Powerlifting Records

Career Wrapped

Derek Forsyth

Derek Forsyth has competed in 25 sanctioned meets since 2016, lifting 17.8 tonnes across them.

Total moved

17.8 tonnes

Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 26 competition entries, added up.

Best total

770 kg1,698 lb

UK Masters and Scottish Open, 2025

The climb

+170 kg375 lb

From 600 kg1,323 lb to 770 kg1,698 lb, a 28% rise on the first total on file.

Peak DOTS

435

Top 11% of all men on file

Archetype

Bencher

Split 36 / 24 / 40 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 36 / 24 / 41, 0.6 points above average on bench.

Best ranking

#1

Total in Raw 145 kg, out of 42 nationally.

On the platform

60% third attempts made

34 of 57 third attempts converted, with 3 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 17. Heaviest made third attempt: Deadlift 310 kg684 lb.

Biggest jump

+48 kg105 lb

Between two meets, up to 750 kg1,654 lb at Highland Full Power Championships.

Footprint

9 years

2 federations, 6 countries, 4 weight classes.

100% of entries lifted raw. 100% drug-tested. Best year: 2025.

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