Powerlifting Records

Career Wrapped

Michael Foster

Michael Foster has competed in 13 sanctioned meets since 2015, lifting 6.1 tonnes across them.

Total moved

6.1 tonnes

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

Best total

523 kg1,152 lb

Tested Best of the Midwest Powerlifting Championships, 2024

The climb

+262 kg577 lb

From 261 kg575 lb to 523 kg1,152 lb, a 100% rise on the first total on file.

Peak DOTS

298

Top 61% of all men on file

Archetype

Bencher

Split 33 / 25 / 41 (squat / bench / deadlift) against a typical 36 / 24 / 41, 1.8 points above average on bench.

Best ranking

#22,675

Total in Raw 125 kg, out of 64,318 worldwide.

On the platform

80% third attempts made

20 of 25 third attempts converted, with 1 perfect 9-for-9 day out of 7. Heaviest made third attempt: Deadlift 208 kg458 lb.

Biggest jump

+116 kg255 lb

Between two meets, up to 513 kg1,130 lb at Colorado State.

Footprint

11 years

3 federations, 2 countries, 7 weight classes.

69% of entries lifted raw. 56% drug-tested. 2 bomb-outs on file. Best year: 2024.

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