David Ricks 2022 Ipfs - Image via @ricks.david
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The 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships were held in Sun City, South Africa, from June 6-12, 2022. One man’s impressive lifts really stood out among the awesome appearances from the favorites. It was the 62-year-old David Ricks, whose performance was comparable to those of much younger guys. He finished in 14th place in the 93-kilogram weight class, but also broke three (60-69-Year-Olds) Masters 3 IPF World Records.
David’s first World Record came in the squat event, as he lifted 305 kilograms (672.4 pounds) on his second attempt. He tried to further improve it by 26.5 kilograms (58.4 pounds) on his final attempt, but was ultimately unsuccessful.
David Ricks also broke the Masters 3 Bench Press IPF World Record by lifting 202.5 kilograms (446.4 pounds).
His third and final IPF World Record was in the Total event, as his result after the squat, bench, and deadlift came out to 772.5 kilograms (1,703 pounds). It could have been heavier, but David’s deadlift attempt was red-lighted.
David Ricks Full Performance
David Ricks weighed in at 92 kilograms (202.8 pounds) for the 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships, so he competed in the 93-kilogram weight class. David failed three attempts overall (one squat & two deadlifts), but that did not stop him from claiming new World Records. He successfully rivaled the other athletes despite being the oldest guy in the competition.
It’s 41 years since he made his pro powerlifting debut in 1981. He has now competed in over 90 sanctioned competitions and claimed numerous records across multiple age divisions. Over the years, he has participated in and won an untold number of the best competitions in the world, and he is still as good as ever.
*David Ricks set all Masters 3 World Records at the 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships.
David Ricks Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
717.6
463
716.5
1829.8
538.98
Single-ply
777.1
512.6
744.1
1984.2
587.09
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
14
IPF
2022-06-06
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1703.1
493.95
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
62
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
202.9
Squat
622.8
672.4
-730.8
Bench
396.8
424.4
446.4
Deadlift
584.2
-639.3
-639.3
GLP
101.57
1
USVIPF
2022-02-26
Classic & Equipped National Championships
Masters 3
1661.2
479.66
Competition
Classic & Equipped National Championships
Division
Masters 3
Age
62
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
204.8
Squat
-584.2
-584.2
584.2
Bench
396.8
418.9
437.6
Deadlift
551.2
606.3
639.3
GLP
98.63
1
USVIPF
2022-02-26
Classic & Equipped National Championships
Open
1661.2
479.66
Competition
Classic & Equipped National Championships
Division
Open
Age
62
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
204.8
Squat
-584.2
-584.2
584.2
Bench
396.8
418.9
437.6
Deadlift
551.2
606.3
639.3
GLP
98.63
1
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Masters 3
1654.6
478.38
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Masters 3
Age
62
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
204.3
Squat
584.2
-622.8
-622.8
Bench
396.8
424.4
436.5
Deadlift
573.2
601.9
633.8
GLP
98.36
10
USAPL
2021-06-14
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1769.2
511.49
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
61
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
204.3
Squat
633.8
672.4
700
Bench
402.3
429.9
446.4
Deadlift
567.7
622.8
-677.9
GLP
105.17
2
NAPF
2020-03-07
Arnold Grand Prix by SBD
MR-O
1730.6
500.63
Competition
Arnold Grand Prix by SBD
Division
MR-O
Age
60
Equipment
Raw
Weight
204
Squat
633.8
-683.4
-683.4
Bench
402.3
435.4
-457.5
Deadlift
573.2
622.8
661.4
GLP
102.94
1
USAPL
2019-10-16
Raw Nationals
MR-M3
1802.3
522.76
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-M3
Age
60
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
202.9
Squat
633.8
-683.4
683.4
Bench
407.9
435.4
-457.5
Deadlift
584.2
633.8
683.4
GLP
107.49
5
USAPL
2019-10-16
