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World Powerlifting Records
World Powerlifting accounts for 20,015 competition entries from 8,928 lifters across 15 countries in the OpenPowerlifting archive. The records below are the top qualifying lifts recorded under World Powerlifting and its affiliates, 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 World Powerlifting competition is Jezza Uepa's 1,030 kg (2,271 lb) at Asia Pacific Challenge in 2018. Australia hosts the most WP competition, with 9,238 entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2018, the busiest year on record with 3,630 entries.
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World Powerlifting Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jezza Uepa | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | — | Yes | 1,030.0 kg2,271 lb | WP · Asia Pacific Challenge | 2018-04-20 · 8 yr |
| 02 | Tony Reinmuth | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | — | Yes | 967.0 kg2,132 lb | WP · World Championships | 2019-10-03 · 7 yr |
| 03 | Tyron Senituli | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 944.0 kg2,081 lb | PA · North Queensland Games | 2018-05-05 · 8 yr |
| 04 | Jackson Powell | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Wraps | 18-19 | Yes | 942.0 kg2,077 lb | WP-USA · Tennessee State Championship | 2021-05-08 · 5 yr |
| 05 | Joseph Whittaker | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 930.0 kg2,051 lb | WP · Oceania Championships | 2018-12-14 · 7 yr |
| 06 | Stanley Cocker | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 921.0 kg2,031 lb | WP-NZ · North Island Championships | 2021-06-05 · 5 yr |
| 07 | Athanasios Liouras | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | — | No | 920.0 kg2,029 lb | ESDT · Hellenic Powerlifting Championship | 2019-05-03 · 7 yr |
| 08 | Aaron Terry | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | Yes | 913.0 kg2,013 lb | WP · World Championships | 2024-10-11 · 2 yr |
| 09 | Dimitrios Rallis | 110 kg243 lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | No | 900.0 kg1,984 lb | ESDT · Hellenic Championships | 2018-04-06 · 8 yr |
| 10 | Pantelis Sapounakis | 125 kg276 lb | M | Wraps | — | No | 885.0 kg1,951 lb | ESDT · Hellenic Championships | 2018-04-06 · 8 yr |
World Powerlifting Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jezza Uepa | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | — | Yes | 455.0 kg1,003 lb | WP · Asia Pacific Challenge | 2018-04-20 · 8 yr |
| 02 | AI Carlito Temaki | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | Yes | 425.0 kg937 lb | WP · Oceania Championships | 2026-09-05 · 1 mo |
| 03 | Jackson Powell | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Wraps | 18-19 | Yes | 417.0 kg920 lb | WP-USA · Tennessee State Championship | 2021-05-08 · 5 yr |
| 04 | Tony Reinmuth | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | — | Yes | 400.0 kg882 lb | WP · World Championships | 2019-10-03 · 7 yr |
| 05 | A I Temaki | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | Yes | 400.0 kg882 lb | WP · Asia Pacific Championships | 2025-03-29 · 1 yr |
| 06 | Joseph Whittaker | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | — | Yes | 380.0 kg838 lb | WP · Pacific Challenge | 2019-04-12 · 7 yr |
| 07 | Pantelis Sapounakis | 125 kg276 lb | M | Wraps | — | No | 375.0 kg827 lb | ESDT · Hellenic Championships | 2018-04-06 · 8 yr |
| 08 | Athanasios Liouras | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | — | No | 370.0 kg816 lb | ESDT · Greek Qualification Event for Mr Olympia | 2018-07-08 · 8 yr |
| 09 | James Williams | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | Yes | 363.0 kg801 lb | WP-USA · Tennessee State Championship | 2021-05-08 · 5 yr |
| 10 | Tyron Senituli | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 358.0 kg790 lb | PA · North Queensland Games | 2018-05-05 · 8 yr |
World Powerlifting Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dimitrious Hanara | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Single-ply | 45-49 | Yes | 295.0 kg651 lb | WP-NZ · CDPA Regional Bench Champs and Novice 3-Lift | 2019-06-15 · 7 yr |
| 02 | Zakrewski Miroslav | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | — | No | 275.0 kg607 lb | ESDT · Hellenic Championships | 2018-04-06 · 8 yr |
| 03 | Jezza Uepa | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | Yes | 272.0 kg600 lb | WP · World Championships | 2018-10-10 · 8 yr |
| 04 | Alexis Pizaro | 140+ kg309+ lb* (class derived from bodyweight) | M | Raw | 40-44 | No | 260.0 kg573 lb | ESDT · Atlas Challenge | 2015-03-01 · 11 yr |
| 05 | Sane Faatoe | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 258.0 kg569 lb | WP · Pacific Invitational | 2019-10-26 · 6 yr |
| 06 | Simon Bergner | 105 kg231 lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | Yes | 257.0 kg567 lb | PA · Australian Powerlifting Championships | 2022-08-13 · 4 yr |
| 07 | Tony Reinmuth | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 248.0 kg547 lb | PA · Obsidian Open III | 2019-07-21 · 7 yr |
| 08 | Liam Te Kani-Walters | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 245.0 kg540 lb | WP · World Championships | 2024-10-11 · 2 yr |
| 09 | Tyron Senituli | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 241.0 kg532 lb | PA · North Queensland Games | 2018-05-05 · 8 yr |
| 10 | Jerry Gunther | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 40-44 | Yes | 237.5 kg524 lb | WP · World Championships | 2018-10-10 · 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.
