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WPC Powerlifting Records
WPC accounts for 252,633 competition entries from 90,423 lifters across 34 countries in the OpenPowerlifting archive. The records below are the top qualifying lifts recorded under WPC 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 WPC competition is Dave Hoff's 1,407.5 kg (3,103 lb) at WPO Super Finals in 2019. Russia hosts the most WPC competition, with 90,170 entries on file. Competition activity peaked in 2015, the busiest year on record with 19,499 entries.
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WPC Total Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dave Hoff | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 1407.5 kg3103 lb | WPC · WPO Super Finals | 2019-10-28 · 6 yr |
| 02 | Andy Bolton | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | — | 1273.0 kg2807 lb | WPC · WPO Finals | 2007-03-02 · 19 yr |
| 03 | Chris Della Fave | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 1260.0 kg2778 lb | APF · Asylum Rising | 2020-07-25 · 6 yr |
| 04 | Chad Aichs | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 1240.0 kg2734 lb | WPC · WPO Finals | 2007-03-02 · 19 yr |
| 05 | Garry Frank | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | — | 1240.0 kg2734 lb | WPC · WPO Semifinals | 2005-10-29 · 20 yr |
| 06 | Matt Minuth | 110 kg243 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | — | 1225.0 kg2701 lb | WPC · WPO Championships | 2018-11-11 · 7 yr |
| 07 | Bruce Mason | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 1224.7 kg2700 lb | APF · North of the Border | 2020-11-07 · 5 yr |
| 08 | Matthew Smith | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 1212.5 kg2673 lb | APF · Senior Nationals | 2006-06-02 · 20 yr |
| 09 | Daniel Bell | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 1210.0 kg2668 lb | APF · Showdown at the Storm | 2020-07-25 · 6 yr |
| 10 | Jeremy Frey | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 1210.0 kg2668 lb | APF · Spring Open | 2009-03-22 · 17 yr |
WPC Squat Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dave Hoff | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 577.5 kg1273 lb | WPC · WPO Super Finals | 2019-10-28 · 6 yr |
| 02 | Andy Bolton | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | — | 550.5 kg1214 lb | WPC · WPO Finals | 2007-03-02 · 19 yr |
| 03 | Henry Thomason | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 547.5 kg1207 lb | APF · Texas Cup | 2011-11-05 · 14 yr |
| 04 | Joe Stein | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 546.6 kg1205 lb | APF · To Hell and Back Fall Brawl | 2020-11-28 · 5 yr |
| 05 | Chad Aichs | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 532.5 kg1174 lb | WPC · WPO Finals | 2007-03-02 · 19 yr |
| 06 | Vladislav Alhazov | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 530.0 kg1169 lb | WPC · WPO European Semi Finals | 2005-11-05 · 20 yr |
| 07 | Redacted Lifter | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | — | 525.0 kg1158 lb | CPF · Battle of Montreal | 2011-01-29 · 15 yr |
| 08 | Mathew Court | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 522.5 kg1152 lb | CPF · Canadian Pro/Am Meet | 2010-05-08 · 16 yr |
| 09 | Paul Childress | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | — | 520.5 kg1148 lb | WPC · WPO Finals | 2007-03-02 · 19 yr |
| 10 | Tyler Butcher | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | 24-34 | — | 517.5 kg1141 lb | APF · Western Ohio Open | 2022-06-04 · 4 yr |
WPC Bench Press Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jimmy Kolb | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | — | 612.4 kg1350 lb | APF · Summer Heat | 2026-07-11 · 2 mo |
| 02 | Kalle Ylitalo-James | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | — | 505.0 kg1114 lb | BPU · Salisbury Qualifier | 2023-12-09 · 2 yr |
| 03 | Adam Hawkins | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 40-44 | — | 480.0 kg1058 lb | IrishPO · Irish Pro Invitational XIV | 2025-05-10 · 1 yr |
| 04 | Dave Hoff | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 475.0 kg1047 lb | WPC · WPO Super Finals | 2021-08-21 · 5 yr |
| 05 | Eric Affolter | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 24-34 | — | 469.5 kg1035 lb | APF · Ohio Cup | 2026-02-07 · 7 mo |
| 06 | Scot Mendelson | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 40-44 | — | 467.5 kg1031 lb | APF · Holiday Festival of Strength | 2009-12-12 · 16 yr |
| 07 | Tony Carlino | 140 kg309 lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | — | 465.0 kg1025 lb | IrishPO · Irish Pro Invitational XIV | 2025-05-10 · 1 yr |
| 08 | Gene Rychlak | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | — | 458.1 kg1010 lb | APF · Metal Militia Memorial | 2006-12-16 · 19 yr |
| 09 | Anthony Faggiani | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | 35-39 | — | 455.0 kg1003 lb | WPCCP · Summer Slam Push/Pull | 2024-08-24 · 2 yr |
