Powerlifter Brian Le (66KG) Scores Unofficial IPF World Record Deadlift & Total At 2023 AMP Nationals

Brian Le’s Performance at the 2023 Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic Open Nationals was nothing short of phenomenal. The event, which took place on February 24-26, in Austin, Texas, saw Brian post the greatest performance of his career, culminating in two new Unofficial IPF Raw World Records in the deadlift and total events. Here is how his performance went.

Squat

Firstly, Brian Le encountered some trouble with an unsuccessful attempt at 242.5 kilograms (534.6 pounds). However, he redeemed himself with a successful third attempt, managing to lift the weight he previously had failed. This set him up very nicely for his bench press.

227.5 kilograms (501.6 pounds)
Unsuccsessful — 242.5 kilograms (534.6 pounds)
242.5 kilograms (534.6 pounds)

Bench Press

Brian performed well on the bench press, lifting 147.5 kilograms (325.2 pounds) and 152.5 kilograms (336.2 pounds). However, it was his deadlift that really stole the show.

147.5 kilograms (325.2 pounds)
152.5 kilograms (336.2 pounds)

Deadlift

With his deadlift, Brian Le set a new Unofficial IPF Raw World Record. His first attempt was a successful lift of 295.5 kilograms (651.5 pounds), which was already an impressive feat. But he didn’t stop there. For his second attempt, Brian lifted an astounding 307.5 kilograms (677.9 pounds), already unofficially breaking the IPF Raw World Record of 300 kilograms (661.4 pounds). This record is held by Senumong Kasemsand, having set it at the 2022 Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships.

However, Brian Le was not content with just breaking the record. He went on to make his third attempt, lifting an incredible 318.5 kilograms (702.2 pounds), further proving his dominance.

295.5 kilograms (651.5 pounds)
307.5 kilograms (677.9 pounds)
318.5 kilograms (702.2 pounds) — Unofficial IPF World Record & Competition PR

Total

But Brian Le’s feats did not end there. His deadlift performance also helped him set a new Unofficial IPF Raw World Record in the total event, which is the combined total weight lifted in all three events (squat, bench press, and deadlift). Brian’s total weight lifted was an incredible 713.5 kilograms (1,573 pounds), unofficially surpassing the IPF Raw World Record of Senumong Kasemsand, who totaled 710.5 kilograms (1,566.3 pounds) at the 2022 Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships.

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Having scored two new competition PRs and two Unofficial IPF World Records, it is evident that these are some of the greatest moments of Brian Le’s career so far. In addition, he has now accumulated 12 sanctioned powerlifting appearances and nine victories.

Brian Le Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip	Squat	Bench	Deadlift	Total	Dots
Raw	534.6	352.7	534.6	1565.3	554.44

Competition Results

Place

Fed

Date

Competition

Division

Total

Dots

USAPL

2022-10-08

Washington State Championship

MR-O

1565.3

554.44

Location	USA-WA
Competition	Washington State Championship
Division	MR-O
Age	~22.5
Equipment	Raw
Class	148.8
Weight	146.2
Squat	496	-529.1	534.6	534.6
Bench	325.2	341.7	352.7	352.7
Deadlift	633.8	661.4	677.9	677.9
GLP	110.41

USAPL

2022-06-08

Mega Nationals

MR-O

1455

521.19

USAPL

2022-03-06

Arnold A7 Raw Challenge

MR-O

1510.2

537.8

Location	USA-OH
Competition	Arnold A7 Raw Challenge
Division	MR-O
Age	~22.5
Equipment	Raw
Class	148.8
Weight	145.1
Squat	490.5	512.6	529.1	529.1
Bench	319.7	336.2	347.2	347.2
Deadlift	633.8	-666.9	-666.9	633.8
GLP	106.94

USAPL

2021-10-02

Washington State Championship

MR-O

1457.3

526.3

Location	USA-WA
Competition	Washington State Championship
Division	MR-O
Age	~21.5
Equipment	Raw
Class	145.5
Weight	142.4
Squat	-479.5	485	-507.1	485
Bench	314.2	330.7	-341.7	330.7
Deadlift	622.8	641.5	-661.4	641.5
GLP	104.22

USAPL

2021-04-08

Collegiate and Junior Nationals

MR-C

1399.9

506.8

Location	USA-LA
Competition	Collegiate and Junior Nationals
Division	MR-C
Age	~21.5
Equipment	Raw
Class	145.5
Weight	142
Squat	463	-485	-485	463
Bench	308.6	319.7	-325.2	319.7
Deadlift	589.7	617.3	-641.5	617.3
GLP	100.28

USAPL

2020-03-07

Washington State Championship

MR-Jr

1306.2

470.11

Location	USA-WA
Competition	Washington State Championship
Division	MR-Jr
Age	~20.5
Equipment	Raw
Class	145.5
Weight	143.1
Squat	-440.9	-440.9	440.9	440.9
Bench	292.1	308.6	-319.7	308.6
Deadlift	-556.7	556.7	-600.8	556.7
GLP	93.19

USAPL

2019-07-27

Northwest Regionals

MR-O

1267.7

456.23

Location	USA-WA
Competition	Northwest Regionals
Division	MR-O
Age	~19.5
Equipment	Raw
Class	145.5
Weight	143.1
Squat	424.4	-451.9	-457.5	424.4
Bench	259	286.6	303.1	303.1
Deadlift	-512.6	518.1	540.1	540.1
GLP	90.43

USAPL

2018-10-11

Raw Nationals

MR-O

1262.1

451.63

USAPL

2018-10-11

Raw Nationals

MR-T3

1262.1

451.63

USAPL

2018-02-17

Washington State Championship

MR-T3

1174

423

Location	USA-WA
Competition	Washington State Championship
Division	MR-T3
Age	~18.5
Equipment	Raw
Class	145.5
Weight	142.9
Squat	391.3	407.9	418.9	418.9
Bench	259	-270.1	270.1	270.1
Deadlift	468.5	485	-501.6	485
GLP	83.82

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

The 2023 AMP Classic Open Nationals featured some other impressive performances from Ray Williams and Natalie Richards as well, but it seems that Brian Le is the closest to setting some World Records. It is due to this that Brian is considered an incredible prospect in the sport, who has a very bright future ahead of him.