Powerlifting Records

Career Wrapped

Joshua McElhany

Joshua McElhany has competed in 6 sanctioned meets since 2024, lifting 2.7 tonnes across them.

Total moved

2.7 tonnes

Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 6 competition entries, added up.

Best total

515 kg1,136 lb

Tested Iron Classic, 2026

The climb

+175 kg386 lb

From 340 kg750 lb to 515 kg1,136 lb, a 51% rise on the first total on file.

Peak DOTS

364

Top 35% of all men on file

Archetype

Puller

Split 34 / 20 / 46 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 36 / 24 / 41, 5.5 points above average on deadlift.

Best ranking

#7,231

Deadlift in Wraps 82.5 kg, out of 22,048 worldwide.

On the platform

78% third attempts made

14 of 18 third attempts converted, with 4 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 6. Heaviest made third attempt: Deadlift 230 kg507 lb.

Biggest jump

+76 kg168 lb

Between two meets, up to 416 kg917 lb at Tested Pure Strength Classic.

Footprint

1 years

1 federation, 1 country, 2 weight classes.

100% of entries lifted raw. 100% drug-tested. Best year: 2026.

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