Ashton Rouska has been relatively inactive this year, making only one appearance at the start of the season. However, he recently returned to the competition floor for the 2025 SBD Austin, which took place on November 22nd in Texas. He showcased months’ worth of progress, having crushed a 381-kilogram (840-pound) Raw Squat Unofficial U105KG IPF World Record.
Ashton Rouska opened his performance with a massive 330-kilogram (727.5-pound) squat. Seeing that it moved incredibly easily, Ashton decided to load 370 kilograms (815.7 pounds) for his second attempt.
For his final attempt, Ashton Rouska increased the load to 381 kilograms (840 pounds). Competing in the raw division, Ashton was only allowed to use a lifting belt and knee sleeves. He then walked backwards with the bar on his back and took a few deep breaths to prepare for the lift.
Ashton Rouska’s squat was truly exciting, as he reached the required depth, which only started his battle to rise back up. He was moving slowly but remained determined to complete the lift. So, a few seconds later, Ashton reached full lockout and unofficially exceeded the IPF World Record.
*Ashton Rouska also holds the official U105KG Raw Squat IPF World Record of 375 kilograms (826.7 pounds), which he set at the 2025 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
Watch the lift here:
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Ashton Rouska’s Full Performance Overview
Ashton Rouska had a perfect outing at the 2025 SBD Austin competition, having successfully completed all nine of his attempts. He ended up in fourth place among the men but crowned his performance with a spectacular unofficial world record squat. Ashton performed well in other events, showing that he is still one of the greatest drug-tested powerlifters in the world.
Squat
- 330 kilograms (727.5 pounds)
- 370 kilograms (815.7 pounds)
- 381 kilograms (840 pounds) — Unofficial U105KG IPF World Record
Bench Press
- 187.5 kilograms (413.4 pounds)
- 190 kilograms (418.9 pounds)
- 192.5 kilograms (424.4 pounds)
Deadlift
- 332.5 kilograms (733 pounds)
- 370.5 kilograms (816.8 pounds)
- 379.5 kilograms (836.7 pounds)
Total — 953 kilograms (2,101 pounds)
Ashton Rouska has been competing in powerlifting for 12 years and has achieved some incredible success. He has taken part in over 60 sanctioned powerlifting competitions already, which shows that he has been very active throughout his career. Not only that, but Ashton has also secured a bunch of victories, which include some of the biggest competitions, such as the IPF World Championships. So, Ashton’s recent outing at the 2025 SBD Austin proves that he intends to shatter some more records and secure more titles. Ashton also has accolades outside of powerlifting, boasting a PhD and a U.S. Army officer rank.
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