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USAPL Powerlifting Records
USAPL accounts for 367,889 competition entries from 132,547 lifters across 13 countries in the OpenPowerlifting archive. The records below are the top qualifying lifts recorded under USAPL, 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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USAPL competed under IPF rules and weight classes through 2021 and has been independent since. Records from both eras are included here; the IPF-era lifts also appear on the IPF record book. The heaviest total recorded in USAPL competition is Blaine Sumner's 1,296 kg (2,857 lb) at Arnold Grand Prix by SBD in 2020. USA hosts the most USAPL competition, with 364,254 entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2023, the busiest year on record with 38,174 entries.
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USAPL Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Blaine Sumner | 140+ kg309+ lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1,296.0 kg2,857 lb | NAPF · Arnold Grand Prix by SBD | 2020-03-07 · 6 yr |
| 02 | Brian Siders | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1,202.5 kg2,651 lb | USAPL · WV State Championships | 2010-05-15 · 16 yr |
| 03 | Ray Bowring | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 1,175.5 kg2,592 lb | USAPL · Collegiate Nationals | 2025-04-03 · 1 yr |
| 04 | Joseph Cappellino | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1,170.0 kg2,580 lb | USAPL · Arnold SBD Grand Prix | 2019-03-02 · 7 yr |
| 05 | Devonte Lewis | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 1,136.5 kg2,506 lb | USAPL · Raw Nationals | 2026-06-12 · 4 mo |
| 06 | Ray Williams | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 1,112.5 kg2,453 lb | USAPL · Arnold SBD Pro American | 2019-03-02 · 7 yr |
| 07 | Cooper Wage | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1,105.0 kg2,436 lb | USAPL · Open Nationals | 2016-05-20 · 10 yr |
| 08 | Ahmed Hassanin | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 1,080.0 kg2,381 lb | USAPL · Equipped Nationals | 2021-06-14 · 5 yr |
| 09 | Bradon Gulch | 140 kg309 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 1,076.0 kg2,372 lb | USAPL · Equipped Nationals | 2026-07-12 · 3 mo |
| 10 | Nick Weite | 140 kg309 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 1,072.5 kg2,365 lb | NAPF · The Arnold Grand Prix by SBD | 2018-03-03 · 8 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.
USAPL Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Blaine Sumner | 140+ kg309+ lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 515.0 kg1,136 lb | NAPF · Arnold Grand Prix by SBD | 2020-03-07 · 6 yr |
| 02 | Devonte Lewis | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 490.5 kg1,082 lb | USAPL · Raw Nationals | 2026-06-12 · 4 mo |
| 03 | Ray Williams | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 490.0 kg1,081 lb | USAPL · Arnold SBD Pro American | 2019-03-02 · 7 yr |
| 04 | Ahmed Hassanin | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 485.0 kg1,069 lb | USAPL · Equipped Nationals | 2021-06-14 · 5 yr |
| 05 | Ray Bowring | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | Yes | 475.5 kg1,049 lb | USAPL · Collegiate Nationals | 2025-04-03 · 1 yr |
| 06 | Brian Siders | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 462.5 kg1,020 lb | USAPL · WV State Championships | 2010-05-15 · 16 yr |
| 07 | Joseph Cappellino | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 462.5 kg1,020 lb | USAPL · Open Nationals | 2019-05-10 · 7 yr |
| 08 | Jared Martin | 125 kg276 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | USAPL · Arnold Pro Series Equipped Finals | 2024-03-03 · 2 yr |
| 09 | Kirk Karwoski | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 440.0 kg970 lb | IPF · Men's World Powerlifting Championships | 1995-11-15 · 30 yr |
| 10 | Greg Lowe | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 50-54 | Yes | 435.5 kg960 lb | USAPL · St Valentines Day Massacre | 2004-02-14 · 22 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.
USAPL Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Blaine Sumner | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | USAPL · Arnold Titan Pro Bench Bash | 2019-03-02 · 7 yr |
| 02 | Jonathan Leo | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 392.5 kg866 lb | IPF · World Bench Press Championships | 2016-04-19 · 10 yr |
| 03 | Brady Stewart | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 372.5 kg821 lb | USAPL · Arnold Titan Pro Bench Bash | 2019-03-02 · 7 yr |
| 04 | John Bogart | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 365.1 kg805 lb | USAPL · Stars and Stripes BP / DL | 2011-11-19 · 14 yr |
| 05 | Brian Siders | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 362.5 kg799 lb | USAPL · WV State Championships | 2010-05-15 · 16 yr |
| 06 | Jeffrey Snyder | 140 kg309 lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | Yes | 362.5 kg799 lb | USAPL · Bench Press National Championships | 2016-09-10 · 10 yr |
| 07 | Arron Gonzales | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | Yes | 350.0 kg772 lb | USAPL · 32nd Annual Men's National Powerlifting Championships | 2014-06-20 · 12 yr |
| 08 | Cooper Wage | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 350.0 kg772 lb | USAPL · Open Nationals | 2016-05-20 · 10 yr |
| 09 | Joseph Cappellino | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 350.0 kg772 lb | IPF · World Games | 2017-07-24 · 9 yr |
| 10 | Easton Schuster | 100 kg220 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 350.0 kg772 lb | USAPL · Arnold Pro Series Bench Finals | 2023-03-05 · 3 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.
