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Powerlifting United Records
Powerlifting United accounts for 9,160 competition entries from 5,143 lifters across 1 country in the OpenPowerlifting archive. The records below are the top qualifying lifts recorded under Powerlifting United, 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 Powerlifting United competition is Kyle Kirvay's 1,115 kg (2,458 lb) at Power Surge Pro-Am X - Pro Day in 2026. USA hosts the most PLU competition, with 9,160 entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2025, the busiest year on record with 4,547 entries.
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Powerlifting United Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Kyle Kirvay | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 1,115.0 kg2,458 lb | PLU · Power Surge Pro-Am X - Pro Day | 2026-10-03 · new |
| 02 | Devonte Lewis | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 1,108.0 kg2,443 lb | PLU · Sunflower State Games | 2025-07-12 · 1 yr |
| 03 | Zac Meyers | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 1,062.5 kg2,343 lb | PLU · The Bar Showdown | 2026-03-14 · 7 mo |
| 04 | Danny Grigsby | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 1,060.5 kg2,338 lb | PLU · Primal Open | 2025-12-13 · 10 mo |
| 05 | Justin Zottl | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 1,045.0 kg2,304 lb | PLU · American Pro 3 | 2024-11-09 · 1 yr |
| 06 | Phillip Herndon | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 1,045.0 kg2,304 lb | PLU · Ghost Clash 4 - Pro Day | 2025-04-13 · 1 yr |
| 07 | John Haack | 100 kg220 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 1,044.0 kg2,302 lb | PLU · American Pro Invitational | 2026-08-08 · 2 mo |
| 08 | Patrick Maguire | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 1,040.0 kg2,293 lb | PLU · Power Surge Pro/Am IX | 2025-09-13 · 1 yr |
| 09 | Rondell Kelley | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | No | 1,005.0 kg2,216 lb | PLU · American Pro Invitational | 2026-08-08 · 2 mo |
| 10 | Bryan Gifford | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | Yes | 1,000.0 kg2,205 lb | PLU · Kilo Classic II | 2026-03-28 · 6 mo |
Powerlifting United Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Devonte Lewis | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | PLU · Sunflower State Games | 2025-07-12 · 1 yr |
| 02 | Kyle Kirvay | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 440.0 kg970 lb | PLU · Power Surge Pro-Am X - Pro Day | 2026-10-03 · new |
| 03 | Patrick Maguire | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 435.0 kg959 lb | PLU · Power Surge Pro/Am IX | 2025-09-13 · 1 yr |
| 04 | Mason Mills | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 35-39 | No | 425.0 kg937 lb | PLU · Power Surge Pro-Am X - Pro Day | 2026-10-03 · new |
| 05 | Phillip Herndon | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 422.5 kg932 lb | PLU · Ghost Clash 4 - Pro Day | 2025-04-13 · 1 yr |
| 06 | Justin Zottl | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 415.0 kg915 lb | PLU · American Pro 3 | 2024-11-09 · 1 yr |
| 07 | Bryan Gifford | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | Yes | 415.0 kg915 lb | PLU · Kilo Classic II | 2026-03-28 · 6 mo |
| 08 | Walker Blazek | 125 kg276 lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 412.5 kg910 lb | PLU · Ghost Clash 4 - Pro Day | 2025-04-13 · 1 yr |
| 09 | Bruno Boucher | 140 kg309 lb | M | Wraps | 40-44 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | PLU · FQ CLASSIC V | 2025-06-01 · 1 yr |
| 10 | Gabriel Vega | 140 kg309 lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | PLU · Power Surge Pro/Am IX | 2025-09-13 · 1 yr |
Powerlifting United Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Michael Burns | 110 kg243 lb | M | Unlimited | 45-49 | No | 297.5 kg656 lb | PLU · Spring Steel Showdown | 2025-04-12 · 1 yr |
| 02 | AJ Roberts | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | No | 295.0 kg651 lb | PLU · Quadzgiving III | 2024-12-14 · 1 yr |
| 03 | Devonte Lewis | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 288.0 kg635 lb | PLU · Sunflower State Games | 2025-07-12 · 1 yr |
| 04 | Kyle Kirvay | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 282.5 kg623 lb | PLU · American Pro 3 | 2024-11-09 · 1 yr |
| 05 | Patrick Maguire | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 275.0 kg607 lb | PLU · Power Surge Pro/Am IX | 2025-09-13 · 1 yr |