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1802.3
522.76
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
60
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
202.9
Squat
633.8
-683.4
683.4
Bench
407.9
435.4
-457.5
Deadlift
584.2
633.8
683.4
GLP
107.49
1
IPF
2019-06-04
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Masters 3
1653.5
477.93
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Masters 3
Age
59
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
204.4
Squat
-617.3
617.3
-672.4
Bench
402.3
435.4
-451.9
Deadlift
573.2
600.8
-661.4
GLP
98.27
2
USAPL
2019-03-02
Arnold SBD Grand Prix
MR-O
1736.1
504.35
Competition
Arnold SBD Grand Prix
Division
MR-O
Age
59
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
202.3
Squat
633.8
683.4
-733
Bench
402.3
435.4
-457.5
Deadlift
562.2
617.3
-672.4
GLP
103.71
1
USAPL
2018-10-11
Raw Nationals
MR-M2
1730.6
501.55
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-M2
Age
59
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
203.3
Squat
633.8
-688.9
688.9
Bench
-407.9
407.9
-451.9
Deadlift
584.2
633.8
-683.4
GLP
103.13
12
USAPL
2018-10-11
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1730.6
501.55
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
59
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
203.3
Squat
633.8
-688.9
688.9
Bench
-407.9
407.9
-451.9
Deadlift
584.2
633.8
-683.4
GLP
103.13
DQ
IPF
2018-06-06
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Masters 2
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Masters 2
Age
58
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
203.7
Squat
-639.3
-639.3
-639.3
Bench
407.9
435.4
-463
Deadlift
584.2
622.8
688.9
3
NAPF
2018-03-03
The Arnold Grand Prix by SBD
Open
1791.3
518.57
Competition
The Arnold Grand Prix by SBD
Division
Open
Age
58
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
203.7
Squat
644.9
-683.4
-718.7
Bench
407.9
-440.9
463
Deadlift
584.2
633.8
683.4
GLP
106.63
1
USAPL
2017-10-10
Raw National Championships
MR-M2
1774.7
513.71
Competition
Raw National Championships
Division
MR-M2
Age
58
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
203.8
Squat
-644.9
-644.9
644.9
Bench
413.4
440.9
457.5
Deadlift
617.3
650.4
672.4
GLP
105.63
3
USAPL
2017-10-10
Raw National Championships
MR-O
1774.7
513.71
Competition
Raw National Championships
Division
MR-O
Age
58
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
203.8
Squat
-644.9
-644.9
644.9
Bench
413.4
440.9
457.5
Deadlift
617.3
650.4
672.4
GLP
105.63
6
IPF
2017-06-14
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1769.2
512.27
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
57
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
203.6
Squat
-644.9
-644.9
644.9
Bench
407.9
435.4
451.9
Deadlift
589.7
633.8
672.4
GLP
105.33
1
PA
2017-04-29
Pacific Invitational
Open
1819.9
528.69
Competition
Pacific Invitational
Division
Open
Age
57
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
202.3
Squat
639.3
672.4
717.6
Bench
402.3
429.9
451.9
Deadlift
584.2
622.8
650.4
GLP
108.71
3
NAPF
2017-03-04
Arnold Grand Prix
Open
1769.2
513.57
Competition
Arnold Grand Prix
Division
Open
Age
57
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
202.6
Squat
639.3
684.5
716.5
Bench
402.3
429.9
-457.5
Deadlift
584.2
622.8
-683.4
GLP
105.6
1
USAPL
2016-10-13
Raw Nationals
MR-M2
1829.8
528.09
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-M2
Age
57
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
205
Squat
639.3
683.4
705.5
Bench
402.3
429.9
446.4
Deadlift
600.8
-639.3
677.9
GLP
108.58
2
USAPL
2016-10-13
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1829.8
528.09
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
57
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
205
Squat
639.3
683.4
705.5
Bench
402.3
429.9
446.4
Deadlift
600.8
-639.3
677.9
GLP
108.58
1
IPF
2016-06-19
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Masters 2
1741.6
506.36
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Masters 2
Age
56
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
201.9
Squat
595.2
661.4
683.4
Bench
391.3
418.9
440.9
Deadlift
578.7
-617.3
617.3
GLP
104.12
