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RPS Powerlifting Records
RPS accounts for 47,823 competition entries from 23,726 lifters across 3 countries in the OpenPowerlifting archive. The records below are the top qualifying lifts recorded under RPS, 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 RPS competition is Brian Carroll's 1,202.5 kg (2,651 lb) at US Open in 2016. USA hosts the most RPS competition, with 46,696 entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2016, the busiest year on record with 5,431 entries.
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RPS Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Brian Carroll | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,202.5 kg2,651 lb | RPS · US Open | 2016-04-23 · 10 yr |
| 02 | Derek Wade | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,189.8 kg2,623 lb | RPS · Gene Rychlak Jr Pro Invitational | 2020-10-03 · 6 yr |
| 03 | Anthony Faggiani | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 1,182.5 kg2,607 lb | RPS · Spring Clash for Cash | 2024-04-06 · 2 yr |
| 04 | Chris Della Fave | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,163.5 kg2,565 lb | RPS · Insurrextion VI | 2017-11-18 · 8 yr |
| 05 | JT Krivinskas | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 18-19 | No | 1,159.4 kg2,556 lb | RPS · National Championships | 2025-06-07 · 1 yr |
| 06 | Jimmie Pacifico | 100 kg220 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,150.0 kg2,536 lb | RPS · US Open | 2016-04-23 · 10 yr |
| 07 | Brandon Lilly | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,147.6 kg2,530 lb | RPS · 14th Annual PowerPalooza | 2012-04-14 · 14 yr |
| 08 | Tanner Hysell | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,143.1 kg2,520 lb | RPS · Lexen XXX | 2017-12-03 · 8 yr |
| 09 | Nick Smith | 100 kg220 lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 1,138.5 kg2,510 lb | RPS · MAYhem | 2026-05-16 · 5 mo |
| 10 | Allen Pilley | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 1,137.5 kg2,508 lb | RPS · Florida State Championship | 2017-09-30 · 9 yr |
RPS Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Brian Carroll | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 581.1 kg1,281 lb | RPS · Gene Rychlak Jr Pro Invitational | 2020-10-03 · 6 yr |
| 02 | Joe Stein | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 547.0 kg1,206 lb | RPS · National Championships | 2025-06-07 · 1 yr |
| 03 | Landon Hudson | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 20-23 | No | 503.5 kg1,110 lb | RPS · PowerPalooza 28 | 2026-04-11 · 6 mo |
| 04 | Derek Wade | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 501.7 kg1,106 lb | RPS · Gene Rychlak Jr Pro Invitational | 2020-10-03 · 6 yr |
| 05 | Henry Thomason | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 500.0 kg1,103 lb | RPS · Texas GAINZsaw MASSacre | 2018-09-08 · 8 yr |
| 06 | JT Krivinskas | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 18-19 | No | 499.4 kg1,101 lb | RPS · National Championships | 2025-06-07 · 1 yr |
| 07 | Kirby Goodrich | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 488.1 kg1,076 lb | RPS · NH & VT State Championships Pro/AM | 2024-04-06 · 2 yr |
| 08 | John Ruoppo | 140 kg309 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 487.6 kg1,075 lb | RPS · Cupid Crush | 2025-02-08 · 1 yr |
| 09 | Andrew Pfefferle | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 483.1 kg1,065 lb | RPS · 3rd Annual Jim Phillips Memorial Classic | 2025-01-18 · 1 yr |
| 10 | James Searcy | 140 kg309 lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 480.0 kg1,058 lb | RPS · Live Large Big Spring Showdown | 2018-05-19 · 8 yr |
RPS Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jimmy Kolb | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 480.8 kg1,060 lb | RPS · Pennsylvania States | 2021-07-24 · 5 yr |
| 02 | Anthony Faggiani | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 420.0 kg926 lb | RPS · Spring Clash for Cash | 2024-04-06 · 2 yr |
| 03 | Tyler Butcher | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | RPS · Ohio Kentucky Indiana Tri-State Challenge | 2023-07-15 · 3 yr |
| 04 | Vincent Dizenzo | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 408.2 kg900 lb | RPS · Europa Connecticut State Championships | 2014-06-28 · 12 yr |
| 05 | Matt Minuth | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 400.0 kg882 lb | RPS · Holly Jolly Power-Bash | 2015-12-12 · 10 yr |
| 06 | Nick Smith | 100 kg220 lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 394.6 kg870 lb | RPS · MAYhem | 2026-05-16 · 5 mo |
| 07 | Rob Forell | 100 kg220 lb | M | Unlimited | — | No | 392.4 kg865 lb | RPS · Fall Throwdown | 2021-09-25 · 5 yr |
| 08 | Ben Gassaway | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 385.6 kg850 lb | RPS · MAYhem | 2025-05-17 · 1 yr |