USAPL Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Krzysztof Wierzbicki | 100 kg220 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 410.0 kg904 lb | USAPL · The Arnold Bodybuilding.com Pro Deadlift | 2018-03-04 · 8 yr |
| 02 | Brad Gillingham | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | Yes | 400.0 kg882 lb | IPF · GNC Pro Performance Deadlift Championships | 2009-03-07 · 17 yr |
| 03 | Jesus Olivares | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | Yes | 400.0 kg882 lb | USAPL · Collegiate Cup and Texas Open | 2020-12-12 · 5 yr |
| 04 | Ray Williams | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 398.5 kg879 lb | IPF · World Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2018-06-06 · 8 yr |
| 05 | John Kuc | 110 kg243 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 395.0 kg871 lb | IPF · Men's World Powerlifting Championships | 1980-11-07 · 45 yr |
| 06 | Brian Siders | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 392.5 kg866 lb | USAPL · American Open | 2007-12-01 · 18 yr |
| 07 | Ian Bell | 110 kg243 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 391.0 kg862 lb | USAPL · Equipped Nationals | 2021-06-14 · 5 yr |
| 08 | Ed Coan | 100 kg220 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 390.0 kg860 lb | IPF · World Powerlifting Championships | 1993-11-27 · 32 yr |
| 09 | Nick Weite | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | Yes | 390.0 kg860 lb | NAPF · Arnold Pro Deadlift | 2015-03-08 · 11 yr |
| 10 | Júlían J.K. Jóhannsson | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 390.0 kg860 lb | USAPL · The Arnold Bodybuilding.com Pro Deadlift | 2018-03-04 · 8 yr |
USAPL Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in USAPL competition?
The highest men's total in USAPL competition is 1,296 kg (2,857 lb), set by Blaine Sumner (140+ kg class, single-ply) at Arnold Grand Prix by SBD in 2020.
What is the highest men's raw total in USAPL competition?
The highest men's raw total in USAPL competition is 1,136.5 kg (2,506 lb), set by Devonte Lewis (140+ kg class) at Raw Nationals in 2026.
What is the highest women's total in USAPL competition?
The highest women's total in USAPL competition is 793 kg (1,749 lb), set by Bonica Brown (100+ kg class, single-ply) at Open Nationals in 2019.
What is the highest women's raw total in USAPL competition?
The highest women's raw total in USAPL competition is 721.5 kg (1,591 lb), set by Alexis Jones (100+ kg class) at Raw Nationals in 2023.
What is the heaviest men's squat in USAPL competition?
The heaviest men's squat in USAPL competition is 515 kg (1,136 lb), set by Blaine Sumner (140+ kg class, single-ply) at Arnold Grand Prix by SBD in 2020.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat in USAPL competition?
The heaviest men's raw squat in USAPL competition is 490.5 kg (1,082 lb), set by Devonte Lewis (140+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Raw Nationals in 2026.
What is the heaviest women's squat in USAPL competition?
The heaviest women's squat in USAPL competition is 325 kg (717 lb), set by Bonica Brown (100+ kg class, single-ply) at Open Nationals in 2019.
What is the heaviest women's raw squat in USAPL competition?
The heaviest women's raw squat in USAPL competition is 276.5 kg (610 lb), set by Alexis Jones (100+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Raw Nationals in 2023.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in USAPL competition?
The heaviest men's bench press in USAPL competition is 455 kg (1,003 lb), set by Blaine Sumner (140+ kg class, single-ply) at Arnold Titan Pro Bench Bash in 2019.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in USAPL competition?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in USAPL competition is 320 kg (706 lb), set by James Henderson (140+ kg class) at World Bench Press Championships in 1997.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in USAPL competition?
The heaviest women's bench press in USAPL competition is 220.5 kg (486 lb), set by Alexis Jones (100+ kg class, single-ply) at Nebraska Collegiate State Championships in 2022.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in USAPL competition?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in USAPL competition is 172.5 kg (381 lb), set by Alexis Jones (100+ kg class) at Raw Nationals in 2023.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in USAPL competition?
The heaviest men's deadlift in USAPL competition is 410 kg (904 lb), set by Krzysztof Wierzbicki (100 kg class, single-ply) at The Arnold Bodybuilding.com Pro Deadlift in 2018.
What is the heaviest men's raw deadlift in USAPL competition?
The heaviest men's raw deadlift in USAPL competition is 400 kg (882 lb), set by Jesus Olivares (140+ kg class) at Collegiate Cup and Texas Open in 2020.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in USAPL competition?
The heaviest women's deadlift in USAPL competition is 272.5 kg (601 lb), set by Alexis Jones (100+ kg class, raw) at Raw Nationals in 2023.