Blake Lehew - Image via @deadliftingorangutan Instagram
Blake Lehew has always been an incredible lifter, but he really got into his best shape when he jumped to the 82.5-kilogram weight class less than two years ago. During the course of his training, Blake quickly added significant weight to all of his lifts and was able to break some records which John Haack previously held. Despite that, he has now surpassed those records even further, specifically the U82.5KG All-Time Raw W/Wraps Total World Record.
Blake Lehew set this World Record at the 2022 WRPF American Pro, which took place on July 29-30, in Manassas, VA. He totaled 930 kilograms (2,050.3 pounds) and broke the record by exactly 20 kilograms (44.1 pounds). Blake also held the previous record of 910 kilograms (2,006.2 pounds), which he set at the 2021 WRPF Kern US Open.
Blake Lehew’s recent deadlift at the competition caused a bit of controversy, as many people felt it should have been disallowed. However, Blake covered that topic on his Instagram.
“There was a bit of controversy on my final pull so I’ll briefly cover that first. After narrowly missing my first and second Micah gave the mic to the head judge so there was no question on the down command. I’ve posted two videos from different angles and you can clearly see that I was locked out and I held the bar long enough to deserve a down command. Turn the sound on and you can hear the down command as well.”
Blake Lehew weighed in at 82.4 kilograms (181.7 pounds), so he came in at an almost perfect weight for the 2022 WRPF American Pro. Lehew won the 82.5-kilogram weight class, as well as the overall male raw w/wraps division. He was closely followed by Andrew Hause (140KG) and Chad Penson (100KG). Despite failing four overall lift attempts, Blake managed to set a record with his third and final deadlift attempt.
Squat
300 kilograms (661.4 pounds)
320 kilograms (705.5 pounds)
330 kilograms (727.5 pounds)
Bench Press
215 kilograms (474 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 222.5 kilograms (490.5 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 222.5 kilograms (490.5 pounds)
Deadlift
Unsuccessful — 365 kilograms (804.7 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 385 kilograms (848.9 pounds)
385 kilograms (848.9 pounds)
Total — 930 kilograms (2,050.3 pounds) — U82.5KG All-Time Raw W/Wraps Total World Record
The 2022 WRPF American Pro marked Blake Lehew’s 60th sanctioned powerlifting event over the course of his 12-year career. Furthermore, it was his 38th victory, which only adds to his impressive record.
Blake Lehew’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
683.4
507.1
683.4
2017.2
619.81
Wraps
749.6
474
749.6
2050.3
630.41
Single-ply
672.4
496
672.4
1807.8
594.97
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
WRPF
2022-12-04
PPC Finals
Open
2017.2
619.81
Location
USA-CA
Competition
PPC Finals
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
181.9
Squat
650.4
683.4
-705.5
683.4
Bench
485
507.1
-524.7
507.1
Deadlift
826.7
-859.8
-859.8
826.7
GLP
127.05
1
USPA
2022-09-24
Pro Raw Championships
Open
1951.1
599.9
Location
USA-MO
Competition
Pro Raw Championships
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
181.7
Squat
-650.4
650.4
-683.4
650.4
Bench
474
496
-507.1
496
Deadlift
804.7
-859.8
-859.8
804.7
GLP
122.96
1
WRPF
2022-07-29
American Pro
Open
2050.3
630.41
Location
USA-VA
Competition
American Pro
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
181.9
Weight
181.7
Squat
661.4
705.5
727.5
727.5
Bench
474
-490.5
-490.5
474
Deadlift
-804.7
-848.8
848.8
-909.4
848.8
1
USPA
2022-01-15
Hybrid Showdown 4
Open
2006.2
617.28
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Hybrid Showdown 4
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
181.4
Squat
628.3
650.4
661.4
661.4
Bench
468.5
485
501.6
501.6
Deadlift
-760.6
760.6
843.3
843.3
GLP
126.51
1
WRPF
2021-09-25
The Bucked Up Showdown
Open
1896
583.76
Location
USA-MO
Competition
The Bucked Up Showdown
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
181.2
Squat
639.3
672.4
-694.5
672.4
Bench
474
-501.6
-501.6
474
Deadlift
-749.6
749.6
-804.7
749.6
GLP
119.63
1
WRPF
2021-04-24
Kern US Open
Open
2006.2
618.56
