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USPA Powerlifting Records
USPA accounts for 233,225 competition entries from 78,931 lifters across 1 country in the OpenPowerlifting archive. The records below are the top qualifying lifts recorded under USPA, 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 USPA is the US affiliate of the International Powerlifting League (IPL). These are USPA national records; lifts set at IPL-sanctioned events may also count toward the IPL record book. Tested and untested results are kept as separate record sets. The heaviest total recorded in USPA competition is Redacted Lifter's 1,182.5 kg (2,607 lb) at North American Multiply and Classic Raw Powerlifting in 2012. USA hosts the most USPA competition, with 233,225 entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2022, the busiest year on record with 31,425 entries.
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USPA Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Redacted Lifter | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 1,182.5 kg2,607 lb | USPA · North American Multiply and Classic Raw Powerlifting | 2012-07-14 · 14 yr |
| 02 | Alan Best | 140 kg309 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,147.5 kg2,530 lb | USPA · Olympia PL BP DL Invitational | 2011-09-16 · 15 yr |
| 03 | Justin Graalfs | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,145.0 kg2,525 lb | USPA · Central States III | 2013-06-15 · 13 yr |
| 04 | Daniel Bell | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 1,130.0 kg2,491 lb | USPA · Pioneer Open | 2020-07-11 · 6 yr |
| 05 | Sigfús Þorgeir Fossdal | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,125.0 kg2,480 lb | USPA · Olympia PL BP DL Invitational | 2011-09-16 · 15 yr |
| 06 | Andrey Malanichev | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 35-39 | No | 1,107.5 kg2,442 lb | USPA · Boss of Bosses 2 | 2015-08-29 · 11 yr |
| 07 | Jeff Frank | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,097.5 kg2,420 lb | USPA · Midwest Mini Monster Powerlifting | 2014-10-11 · 11 yr |
| 08 | Henry Thomason | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,092.5 kg2,409 lb | USPA · Olympia Powerlifting Benchpress and Deadlift Invitational | 2013-09-27 · 13 yr |
| 09 | Chris Wiers | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 1,090.0 kg2,403 lb | USPA · Maine State Powerlifting and Benchpress Championship | 2012-01-28 · 14 yr |
| 10 | Scott Cartwright | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | No | 1,085.0 kg2,392 lb | USPA · Olympia PL BP DL Invitational | 2011-09-16 · 15 yr |
USPA Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Redacted Lifter | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 490.0 kg1,081 lb | USPA · North American Multiply and Classic Raw Powerlifting | 2012-07-14 · 14 yr |
| 02 | Henry Thomason | 110+ kg243+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 480.0 kg1,058 lb | USPA · American Cup and Fit Expo Invitational | 2011-01-29 · 15 yr |
| 03 | Justin Graalfs | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 477.5 kg1,053 lb | USPA · Central States III | 2013-06-15 · 13 yr |
| 04 | Andrey Malanichev | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 35-39 | No | 470.0 kg1,036 lb | USPA · Boss of Bosses 2 | 2015-08-29 · 11 yr |
| 05 | Matt Olsen | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 460.0 kg1,014 lb | USPA · Multi-Ply National Championships & American Push-Pull Open | 2018-07-21 · 8 yr |
| 06 | Scott Cartwright | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | No | 457.5 kg1,009 lb | USPA · Olympia PL BP DL Invitational | 2011-09-16 · 15 yr |
| 07 | Jeff Frank | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | USPA · Midwest Mini Monster Powerlifting | 2014-10-11 · 11 yr |
| 08 | Nathan Baptist | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | USPA · Multi-Ply National Championships | 2017-07-15 · 9 yr |
| 09 | Spencer Rohr | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | No | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | USPA · Cold Feet Classic | 2019-09-07 · 7 yr |
| 10 | Daniel Bell | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | USPA · Pioneer Open | 2020-07-11 · 6 yr |
USPA Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Adam Hawkins | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | No | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | USPA · Antonio Thomas Memorial | 2024-09-21 · 2 yr |
| 02 | Scot Mendelson | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 447.5 kg987 lb | USPA · North American Multiply and Classic Raw Powerlifting | 2012-07-14 · 14 yr |
| 03 | Jay Anderson | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 45-49 | No | 440.0 kg970 lb | USPA · Open Multi-ply National Championships | 2025-08-01 · 1 yr |
| 04 | Rob Luyando | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 425.0 kg937 lb | USPA · Baddest Bench at the Big Show | 2011-08-05 · 15 yr |
| 05 | Matthew Hodge | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 420.0 kg926 lb | USPA · Bar Wars | 2024-05-04 · 2 yr |
| 06 | Tommy Harrison | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 50-54 | Yes | 420.0 kg926 lb | USPA · Tested Illinois State Championships | 2025-11-15 · 10 mo |
