Powerlifting Records

Career Wrapped

Chris Balanga

Chris Balanga has competed in 39 sanctioned meets since 1991, lifting 21.2 tonnes across them.

Total moved

21.2 tonnes

Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 67 competition entries, added up.

Best total

585 kg1,290 lb

California State, 1998

The climb

+154 kg340 lb

From 431 kg950 lb to 585 kg1,290 lb, a 36% rise on the first total on file.

Peak DOTS

451

Top 8% of all men on file

Archetype

Bencher

Split 34 / 25 / 40 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 37 / 24 / 39, 1.5 points above average on bench.

Best ranking

#637

Bench Press in Single-ply 75 kg, out of 27,025 nationally.

On the platform

42% third attempts made

5 of 12 third attempts converted, with 0 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 2. Heaviest made third attempt: Deadlift 213 kg469 lb.

Biggest jump

+60 kg133 lb

Between two meets, up to 520 kg1,147 lb at California State Open/Natural.

Footprint

35 years

3 federations, 1 country, 4 weight classes.

12% of entries lifted raw. 72% drug-tested. Best year: 1998.

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