Powerlifting displays dedication, energy, and the drive to realize greatness.
Every lifter demonstrated unmatched self-discipline and focus to set these milestones in squats, bench presses, deadlifts, and complete lifts.
These information encourage athletes worldwide to push boundaries and redefine what is feasible in uncooked powerlifting.
Squat (no Wraps)
| Class | Carry | Lifter | Yr | Fed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 551 | Mike Booker | 2002 | AAU |
| 132 | 551 | Mike Booker | 2002 | AAU |
| 148 | 579 | Charles Okopoko | 06/12/19 | IPF |
| 165 | 633 | Michael Seay | 10/16/19 | USAPL |
| 181 | 716 | Maliek Derstine | 01/23/16 | USPA |
| 198 | 766 | Jesse Norris | 11/07/15 | SPF |
| 220 | 822 | Joe Sullivan | 09/26/20 | WRPF |
| 242 | 837 | Kevin Oak Okolie | 08/04/19 | USPA |
| 275 | 903 | Dennis Cornelius | 12/09/17 | USPA |
| 308 | 922 | Robb Philippus | 08/25/17 | WRPF |
| SHW | 1080 | Ray Williams | 03/02/19 | NAPF |
All Squats (with & with out Wraps)
| Class | Carry | Lifter | Yr | Fed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | 567 | Brandon Smitley | 11/07/16 | WPC |
| 148 | 600 | David Raymond | 01/21/17 | UPA |
| 165 | 710 | Tom Kallas | 05/16/15 | UPA |
| 181 | 782 | Dallas Norris | 08/12/17 | 365 Robust |
| 198 | 815 | Tom Kallas | 03/25/18 | APF |
| 220 | 915 | Sam Byrd | 03/21/15 | SPF |
| 242 | 909 | Jason LeGrand | 04/21/2018 | 365 Robust |
| 275 | 964 | Eric Lilliebridge | 07/19/14 | UPA |
| 308 | 1058 | James Searcy Jr | 05/19/18 | RPS |
| SHW | 1080 | Ray Williams | 03/02/19 | NAPF |
Bench Press (full Meet)
| Class | Carry | Lifter | Yr | Fed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 380 | Mike Booker | 2005 | AAU |
| 132 | 424 | Eric Head | 06/26/15 | APC |
| 148 | 424 | Joe Bradley | 1981 | USPF |
| 165 | 486 | Phillip Brewer | 11/19/17 | USPA |
| 181 | 556 | Rick Weil | 1986 | APF |
| 198 | 565 | Larry Danaher | 1986 | USPF/APF |
| 220 | 582 | Mike MacDonald | 1979 | AAU |
| 242 | 650 | Jeremy Hoornstra | 08/26/2018 | IPL |
| 275 | 650 | Ted Arcidi | 1983 | USPF |
| 308 | 666 | Ted Arcidi | 1984 | USPF/APF |
| SHW | 710 | James Henderson | 1997 | USPF |
Deadlift
| Class | Carry | Lifter | Yr | Fed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 634 | Lamar Gant | 1980 | USPF |
| 132 | 628 | Lamar Gant | 1981 | USPF |
| 148 | 705 | Dan Austin | 08/01/92 | USPF |
| 165 | 728 | Micah Marino | 01/23/16 | USPA |
| 181 | 791 | Ed Coan | 1984 | USPF |
| 198 | 881 | Cailer Woolam | 02/11/17 | USPA |
| 220 | 953 | Cailer Woolam | 11/09/19 | SPF |
| 242 | 887 | Ed Coan | 1998 | USPF |
| 275 | 948 | Danny Grigsby | 02/22/20 | USPA |
| 308 | 915 | Chris Weist | 04/21/18 | RPS |
| SHW | 909 | George Leeman | 03/15/15 | USPA |
Whole (with out Wraps)
| Class | Carry | Lifter | Yr | Fed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 1278 | Mike Booker | 2002 | AAU |
| 132 | 1361 | Joe Morrow | 08/20/11 | APF |
| 148 | 1570 | Gerald Dionio | 11/11/17 | SPF |
| 165 | 1743 | Blake Lehew | 12/07/19 | USPA |
| 181 | 1929 | John Haack | 12/15/18 | USPA |
| 198 | 2033 | Jesse Norris | 11/07/15 | SPF |
| 220 | 2121 | Cailer Woolam | 11/09/19 | SPF |
| 242 | 2177 | Kevin Oak Okolie | 08/04/19 | USPA |
| 275 | 2275 | Larry Williams | 11/19/17 | RPS |
| 308 | 2369 | Eric Lilliebridge | 04/17/16 | UPA |
| SHW | 2452 | Ray Williams | 03/02/19 | NAPF |
All Totals (with & with out Wraps)
| Class | Carry | Lifter | Yr | Fed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 1278 | Mike Booker | 2002 | AAU |
| 132 | 1471 | Richard Hawthorne | 08/11/13 | APC/GPA |
| 148 | 1592 | Gerald Dionio | 04/16/17 | USPA |
| 165 | 1730 | Rostislav Petkov | 06/13/15 | USPA |
| 181 | 2000 | Kody Blazek | 08/03/19 | USPA |
| 198 | 2039 | Ben Pollack | 11/12/17 | SPF |
| 220 | 2127 | Keven Okolie | 01/23/16 | USPA |
| 242 | 2210 | Dan Inexperienced | 11/16/13 | ProRaw |
| 275 | 2380 | Eric Lilliebridge | 07/19/14 | UPA |
| 308 | 2458 | Eric Lilliebridge | 07/16/16 | UPA |
| SHW | 2518 | Daniel Bell | 11/23/19 | WRPF |
Uncooked vs. Outfitted Comparability
Uncooked lifting emphasizes pure energy with out counting on specialised tools. Outfitted lifting permits instruments like bench shirts and squat fits to boost efficiency.
| Facet | Uncooked Lifting | Outfitted Lifting |
|---|---|---|
| Gear Used | Belt, sleeves, wraps (non-compulsory) | Bench shirt, squat swimsuit, wraps |
| Power Necessities | Focuses on pure, unassisted energy | Makes use of help from gear |
| Damage Danger | Increased, resulting from lack of supportive gear | Decrease, as gear supplies stability |
| Recognition | Growing resulting from accessibility | Restricted to area of interest federations |
Distinctive Challenges of Uncooked Lifting
- Uncooked lifters face higher calls for on their joints and tendons because of the lack of supportive gear.
- Coaching for uncooked information requires a concentrate on purposeful energy, mobility, and consistency.
FAQs
What is taken into account a “uncooked” carry in powerlifting?
A uncooked carry is carried out with minimal tools, usually together with a lifting belt and optionally knee sleeves or wrist wraps. It excludes supportive gear like bench shirts or squat fits, which improve the lifter’s efficiency.
How are information verified and acknowledged?
Powerlifting information are verified by the federation overseeing the competitors. Judges assess the carry for correct kind and adherence to guidelines, and information are solely acknowledged if carried out on licensed or calibrated tools beneath official situations.
Why do totally different federations have various information?
Every federation has distinctive guidelines, requirements, and testing insurance policies, which may affect how information are achieved and recorded. Some federations emphasize drug testing, whereas others might permit a wider vary of kit or have totally different judging standards.