3
NAPF
2016-03-05
Arnolds Slingshot Pro American
Open
1648
478.78
Competition
Arnolds Slingshot Pro American
Division
Open
Age
56
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
202.2
Squat
578.7
-622.8
-622.8
Bench
380.3
407.9
424.4
Deadlift
567.7
617.3
644.9
GLP
98.45
1
USAPL
2015-10-15
Raw Nationals
MR-M2b
1625.9
471.70
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-M2b
Age
56
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
202.8
Squat
529.1
578.7
611.8
Bench
336.2
363.8
391.3
Deadlift
529.1
578.7
622.8
GLP
96.99
1
USAPL
2015-07-19
SSPT Invitational
MR-O
1377.9
401.25
Competition
SSPT Invitational
Division
MR-O
Age
55
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
201.3
Squat
402.3
463
523.6
Bench
264.6
281.1
303.1
Deadlift
435.4
485
551.2
GLP
82.5
3
NAPF
2014-03-02
Rogue Pro American
Masters 2
1829.8
537.89
Competition
Rogue Pro American
Division
Masters 2
Age
54
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
205
Weight
197.5
Squat
-716.5
-716.5
716.5
Bench
463
479.5
-496
Deadlift
-633.8
-633.8
633.8
GLP
91.81
2
NAPF
2014-03-02
Rogue Pro American
LW
1829.8
537.89
Competition
Rogue Pro American
Division
LW
Age
54
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
205
Weight
197.5
Squat
-716.5
-716.5
716.5
Bench
463
479.5
-496
Deadlift
-633.8
-633.8
633.8
GLP
91.81
1
IPF
2013-09-24
World Masters Powerlifting Championships
Masters 2
1946.7
565.97
Competition
World Masters Powerlifting Championships
Division
Masters 2
Age
54
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
205
Weight
201.9
Squat
727.5
-760.6
-760.6
Bench
474
496
-520.3
Deadlift
633.8
672.4
723.1
GLP
96.52
1
USAPL
2013-07-19
Raw Nationals
MR-M2a
1736.1
504.48
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-M2a
Age
53
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
202.2
Squat
578.7
622.8
-661.4
Bench
374.8
402.3
435.4
Deadlift
584.2
633.8
677.9
GLP
103.73
1
USAPL
2013-07-19
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1736.1
504.48
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
53
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
202.2
Squat
578.7
622.8
-661.4
Bench
374.8
402.3
435.4
Deadlift
584.2
633.8
677.9
GLP
103.73
1
USAPL
2013-05-04
Masters Nationals
M-M2a
1907
557.45
Competition
Masters Nationals
Division
M-M2a
Age
53
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
205
Weight
199.7
Squat
-705.5
705.5
-782.6
Bench
451.9
479.5
501.6
Deadlift
578.7
644.9
700
GLP
95.11
6
IPF
2012-11-10
World Powerlifting Championships
Open
1929
560.75
Competition
World Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
53
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
205
Weight
202
Squat
-733
733
760.6
Bench
474
-496
496
Deadlift
644.9
672.4
-700
GLP
95.63
1
USAPL
2012-06-22
Mens Teen Junior Open Nationals
M-O
1923.5
562.90
Competition
Mens Teen Junior Open Nationals
Division
M-O
Age
52
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
205
Weight
199.3
Squat
-727.5
727.5
-771.6
Bench
479.5
501.6
512.6
Deadlift
639.3
-661.4
683.4
GLP
96.05
1
NAPF
2012-03-03
Browns Gym Pro Invitational
Masters 2
1956.6
578.46
Competition
Browns Gym Pro Invitational
Division
Masters 2
Age
52
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
205
Weight
195.3
Squat
716.5
-766.1
766.1
Bench
479.5
501.6
-518.1
Deadlift
639.3
666.9
688.9
GLP
98.77
1
NAPF
2012-03-03
Browns Gym Pro Invitational
LW
1956.6
578.46
Competition
Browns Gym Pro Invitational
Division
LW
Age
52
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
205
Weight
195.3
Squat
716.5
-766.1
766.1
Bench
479.5
501.6
-518.1
Deadlift
639.3
666.9
688.9
GLP
98.77
1
IPF
2011-09-26
World Masters Powerlifting Championships
Masters 2
1873.9
552.29
Competition
World Masters Powerlifting Championships
Division
Masters 2
Age
52
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
205
Weight
196.5
Squat
711
-755.1
-755.1
Bench
474
496
512.6
Deadlift
-650.4
650.4
-733
GLP
94.28
1
NAPF
2011-07-07
North American Powerlifting Championships
Masters 2
1984.2
584.58
Competition
North American Powerlifting Championships
Division
Masters 2
Age
51
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
205
Weight
196.7
Squat
