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All-Time Deadlift Records
Maximum weight pulled to lockout in a sanctioned meet.
2,884,949 sanctioned deadlifts from 816,371 lifters across 26 parent federations are on file. The 25 heaviest by sex sit below, with each lifter appearing once on their heaviest qualifying attempt. Use the filter to narrow by class, age, equipment, or tested status.
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Top 25 Men's Deadlifts
The 25 heaviest men's deadlifts on file span 2002 to 2025, drawn from 17 federations and 5 weight classes. Danny Grigsby leads at 487.5 kg1075 lb, set at American Pro in 2022. Of the 25, 7 in a suit, 4 in knee wraps, 14 raw.
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Each step is a new all-time men's deadlift record, across all weight classes and equipment. 25 record-setting lifts since 1964; current holder Danny Grigsby at 487.5 kg1075 lb, set in 2022.
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Danny Grigsby | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | — | 487.5 kg1075 lb | WRPF · American Pro | 2022-07-29 · 3 yr |
| 02 | Colton Engelbrecht | 140 kg309 lb | M | Wraps | — | 470.0 kg1036 lb | WRPF · Nikolai Kagansky Memorial Cup | 2025-07-12 · 10 mo |
| 03 | Jamal Browner | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | — | 460.0 kg1014 lb | WRPF · The Ghost Clash 3 | 2024-04-06 · 2 yr |
| 04 | Andy Bolton | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 457.5 kg1009 lb | BPC · South East Qualifier and Novice Bash | 2009-05-16 · 17 yr |
| 05 | Krzysztof Wierzbicki | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | — | 456.0 kg1006 lb | PLTRAW · World Power Festival 3x3 Series | 2025-03-19 · 1 yr |
| 06 | Chris Duffin | 125 kg276 lb | M | Straps | — | 454.1 kg1001 lb | WPA · World Championships | 2016-10-06 · 9 yr |
| 07 | Yury Belkin | 110 kg243 lb | M | Straps | — | 450.0 kg992 lb | GPA · World Championships | 2016-12-08 · 9 yr |
| 08 | Theo Maddox | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | — | 445.0 kg981 lb | CAPO · National Deadlift Only Championships | 2024-12-07 · 1 yr |
| 09 | Benedikt Magnússon | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Wraps | — | 442.5 kg976 lb | FPO · Bullfarm Powerlifting Championships | 2010-10-02 · 15 yr |
| 10 | Fernando Arias | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | — | 440.0 kg970 lb | RPS · King and Queen of the Platform 5 | 2025-12-06 · 5 mo |
| 11 | Kenneth Cooper | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | — | 435.0 kg959 lb | WRPF · SBSC Non-Tested Bummy's Beat Down | 2024-04-21 · 2 yr |
| 12 | Cailer Woolam | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | — | 432.5 kg954 lb | SPF · Slingshot Record Breakers | 2019-11-09 · 6 yr |
| 13 | Konstantīn Konstantīnovs | 125 kg276 lb | M | Single-ply | Yes | 430.0 kg948 lb | LPF · Latvian Powerlifting Championships | 2006-04-02 · 20 yr |
| 14 | Bryan Duncan | 110 kg243 lb | M | Raw | — | 427.5 kg943 lb | WRPF · The American Pro 2 | 2023-10-28 · 2 yr |
| 15 | Chris Weist | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | — | 427.5 kg943 lb | MM · Northeast Power Bowl | 2021-02-06 · 5 yr |
| 16 | John Haack | 100 kg220 lb | M | Raw | — | 426.0 kg939 lb | WRPF · The Ghost Clash 3 | 2024-04-06 · 2 yr |
| 17 | Shane Haller | 140 kg309 lb | M | Raw | — | 425.0 kg937 lb | RPS · King and Queen of the Platform 5 | 2025-12-06 · 5 mo |
| 18 | Shane Hunt | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | — | 425.0 kg937 lb | USPA · Pro Raw Championships | 2022-09-24 · 3 yr |
| 19 | Konstantin Morozov | 125 kg276 lb | M | Wraps | — | 422.5 kg932 lb | WPF-RUS · Megapolis Tournament | 2019-02-23 · 7 yr |
| 20 | Garry Frank | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 422.5 kg932 lb | WPC · WPO Semi-Finals | 2002-11-08 · 23 yr |
| 21 | Sergey Daragan | 125 kg276 lb | M | Raw | — | 421.0 kg928 lb | WRPF · World Championships | 2018-10-04 · 7 yr |
| 22 | Tibor Mészáros | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 420.5 kg927 lb | GPC · World Cup | 2004-11-27 · 21 yr |
| 23 | Dave Richardson | 125 kg276 lb | M | Wraps | — | 420.0 kg926 lb | BPU · Nottingham Strong Qualifier VII | 2024-01-27 · 2 yr |
| 24 | Vladislav Alhazov | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 419.6 kg925 lb | IPA · Columbus Pro-Am | 2008-01-19 · 18 yr |
| 25 | Vladimir Bulgakov | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Raw | — | 418.5 kg923 lb | WRPF · Nikolai Kagansky Memorial Cup | 2025-07-12 · 10 mo |
Top 25 Women's Deadlifts
The 25 heaviest women's deadlifts on file span 1988 to 2026, drawn from 18 federations and 9 weight classes. Becca Swanson leads at 305.0 kg673 lb, set at WPO Semifinals in 2005. Of the 25, 8 in a suit, 7 in knee wraps, 10 raw.
