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All-Time Total Records

Sum of best squat, bench, and deadlift in one full-power meet.

2,618,844 sanctioned full-meet totals from 768,150 lifters across 24 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 Totals

The 25 heaviest men's full-meet totals on file span 2005 to 2025, drawn from 8 federations and 5 weight classes. Dave Hoff leads at 1407.5 kg3103 lb, set at WPO Super Finals in 2019. All 25 were lifted in a single-ply, multi-ply, or unlimited suit.

Men's full-meet totals record progression from 1964 to 2019. 30 progression points, rising from 807 kg (Terence Todd) to 1,408 kg (Dave Hoff).8001,7641,0002,2051,2002,6461,4003,0871,6003,528kglb197419841994200420142026807 kg · 1964 · Terence Todd · The Powerlifting Tournament Of America858 kg · 1965 · Terence Todd · Senior Nationals875 kg · 1966 · Robert Weaver · Senior Nationals878 kg · 1968 · Don Cundy · Senior Nationals919 kg · 1969 · Don Cundy · Senior Nationals934 kg · 1970 · Jon Cole · Senior Nationals934 kg · 1971 · Hugh Cassidy · Senior Nationals980 kg · 1971 · Hugh Cassidy · Men's World Powerlifting Championships1,025 kg · 1972 · Jon Cole · Senior Nationals1,066 kg · 1972 · John Kuc · Men's World Powerlifting Championships1,100 kg · 1981 · Bill Kazmaier · West Georgia Open Powerlifting Championships1,101 kg · 1989 · John Ware · Central USA Power Classic1,103 kg · 1989 · OD Wilson · Armed Forces Championships1,116 kg · 1993 · Anthony Clark · World Record Breakers & Submaster/Master Worlds1,148 kg · 1995 · Anthony Clark · Senior Nationals1,150 kg · 2001 · Garry Frank · WPO Qualifier Meet1,180 kg · 2001 · Garry Frank · Senior Nationals1,198 kg · 2002 · Garry Frank · Senior Nationals & WPO Qualifier1,210 kg · 2003 · Garry Frank · WPO Finals1,228 kg · 2004 · Garry Frank · WPO Super Open Championships1,240 kg · 2005 · Garry Frank · WPO Semifinals1,270 kg · 2006 · Jeff Lewis · WPO Finals1,273 kg · 2007 · Andy Bolton · WPO Finals1,293 kg · 2008 · Donnie Thompson · Columbus Pro-Am1,318 kg · 2008 · Donnie Thompson · Senior National Powerlifting Championships1,361 kg · 2011 · Donnie Thompson · PowerStation Pro/Am1,363 kg · 2013 · Dave Hoff · Westside Invitational Pro Open Powerlifting Championships1,365 kg · 2017 · Dave Hoff · Champion of Champions 21,368 kg · 2018 · Dave Hoff · Equipped Nationals1,408 kg · 2019 · Dave Hoff · WPO Super Finals (current record)

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Each step is a new all-time men's total record, across all weight classes and equipment. 30 record-setting lifts since 1964; current holder Dave Hoff at 1407.5 kg3103 lb, set in 2019.