711
-755.1
755.1
Bench
474
496
507.1
Deadlift
655.9
694.5
722
GLP
99.79
1
USAPL
2011-04-29
Masters Nationals
M-M2a
1934.6
574.63
Competition
Masters Nationals
Division
M-M2a
Age
51
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
198.4
Weight
193.6
Squat
700
744.1
-788.2
Bench
474
496
-507.1
Deadlift
650.4
694.5
-738.5
GLP
98.15
1
NAPF
2011-03-05
Browns Gym Pro Invitational
MW
1923.5
567.37
Competition
Browns Gym Pro Invitational
Division
MW
Age
51
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
205
Weight
196.2
Squat
694.5
738.5
777.1
Bench
468.5
496
-512.6
Deadlift
-650.4
650.4
-705.5
GLP
96.86
1
NAPF
2010-03-06
Quest Pro Invitational
MW
1956.6
577.45
Competition
Quest Pro Invitational
Division
MW
Age
50
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
198.4
Weight
196
Squat
694.5
733
749.6
Bench
446.4
-474
474
Deadlift
661.4
694.5
733
GLP
98.59
1
RUPC
2010-01-30
Raw Unity III
M-MW
1818.8
538.98
Competition
Raw Unity III
Division
M-MW
Age
50
Equipment
Raw
Class
198.4
Weight
194.4
Squat
584.2
622.8
655.9
Bench
391.3
424.4
446.4
Deadlift
661.4
-694.5
716.5
GLP
110.78
5
IPF
2009-07-25
World Games
Heavy
1912.5
568.25
Competition
World Games
Division
Heavy
Age
49
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
220.5
Weight
193.5
GLP
97.06
1
USAPL
2009-05-04
Masters Nationals
M-M1b
1963.2
581.09
Competition
Masters Nationals
Division
M-M1b
Age
49
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
198.4
Weight
194.9
Squat
694.5
733
755.1
Bench
446.4
479.5
-501.6
Deadlift
661.4
700
728.6
GLP
99.23
DQ
IPF
2009-03-07
GNC Pro Performance Deadlift Championships
M-O
Competition
GNC Pro Performance Deadlift Championships
Division
M-O
Age
49
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
198.4
Weight
191.4
Deadlift
-661.4
-694.5
-749.6
3
IPF
2008-10-30
World Powerlifting Championships
Open
1840.9
541.19
Competition
World Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
49
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
198.4
Weight
197.5
Squat
-700
-700
700
Bench
446.4
-479.5
-490.5
Deadlift
661.4
694.5
-744.1
GLP
92.37
2
USAPL
2008-06-12
Mens Open & Teen & Junior Nationals
M-O
1873.9
576.18
Competition
Mens Open & Teen & Junior Nationals
Division
M-O
Age
48
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
181.7
Squat
672.4
716.5
744.1
Bench
440.9
-468.5
468.5
Deadlift
661.4
-705.5
-733
GLP
98.57
9
NAPF
2008-03-04
Arnold International Pro Deadlift
Open
711
216.84
Competition
Arnold International Pro Deadlift
Division
Open
Age
48
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
198.4
Weight
184.3
Deadlift
666.9
711
-744.1
2
IPF
2008-03-01
GNC Pro Performance Deadlift Championships
M-O
711
208.53
Competition
GNC Pro Performance Deadlift Championships
Division
M-O
Age
48
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
198.4
Weight
198.4
2
IPF
2007-10-14
World Powerlifting Championships
Open
1879.4
580.29
Competition
World Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
48
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
180.3
Squat
672.4
-700
700
Bench
-440.9
457.5
474
Deadlift
661.4
-705.5
705.5
GLP
99.29
1
USAPL
2007-07-13
Mens Nationals & Womens Open
M-O
1818.8
559.70
Competition
Mens Nationals & Womens Open
Division
M-O
Age
47
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
181.4
Squat
672.4
-716.5
716.5
Bench
440.9
-468.5
-468.5
Deadlift
-661.4
-661.4
661.4
GLP
95.76
1
USAPL
2007-05-04
Masters Nationals
M-M1b
1873.9
577.62
Competition
Masters Nationals
Division
M-M1b
Age
47
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
180.9
Squat
672.4
705.5
-733
Bench
440.9
468.5
-490.5
Deadlift
661.4
700
-733
GLP
98.83
2
IPF
2006-11-05
World Powerlifting Championships
Open
1862.9
574.98
Competition
World Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
47
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
180.4
Squat
672.4
705.5
-722
Bench
-451.9
-451.9
451.9
Deadlift
628.3
661.4
705.5
GLP
98.38
1
USAPL
2006-07-06
Mens Nationals
M-O
1901.5
587.09
Competition
Mens Nationals
Division
M-O
Age
46
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
180.3
Squat
661.4
700
722
Bench
440.9
-468.5
468.5
Deadlift
-661.4
661.4
711
GLP