| 07 | Ryan Kennelly | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | USPA · Washington State Summer Strength Wars | 2015-08-15 · 11 yr |
| 08 | Allen Baria | 140 kg309 lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | No | 395.0 kg871 lb | USPA · Olympia Powerlifting Benchpress and Deadlift Invitational | 2012-09-28 · 14 yr |
| 09 | Jake Prazak | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | No | 392.5 kg866 lb | USPA · The Baddest Bench at the Big Show | 2012-08-03 · 14 yr |
| 10 | Matt Houser | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 390.0 kg860 lb | USPA · Mr Olympia Pro Powerlifting Invitational | 2015-09-18 · 11 yr |
USPA Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Danny Grigsby | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 465.0 kg1,025 lb | USPA · Virginia Beach Classic 2 | 2022-03-26 · 4 yr |
| 02 | Jamal Browner | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | USPA · Pro Raw Championships | 2022-09-24 · 4 yr |
| 03 | Shane Hunt | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 425.0 kg937 lb | USPA · Pro Raw Championships | 2022-09-24 · 4 yr |
| 04 | Brad Crawford | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 40-44 | No | 417.5 kg921 lb | USPA · Warrior Games | 2021-05-01 · 5 yr |
| 05 | George Leeman | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | No | 412.5 kg910 lb | USPA · Battle of the Bay Powerlifting | 2015-03-21 · 11 yr |
| 06 | Chris Weist | 140 kg309 lb | M | Wraps | 20-23 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | USPA · The Burgh Bash | 2019-01-19 · 7 yr |
| 07 | Daniel Bell | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | USPA · Pioneer Open | 2020-07-11 · 6 yr |
| 08 | Brandon Striegel | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | USPA · Kentucky State Championship | 2021-12-05 · 4 yr |
| 09 | Derek Thistlethwaite | 110 kg243 lb | M | Wraps | 20-23 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | USPA · Depth Before Dishonor Open III | 2021-12-11 · 4 yr |
| 10 | John Haack | 100 kg220 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | USPA · Pro Raw Championships | 2022-09-24 · 4 yr |
USPA Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in USPA competition?
The highest men's total in USPA competition is 1,182.5 kg (2,607 lb), set by Redacted Lifter (140 kg class, multi-ply) at North American Multiply and Classic Raw Powerlifting in 2012.
What is the highest men's raw total in USPA competition?
The highest men's raw total in USPA competition is 1,067.5 kg (2,354 lb), set by Kyle Kirvay (140 kg class) at Battle at Atilis Gym III in 2024.
What is the highest women's total in USPA competition?
The highest women's total in USPA competition is 730 kg (1,610 lb), set by Chakera Ingram (82.5 kg class, knee wraps) at The Tribute in 2019.
What is the highest women's raw total in USPA competition?
The highest women's raw total in USPA competition is 692.5 kg (1,527 lb), set by Chakera Ingram (82.5 kg class) at Gulf Coast Open in 2018.
What is the heaviest men's squat in USPA competition?
The heaviest men's squat in USPA competition is 490 kg (1,081 lb), set by Redacted Lifter (140 kg class, multi-ply) at North American Multiply and Classic Raw Powerlifting in 2012.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat in USPA competition?
The heaviest men's raw squat in USPA competition is 432.5 kg (954 lb), set by Craig Foster (140+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Open Florida State Championships in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's squat in USPA competition?
The heaviest women's squat in USPA competition is 307.5 kg (678 lb), set by Lisa MacDonald (60 kg class, multi-ply) at Open StrengthX Grand Prix in 2025.
What is the heaviest women's raw squat in USPA competition?
The heaviest women's raw squat in USPA competition is 272.5 kg (601 lb), set by Chelsea Tapoof (110+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Drug Tested FitCon Open in 2023.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in USPA competition?
The heaviest men's bench press in USPA competition is 455 kg (1,003 lb), set by Adam Hawkins (140+ kg class, unlimited gear) at Antonio Thomas Memorial in 2024.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in USPA competition?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in USPA competition is 327.5 kg (722 lb), set by Julius Maddox (140+ kg class) at Beast of the Bench in 2020.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in USPA competition?
The heaviest women's bench press in USPA competition is 242.5 kg (535 lb), set by Rae-Ann Miller (90+ kg class, single-ply) at Nickel City's Strongest in 2020.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in USPA competition?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in USPA competition is 175 kg (386 lb), set by Carina Davis (110+ kg class) at Pro Raw Championships in 2022.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in USPA competition?
The heaviest men's deadlift in USPA competition is 465 kg (1,025 lb), set by Danny Grigsby (140 kg class, raw) at Virginia Beach Classic 2 in 2022.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in USPA competition?
The heaviest women's deadlift in USPA competition is 282.5 kg (623 lb), set by Chakera Ingram (82.5 kg class, raw) at Gulf Coast Open in 2018.