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SPF Powerlifting Records
SPF accounts for 29,463 competition entries from 15,016 lifters across 1 country 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 recorded in SPF competition is Donnie Thompson's 1,360.78 kg (3,000 lb) at PowerStation Pro/Am in 2011. USA hosts the most SPF competition, with 29,463 entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2015, the busiest year on record with 2,738 entries.
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SPF Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Donnie Thompson | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 45-49 | No | 1,360.8 kg3,000 lb | SPF · PowerStation Pro/Am | 2011-08-20 · 15 yr |
| 02 | Dave Hoff | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,342.6 kg2,960 lb | SPF · North of the Border | 2011-12-04 · 14 yr |
| 03 | AJ Roberts | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,295.0 kg2,855 lb | SPF · Ironman Classic Pro/Am | 2012-03-10 · 14 yr |
| 04 | Shane Hammock | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,258.7 kg2,775 lb | SPF · Ironman Classic Pro/Am | 2014-03-08 · 12 yr |
| 05 | Jake Anderson | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 1,249.7 kg2,755 lb | SPF · PowerStation Pro/Am | 2011-08-20 · 15 yr |
| 06 | Chris Della Fave | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,240.6 kg2,735 lb | SPF · The Strength of Heroes Championships | 2021-09-11 · 5 yr |
| 07 | Bob Merkh | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | No | 1,240.0 kg2,734 lb | SPF · The Pro Cup | 2024-08-03 · 2 yr |
| 08 | Brian Carroll | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,238.3 kg2,730 lb | SPF · PowerStation Pro/Am | 2011-08-20 · 15 yr |
| 09 | Josh Conley | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 1,238.3 kg2,730 lb | SPF · Ohio State Powerlifting Championship | 2013-05-25 · 13 yr |
| 10 | Shawn Frankl | 100 kg220 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,231.5 kg2,715 lb | SPF · Powerstation Pro/Am | 2010-08-20 · 16 yr |
SPF Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Donnie Thompson | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 45-49 | No | 573.8 kg1,265 lb | SPF · PowerStation Pro/Am | 2011-08-20 · 15 yr |
| 02 | Joe Stein | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 551.1 kg1,215 lb | SPF · The Strength of Heroes Championships | 2021-09-11 · 5 yr |
| 03 | AJ Roberts | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 546.6 kg1,205 lb | SPF · Ironman Classic Pro/Am | 2012-03-10 · 14 yr |
| 04 | Dave Hoff | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 544.3 kg1,200 lb | SPF · North of the Border | 2011-12-04 · 14 yr |
| 05 | Matt Magnavita | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 544.3 kg1,200 lb | SPF · Winter Warfare | 2022-03-12 · 4 yr |
| 06 | Henry Thomason | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 539.8 kg1,190 lb | SPF · PowerStation Pro/Am | 2011-08-20 · 15 yr |
| 07 | Brian Carroll | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 537.5 kg1,185 lb | SPF · PowerStation Pro/Am | 2011-08-20 · 15 yr |
| 08 | Chuck Vogelpohl | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 45-49 | No | 533.0 kg1,175 lb | SPF · Powerstation Pro/Am | 2010-08-20 · 16 yr |
| 09 | Scott Cartwright | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 526.2 kg1,160 lb | SPF · PRO-AM | 2009-08-21 · 17 yr |
| 10 | Jake Anderson | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 521.6 kg1,150 lb | SPF · Ironman Classic Pro-Am | 2013-03-02 · 13 yr |
SPF Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Tony Carlino | 125 kg276 lb | M | Unlimited | — | No | 489.9 kg1,080 lb | SPF · Tennessee State Championship | 2021-01-23 · 5 yr |
| 02 | Tiny Meeker | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 488.5 kg1,077 lb | SPF · Texas State Powerlifting Championship | 2013-04-13 · 13 yr |
| 03 | Bob Merkh | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | No | 472.5 kg1,042 lb | SPF · The Pro Cup | 2024-08-03 · 2 yr |
| 04 | Tommy Harrison | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 45-49 | No | 460.9 kg1,016 lb | SPF · GP Windy City Classic | 2023-06-03 · 3 yr |
| 05 | Rob Forell | 100 kg220 lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | No | 455.9 kg1,005 lb | SPF · Show Time | 2022-04-09 · 4 yr |
| 06 | Greg Powell | 118 kg260 lb | M | Unlimited | 55-59 | No | 454.1 kg1,001 lb | SPF · Arkansas State Championship | 2022-06-25 · 4 yr |
| 07 | Kevin Schroeder | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | No | 454.1 kg1,001 lb | SPF · Gladiator Powerlifting Windy City Push Pull | 2023-09-23 · 3 yr |
| 08 | Dave Hoff | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 453.6 kg1,000 lb | SPF · North of the Border | 2013-12-07 · 12 yr |
| 09 | Rich Putnam | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | No | 442.3 kg975 lb | SPF · The Strength of Heroes Championships | 2021-09-11 · 5 yr |
| 10 | Donnie Thompson | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 45-49 | No | 430.9 kg950 lb | SPF · PowerStation Pro/Am | 2011-08-20 · 15 yr |