100.45
DQ
USAPL
2006-05-05
Masters Nationals
M-M1b
Competition
Masters Nationals
Division
M-M1b
Age
46
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
180.3
Squat
-661.4
661.4
700
Bench
-463
-463
-463
Deadlift
639.3
-694.5
-694.5
3
IPF
2005-11-08
Mens World Powerlifting Championships
Open
1873.9
580.22
Competition
Mens World Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
46
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
179.5
Squat
666.9
-700
700
Bench
451.9
474
-496
Deadlift
666.9
700
-705.5
GLP
99.29
2
USAPL
2005-05-06
Mens Open Nationals
M-O
1796.8
552.07
Competition
Mens Open Nationals
Division
M-O
Age
45
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
181.9
Squat
666.9
-700
-700
Bench
440.9
457.5
479.5
Deadlift
-650.4
-650.4
650.4
GLP
94.45
2
USAPL
2004-07-09
Mens National Championships
M-M1
1791.3
550.38
Competition
Mens National Championships
Division
M-M1
Age
44
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
181.9
Squat
644.9
-705.5
-705.5
Bench
435.4
463
-474
Deadlift
639.3
683.4
-716.5
GLP
94.16
1
NAPF
2004-04-10
North American Powerlifting Championships
Open
1813.3
562.24
Competition
North American Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
44
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
179
Squat
639.3
677.9
694.5
Bench
407.9
435.4
446.4
Deadlift
639.3
672.4
-705.5
GLP
96.22
1
USAPL
2003-05-02
Masters National Powerlifting Championships
M-M1a
1675.5
516.17
Competition
Masters National Powerlifting Championships
Division
M-M1a
Age
43
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
181
Squat
584.2
622.8
-661.4
Bench
341.7
385.8
402.3
Deadlift
600.8
650.4
-700
GLP
88.31
1
USAPL
2003-03-01
Open PL & BP
M-M1a
1595
467.80
Competition
Open PL & BP
Division
M-M1a
Age
43
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
198.4
Weight
198.4
GLP
79.83
2
IPF
2000-11-15
Mens World Powerlifting Championships
Open
1829.8
564.97
Competition
Mens World Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
41
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
180.3
GLP
96.67
1
USAPL
2000-07-09
Mens National Powerlifting Championships
M-O
1896
582.96
Competition
Mens National Powerlifting Championships
Division
M-O
Age
40
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
181.7
Squat
661.4
-688.9
688.9
Bench
446.4
463
-474
Deadlift
661.4
700
744.1
GLP
99.73
1
IPF
1999-11-17
Mens World Powerlifting Championships
Open
1890.5
583.69
Competition
Mens World Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
40
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
180.3
GLP
99.87
1
USAPL
1999-07-16
Mens National Powerlifting Championships
M-O
1873.9
578.18
Competition
Mens National Powerlifting Championships
Division
M-O
Age
39
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
180.6
Squat
661.4
683.4
711
Bench
440.9
457.5
468.5
Deadlift
661.4
694.5
-733
GLP
98.93
4
IPF
1998-11-10
Mens World Powerlifting Championships
Open
1791.3
556.20
Competition
Mens World Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
39
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
178.6
GLP
95.19
1
USAPL
1998-07-03
Mens National Powerlifting Championships
M-O
1835.3
565.49
Competition
Mens National Powerlifting Championships
Division
M-O
Age
38
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
181
GLP
96.75
1
IPF
1994-11-17
Mens World Powerlifting Championships
Open
1780.2
581.31
Competition
Mens World Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
164.5
Squat
622.8
644.9
672.4
Bench
396.8
-418.9
418.9
Deadlift
633.8
672.4
688.9
GLP
99.55
2
USPF
1994-07-29
Senior Nationals
Open
1736.1
564.97
Competition
Senior Nationals
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
Squat
622.8
644.9
-661.4
Bench
-396.8
396.8
418.9
Deadlift
628.3
650.4
672.4
GLP
96.75
1
IPF
1993-11-27
World Powerlifting Championships
Open
1653.5
541.79
Competition
World Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
34
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
163.6
Squat
-617.3
617.3
628.3
Bench
396.8
-407.9
-407.9
Deadlift
606.3
628.3
-639.3
GLP
92.78
1
USPF
1993-06-18
Senior Nationals
Open
1681
547.03
Competition
Senior Nationals
Division
Open
Age
