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Carlos Petterson Grifith Raw Squat World Record - Image credit @theipf & @i_am_el_rey_clpg Instagram
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Carlos Petterson-Grifith is always battling for podium finishes in elite competitions, but the greatest asset that he is best known for is his unmatched strength on the squats. This turned out to be the case once again at the 2024 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships, which are taking place on June 15-23, in Druskininkai, Lithuania. There, Carlos managed to squat 337.5 kilograms (744.1 pounds) and thus regained possession of the U93KG Raw IPF World Record.
Carlos Petterson-Grifith does not like to risk too much on his first attempt and often picks out a significantly lighter weight than what his maximum capabilities are. So, this time he opened up with a 305-kilogram (672.4-pound) squat, which hardly presented a challenge for him.
However, Carlos Petterson-Grifith’s second attempt of 325 kilograms (716.5 pounds) was much heavier, meaning that it required more energy and effort. Regardless, Carlos completed the lift and walked off in a confident manner.
Finally, the time came for Carlos Petterson-Grifith to take on his ultimate goal, a third squat attempt of 337.5 kilograms (744.1 pounds). This was his second encounter with this exact weight, as he was unsuccessful in lifting it at the 2024 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships. It is safe to say that he redeemed himself, having locked out the squat and set a new U93KG IPF World Record.
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Carlos Petterson-Grifith had a pretty decent performance overall, having just missed two out of his nine attempts. However, it is important to note that Carlos is always among the top athletes when it comes to the squat and deadlift, but his bench press is what prevents him from contending for the title. In turn, he finished in 5th place, which is still an improvement from last year when he made his debut.
Squat
305 kilograms (672.4 pounds)
325 kilograms (716.5 pounds)
337.5 kilograms (744.1 pounds) — U93KG IPF World Record
Data source: OpenPowerlifting. Data through July 25, 2026.
Carlos Petterson-Grifith has been competing in powerlifting since 2017 and has ever since been climbing the ranks. He has taken part in 11 sanctioned powerlifting competitions so far, and has won four of them. As mentioned at the start of the article, he is known for his incredible strength and power in squats, which also made him an IPF World Record holder. He has exclusively been competing in the IPF for the past two years, which gives him a lot of time in between the competitions to prepare properly.
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Vedad is a journalist specializing in strength sports, with three years of experience covering powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, strongman, armwrestling and bodybuilding. He is a lifelong fitness enthusiast, passionate about all aspects of strength training. Vedad's in-depth knowledge of training methodologies and dedication to constant research fuel his insightful and engaging reporting. He works hard to deliver accurate content while continuously seeking to improve his craft.