| 06 | Zac Meyers | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 275.0 kg607 lb | PLU · Primal Open | 2025-12-13 · 10 mo |
| 07 | Mario Valle | 90 kg198 lb | M | Unlimited | 50-54 | No | 265.0 kg584 lb | PLU · Primal Open | 2024-12-14 · 1 yr |
| 08 | John Haack | 100 kg220 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 265.0 kg584 lb | PLU · The Bar Showdown | 2026-03-14 · 7 mo |
| 09 | Gary Dietzel | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 265.0 kg584 lb | PLU · Missouri Coalition Summer Heatwave | 2026-08-30 · 1 mo |
| 10 | Phillip Herndon | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 257.5 kg568 lb | PLU · American Pro Invitational | 2026-08-08 · 2 mo |
Powerlifting United Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Danny Grigsby | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 458.0 kg1,010 lb | PLU · Primal Open | 2025-12-13 · 10 mo |
| 02 | Kalil Zaky | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 418.0 kg922 lb | PLU · American Pro Invitational | 2026-08-08 · 2 mo |
| 03 | John Haack | 90 kg198 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 413.0 kg911 lb | PLU · Power Surge Pro/Am IX | 2025-09-13 · 1 yr |
| 04 | Patrick Horvath | 100 kg220 lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | PLU · American Pro 3 | 2024-11-09 · 1 yr |
| 05 | Shawn Doyle | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | PLU · Northwest Regional Championships | 2025-03-09 · 1 yr |
| 06 | Tyler Gulbransen | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | PLU · Brickyard Brawl | 2025-07-20 · 1 yr |
| 07 | Kyle Kirvay | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 402.5 kg888 lb | PLU · American Pro 3 | 2024-11-09 · 1 yr |
| 08 | Zac Meyers | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 395.0 kg871 lb | PLU · The Bar Showdown | 2026-03-14 · 7 mo |
| 09 | Bryan Duncan | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 392.5 kg866 lb | PLU · Last Call | 2025-12-14 · 10 mo |
| 10 | Jason Legrand | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 390.0 kg860 lb | PLU · Ghost Clash 4 - Pro Day | 2025-04-13 · 1 yr |
Powerlifting United Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in Powerlifting United competition?
The highest men's total in Powerlifting United competition is 1,115 kg (2,458 lb), set by Kyle Kirvay (140 kg class, raw) at Power Surge Pro-Am X - Pro Day in 2026.
What is the highest women's total in Powerlifting United competition?
The highest women's total in Powerlifting United competition is 720 kg (1,588 lb), set by Kristy Hawkins (75 kg class, raw) at Spring Warrior in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's squat in Powerlifting United competition?
The heaviest men's squat in Powerlifting United competition is 455 kg (1,003 lb), set by Devonte Lewis (140+ kg class, raw) at Sunflower State Games in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's squat in Powerlifting United competition?
The heaviest women's squat in Powerlifting United competition is 282.5 kg (623 lb), set by Kristy Hawkins (75 kg class, raw) at Spring Warrior in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in Powerlifting United competition?
The heaviest men's bench press in Powerlifting United competition is 297.5 kg (656 lb), set by Michael Burns (110 kg class, unlimited gear) at Spring Steel Showdown in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in Powerlifting United competition?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in Powerlifting United competition is 288 kg (635 lb), set by Devonte Lewis (140+ kg class) at Sunflower State Games in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in Powerlifting United competition?
The heaviest women's bench press in Powerlifting United competition is 162.5 kg (359 lb), set by Carina Davis (125 kg class, raw) at West Coast Classic III in 2024.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in Powerlifting United competition?
The heaviest men's deadlift in Powerlifting United competition is 458 kg (1,010 lb), set by Danny Grigsby (125 kg class, raw) at Primal Open in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in Powerlifting United competition?
The heaviest women's deadlift in Powerlifting United competition is 290 kg (640 lb), set by Samantha Rice (90 kg class, raw) at The Bar Showdown in 2026.