Powerlifting Records

Career Wrapped

Joe Welker

Joe Welker has competed in 12 sanctioned meets since 2024, lifting 5.2 tonnes across them.

Total moved

5.2 tonnes

Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 16 competition entries, added up.

Best total

405 kg893 lb

World Cup, 2026

The climb

+83 kg183 lb

From 322 kg710 lb to 405 kg893 lb, a 26% rise on the first total on file.

Peak DOTS

276

Top 67% of all men on file

Archetype

Bencher

Split 34 / 27 / 39 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 36 / 24 / 41, 3.5 points above average on bench.

Best ranking

#49,708

Total in Raw 82.5 kg, out of 116,867 worldwide.

On the platform

61% third attempts made

19 of 31 third attempts converted, with 0 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 9. Heaviest made third attempt: Squat 150 kg331 lb.

Biggest jump

+28 kg61 lb

Between two meets, up to 390 kg860 lb at Ohio Cup.

Footprint

2 years

2 federations, 1 country, 3 weight classes.

88% of entries lifted raw. 38% drug-tested. Best year: 2026.

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