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Metal Militia Powerlifting Records
Metal Militia accounts for 3,191 competition entries from 1,353 lifters across 1 country in the OpenPowerlifting archive. The records below are the top qualifying lifts recorded under Metal Militia, 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 Metal Militia competition is Bruce Mason's 1,290.47 kg (2,845 lb) at 814 Summer Smackdown Invitational in 2021. USA hosts the most MM competition, with 3,191 entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2021, the busiest year on record with 481 entries.
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Metal Militia Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bruce Mason | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 1,290.5 kg2,845 lb | MM · 814 Summer Smackdown Invitational | 2021-07-17 · 5 yr |
| 02 | Tory Pelzer | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 1,270.1 kg2,800 lb | MM · The Steel Valley Meltdown | 2021-05-22 · 5 yr |
| 03 | Bob Merkh | 125 kg276 lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 1,263.3 kg2,785 lb | MM · 814 Summer Smackdown Invitational | 2021-07-17 · 5 yr |
| 04 | Chris Della Fave | 110 kg243 lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 1,224.7 kg2,700 lb | MM · 814 Summer Smackdown Invitational | 2021-07-17 · 5 yr |
| 05 | Matthew Hodge | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 1,199.8 kg2,645 lb | MM · World Championships | 2024-08-17 · 2 yr |
| 06 | Cody Knebel | 125 kg276 lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 1,170.0 kg2,580 lb | MM · On Deadly Ground | 2020-08-22 · 6 yr |
| 07 | Derrick Bender | 125 kg276 lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 1,163.5 kg2,565 lb | MM · Winter Warzone 2 | 2025-01-18 · 1 yr |
| 08 | Trinton Golden | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 1,161.2 kg2,560 lb | MM · Permian Power | 2021-05-15 · 5 yr |
| 09 | Ryan Leal | 100 kg220 lb | M | Unlimited | 20-23 | No | 1,150.0 kg2,536 lb | MM · Clash of the Juggernauts | 2022-09-10 · 4 yr |
| 10 | Derek Wade | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 1,129.0 kg2,489 lb | MM · Nationals | 2022-05-21 · 4 yr |
Metal Militia Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bob Merkh | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 526.2 kg1,160 lb | MM · Championships | 2019-12-14 · 6 yr |
| 02 | Bruce Mason | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 508.0 kg1,120 lb | MM · 814 Summer Smackdown Invitational | 2021-07-17 · 5 yr |
| 03 | Chris Della Fave | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 499.0 kg1,100 lb | MM · Full Power Wars | 2018-12-15 · 7 yr |
| 04 | Tory Pelzer | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 499.0 kg1,100 lb | MM · National Championships | 2020-08-08 · 6 yr |
| 05 | Ryan Leal | 110 kg243 lb | M | Unlimited | 20-23 | No | 467.2 kg1,030 lb | MM · Strength Wars | 2024-03-30 · 2 yr |
| 06 | Cody Knebel | 125 kg276 lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 465.0 kg1,025 lb | MM · On Deadly Ground | 2020-08-22 · 6 yr |
| 07 | Matt Magnavita | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 462.7 kg1,020 lb | MM · Battle for Supremacy | 2022-07-16 · 4 yr |
| 08 | Sean Willitts | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | Yes | 458.1 kg1,010 lb | MM · World Championships | 2025-08-23 · 1 yr |
| 09 | Bill Fritz | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 455.9 kg1,005 lb | MM · Old Iron Bull Classic | 2018-09-22 · 8 yr |
| 10 | Andrew Pfefferle | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 455.9 kg1,005 lb | MM · Str8 Outa Hell II | 2020-09-26 · 6 yr |
Metal Militia Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Will Barotti | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 521.6 kg1,150 lb | MM · Worlds | 2022-12-10 · 3 yr |
| 02 | Matthew Hodge | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 478.5 kg1,055 lb | MM · World Championships | 2024-08-17 · 2 yr |
| 03 | Adam Hawkins | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | Yes | 476.3 kg1,050 lb | MM · World Championships | 2024-08-17 · 2 yr |
| 04 | Derrick Bender | 125 kg276 lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 474.0 kg1,045 lb | MM · BEAST OF THE EAST | 2026-04-04 · 6 mo |
| 05 | Rich Putnam | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | No | 462.7 kg1,020 lb | MM · World Championships | 2020-12-12 · 5 yr |
| 06 | Tyler Butcher | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 462.7 kg1,020 lb | MM · Christmas Grit 2.0 | 2024-11-23 · 1 yr |
| 07 | Nick Rouse | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 458.1 kg1,010 lb | MM · World Championships | 2024-08-17 · 2 yr |
| 08 | Christopher Sutton | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 45-49 | No | 455.9 kg1,005 lb | MM · Strength Wars | 2024-03-30 · 2 yr |
| 09 | Ryan Hamscher | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 45-49 | Yes | 455.9 kg1,005 lb | MM · Metal Militia Nationals | 2026-04-18 · 5 mo |
