Blake Lehew (82.5KG) Sets a 930-kg (2,050.3-lb) All-Time Total World Record At 2022 WRPF American Pro

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’s Full Performance

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

Check out all of Blake’s lifts here:

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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	672.4	501.6	672.4	2006.2	617.28
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

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

WRPF

2022-07-29

American Pro

Open

2050.3

630.41

USPA

2022-01-15

Hybrid Showdown 4

Open

2006.2

617.28

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

WRPF

2021-04-24

Kern US Open

Open

2006.2

618.56

WRPF

2020-09-26

The Showdown

Open

1796.8

559.12

USPA

2020-07-11

Pioneer Open

Open

USPA

2019-12-07

Bend The Bar

Open

1743.9

567.48

USPA

2019-08-03

The Tribute

Open

1659

541.25

USAPL

2019-03-03

Arnold Pro Deadlift

M-O

661.4

211.12

USAPL

2018-10-11

Raw Nationals

MR-O

1649.1

542.72

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

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

USAPL

2018-05-18

Open Nationals

M-O

1785.7

587.19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

USAPL

2016-10-13

Raw Nationals

MR-O

1532.2

503.38

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

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

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

USAPL

2015-10-15

Raw Nationals

MR-Jr

1477.1

487.87

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

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

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

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

USAPL

2014-12-06

Texas Regional Championships

M-T3

1151.9

378.77

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

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
	Division	M-T3
	Age	18
	Equipment	Single-ply
	Class	163.1
	Weight	162.3
	Squat	567.7
	Bench	440.9
	Deadlift	540.1
	GLP	87.37

USAPL

2014-04-11

Collegiate Nationals

M-T3

556.7

184.19

USAPL

2013-11-23

Longhorn Open

M-T3

1455

478.03

Location	USA-TX
Competition	Longhorn Open
Division	M-T3
Age	18
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	165.3
Weight	162.9
Squat	501.6	-540.1	-540.1	501.6
Bench	424.4	-440.9	-440.9	424.4
Deadlift	496	529.1	-540.1	529.1
GLP	81.86

APF

2013-04-13

Texas State Meet

M_TES_2_AAPF

1433

466.6

Location	USA-TX
Competition	Texas State Meet
Division	M_TES_2_AAPF
Age	17
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	165.3
Weight	165.2
Squat	-523.6	523.6	-534.6	523.6
Bench	380.3	391.3	-402.3	391.3
Deadlift	474	501.6	518.1	518.1
GLP	79.91

THSPA

2013-03-23

Div 3 State Meet

Boys

1410

465.33

THSPA

2013-03-02

Region 3 Division 3

Boys

1380

453.62

THSPA

2013-02-15

Cedar Hill Invitational

Boys

1405

462.57

	Location	USA-TX
	Competition	Cedar Hill Invitational
	Division	Boys
	Age	17
	Equipment	Single-ply
	Class	164.9
	Weight	162.4
	Squat	525
	Bench	380
	Deadlift	500
	GLP	79.22

THSPA

2013-02-02

Riesel Invitational

Boys

1340

437.33

THSPA

2013-01-19

Venus Bulldogs Invitational

Boys

WPC

2012-11-06

World Championships

M_TES_2_WPC

1295.2

425.89

Location	USA-NV
Competition	World Championships
Division	M_TES_2_WPC
Age	17
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	165.3
Weight	162.7
Squat	479.5	501.6		501.6
Bench	314.2	-369.3	-380.3	314.2
Deadlift	429.9	457.5	479.5	479.5
GLP	72.94

APF

2012-05-26

Masters Teen & Junior Nationals

M_TES_2_APF

1339.3

446.81

	Location	USA-LA
	Competition	Masters Teen & Junior Nationals
	Division	M_TES_2_APF
	Age	16
	Equipment	Single-ply
	Class	165.3
	Weight	159.2
	Squat	523.6
	Bench	363.8
	Deadlift	451.9
	GLP	76.51

THSPA

2012-03-24

Boys State Meet

Boys

1305

434.76

THSPA

2012-03-10

Boys Reg 3 Div 3

Boys

1300

429.72

THSPA

2012-02-10

Cedar Hill Invitational

Boys

1240

426.98

THSPA

2012-01-14

Rice Invitational

Boys

1185

405.45

THSPA

2012-01-07

Mildred Invitational

Boys

1230

415.98

APF

2011-11-05

Texas Cup

M_TES_2_AAPF

1190.5

387.41

Location	USA-TX
Competition	Texas Cup
Division	M_TES_2_AAPF
Age	16
Equipment	Single-ply
Class	165.3
Weight	165.3
Squat	402.3	457.5	-474	457.5
Bench	319.7	330.7	-341.7	330.7
Deadlift	402.3	-440.9	-440.9	402.3
GLP	66.35

APF

2011-08-20

Texas Challenge

M_TES_2_AAPF

1207

410

	Location	USA-TX
	Competition	Texas Challenge
	Division	M_TES_2_AAPF
	Age	16
	Equipment	Single-ply
	Class	165.3
	Weight	155
	Squat	451.9
	Bench	319.7
	Deadlift	435.4
	GLP	70.19

THSPA

2011-03-26

Boys State Meet

Div 3

1130

395.86

THSPA

2011-03-12

Regional Meet

Div 3

1090

381.85

THSPA

2011-02-19

Buffalo Invitational

Boys

1090

382.59

THSPA

2011-01-22

Blooming Grove Invitational

Boys

1065

375.66

	Location	USA-TX
	Competition	Blooming Grove Invitational
	Division	Boys
	Age	15
	Equipment	Single-ply
	Class	147.9
	Weight	147
	Squat	400
	Bench	260
	Deadlift	405
	GLP	64.24

THSPA

2011-01-08

Mildred Invitational

Boys

1060

373.89

THSPA

2010-02-26

Strawn 7th Annual Powerlifting Meet

Boys

980

344.32

	Location	USA-TX
	Competition	Strawn 7th Annual Powerlifting Meet
	Division	Boys
	Age	14
	Equipment	Single-ply
	Class	147.9
	Weight	147.8
	Squat	395
	Bench	245
	Deadlift	340
	GLP	58.89

THSPA

2010-02-20

Godley Wildcat Invitational

Boys

260

91.89

THSPA

2010-02-13

Mexia Power Meet

Boys

980

341.63

THSPA

2010-02-09

Riesel

Boys

950

333.12

THSPA

2010-01-23

Rio Vista Invitational

Boys

900

315.9

THSPA

2010-01-16

Rice Meet

Boys

840

294.11

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Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: November 9, 2022

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.