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
181.9
Weight
180.8
Squat
705.5
749.6
-771.6
749.6
Bench
440.9
474
-501.6
474
Deadlift
749.6
782.6
-810.2
782.6
2
WRPF
2020-09-26
The Showdown
Open
1796.8
559.12
Location
USA-MO
Competition
The Showdown
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
177.9
Squat
606.3
-628.3
628.3
628.3
Bench
407.9
429.9
451.9
451.9
Deadlift
-716.5
-716.5
716.5
716.5
GLP
114.44
DQ
USPA
2020-07-11
Pioneer Open
Open
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Pioneer Open
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
164.9
Squat
584.2
617.3
-639.3
617.3
Bench
407.9
429.9
429.9
Deadlift
-749.6
-749.6
-749.6
1
USPA
2019-12-07
Bend The Bar
Open
1743.9
567.48
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Bend The Bar
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
Squat
584.2
607.4
-628.3
607.4
Bench
374.8
402.3
402.3
Deadlift
672.4
716.5
734.1
734.1
GLP
115.32
1
USPA
2019-08-03
The Tribute
Open
1659
541.25
Location
USA-TX
Competition
The Tribute
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
164.7
Squat
600.8
Bench
385.8
Deadlift
672.4
GLP
109.94
1
USAPL
2019-03-03
Arnold Pro Deadlift
M-O
661.4
211.12
Location
USA-OH
Competition
Arnold Pro Deadlift
Division
M-O
Age
23
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
183
Weight
170.5
Deadlift
606.3
661.4
-716.5
661.4
2
USAPL
2018-10-11
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1649.1
542.72
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162.5
Squat
540.1
562.2
578.7
578.7
Bench
363.8
385.8
-396.8
385.8
Deadlift
650.4
684.5
-745.2
684.5
GLP
110.05
DQ
IPF
2018-09-03
World Juniors & Sub-Juniors Championships
Juniors
Location
South Africa
Competition
World Juniors & Sub-Juniors Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
23
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
162.9
Squat
-650.4
650.4
672.4
672.4
Bench
-463
-463
-463
1
IPF
2018-06-06
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1620.4
532.35
Location
Canada
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162.9
Squat
562.2
-579.8
-582
562.2
Bench
374.8
385.8
-396.8
385.8
Deadlift
639.3
-672.4
672.4
672.4
GLP
107.98
1
USAPL
2018-05-18
Open Nationals
M-O
1785.7
587.19
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Open Nationals
Division
M-O
Age
22
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
162.7
Squat
672.4
-705.5
-705.5
672.4
Bench
474
485
-496
485
Deadlift
-628.3
-628.3
628.3
628.3
GLP
100.56
1
USAPL
2017-10-10
Raw National Championships
MR-Jr
1581.8
519.68
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw National Championships
Division
MR-Jr
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162.9
Squat
-540.1
551.2
573.2
573.2
Bench
363.8
374.8
-385.8
374.8
Deadlift
606.3
633.8
-706.6
633.8
GLP
105.41
2
USAPL
2017-10-10
Raw National Championships
MR-O
1581.8
519.68
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw National Championships
Division
MR-O
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162.9
Squat
-540.1
551.2
573.2
573.2
Bench
363.8
374.8
-385.8
374.8
Deadlift
606.3
633.8
-706.6
633.8
GLP
105.41
1
USAPL
2017-05-19
35th Annual Open National Championship
M-O
1807.8
593.45
Location
USA-FL
Competition
35th Annual Open National Championship
Division
M-O
Age
21
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
163.1
Squat
650.4
-672.4
-672.4
650.4
Bench
463
485
485
Deadlift
672.4
-694.5
-701.1
672.4
GLP
101.63
1
USAPL
2017-04-07
Collegiate National Championship
M-C
1807.8
594.97
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Collegiate National Championship
Division
M-C
Age
21
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
162.5
Squat
639.3
661.4
661.4
Bench
474
-501.6
474
Deadlift
628.3
672.4
-701.1
672.4
GLP
101.89
1
NAPF
2017-03-03
Arnold A7 Bar Grip Pro Raw Challenge
Juniors
1576.3
524.42
Location
USA-OH
Competition
Arnold A7 Bar Grip Pro Raw Challenge
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
159.8
Squat
529.1
545.6
-563.3
545.6
Bench
363.8
380.3
-391.3
380.3
Deadlift
628.3
650.4
-679
650.4
GLP
106.09
1
NAPF
2017-03-03
Arnold A7 Bar Grip Pro Raw Challenge
Open
1576.3
524.42
Location
USA-OH
Competition
Arnold A7 Bar Grip Pro Raw Challenge
Division
Open
