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USPF Powerlifting Records
USPF accounts for 153,472 competition entries from 59,138 lifters across 7 countries in the OpenPowerlifting archive. The records below are the top qualifying lifts recorded under USPF, 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 USPF was the US member federation of the IPF from the 1970s until USA Powerlifting took over the affiliation in 1997, so lifts from that era may also appear on IPF-era record books. The modern USPF is independent and untested. The heaviest total recorded in USPF competition is Tyler Butcher's 1,192.7 kg (2,629.5 lb) at Winter Wreckage in 2016. USA hosts the most USPF competition, with 153,267 entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 1985, the busiest year on record with 22,188 entries.
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USPF Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Tyler Butcher | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,192.7 kg2,630 lb | USPF · Winter Wreckage | 2016-12-03 · 9 yr |
| 02 | Brian Siders | 90.7+ kg200+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,159.8 kg2,557 lb | USPF · Mountaineer Cup VII | 2005-06-25 · 21 yr |
| 03 | Scott Cartwright | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | No | 1,120.0 kg2,469 lb | USPF · Sacramento Open | 2009-04-26 · 17 yr |
| 04 | Ed Coan | 110 kg243 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | No | 1,117.5 kg2,464 lb | USPF · World Championships | 1998-12-20 · 27 yr |
| 05 | Alan Best | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,105.0 kg2,436 lb | USPF · Olympia Powerlifting Invitational | 2010-09-24 · 16 yr |
| 06 | OD Wilson | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,102.5 kg2,431 lb | USPF · Armed Forces Championships | 1989-02-15 · 37 yr |
| 07 | Bill Kazmaier | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,100.0 kg2,425 lb | USPF · West Georgia Open Powerlifting Championships | 1981-01-31 · 45 yr |
| 08 | Dave Pasanella | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 1,092.5 kg2,409 lb | USPF · Budweiser World Record Breakers | 1988-04-08 · 38 yr |
| 09 | Anthony Clark | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | No | 1,092.5 kg2,409 lb | USPF · Crain's Muscle World Open | 1993-10-09 · 33 yr |
| 10 | George Hechter | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | No | 1,075.0 kg2,370 lb | USPF · Hawaii Invitational | 1985-03-03 · 41 yr |
USPF Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Tyler Butcher | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 480.0 kg1,058 lb | USPF · WV State and Mountaineer Open | 2017-04-01 · 9 yr |
| 02 | Scott Cartwright | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | No | 465.0 kg1,025 lb | USPF · Sacramento Open | 2009-04-26 · 17 yr |
| 03 | Dave Pasanella | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 462.5 kg1,020 lb | USPF · Budweiser World Record Breakers | 1988-04-08 · 38 yr |
| 04 | Ed Coan | 110 kg243 lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | No | 462.5 kg1,020 lb | USPF · Senior National Championships | 1999-07-24 · 27 yr |
| 05 | Fred Hatfield | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | No | 460.0 kg1,014 lb | USPF · Budweiser Record Breakers | 1987-03-23 · 39 yr |
| 06 | Matt Dimel | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 458.1 kg1,010 lb | USPF · Lake Erie Open | 1986-05-03 · 40 yr |
| 07 | Shane Hamman | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | No | 457.5 kg1,009 lb | USPF · Junior/Collegiate Nationals | 1996-03-09 · 30 yr |
| 08 | Lance Karabel | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | No | 457.5 kg1,009 lb | USPF · Region 4 Open Championships | 2010-12-11 · 15 yr |
| 09 | Lee Moran | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | No | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | USPF · Senior National Championships | 1984-07-07 · 42 yr |
| 10 | OD Wilson | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | USPF · Armed Forces Championships | 1989-02-15 · 37 yr |
USPF Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Mike Womack | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 408.5 kg901 lb | USPF · Sierra Nevada Cup | 2009-06-07 · 17 yr |
| 02 | Evan Arthur | 125 kg276 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | No | 395.0 kg871 lb | USPF · Kennewick Monsters of Bench | 2025-05-17 · 1 yr |
| 03 | Bill Caton | 242 kg534 lb | M | Single-ply | — | No | 380.0 kg838 lb | USPF · MCI Bench Press | 1985-12-01 · 40 yr |
| 04 | William Dirk | 125 kg276 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Unlimited | 45-49 | No | 375.0 kg827 lb | USPF · Kennewick Monsters of Bench | 2025-05-17 · 1 yr |
| 05 | Aaron Anderton | — | M | Unlimited | 55-59 | No | 370.0 kg816 lb | USPF · Kennewick Monsters of Bench | 2025-05-17 · 1 yr |
| 06 | Mark Bell | 140 kg309 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 367.5 kg810 lb | USPF · American PL Cup | 2009-01-24 · 17 yr |
| 07 | Tyler Butcher | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 367.5 kg810 lb | USPF · Winter Wreckage | 2016-12-03 · 9 yr |
| 08 | Williams | 181 kg399 lb | M | Single-ply | — | No | 365.0 kg805 lb | USPF · MCI Bench Press | 1985-12-01 · 40 yr |
| 09 | Allen Baria | 140 kg309 lb | M | Single-ply | 40-44 | No | 365.0 kg805 lb | USPF · Nationals | 2012-07-07 · 14 yr |
| 10 | Daniel Logman | 140 kg309 lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Unlimited | 50-54 | No | 365.0 kg805 lb | USPF · Kennewick Monsters of Bench | 2025-05-17 · 1 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.
