Total moved
5.2 tonnes
Every squat, bench and deadlift made across 17 competition entries, added up.
Career Wrapped
Ken Hughes
Ken Hughes has competed in 15 sanctioned meets since 1981, lifting 5.2 tonnes across them.
Best total
440 kg970 lb
Atlas Classic 2, 2024
The climb
+145 kg320 lb
From 295 kg650 lb to 440 kg970 lb, a 49% rise on the first total on file.
Peak DOTS
348
Top 42% of all men on file
Archetype
Puller
Split 33 / 19 / 48 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 36 / 24 / 41, 7.0 points above average on deadlift.
Best ranking
#26,919
Total in Raw 125 kg, out of 64,318 worldwide.
On the platform
90% third attempts made
19 of 21 third attempts converted, with 0 perfect 9-for-9 days out of 7. Heaviest made third attempt: Deadlift 225 kg496 lb.
Biggest jump
+30 kg66 lb
Between two meets, up to 395 kg871 lb at QLD DT State Championships.
Footprint
45 years
3 federations, 2 countries, 4 weight classes.
53% of entries lifted raw. 35% drug-tested. 1 bomb-out on file. Best year: 1983.