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
159.8
Squat
529.1
545.6
-563.3
545.6
Bench
363.8
380.3
-391.3
380.3
Deadlift
628.3
650.4
-679
650.4
GLP
106.09
1
USAPL
2016-10-13
Raw Nationals
MR-Jr
1532.2
503.38
Location
USA-GA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-Jr
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162.9
Squat
518.1
540.1
-551.2
540.1
Bench
-363.8
363.8
380.3
380.3
Deadlift
611.8
-639.3
-679
611.8
GLP
102.1
2
USAPL
2016-10-13
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1532.2
503.38
Location
USA-GA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162.9
Squat
518.1
540.1
-551.2
540.1
Bench
-363.8
363.8
380.3
380.3
Deadlift
611.8
-639.3
-679
611.8
GLP
102.1
1
IPF
2016-09-03
World Sub-Juniors & Juniors Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1796.8
592.92
Location
Poland
Competition
World Sub-Juniors & Juniors Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
21
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
161.8
Squat
628.3
650.4
-661.4
650.4
Bench
463
479.5
496
496
Deadlift
-650.4
-650.4
650.4
650.4
GLP
101.54
1
IPF
2016-06-19
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1534.4
505.17
Location
USA-TX
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
162.4
Squat
501.6
529.1
540.1
540.1
Bench
352.7
369.3
380.3
380.3
Deadlift
589.7
-612.9
614
614
GLP
102.42
1
USAPL
2016-04-14
Collegiate Nationals
M-C
1780.2
585.38
Location
USA-RI
Competition
Collegiate Nationals
Division
M-C
Age
20
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
162.7
Squat
-606.3
606.3
617.3
617.3
Bench
440.9
457.5
468.5
468.5
Deadlift
628.3
661.4
694.5
694.5
GLP
100.25
1
USAPL
2015-10-15
Raw Nationals
MR-Jr
1477.1
487.87
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-Jr
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
163.1
Weight
161.6
Squat
474
501.6
-518.1
501.6
Bench
341.7
358.3
363.8
363.8
Deadlift
584.2
611.8
-633.8
611.8
GLP
98.85
2
IPF
2015-08-31
World Sub-Juniors & Juniors Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
1686.5
557.29
Location
Czechia
Competition
World Sub-Juniors & Juniors Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
20
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
161.5
Squat
573.2
-606.3
-606.3
573.2
Bench
451.9
468.5
485
485
Deadlift
595.2
628.3
-655.9
628.3
GLP
95.43
2
IPF
2015-05-20
World Bench Press Championships
Juniors
468.5
154.43
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
19
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
162.1
Bench
451.9
468.5
-490.5
468.5
GLP
83.22
1
USAPL
2015-04-10
Collegiate Nationals
M-C
1670
550.11
Location
USA-GA
Competition
Collegiate Nationals
Division
M-C
Age
19
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
162.3
Squat
573.2
606.3
-617.3
606.3
Bench
424.4
435.4
-457.5
435.4
Deadlift
567.7
589.7
628.3
628.3
GLP
94.21
DQ
USAPL
2015-02-21
Aggie Showdown
M-C
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Aggie Showdown
Division
M-C
Age
19
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
163.1
Weight
162.9
Squat
551.2
573.2
600.8
600.8
Bench
424.4
446.4
-451.9
446.4
Deadlift
-595.2
-595.2
-595.2
1
USAPL
2014-12-06
Texas Regional Championships
M-T3
1151.9
378.77
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Texas Regional Championships
Division
M-T3
Age
19
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
162.7
Squat
545.6
Deadlift
606.3
1
USAPL
2014-11-15
Louisiana Collegiate Regionals
M-T3
1415.1
465.74
Location
USA-LA
Competition
Louisiana Collegiate Regionals
Division
M-T3
Age
19
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
162.5
Squat
475.1
Bench
365.1
Deadlift
575
GLP
79.76
1
USAPL
2014-06-20
32nd Annual Mens National Powerlifting Championships
M-T3
1548.7
510.16
Location
USA-PA
Competition
32nd Annual Mens National Powerlifting Championships
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
Blake Lehew has consistently posted world-class performances in the 82.5-kilogram weight class, cementing his place as the best powerlifter of all time. The victory in the 2022 WRPF American Pro is also an important accomplishment for him since he competed against some of the best powerlifters in the world.
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