kg (2,607 lb) at North American Multiply and Classic Raw Powerlifting in 2012. USA hosts the most IPL competition, with 245,057 entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2022, the busiest year on record with 37,493 entries.
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IPL Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Redacted Lifter | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 1,182.5 kg2,607 lb | USPA · North American Multiply and Classic Raw Powerlifting | 2012-07-14 · 14 yr |
| 02 | Alan Best | 140 kg309 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,147.5 kg2,530 lb | USPA · Olympia PL BP DL Invitational | 2011-09-16 · 15 yr |
| 03 | Justin Graalfs | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,145.0 kg2,525 lb | USPA · Central States III | 2013-06-15 · 13 yr |
| 04 | Daniel Bell | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 1,130.0 kg2,491 lb | USPA · Pioneer Open | 2020-07-11 · 6 yr |
| 05 | Sigfús Þorgeir Fossdal | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,125.0 kg2,480 lb | USPA · Olympia PL BP DL Invitational | 2011-09-16 · 15 yr |
| 06 | Yury Belkin | 110 kg243 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,115.5 kg2,460 lb | IPL · European Powerlifting Championships | 2016-04-21 · 10 yr |
| 07 | Andrey Malanichev | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 35-39 | No | 1,107.5 kg2,442 lb | USPA · Boss of Bosses 2 | 2015-08-29 · 11 yr |
| 08 | Cody Knebel | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,105.0 kg2,436 lb | IPL · Olympia Pro Powerlifting | 2017-09-15 · 9 yr |
| 09 | Marshall Johnson | 140 kg309 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | No | 1,105.0 kg2,436 lb | IPL · Olympia Pro Powerlifting | 2019-09-13 · 7 yr |
| 10 | Jeff Frank | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,097.5 kg2,420 lb | USPA · Midwest Mini Monster Powerlifting | 2014-10-11 · 12 yr |
IPL Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Nathan Baptist | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 500.0 kg1,103 lb | IPL · Equipped World Championships | 2022-11-12 · 3 yr |
| 02 | Redacted Lifter | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 490.0 kg1,081 lb | USPA · North American Multiply and Classic Raw Powerlifting | 2012-07-14 · 14 yr |
| 03 | Henry Thomason | 110+ kg243+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 480.0 kg1,058 lb | USPA · American Cup and Fit Expo Invitational | 2011-01-29 · 15 yr |
| 04 | Justin Graalfs | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 477.5 kg1,053 lb | USPA · Central States III | 2013-06-15 · 13 yr |
| 05 | Andrey Malanichev | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 35-39 | No | 470.0 kg1,036 lb | USPA · Boss of Bosses 2 | 2015-08-29 · 11 yr |
| 06 | Matt Olsen | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 460.0 kg1,014 lb | USPA · Multi-Ply National Championships & American Push-Pull Open | 2018-07-21 · 8 yr |
| 07 | Rabih Sakka | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | No | 460.0 kg1,014 lb | IPL · World Powerlifting Championships | 2019-10-18 · 7 yr |
| 08 | Scott Cartwright | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | No | 457.5 kg1,009 lb | USPA · Olympia PL BP DL Invitational | 2011-09-16 · 15 yr |
| 09 | Jeff Frank | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | USPA · Midwest Mini Monster Powerlifting | 2014-10-11 · 12 yr |
| 10 | Spencer Rohr | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | USPA · Cold Feet Classic | 2019-09-07 · 7 yr |
IPL Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Adam Hawkins | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | No | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | USPA · Antonio Thomas Memorial | 2024-09-21 · 2 yr |
| 02 | Scot Mendelson | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 447.5 kg987 lb | USPA · North American Multiply and Classic Raw Powerlifting | 2012-07-14 · 14 yr |
| 03 | Richárd Buda | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 447.5 kg987 lb | IPL · Open Olympia Pro Powerlifting | 2025-10-10 · 1 yr |
| 04 | Jay Anderson | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 45-49 | No | 440.0 kg970 lb | USPA · Open Multi-ply National Championships | 2025-08-01 · 1 yr |
| 05 | Rob Luyando | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 425.0 kg937 lb | USPA · Baddest Bench at the Big Show | 2011-08-05 · 15 yr |
| 06 | Matthew Hodge | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 420.0 kg926 lb | USPA · Bar Wars | 2024-05-04 · 2 yr |
| 07 | Tommy Harrison | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 50-54 | Yes | 420.0 kg926 lb | USPA · Tested Illinois State Championships | 2025-11-15 · 11 mo |
| 08 | Gansukh Batmagnai | 110 kg243 lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 415.0 kg915 lb | IPL · Open Olympia Pro Powerlifting | 2025-10-10 · 1 yr |