USPF Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dan Wohleber | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | No | 410.1 kg904 lb | USPF · Lake Erie Open | 1982-12-12 · 43 yr |
| 02 | Doyle Kenady | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | No | 410.0 kg904 lb | USPF · Budweiser World Record Breakers | 1986-04-06 · 40 yr |
| 03 | Ed Coan | 100 kg220 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 408.7 kg901 lb | USPF · Senior Nationals | 1991-07-26 · 35 yr |
| 04 | OD Wilson | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 397.5 kg877 lb | USPF · Armed Forces Championships | 1989-02-15 · 37 yr |
| 05 | Gary Heisey | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | No | 395.0 kg871 lb | USPF · Pennsylvania State | 1987-03-28 · 39 yr |
| 06 | John Kuc | 110 kg243 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 392.5 kg866 lb | USPF · Hawaii International Powerlifting Championships | 1980-03-19 · 46 yr |
| 07 | Terry Long | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 20-23 | No | 392.5 kg866 lb | USPF · North Carolina Championships | 1983-03-05 · 43 yr |
| 08 | Scott Warman | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | No | 390.0 kg860 lb | USPF · Greater Mr. Arkansas Meet | 1986-03-01 · 40 yr |
| 09 | Brett Russell | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | — | No | 390.0 kg860 lb | USPF · Annual Mountaineer Open | 1986-12-01 · 39 yr |
| 10 | Gus Rethwisch | 125+ kg276+ lb | M | Single-ply | 35-39 | No | 387.5 kg855 lb | USPF · Miller Lite Armed Forces vs State of Hawaii | 1984-12-18 · 41 yr |
USPF Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in USPF competition?
The highest men's total in USPF competition is 1,192.7 kg (2,630 lb), set by Tyler Butcher (140+ kg class, single-ply) at Winter Wreckage in 2016.
What is the highest men's raw total in USPF competition?
The highest men's raw total in USPF competition is 957.5 kg (2,111 lb), set by Jason Belcher (140 kg class) at Nationals in 2018.
What is the highest women's total in USPF competition?
The highest women's total in USPF competition is 640 kg (1,411 lb), set by Juanita Trujillo (90 kg class, single-ply) at Senior Nationals in 1994.
What is the highest women's raw total in USPF competition?
The highest women's raw total in USPF competition is 442.5 kg (976 lb), set by Misty Rendleman (67.5 kg class) at Iron Sharpens Iron in 2022.
What is the heaviest men's squat in USPF competition?
The heaviest men's squat in USPF competition is 480 kg (1,058 lb), set by Tyler Butcher (140+ kg class, single-ply) at WV State and Mountaineer Open in 2017.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat in USPF competition?
The heaviest men's raw squat in USPF competition is 332.5 kg (733 lb), set by Lance Karabel (140+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Ross Shreves Powerlifting Classic in 2016.
What is the heaviest women's squat in USPF competition?
The heaviest women's squat in USPF competition is 277.5 kg (612 lb), set by Juanita Trujillo (90 kg class, single-ply) at Senior Nationals in 1994.
What is the heaviest women's raw squat in USPF competition?
The heaviest women's raw squat in USPF competition is 170 kg (375 lb), set by Kristen Torres (82.5 kg class, no knee wraps) at Battle of the Dragons in 2016.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in USPF competition?
The heaviest men's bench press in USPF competition is 408.5 kg (901 lb), set by Mike Womack (140+ kg class, single-ply) at Sierra Nevada Cup in 2009.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in USPF competition?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in USPF competition is 322.5 kg (711 lb), set by James Henderson (125+ kg class) at Senior National Championships in 1997.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in USPF competition?
The heaviest women's bench press in USPF competition is 185 kg (408 lb), set by Danette Hartmann (67.5 kg class, single-ply) at Masters Nationals in 1986.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in USPF competition?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in USPF competition is 140 kg (309 lb), set by Chrissy Codner (90+ kg class) at NY Push Pull in 2018.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in USPF competition?
The heaviest men's deadlift in USPF competition is 410.1 kg (904 lb), set by Dan Wohleber (125 kg class, single-ply) at Lake Erie Open in 1982.
What is the heaviest men's raw deadlift in USPF competition?
The heaviest men's raw deadlift in USPF competition is 390 kg (860 lb), set by Brett Russell (110 kg class) at Annual Mountaineer Open in 1986.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in USPF competition?
The heaviest women's deadlift in USPF competition is 256.3 kg (565 lb), set by Lisa Nawrocki (90+ kg class, single-ply) at Central Florida Deadlift in 1990.
What is the heaviest women's raw deadlift in USPF competition?
The heaviest women's raw deadlift in USPF competition is 195 kg (430 lb), set by Alisha Zink (90+ kg class) at NY Push Pull in 2018.