Powerlifting Records

Career Wrapped

Jose Hernandez

Jose Hernandez has competed in 52 sanctioned meets since 2003, lifting 34.2 tonnes across them.

Total moved

34.2 tonnes

Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 65 competition entries, added up.

Best total

670 kg1,477 lb

California State Championships, 2009

The climb

+262 kg579 lb

From 408 kg899 lb to 670 kg1,477 lb, a 64% rise on the first total on file.

Peak DOTS

439

Top 10% of all men on file

Archetype

Squatter

Split 38 / 24 / 37 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 37 / 24 / 39, 0.9 points above average on squat.

Best ranking

#113

Total in Single-ply 90 kg, out of 1,134 statewide.

On the platform

70% third attempts made

19 of 27 third attempts converted, with 2 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 8. Heaviest made third attempt: Squat 258 kg568 lb.

Biggest jump

+125 kg276 lb

Between two meets, up to 605 kg1,334 lb at National PL BP DL Championship.

Footprint

23 years

2 federations, 2 countries, 2 weight classes.

6% of entries lifted raw. 20% drug-tested. 2 bomb-outs on file. Best year: 2009.

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