RankLifterClassSexEquipTestedLoadMeetDate
01Dave Hoff140 kg309 lbMMulti-ply1407.5 kg3103 lbWPC · WPO Super Finals2019-10-28 · 6 yr
02Rodney Woodward140+ kg309+ lbMUnlimited1372.1 kg3025 lbIPA · Strength of Heroes-Pro2025-09-06 · 8 mo
03Donnie Thompson140+ kg309+ lbMMulti-ply1360.8 kg3000 lbSPF · PowerStation Pro/Am2011-08-20 · 14 yr
04Jonas Rantanen140 kg309 lbMMulti-ply1340.0 kg2954 lbFPO · Bullfarm Championships2011-10-08 · 14 yr
05Kyle Shreve140 kg309 lbMUnlimited1324.5 kg2920 lbIPA · North of the Border2025-11-15 · 6 mo
06Bob Merkh125 kg276 lbMUnlimited1317.7 kg2905 lbIPA · 814 Strength Spectacular2022-07-16 · 3 yr
07Chris Della Fave110 kg243 lbMUnlimited1301.8 kg2870 lbIPA · Strength of Heroes2022-09-10 · 3 yr
08AJ Roberts140 kg309 lbMMulti-ply1295.0 kg2855 lbSPF · Ironman Classic Pro/Am2012-03-10 · 14 yr
09Bruce Mason140 kg309 lbMUnlimited1290.5 kg2845 lbMM · 814 Summer Smackdown Invitational2021-07-17 · 4 yr
10Yevgen Yarymbash140 kg309 lbMMulti-ply1290.0 kg2844 lbXPC · Elite/Pro Open2013-03-03 · 13 yr
11Blaine Sumner120+ kg265+ lbMSingle-plyYes1275.5 kg2812 lbIPF · World Powerlifting Championships2019-11-18 · 6 yr
12Andy Bolton140+ kg309+ lbMMulti-ply1273.0 kg2807 lbWPC · WPO Finals2007-03-02 · 19 yr
13Vladislav Alhazov140+ kg309+ lbMMulti-ply1272.3 kg2805 lbIPA · Columbus Pro-Am2008-01-19 · 18 yr
14Trinton Golden125 kg276 lbMUnlimited1270.1 kg2800 lbXPC · Arnold2025-02-28 · 1 yr
15Tory Pelzer140 kg309 lbMUnlimited1270.1 kg2800 lbMM · The Steel Valley Meltdown2021-05-22 · 5 yr
16Shane Hammock140+ kg309+ lbMMulti-ply1270.1 kg2800 lbIPA · Westside Invitational Pro Open Powerlifting Championships2013-08-17 · 12 yr
17Jake Anderson140+ kg309+ lbMMulti-ply1270.1 kg2800 lbIPA · Westside Invitational Pro Open Powerlifting Championships2013-08-17 · 12 yr
18Jeff Frank140+ kg309+ lbMMulti-ply1257.5 kg2773 lbUPA · Relentless Minnesota2016-07-08 · 9 yr
19Josh Conley140+ kg309+ lbMMulti-ply1249.7 kg2755 lbIPA · Westside Invitational Pro Open Powerlifting Championships2013-08-17 · 12 yr
20Marshall Johnson140 kg309 lbMMulti-ply1245.0 kg2745 lbUPA · Relentless Minnesota2019-07-12 · 6 yr
21Anthony Faggiani140+ kg309+ lbMUnlimited1242.5 kg2739 lbUPA · Reign of Power2025-03-08 · 1 yr
22Ben Pauli125 kg276 lbMUnlimited1240.0 kg2734 lbUPA · RPG Fall Classic2024-10-19 · 1 yr
23Chad Walker140+ kg309+ lbMMulti-ply1240.0 kg2734 lbXPC · Elite/Pro Open2013-03-03 · 13 yr
24Chad Aichs140+ kg309+ lbMMulti-ply1240.0 kg2734 lbWPC · WPO Finals2007-03-02 · 19 yr
25Garry Frank140+ kg309+ lbMMulti-ply1240.0 kg2734 lbWPC · WPO Semifinals2005-10-29 · 20 yr

Top 25 Women's Totals

The 25 heaviest women's full-meet totals on file span 2005 to 2026, drawn from 11 federations and 10 weight classes. Leah Reichman leads at 932.5 kg2056 lb, set at Womens Pro/Am in 2023. Of the 25, 22 in a suit, 2 in knee wraps, 1 raw.

Women's full-meet totals record progression from 1975 to 2023. 21 progression points, rising from 218 kg (Natalie Kahn) to 933 kg (Leah Reichman).2004414008826001,3238001,7641,0002,205kglb19851995200520152026218 kg · 1975 · Natalie Kahn · First All Women's Powerlifting Contest440 kg · 1977 · Jan Todd · First All American Women's Power Meet442 kg · 1978 · Ann Turbyne · Women's National Powerlifting Championships473 kg · 1979 · Jan Todd · Hawaii International Powerlifting Championships535 kg · 1980 · Ann Turbyne · Women's Nationals538 kg · 1980 · Bev Francis · Australian Nationals553 kg · 1980 · Jan Todd · Atlanta Women's Open575 kg · 1981 · Bev Francis · Women's World Powerlifting Championship578 kg · 1983 · Bev Francis · Women's World Powerlifting Championships616 kg · 1985 · Terry Byland-Rohal · Women's Nationals626 kg · 1987 · Dawn Reshel-Sharon · Illinois State and Central Plains Record Breakers653 kg · 1987 · Dawn Reshel-Sharon · World Championships709 kg · 1988 · Dawn Reshel-Sharon · Wisconsin State Open711 kg · 2002 · Becca Swanson · Senior Nationals & WPO Qualifier783 kg · 2003 · Becca Swanson · WPO Finals805 kg · 2003 · Becca Swanson · Senior Nationals818 kg · 2003 · Becca Swanson · World Championships860 kg · 2004 · Becca Swanson · WPO Super Open Championships873 kg · 2005 · Becca Swanson · Nationals930 kg · 2005 · Becca Swanson · WPO Semifinals933 kg · 2023 · Leah Reichman · Womens Pro/Am (current record)

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Each step is a new all-time women's total record, across all weight classes and equipment. 21 record-setting lifts since 1975; current holder Leah Reichman at 932.5 kg2056 lb, set in 2023.

