RawMen
525kg
1,157 lb
Vladislav Alhazov
2018 · Israel
WRPF (Adrenaline Grand Prix, Minsk)
ALL-TIME heaviest raw squat ever (1,157 lb).
Men's strength world records
This section gathers the strongest men in the history of strength sport across every lift and style. The absolute peak is Dave Hoff's equipped total of 1,407.5 kg (2014) and Jesus Olivares' all-time heaviest raw total of 1,153.5 kg (2025). Vladislav Alhazov's raw squat of 525 kg (2018) — the heaviest ever — stands out on its own.
19records
7countries
1407.5 kgheaviest single lift: Dave Hoff
Squat5
RawMen
490kg
1,080 lb
Ray Williams
2019 · United States
USAPL/IPF (SBD Pro American, Arnold)
Heaviest raw squat in SLEEVES (no wraps): knee sleeves + belt only, 490 kg (1,080 lb).
RawMen
478kg
1,054 lb
Jesus Olivares
2024 · United States
IPF (SBD Sheffield Championships)
Heaviest IPF in-competition raw squat under strict sleeves-only standard (no wraps, no suit), 10 Feb 2024.
EquippedMen
594.7kg
1,311 lb
Nathan Baptist
2021 · United States
UPA (Kick-Off, Clearfield UT)
Heaviest equipped squat ever recorded, 594.7 kg (1,311 lb), multi-ply suit + knee wraps, 6 Feb 2021.
EquippedMen
592.3kg
1,306 lb
Brian Carroll
2019 · United States
RPS (Gene Rychlak Jr. Pro Invitational)
Widely-accepted all-time equipped squat, 592.3 kg (1,306 lb), multi-ply suit + wraps, 140 kg class.
Bench press3
RawMen
365kg
805 lb
Danial Zamani
2022 · Iran
Unofficial (training lift, filmed)
Heaviest raw bench EVER caught on film, 365 kg (804.7 lb); first human to bench 800 lb raw.
RawMen
355kg
783 lb
Julius Maddox
2021 · United States
WRPF (Hybrid Showdown III, Miami FL)
Heaviest raw bench in COMPETITION, 355 kg (782.6 lb).
EquippedMen
635.4kg
1,401 lb
Jimmy Kolb
2023 · United States
IPA (Tri-Star Bash, Elizabethton TN)
Heaviest equipped bench AND heaviest single barbell lift in powerlifting history, 635.4 kg (1,401 lb), multi-ply bench shirt, 29 Jul 2023.
Deadlift7
RawMen
487.5kg
1,075 lb
Danny Grigsby
2022 · United States
WRPF (American Pro, Manassas VA)
ALL-TIME heaviest raw competition deadlift WITHOUT straps, 487.5 kg (1,074.5 lb).
RawMen
417.5kg
920 lb
Jesus Olivares
2026 · United States
AMP Open Nationals (American record / unofficial IPF)
Heaviest standard-bar raw deadlift from the floor WITHOUT straps or suit, 417.5 kg (920.4 lb), 2026 AMP Open Nationals, Lake Tahoe (5-8 Mar 2026).
RawMen
410kg
904 lb
Jesus Olivares
2023 · United States
IPF (SBD Sheffield Championships)
Official IPF raw world-record deadlift (no straps, no suit), 25 Mar 2023.
EquippedMen
457.5kg
1,009 lb
Andy Bolton
2009 · United Kingdom
WPO/WPC (equipped powerlifting meet)
Heaviest equipped POWERLIFTING-meet deadlift, 457.5 kg (1,009 lb).
StrongmanMen
580kg
1,279 lb
Rauno Heinla
2022 · Estonia
Silver Dollar Deadlift (Estonian Championship)
Silver Dollar Deadlift world record, 580 kg (1,278.7 lb) — partial-range/higher pick on a thick implement.
StrongmanMen
510kg
1,124 lb
Hafthor Bjornsson
2025 · Iceland
Giants Live World Deadlift Championships (Birmingham)
ABSOLUTE heaviest deadlift ever, 510 kg (1,124.4 lb).
StrongmanMen
501kg
1,105 lb
Hafthor Bjornsson
2020 · Iceland
Exhibition (Thor's Power Gym, streamed by ESPN)
Iconic lift that broke the 500 kg barrier and Eddie Hall's 500 kg (2016).
Total3
RawMen
1153.5kg
2,543 lb
Jesus Olivares
2025 · United States
AMP/SBD Austin (untested-context all-time)
ALL-TIME heaviest raw total in powerlifting history, 1,153.5 kg, 2025 SBD Austin (22 Nov 2025): 478.5 squat + 265 bench + 410 deadlift.
RawMen
1152.5kg
2,541 lb
Jesus Olivares
2023 · United States
IPF (SBD Sheffield Championships)
Heaviest DRUG-TESTED raw total under IPF, 1,152.5 kg, 25 Mar 2023: 470 squat + 272.5 bench + 410 deadlift.
EquippedMen
1407.5kg
3,103 lb
Dave Hoff
2014 · United States
XPC/WPO (multi-ply)
All-time heaviest equipped powerlifting total, 1,407.5 kg (3,103 lb) in multi-ply gear, ~132 kg class.
Overhead press1
StrongmanMen
231kg
509 lb
Cheick Sanou (Iron Biby)
2024 · Burkina Faso
World Log Lift Championships / Giants Live (Birmingham)
Heaviest log press / overhead lift ever, 231 kg (509.3 lb), 7 Sep 2024 (raised from his 230 kg of Oct 2023).
Data is gathered from public sources (openpowerlifting.org, federation sites) and shown for informational purposes only. Records change often — verify against the original sources before relying on them.
Data current as of June 2026