| 09 | Jim Phraner | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 376.5 kg830 lb | RPS · 5th Annual Tom Brown BIGGUNZ Classic | 2017-12-09 · 8 yr |
| 10 | Tone Barbaccio | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 372.0 kg820 lb | RPS · 4th Annual Bristol's Big Bench | 2013-03-09 · 13 yr |
RPS Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Fernando Arias | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 440.0 kg970 lb | RPS · King and Queen of the Platform 5 | 2025-12-06 · 10 mo |
| 02 | Shane Haller | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 425.0 kg937 lb | RPS · King and Queen of the Platform 5 | 2025-12-06 · 10 mo |
| 03 | Chris Weist | 140 kg309 lb | M | Wraps | 20-23 | No | 415.0 kg915 lb | RPS · 5th Set Black | 2018-04-21 · 8 yr |
| 04 | Josh Morris | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | RPS · Braggin Rights | 2017-08-12 · 9 yr |
| 05 | Daniel Bell | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | RPS · Sarasota Showdown | 2020-02-29 · 6 yr |
| 06 | Andrew Hause | 140 kg309 lb | M | Wraps | 20-23 | No | 397.4 kg876 lb | RPS · The Showcase Super Classic | 2021-06-26 · 5 yr |
| 07 | Tyson Ridenour | 90 kg198 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 392.5 kg866 lb | RPS · Jeff Brielmaier Classic | 2026-06-27 · 3 mo |
| 08 | Nic Stone | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | — | Yes | 392.4 kg865 lb | RPS · Autumn Apocalypse | 2017-11-04 · 8 yr |
| 09 | Thomas Davis | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 390.0 kg860 lb | RPS · Live Large Fall Brawl IV | 2020-11-07 · 5 yr |
| 10 | Zac Meyers | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 390.0 kg860 lb | RPS · Ill with the Steel 6 | 2025-03-22 · 1 yr |
RPS Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in RPS competition?
The highest men's total in RPS competition is 1,202.5 kg (2,651 lb), set by Brian Carroll (110 kg class, multi-ply) at US Open in 2016.
What is the highest men's raw total in RPS competition?
The highest men's raw total in RPS competition is 1,127.5 kg (2,486 lb), set by Daniel Bell (140+ kg class) at Sarasota Showdown in 2020.
What is the highest women's total in RPS competition?
The highest women's total in RPS competition is 832.3 kg (1,835 lb), set by Taylor Schaeffer (82.5 kg class, multi-ply) at MAYhem in 2025.
What is the highest women's raw total in RPS competition?
The highest women's raw total in RPS competition is 743 kg (1,638 lb), set by Samantha Rice (90 kg class) at King and Queen of the Platform 5 in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's squat in RPS competition?
The heaviest men's squat in RPS competition is 581.1 kg (1,281 lb), set by Brian Carroll (140 kg class, multi-ply) at Gene Rychlak Jr Pro Invitational in 2020.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat in RPS competition?
The heaviest men's raw squat in RPS competition is 457.5 kg (1,009 lb), set by Craig Foster (140+ kg class, no knee wraps) at King/Queen of the Platform 4 in 2024.
What is the heaviest women's squat in RPS competition?
The heaviest women's squat in RPS competition is 353.8 kg (780 lb), set by Taylor Schaeffer (82.5 kg class, multi-ply) at MAYhem in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's raw squat in RPS competition?
The heaviest women's raw squat in RPS competition is 290 kg (640 lb), set by Kristy Hawkins (82.5 kg class, no knee wraps) at King and Queen of the Platform 5 in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in RPS competition?
The heaviest men's bench press in RPS competition is 480.8 kg (1,060 lb), set by Jimmy Kolb (140+ kg class, single-ply) at Pennsylvania States in 2021.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in RPS competition?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in RPS competition is 335 kg (739 lb), set by Julius Maddox (140+ kg class) at Redcon1 Rage Wars in 2022.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in RPS competition?
The heaviest women's bench press in RPS competition is 277.5 kg (612 lb), set by Katrina Bielomyza (110 kg class, unlimited gear) at Central Florida PHG Throwdown III in 2021.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in RPS competition?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in RPS competition is 205 kg (452 lb), set by April Mathis (110+ kg class) at Redemption III in 2016.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in RPS competition?
The heaviest men's deadlift in RPS competition is 440 kg (970 lb), set by Fernando Arias (140 kg class, raw) at King and Queen of the Platform 5 in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in RPS competition?
The heaviest women's deadlift in RPS competition is 297.5 kg (656 lb), set by Samantha Rice (90 kg class, raw) at King and Queen of the Platform 5 in 2025.