| 09 | Ryan Kennelly | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | USPA · Washington State Summer Strength Wars | 2015-08-15 · 11 yr |
| 10 | Christopher Röper | 125 kg276 lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 405.0 kg893 lb | GPU · Lausitzcup | 2026-06-06 · 4 mo |
IPL Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Danny Grigsby | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 465.0 kg1,025 lb | USPA · Virginia Beach Classic 2 | 2022-03-26 · 4 yr |
| 02 | Jamal Browner | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | USPA · Pro Raw Championships | 2022-09-24 · 4 yr |
| 03 | Shane Hunt | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 425.0 kg937 lb | USPA · Pro Raw Championships | 2022-09-24 · 4 yr |
| 04 | Sean Green | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 417.5 kg921 lb | IPL · Olympia Pro Powerlifting | 2017-09-15 · 9 yr |
| 05 | Brad Crawford | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 40-44 | No | 417.5 kg921 lb | USPA · Warrior Games | 2021-05-01 · 5 yr |
| 06 | Jerry Pritchett | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | No | 415.0 kg915 lb | IPL · Fit Con World Cup | 2016-04-29 · 10 yr |
| 07 | Yury Belkin | 100 kg220 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 415.0 kg915 lb | IPL · European Championships | 2020-11-21 · 5 yr |
| 08 | George Leeman | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | No | 412.5 kg910 lb | USPA · Battle of the Bay Powerlifting | 2015-03-21 · 11 yr |
| 09 | Steve Johnson | 140 kg309 lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | IPL · Chicago Fit Expo | 2018-06-09 · 8 yr |
| 10 | Chris Weist | 140 kg309 lb | M | Wraps | 20-23 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | USPA · The Burgh Bash | 2019-01-19 · 7 yr |
IPL Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in IPL competition?
The highest men's total in IPL competition is 1,182.5 kg (2,607 lb), set by Redacted Lifter (140 kg class, multi-ply) at North American Multiply and Classic Raw Powerlifting in 2012.
What is the highest men's raw total in IPL competition?
The highest men's raw total in IPL competition is 1,067.5 kg (2,354 lb), set by Kyle Kirvay (140 kg class) at Battle at Atilis Gym III in 2024.
What is the highest women's total in IPL competition?
The highest women's total in IPL competition is 730 kg (1,610 lb), set by Chakera Ingram (82.5 kg class, knee wraps) at The Tribute in 2019.
What is the highest women's raw total in IPL competition?
The highest women's raw total in IPL competition is 692.5 kg (1,527 lb), set by Chakera Ingram (82.5 kg class) at Gulf Coast Open in 2018.
What is the heaviest men's squat in IPL competition?
The heaviest men's squat in IPL competition is 500 kg (1,103 lb), set by Nathan Baptist (140+ kg class, multi-ply) at Equipped World Championships in 2022.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat in IPL competition?
The heaviest men's raw squat in IPL competition is 435 kg (959 lb), set by 张延飞 (140 kg class, no knee wraps) at ZEROTOHERO Cup Drug Tested 5th Powerlifting Championships in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's squat in IPL competition?
The heaviest women's squat in IPL competition is 307.5 kg (678 lb), set by Lisa MacDonald (60 kg class, multi-ply) at Open StrengthX Grand Prix in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's raw squat in IPL competition?
The heaviest women's raw squat in IPL competition is 272.5 kg (601 lb), set by Chelsea Tapoof (110+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Drug Tested FitCon Open in 2023.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in IPL competition?
The heaviest men's bench press in IPL competition is 455 kg (1,003 lb), set by Adam Hawkins (140+ kg class, unlimited gear) at Antonio Thomas Memorial in 2024.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in IPL competition?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in IPL competition is 327.5 kg (722 lb), set by Julius Maddox (140+ kg class) at Beast of the Bench in 2020.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in IPL competition?
The heaviest women's bench press in IPL competition is 317.5 kg (700 lb), set by Ashleigh Hoeta (110 kg class, unlimited gear) at Tombstone in 2023.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in IPL competition?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in IPL competition is 175 kg (386 lb), set by Carina Davis (110+ kg class) at Pro Raw Championships in 2022.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in IPL competition?
The heaviest men's deadlift in IPL competition is 465 kg (1,025 lb), set by Danny Grigsby (140 kg class, raw) at Virginia Beach Classic 2 in 2022.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in IPL competition?
The heaviest women's deadlift in IPL competition is 282.5 kg (623 lb), set by Chakera Ingram (82.5 kg class, raw) at Gulf Coast Open in 2018.