Federation records · 28,985 entries
SPF Powerlifting Records
SPF accounts for 28,985 competition entries from 14,828 lifters across 1 countries in the OpenPowerlifting archive. The records below are the top qualifying lifts recorded under SPF, 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 on file here is Donnie Thompson's 1,360.78 kg (3,000 lb) at PowerStation Pro/Am in 2011. USA hosts the most SPF competition, with 28,985 entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2015, the busiest year on record with 2,738 entries.
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Total
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Donnie Thompson | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 45-49 | — | 1360.8 kg3000 lb | SPF · PowerStation Pro/Am | 2011-08-20 · 14 yr |
| 02 | Dave Hoff | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 1342.6 kg2960 lb | SPF · Ironman Classic Pro-Am | 2013-03-02 · 13 yr |
| 03 | AJ Roberts | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 1295.0 kg2855 lb | SPF · Ironman Classic Pro/Am | 2012-03-10 · 14 yr |
| 04 | Shane Hammock | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 1258.7 kg2775 lb | SPF · Ironman Classic Pro/Am | 2014-03-08 · 12 yr |
| 05 | Chris Della Fave | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 1240.6 kg2735 lb | SPF · The Strength of Heroes Championships | 2021-09-11 · 4 yr |
| 06 | Bob Merkh | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | — | 1240.0 kg2734 lb | SPF · The Pro Cup | 2024-08-03 · 1 yr |
| 07 | Brian Carroll | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 1238.3 kg2730 lb | SPF · PowerStation Pro/Am | 2011-08-20 · 14 yr |
| 08 | Shawn Frankl | 100 kg220 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 1231.5 kg2715 lb | SPF · Powerstation Pro/Am | 2010-08-20 · 15 yr |
| 09 | Tony Bolognone | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 1227.0 kg2705 lb | SPF · Cell Block Classic | 2009-12-05 · 16 yr |
| 10 | Paul Childress | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | — | 1224.7 kg2700 lb | SPF · Ohio State Powerlifting and Bench Press Championship | 2011-04-30 · 15 yr |
Squat
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Donnie Thompson | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 45-49 | — | 573.8 kg1265 lb | SPF · PowerStation Pro/Am | 2011-08-20 · 14 yr |
| 02 | Joe Stein | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 551.1 kg1215 lb | SPF · The Strength of Heroes Championships | 2021-09-11 · 4 yr |
| 03 | AJ Roberts | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 546.6 kg1205 lb | SPF · Ironman Classic Pro/Am | 2012-03-10 · 14 yr |
| 04 | Matt Magnavita | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 544.3 kg1200 lb | SPF · Winter Warfare | 2022-03-12 · 4 yr |
| 05 | Dave Hoff | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 544.3 kg1200 lb | SPF · North of the Border | 2011-12-04 · 14 yr |
| 06 | Brian Carroll | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 537.5 kg1185 lb | SPF · PowerStation Pro/Am | 2011-08-20 · 14 yr |
| 07 | Chuck Vogelpohl | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 45-49 | — | 533.0 kg1175 lb | SPF · Powerstation Pro/Am | 2010-08-20 · 15 yr |
| 08 | Scott Cartwright | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | — | 526.2 kg1160 lb | SPF · PRO-AM | 2009-08-21 · 16 yr |
| 09 | Jim Benson | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 521.6 kg1150 lb | SPF · Flex Classic | 2016-09-10 · 9 yr |
| 10 | Paul Childress | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | — | 510.3 kg1125 lb | SPF · Ohio State Powerlifting and Bench Press Championship | 2011-04-30 · 15 yr |
Bench
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Tiny Meeker | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | — | 488.5 kg1077 lb | SPF · Texas State Powerlifting Championship | 2013-04-13 · 13 yr |
| 02 | Bob Merkh | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | — | 472.5 kg1042 lb | SPF · The Pro Cup | 2024-08-03 · 1 yr |
| 03 | Tommy Harrison | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 45-49 | — | 460.9 kg1016 lb | SPF · GP Windy City Classic | 2023-06-03 · 3 yr |
| 04 | Rob Forell | 100 kg220 lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | — | 455.9 kg1005 lb | SPF · Show Time | 2022-04-09 · 4 yr |
| 05 | Greg Powell | 110 kg243 lb | M | Unlimited | 55-59 | — | 454.1 kg1001 lb | SPF · Nationals | 2024-06-29 · 1 yr |
| 06 | Kevin Schroeder | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | — | 454.1 kg1001 lb | SPF · Gladiator Powerlifting Windy City Push Pull | 2023-09-23 · 2 yr |
| 07 | Dave Hoff | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 453.6 kg1000 lb | SPF · North of the Border | 2013-12-07 · 12 yr |
| 08 | Rich Putnam | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | — | 442.3 kg975 lb | SPF · The Strength of Heroes Championships | 2021-09-11 · 4 yr |
| 09 | Donnie Thompson | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 45-49 | — | 430.9 kg950 lb | SPF · PowerStation Pro/Am | 2011-08-20 · 14 yr |
| 10 | Ryne Johnson | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | — | 422.3 kg931 lb | SPF · Vikings of Iron | 2025-08-16 · 9 mo |
Deadlift
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Cailer Woolam | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | — | 432.5 kg954 lb | SPF · Slingshot Record Breakers | 2019-11-09 · 6 yr |
| 02 | Aria Attia | 125 kg276 lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | — | 415.0 kg915 lb | SPF · North of the Border 5 | 2015-12-05 · 10 yr |
| 03 | Tory Pelzer | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 410.5 kg905 lb | SPF · Mecca Of Murfreesboro Powerlifting And Bench Press Championship | 2014-12-06 · 11 yr |
| 04 | Chris Della Fave | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 408.2 kg900 lb | SPF · The Strength of Heroes Championships | 2021-09-11 · 4 yr |
| 05 | Steve Johnson | 110+ kg243+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | — | 402.5 kg888 lb | SPF · Reebok Record Breakers | 2017-11-11 · 8 yr |
| 06 | Logan Chapman | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | — | 399.2 kg880 lb | SPF · The Proving Ground Classic | 2020-01-25 · 6 yr |
| 07 | Shane Hammock | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 399.2 kg880 lb | SPF · Body By George Mini Meet | 2014-12-13 · 11 yr |
| 08 | Pete Rubish | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | — | 395.0 kg871 lb | SPF · Reebok Record Breakers | 2016-11-05 · 9 yr |
| 09 | Vince Urbank | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | — | 392.5 kg866 lb | SPF · Men's Fall Open 4-in-1 | 2012-11-03 · 13 yr |
| 10 | Chris Bridgeford | 110+ kg243+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | — | 390.0 kg860 lb | SPF · Slingshot Record Breakers | 2018-11-10 · 7 yr |