World Powerlifting Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Stanley Cocker | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 373.0 kg823 lb | WP-NZ · North Island Championships | 2021-06-05 · 5 yr |
| 02 | Dimitrios Rallis | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | No | 370.0 kg816 lb | ESDT · Hellenic League | 2018-12-01 · 7 yr |
| 03 | Nicholai Cushing | 105 kg231 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 364.0 kg803 lb | PA · Australian Powerlifting Championships | 2020-09-26 · 6 yr |
| 04 | Liam McGuire | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 355.0 kg783 lb | PA · Raw Strength Summer Showdown | 2020-11-22 · 5 yr |
| 05 | Cameron McKenzie | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 353.0 kg778 lb | PA · Matti Tikka Challenge | 2019-12-21 · 6 yr |
| 06 | Xinhao Li | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | Yes | 351.0 kg774 lb | WP-China · Chongqing Zoe Open | 2022-01-09 · 4 yr |
| 07 | Athanasios Liouras | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | — | No | 350.0 kg772 lb | ESDT · Hellenic Powerlifting Championship | 2019-05-03 · 7 yr |
| 08 | Federico Sabelli | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | Yes | 350.0 kg772 lb | WP · World Championships | 2023-10-31 · 2 yr |
| 09 | Aaron Terry | 120+ kg265+ lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | Yes | 350.0 kg772 lb | WP · World Championships | 2024-10-11 · 2 yr |
| 10 | Michael Eaton | 120 kg265 lb | M | Raw | 40-44 | Yes | 348.0 kg767 lb | WP-USA · Virginia State Championship | 2021-07-10 · 5 yr |
World Powerlifting Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in World Powerlifting competition?
The highest men's total in World Powerlifting competition is 1,030 kg (2,271 lb), set by Jezza Uepa (120+ kg class, raw) at Asia Pacific Challenge in 2018.
What is the highest women's total in World Powerlifting competition?
The highest women's total in World Powerlifting competition is 650 kg (1,433 lb), set by Dina Hakeai (100+ kg class, raw) at North Island Championships in 2021.
What is the heaviest men's squat in World Powerlifting competition?
The heaviest men's squat in World Powerlifting competition is 455 kg (1,003 lb), set by Jezza Uepa (120+ kg class, raw) at Asia Pacific Challenge in 2018.
What is the heaviest women's squat in World Powerlifting competition?
The heaviest women's squat in World Powerlifting competition is 232 kg (512 lb), set by Brea De Jonge (100+ kg class, raw) at NSPC Open II in 2020.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in World Powerlifting competition?
The heaviest men's bench press in World Powerlifting competition is 295 kg (651 lb), set by Dimitrious Hanara (120+ kg class, single-ply) at CDPA Regional Bench Champs and Novice 3-Lift in 2019.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in World Powerlifting competition?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in World Powerlifting competition is 272 kg (600 lb), set by Jezza Uepa (120+ kg class) at World Championships in 2018.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in World Powerlifting competition?
The heaviest women's bench press in World Powerlifting competition is 157 kg (346 lb), set by Tasha Williams (84 kg class, single-ply) at Asia Pacific Championships in 2019.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in World Powerlifting competition?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in World Powerlifting competition is 155 kg (342 lb), set by Dina Hakeai (100+ kg class) at North Island Championships in 2021.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in World Powerlifting competition?
The heaviest men's deadlift in World Powerlifting competition is 373 kg (823 lb), set by Stanley Cocker (120+ kg class, raw) at North Island Championships in 2021.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in World Powerlifting competition?
The heaviest women's deadlift in World Powerlifting competition is 270 kg (595 lb), set by Dina Hakeai (100+ kg class, raw) at North Island Championships in 2021.