RankLifterClassSexEquipTestedLoadMeetDate
01Leah Reichman110+ kg243+ lbFMulti-ply932.5 kg2056 lbAPF · Womens Pro/Am2023-04-15 · 3 yr
02Becca Swanson90+ kg198+ lbFMulti-ply930.0 kg2051 lbWPC · WPO Semifinals2005-10-29 · 20 yr
03Deana Tollefson90 kg198 lbFMulti-ply860.0 kg1896 lbIPA · Cincinnati Women's Pro Am - Pro Day2025-03-23 · 1 yr
04Crystal Tate90+ kg198+ lbFMulti-ply852.8 kg1880 lbAPF · Women's Pro-Am2019-04-13 · 7 yr
05Taylor Schaeffer82.5 kg182 lbFMulti-ply832.3 kg1835 lbRPS · MAYhem2025-05-17 · 1 yr
06Rochelle Dubbs90+ kg198+ lbFUnlimited825.5 kg1820 lbSPF · Olympus Classic2025-01-18 · 1 yr
07Jordan Buchla100 kg220 lbFMulti-ply821.5 kg1811 lbIPA · Cincinnati Women's Pro Am - Pro Day2025-03-23 · 1 yr
08Amber Hansen100 kg220 lbFMulti-ply818.7 kg1805 lbAPF · Womens Pro/Am2022-04-09 · 4 yr
09Laura Phelps-Stackhouse75 kg165 lbFMulti-ply816.5 kg1800 lbSPF · PowerStation Pro/Am2011-08-20 · 14 yr
10Mackenzie Tomasik140 kg309 lbFMulti-ply793.8 kg1750 lbIPA · Cincinnati Women's Pro/Am2026-04-12 · 1 mo
11Daria Efimtseva84+ kg185+ lbFSingle-plyYes793.0 kg1749 lbAsianPF · Asian Masters & Open Powerlifting Championships2025-12-02 · 5 mo
12Bonica Brown84+ kg185+ lbFSingle-plyYes793.0 kg1749 lbUSAPL · Open Nationals2019-05-10 · 7 yr
13April Mathis75+ kg165+ lbFMulti-ply790.0 kg1742 lbWPC · WPO Championships2018-11-11 · 7 yr
14Rebecca Roberts82.5 kg182 lbFMulti-ply782.5 kg1725 lbIPA · Cincinnati Women's Pro/Am2024-04-13 · 2 yr
15Katrina Bielomyza100 kg220 lbFUnlimited782.5 kg1725 lbRPS · Winter's Wrath2022-12-03 · 3 yr
16Alexis Jones100+ kg220+ lbFSingle-plyYes780.5 kg1721 lbUSAPL · Nebraska Collegiate State Championships2022-12-10 · 3 yr
17Sarah Rainbow90+ kg198+ lbFWraps775.0 kg1709 lbWRPF-AUS · Launceston Toyota Showdown2024-03-23 · 2 yr
18Galina Karpova84+ kg185+ lbFSingle-plyYes775.0 kg1709 lbFPR · Russian Powerlifting Championships2012-02-24 · 14 yr
19Shawna Mendelson82.5 kg182 lbFMulti-ply764.3 kg1685 lbSPF · Spring Mania2020-09-05 · 5 yr
20Irina Lugovaya84+ kg185+ lbFSingle-plyYes760.0 kg1676 lbFPR · Russian Powerlifting Championships2011-02-14 · 15 yr
21Tamara Walcott140 kg309 lbFRaw759.0 kg1674 lbUSPC · Barbell Brothers Battle of the Beasts2025-05-03 · 1 yr
22Sabrina Schutter90+ kg198+ lbFMulti-ply757.5 kg1670 lbWPC · WPO Super Finals2020-10-28 · 5 yr
23Rebecca Holcomb84+ kg185+ lbFSingle-plyYes753.5 kg1661 lbUSAPL · Open Nationals2019-05-10 · 7 yr
24Olga Gemaletdinova84+ kg185+ lbFSingle-plyYes753.0 kg1660 lbIPF · World Powerlifting Championships2013-11-04 · 12 yr
25Jessica Springer90+ kg198+ lbFWraps753.0 kg1660 lbAPF · Women's Power Weekend2021-04-10 · 5 yr

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.