Ashton Rouska (105KG) Lands 941-kg (2,074.6-lb) Raw Total Unofficial IPF World Record at 2024 AMP Classic Open Nationals

Ashton Rouska managed to Total 941 kilograms (2,074.6 pounds) for an Unofficial U105KG IPF Raw World Record at the 2024 AMP (Powerlifting America) Classic Open Nationals. The competition took place on March 14-16 in Reno, Nevada, and saw Ashton dominate the 105-kilogram weight class. So, he became the national champion and qualified for the 2024 IPF World Championships.

Ashton Rouska’s Unofficial IPF Raw Total World Record Overview

Ashton Rouska weighed in at 102.6 kilograms (226.2 pounds) for the competition, which was significantly below the 105-kilogram limit. As per his Instagram, Ashton lost weight because of circumstances that were out of his control.

“Coming off an injury and not really being able to train normally since September (yes, you read that correctly) – plus being Active Duty, a PhD candidate, buying a house, and losing more weight/sleep,” wrote Ashton Rouska on Instagram.

Squat

Although the situation with his injury limited the preparation process, Ashton Rouska had an incredible performance, and it all started with the squat. He opened up with a weight of 325 kilograms (716.5 pounds), which was far below his limits.

So, on the second attempt, Ashton Rouska decided to squat 363 kilograms (800.3 pounds) in a pair of knee sleeves and a lifting belt. With this lift, he equaled the current U105KG IPF World Record, which belongs to Anatolii Novopismennyi. Despite having the opportunity, and seemingly the strength, to exceed the record, Ashton decided to scratch his final attempt.

• 325 kilograms (716.5 pounds)
• 363 kilograms (800.3 pounds)
• Did Not Attempt

Bench Press

Moving onto the bench press, Ashton Rouska decided to test the waters with a first attempt of 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds). His lift moved smoothly, so he added another 5 kilograms (11 pounds) for his second one. Once again, Ashton crushed the lift, leaving more in the tank for his final attempt of 210 kilograms (463 pounds). As expected, he once again successfully locked out the humongous lift.

• 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds)
• 205 kilograms (452 pounds)
• 210 kilograms (463 pounds)

Deadlift

With just one event left, Ashton knew what he needed to pull in order to exceed the Total World Record. However, he first opted to perform a lighter first deadlift attempt of 325 kilograms (716.5 pounds).

So, with the first attempt out of the way, Ashton Rouska moved on to the 368-kilogram (811.3-pound) deadlift. Using a sumo stance and a hook grip, Ashton managed to lock out the weight with ease, unofficially exceeding the U105KG IPF Total World Record by 1-kilogram (2.2 pounds).

Unfortunately, Ashton Rouska could not successfully complete his final deadlift attempt, which would take his Total to an even higher number.

• 325 kilograms (716.5 pounds)
• 368 kilograms (811.3 pounds)
• Unsuccessful — 375.5 kilograms (827.8 pounds)

Total — 941 kilograms (2,074.6 pounds) — U105KG Unofficial IPF Raw Total World Record

*Anatolii Novopismennyi holds the official U105KG IPF Raw Total World Record of 940-kg (2,072.3-lb), which he set at the 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships.

Watch all the lifts here:

Related: Austin Perkins (75KG) Sets 318-kg (701.1-lb) Raw Squat All-Time World Record at 2024 AMP Classic Open Nationals

Ashton Rouska’s Competition History

Ashton Rouska looked like he was definitely capable of lifting even more weight in some events at the 2024 AMP Classic Open Nationals. This is very exciting, since Ashton is set to represent the USA at the 2024 IPF World Championships this summer for the first time in his career. So, he will be hoping to bring back a gold medal and is definitely the favorite going into the competition.

Up until now, Ashton Rouska has competed mostly in the USAPL. So, overall, he managed to tally up nearly 60 sanctioned powerlifting appearances, most of which resulted in a victory. However, for a long time, everyone wished to see him compete at the IPF World, and that will now finally happen.