| 10 | Rob Forell | 90 kg198 lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | No | 453.6 kg1,000 lb | MM · The Steel Valley Meltdown | 2021-05-22 · 5 yr |
Metal Militia Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Chris Weist | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 427.5 kg943 lb | MM · Northeast Power Bowl | 2021-02-06 · 5 yr |
| 02 | Chris Della Fave | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 412.8 kg910 lb | MM · World Championships | 2020-12-12 · 5 yr |
| 03 | Bruce Mason | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 374.2 kg825 lb | MM · 814 Summer Smackdown Invitational | 2021-07-17 · 5 yr |
| 04 | Bob Merkh | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 365.1 kg805 lb | MM · Old Iron Bull Classic | 2019-09-14 · 7 yr |
| 05 | Logan Varner | 140 kg309 lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 365.1 kg805 lb | MM · Strength Wars | 2022-04-02 · 4 yr |
| 06 | Tory Pelzer | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 362.9 kg800 lb | MM · The Steel Valley Meltdown | 2021-05-22 · 5 yr |
| 07 | Jaeden Valadez | 100 kg220 lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | Yes | 362.9 kg800 lb | MM · War On The Shore | 2024-06-22 · 2 yr |
| 08 | Ed Collins | 110 kg243 lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 351.5 kg775 lb | MM · Full Power Wars | 2017-04-01 · 9 yr |
| 09 | George Apostolopoulos | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 351.5 kg775 lb | MM · Full Power Wars | 2017-04-01 · 9 yr |
| 10 | Peter Hartin | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 350.0 kg772 lb | MM · On Deadly Ground | 2020-08-22 · 6 yr |
Metal Militia Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in Metal Militia competition?
The highest men's total in Metal Militia competition is 1,290.5 kg (2,845 lb), set by Bruce Mason (140 kg class, unlimited gear) at 814 Summer Smackdown Invitational in 2021.
What is the highest men's raw total in Metal Militia competition?
The highest men's raw total in Metal Militia competition is 855 kg (1,885 lb), set by Tyler Dennison (125 kg class) at Clash of the Juggernauts in 2022.
What is the highest women's total in Metal Militia competition?
The highest women's total in Metal Militia competition is 771.1 kg (1,700 lb), set by Jordan Buchla (110 kg class, multi-ply) at Worlds in 2022.
What is the highest women's raw total in Metal Militia competition?
The highest women's raw total in Metal Militia competition is 530.7 kg (1,170 lb), set by Cheritha Miller (75 kg class) at Metal Militia Worlds in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's squat in Metal Militia competition?
The heaviest men's squat in Metal Militia competition is 526.2 kg (1,160 lb), set by Bob Merkh (140 kg class, multi-ply) at Championships in 2019.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat in Metal Militia competition?
The heaviest men's raw squat in Metal Militia competition is 362.9 kg (800 lb), set by Matthew Rice (140 kg class, no knee wraps) at Winter War Zone in 2024.
What is the heaviest women's squat in Metal Militia competition?
The heaviest women's squat in Metal Militia competition is 353.8 kg (780 lb), set by Jordan Buchla (110 kg class, multi-ply) at Worlds in 2022.
What is the heaviest women's raw squat in Metal Militia competition?
The heaviest women's raw squat in Metal Militia competition is 183.7 kg (405 lb), set by Cheritha Miller (75 kg class, no knee wraps) at Metal Militia Worlds in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in Metal Militia competition?
The heaviest men's bench press in Metal Militia competition is 521.6 kg (1,150 lb), set by Will Barotti (140+ kg class, unlimited gear) at Worlds in 2022.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in Metal Militia competition?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in Metal Militia competition is 294.8 kg (650 lb), set by Richard Fairchild (140 kg class) at Christmas Grit in 2020.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in Metal Militia competition?
The heaviest women's bench press in Metal Militia competition is 294.8 kg (650 lb), set by Rae-Ann Miller (110 kg class, unlimited gear) at Bench for Wolfe II in 2023.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in Metal Militia competition?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in Metal Militia competition is 129.3 kg (285 lb), set by Abi Stump (82.5 kg class) at Christmas Grit in 2020.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in Metal Militia competition?
The heaviest men's deadlift in Metal Militia competition is 427.5 kg (943 lb), set by Chris Weist (140 kg class, raw) at Northeast Power Bowl in 2021.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in Metal Militia competition?
The heaviest women's deadlift in Metal Militia competition is 235.9 kg (520 lb), set by Heidi Howar (67.5 kg class, unlimited gear) at 814 Summer Smackdown Invitational in 2021.
What is the heaviest women's raw deadlift in Metal Militia competition?
The heaviest women's raw deadlift in Metal Militia competition is 235.9 kg (520 lb), set by Cheritha Miller (75 kg class) at Old School Push/Pull in 2026.