Powerlifting Records

Career Wrapped

Jonathan Hughes

Jonathan Hughes has competed in 8 sanctioned meets since 2017, lifting 4.5 tonnes across them.

Total moved

4.5 tonnes

Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 8 competition entries, added up.

Best total

823 kg1,815 lb

Tennessee State Championship, 2026

The climb

+328 kg724 lb

From 495 kg1,092 lb to 823 kg1,815 lb, a 66% rise on the first total on file.

Peak DOTS

452

Top 8% of all men on file

Archetype

Bencher

Split 36 / 27 / 37 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 36 / 24 / 41, 3.5 points above average on bench.

Best ranking

#121

Total in Unlimited 140 kg, out of 889 worldwide.

On the platform

48% third attempts made

11 of 23 third attempts converted, with 2 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 7. Heaviest made third attempt: Deadlift 247 kg545 lb.

Biggest jump

+223 kg491 lb

Between two meets, up to 505 kg1,114 lb at Wisconsin Open State Championships.

Footprint

9 years

1 federation, 1 country, 4 weight classes.

50% of entries lifted raw. 50% drug-tested. Best year: 2026.

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