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Each step is a new all-time women's deadlift record, across all weight classes and equipment. 19 record-setting lifts since 1975; current holder Becca Swanson at 305.0 kg673 lb, set in 2005.
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Becca Swanson | 90+ kg198+ lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 305.0 kg673 lb | WPC · WPO Semifinals | 2005-10-29 · 20 yr |
| 02 | Crystal Tate | 100 kg220 lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 300.0 kg662 lb | APF · Chicago Summer Bash 19 | 2022-08-06 · 3 yr |
| 03 | Samantha Rice | 90 kg198 lb | F | Raw | — | 297.5 kg656 lb | RPS · King and Queen of the Platform 5 | 2025-12-06 · 5 mo |
| 04 | Tamara Walcott | 140 kg309 lb | F | Raw | — | 297.0 kg655 lb | USPC · Barbell Brothers Battle of the Beasts | 2025-05-03 · 1 yr |
| 05 | Brianny Terry | 90 kg198 lb | F | Raw | — | 293.0 kg646 lb | WRPF · Untested FQ Classic 4 | 2024-05-05 · 2 yr |
| 06 | Denise Herber | 75 kg165 lb | F | Wraps | — | 291.5 kg643 lb | WRPF · The Ghost Clash 3 | 2024-04-06 · 2 yr |
| 07 | Sara Schiff | 125 kg276 lb | F | Wraps | — | 290.5 kg641 lb | WRPF · FQ Classic 3 | 2023-05-07 · 3 yr |
| 08 | Natalie Laalaai | 84+ kg185+ lb | F | Raw | Yes | 290.0 kg640 lb | APLA · Grand Prix | 2025-11-22 · 6 mo |
| 09 | Leah Reichman | 110+ kg243+ lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 288.0 kg635 lb | SPF · The Strength of Heroes Championships | 2021-09-11 · 4 yr |
| 10 | Aquinn Onuoha | 84+ kg185+ lb | F | Raw | Yes | 288.0 kg635 lb | BP · SBD British Open Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2025-12-05 · 5 mo |
| 11 | Jessica Springer | 90+ kg198+ lb | F | Wraps | — | 285.8 kg630 lb | APF · Women's Power Weekend | 2021-04-10 · 5 yr |
| 12 | Sarah Rainbow | 90+ kg198+ lb | F | Wraps | — | 282.5 kg623 lb | WRPF-AUS · Launceston Toyota Showdown | 2024-03-23 · 2 yr |
| 13 | Chakera Ingram | 82.5 kg182 lb | F | Raw | — | 282.5 kg623 lb | USPA · Gulf Coast Open | 2018-06-02 · 7 yr |
| 14 | Brittany Schlater | 84+ kg185+ lb | F | Raw | Yes | 280.0 kg618 lb | CPU · Nationals | 2026-03-14 · 2 mo |
| 15 | Kristy Hawkins | 75 kg165 lb | F | Raw | — | 280.0 kg618 lb | PLU · Spring Warrior | 2025-03-15 · 1 yr |
| 16 | Jess McCallum | 110+ kg243+ lb | F | Wraps | — | 280.0 kg618 lb | CAPO · WA State Championships | 2022-05-22 · 4 yr |
| 17 | Deana Tollefson | 90 kg198 lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 279.0 kg615 lb | IPA · Cincinnati Women's Pro Am - Pro Day | 2025-03-23 · 1 yr |
| 18 | Lydia Hantke | 90+ kg198+ lb | F | Wraps | — | 277.5 kg612 lb | WRPF-AUS · Atlas Classic 3 | 2025-12-06 · 5 mo |
| 19 | Rebecca Roberts | 82.5 kg182 lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 275.0 kg607 lb | UPA · Power Weekend | 2025-12-06 · 5 mo |
| 20 | Jaymi Morris | 90 kg198 lb | F | Wraps | — | 275.0 kg607 lb | ProRaw · 14 | 2024-03-16 · 2 yr |
| 21 | Andrea Corder | 75 kg165 lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 274.4 kg605 lb | APF · Women's Pro-Am | 2019-04-13 · 7 yr |
| 22 | Dawn Reshel-Sharon | 90 kg198 lb | F | Single-ply | — | 274.0 kg604 lb | APF · Wisconsin State Open | 1988-05-15 · 38 yr |
| 23 | Taylor Schaeffer | 82.5 kg182 lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 273.5 kg603 lb | WPO · Pro Finals | 2024-10-11 · 1 yr |
| 24 | Viktoriya Epikhina | 90 kg198 lb | F | Raw | — | 272.5 kg601 lb | WRPF · Start 800 Powerlifting Tournament | 2026-03-28 · 1 mo |
| 25 | Toyosi Omotoso | 84+ kg185+ lb | F | Raw | Yes | 272.5 kg601 lb | EPF · European Open Classic Powerlifting Championships | 2026-03-15 · 2 mo |
Records are computed from the OpenPowerlifting public-domain dataset and represent the highest qualifying lift on file for each (federation, sex, equipment, weight class, age class, tested) combination. State records are scoped by the lifter's registered state of residence (matching USAPL/PA/USPA rules), not by meet location; coverage depends on the federation — USAPL and USPA report lifter state for 87–97% of entries, while some smaller feds report it rarely. Records may differ from a federation's official record book. Read more about how these records are computed.