SPF Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Danny Grigsby | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 472.5 kg1,042 lb | SPF · Backyard Pro 2 | 2026-09-19 · 1 mo |
| 02 | Fernando Arias | 140 kg309 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 445.0 kg981 lb | SPF · The Backyard Pro | 2025-09-20 · 1 yr |
| 03 | Cailer Woolam | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 432.5 kg954 lb | SPF · Slingshot Record Breakers | 2019-11-09 · 6 yr |
| 04 | Aria Attia | 125 kg276 lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 415.0 kg915 lb | SPF · North of the Border 5 | 2015-12-05 · 10 yr |
| 05 | Tory Pelzer | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 410.5 kg905 lb | SPF · Mecca Of Murfreesboro Powerlifting And Bench Press Championship | 2014-12-06 · 11 yr |
| 06 | Chris Della Fave | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 408.2 kg900 lb | SPF · The Strength of Heroes Championships | 2021-09-11 · 5 yr |
| 07 | Jake Norman | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | No | 403.7 kg890 lb | SPF · North of the Border 5 | 2015-12-05 · 10 yr |
| 08 | Steve Johnson | 110+ kg243+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 402.5 kg888 lb | SPF · Reebok Record Breakers | 2017-11-11 · 8 yr |
| 09 | Tyler Gulbransen | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 400.0 kg882 lb | SPF · Gainiac Open | 2026-09-12 · 1 mo |
| 10 | Shane Hammock | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 399.2 kg880 lb | SPF · Body By George Mini Meet | 2014-12-13 · 11 yr |
This meet didn't record weight classes, so the class shown is the one the federation used at the time for the lifter's bodyweight.
SPF Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in SPF competition?
The highest men's total in SPF competition is 1,360.8 kg (3,000 lb), set by Donnie Thompson (140+ kg class, multi-ply) at PowerStation Pro/Am in 2011.
What is the highest men's raw total in SPF competition?
The highest men's raw total in SPF competition is 1,082.5 kg (2,387 lb), set by Fernando Arias (140 kg class) at The Backyard Pro in 2025.
What is the highest women's total in SPF competition?
The highest women's total in SPF competition is 907.2 kg (2,000 lb), set by Leah Reichman (110+ kg class, multi-ply) at The Strength of Heroes Championships in 2021.
What is the highest women's raw total in SPF competition?
The highest women's raw total in SPF competition is 715.5 kg (1,578 lb), set by Samantha Rice (100 kg class) at The Backyard Pro in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's squat in SPF competition?
The heaviest men's squat in SPF competition is 573.8 kg (1,265 lb), set by Donnie Thompson (140+ kg class, multi-ply) at PowerStation Pro/Am in 2011.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat in SPF competition?
The heaviest men's raw squat in SPF competition is 435 kg (959 lb), set by JP Price (110+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Reebok Record Breakers in 2016.
What is the heaviest women's squat in SPF competition?
The heaviest women's squat in SPF competition is 419.6 kg (925 lb), set by Leah Reichman (110+ kg class, multi-ply) at The Strength of Heroes Championships in 2021.
What is the heaviest women's raw squat in SPF competition?
The heaviest women's raw squat in SPF competition is 272.5 kg (601 lb), set by Samantha Rice (100 kg class, no knee wraps) at The Backyard Pro in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in SPF competition?
The heaviest men's bench press in SPF competition is 489.9 kg (1,080 lb), set by Tony Carlino (125 kg class, unlimited gear) at Tennessee State Championship in 2021.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in SPF competition?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in SPF competition is 328 kg (723 lb), set by Julius Maddox (140+ kg class) at Texas State Championship in 2019.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in SPF competition?
The heaviest women's bench press in SPF competition is 283.5 kg (625 lb), set by Rochelle Dubbs (90+ kg class, unlimited gear) at Olympus Classic in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in SPF competition?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in SPF competition is 207.5 kg (458 lb), set by April Mathis (90+ kg class) at Gritmas Classic in 2016.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in SPF competition?
The heaviest men's deadlift in SPF competition is 472.5 kg (1,042 lb), set by Danny Grigsby (110 kg class, raw) at Backyard Pro 2 in 2026.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in SPF competition?
The heaviest women's deadlift in SPF competition is 288.0 kg (635 lb), set by Leah Reichman (110+ kg class, multi-ply) at The Strength of Heroes Championships in 2021.
What is the heaviest women's raw deadlift in SPF competition?
The heaviest women's raw deadlift in SPF competition is 280 kg (618 lb), set by Samantha Rice (100 kg class) at The Backyard Pro in 2025.