| 10 | Barzeen Vaziri | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 437.5 kg965 lb | APF · Pressing the Pieces Together | 2019-04-27 · 7 yr |
WPC Deadlift Records
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Age | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Colton Engelbrecht | 125 kg276 lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | — | 470.0 kg1036 lb | WPC-SA · Clash Of The Titans | 2025-03-29 · 1 yr |
| 02 | Andy Bolton | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | — | 457.5 kg1009 lb | BPC · South East Qualifier and Novice Bash | 2009-05-16 · 17 yr |
| 03 | Benedikt Magnússon | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | — | 440.0 kg970 lb | WPC · WPO European Semi Finals | 2005-11-05 · 20 yr |
| 04 | Konstantīn Konstantīnovs | 140 kg309 lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | — | 426.0 kg939 lb | WPC-Latvia · Monstergym atklātais čempionāts | 2009-07-04 · 17 yr |
| 05 | Garry Frank | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | 35-39 | — | 422.5 kg932 lb | WPC · WPO Semi-Finals | 2002-11-08 · 23 yr |
| 06 | Dave Richardson | 125 kg276 lb | M | Wraps | 24-34 | — | 420.0 kg926 lb | BPU · Nottingham Strong Qualifier VII | 2024-01-27 · 2 yr |
| 07 | Krzysztof Wierzbicki | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | 24-34 | — | 415.0 kg915 lb | WPC-Poland · Mistrzostwa Polski W Martwym Ciągu Raw | 2021-06-26 · 5 yr |
| 08 | Tyson Ridenour | 90 kg198 lb | M | Raw | 20-23 | — | 412.5 kg910 lb | APF · Culture Fitness Fashion Expo | 2025-08-09 · 1 yr |
| 09 | Daniel Bell | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | 35-39 | — | 412.5 kg910 lb | APF · Showdown at the Storm | 2022-05-28 · 4 yr |
| 10 | Chris Della Fave | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | 24-34 | — | 407.5 kg899 lb | APF · Asylum Rising | 2020-07-25 · 6 yr |
WPC Record FAQs
What is the highest men's total in WPC competition?
The highest men's total in WPC competition is 1,407.5 kg (3,103 lb), set by Dave Hoff (140 kg class, multi-ply) at WPO Super Finals in 2019.
What is the highest men's raw total in WPC competition?
The highest men's raw total in WPC competition is 985 kg (2,172 lb), set by Konstantīn Konstantīnovs (140 kg class) at MonsterGym Cup in 2010.
What is the highest women's total in WPC competition?
The highest women's total in WPC competition is 932.5 kg (2,056 lb), set by Leah Reichman (110+ kg class, multi-ply) at Womens Pro/Am in 2023.
What is the highest women's raw total in WPC competition?
The highest women's raw total in WPC competition is 730.3 kg (1,610 lb), set by April Mathis (90+ kg class) at Southern States in 2011.
What is the heaviest men's squat in WPC competition?
The heaviest men's squat in WPC competition is 577.5 kg (1,273 lb), set by Dave Hoff (140 kg class, multi-ply) at WPO Super Finals in 2019.
What is the heaviest men's raw squat in WPC competition?
The heaviest men's raw squat in WPC competition is 410 kg (904 lb), set by Troy Nash (140 kg class, no knee wraps) at Summer Heat V in 2009.
What is the heaviest women's squat in WPC competition?
The heaviest women's squat in WPC competition is 432.5 kg (954 lb), set by Leah Reichman (110+ kg class, multi-ply) at Womens Pro/Am in 2023.
What is the heaviest women's raw squat in WPC competition?
The heaviest women's raw squat in WPC competition is 279.0 kg (615 lb), set by April Mathis (90+ kg class, no knee wraps) at Southern States in 2011.
What is the heaviest men's bench press in WPC competition?
The heaviest men's bench press in WPC competition is 612.4 kg (1,350 lb), set by Jimmy Kolb (140 kg class, unlimited gear) at Summer Heat in 2026.
What is the heaviest men's raw bench press in WPC competition?
The heaviest men's raw bench press in WPC competition is 335 kg (739 lb), set by Kirill Sarychev (140+ kg class) at SN PRO Open Cup in 2015.
What is the heaviest women's bench press in WPC competition?
The heaviest women's bench press in WPC competition is 275 kg (607 lb), set by Emma Ylitalo-James (90 kg class, unlimited gear) at Voimanoston SM in 2023.
What is the heaviest women's raw bench press in WPC competition?
The heaviest women's raw bench press in WPC competition is 188.2 kg (415 lb), set by April Mathis (90+ kg class) at Southern States in 2011.
What is the heaviest men's deadlift in WPC competition?
The heaviest men's deadlift in WPC competition is 470 kg (1,036 lb), set by Colton Engelbrecht (125 kg class, knee wraps) at Clash Of The Titans in 2025.
What is the heaviest men's raw deadlift in WPC competition?
The heaviest men's raw deadlift in WPC competition is 440 kg (970 lb), set by Benedikt Magnússon (140+ kg class) at WPO European Semi Finals in 2005.
What is the heaviest women's deadlift in WPC competition?
The heaviest women's deadlift in WPC competition is 305 kg (673 lb), set by Becca Swanson (90+ kg class, multi-ply) at WPO Semifinals in 2005.
What is the heaviest women's raw deadlift in WPC competition?
The heaviest women's raw deadlift in WPC competition is 267.5 kg (590 lb), set by April Mathis (90+ kg class) at Southern States in 2014.