33
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
Squat
617.3
644.9
-672.4
Bench
396.8
413.4
-418.9
Deadlift
-622.8
622.8
-661.4
GLP
93.68
1
IPF
1992-11-19
Mens World Powerlifting Championship
Open
1664.5
543.98
Competition
Mens World Powerlifting Championship
Division
Open
Age
33
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
164.2
Squat
617.3
-644.9
-644.9
Bench
385.8
402.3
-413.4
Deadlift
617.3
644.9
-672.4
GLP
93.16
1
USPF
1992-07-31
Senior National Championships
Open
1714.1
557.80
Competition
Senior National Championships
Division
Open
Age
33
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
Squat
617.3
644.9
661.4
Bench
385.8
402.3
413.4
Deadlift
606.3
622.8
639.3
GLP
95.52
1
IPF
1991-11-14
Mens World Powerlifting Championships
Open
1725.1
564.78
Competition
Mens World Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
163.8
Squat
617.3
-644.9
644.9
Bench
385.8
402.3
407.9
Deadlift
611.8
644.9
672.4
GLP
96.72
1
APF
1991-07-26
Senior Nationals
Open
1692
550.62
Competition
Senior Nationals
Division
Open
Age
31
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
Squat
617.3
644.9
-661.4
Bench
-385.8
385.8
402.3
Deadlift
611.8
644.9
-666.9
GLP
94.3
1
ADFPA
1991-06-22
Nationals
Open
1741.6
566.76
Competition
Nationals
Division
Open
Age
31
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
Squat
617.3
644.9
666.9
Bench
385.8
402.3
413.4
Deadlift
611.8
639.3
661.4
GLP
97.06
1
ADFPA
1991-02-09
Lifetime Drug Free Nationals
Open
1625.9
529.10
Competition
Lifetime Drug Free Nationals
Division
Open
Age
31
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
Squat
617.3
-650.4
-650.4
Bench
385.8
402.3
-413.4
Deadlift
578.7
606.3
-633.8
GLP
90.61
1
ADFPA
1990-09-01
Mens Nationals
Open
1659
539.86
Competition
Mens Nationals
Division
Open
Age
31
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
Squat
-617.3
617.3
-650.4
Bench
380.3
396.8
-413.4
Deadlift
611.8
644.9
-672.4
GLP
92.45
2
USPF
1990-07-07
Senior Nationals
Open
1670
546.26
Competition
Senior Nationals
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
164
Squat
622.8
-661.4
-661.4
Bench
380.3
396.8
-407.9
Deadlift
617.3
650.4
-661.4
GLP
93.55
1
ADFPA
1990-03-17
Lifetime Drug Free Nationals
Open
1692
550.62
Competition
Lifetime Drug Free Nationals
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
GLP
94.3
1
USPF
1990-02-16
Armed Forces Championships
Open
1675.5
545.24
Competition
Armed Forces Championships
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
GLP
93.37
1
ADFPA
1989-11-18
South California Championships
Open
1653.5
538.07
Competition
South California Championships
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
GLP
92.15
DQ
ADFPA
1989-07-29
Nationals
Open
Competition
Nationals
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
Squat
-606.3
-606.3
-606.3
1
ADFPA
1989-03-25
California Drug Tested Open
Open
1581.8
514.75
Competition
California Drug Tested Open
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
GLP
88.15
2
ADFPA
1988-08-13
Nationals
Open
1565.3
514.24
Competition
Nationals
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
162.9
Squat
584.2
600.8
-617.3
Bench
363.8
-385.8
-385.8
Deadlift
600.8
-622.8
-622.8
GLP
88.07
1
ADFPA
1988-06-18
Stockton Open
Open
1603.9
521.92
Competition
Stockton Open
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
GLP
89.38
1
ADFPA
1988-03-26
California Open Drug Tested Championships
Open
1521.2
495.02
Competition
California Open Drug Tested Championships
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
GLP
84.77
2
USPF
1986-04-06
Budweiser World Record Breakers
Open
1515.7
493.23
Competition
Budweiser World Record Breakers
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
Squat
551.2
-584.2
-584.2
Bench
363.8
-385.8
-385.8
Deadlift
551.2
584.2
600.8
GLP
84.47
2
USPF
1985-10-20
Hawaii State Championships
Open
1515.7
493.23
Competition
Hawaii State Championships
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
GLP
84.47
2
USPF
1984-10-21
Hawaii State Championships
Open
1488.1
484.26
Competition
Hawaii State Championships
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
GLP
82.93
3
USPF
1981-03-19
Collegiate Nationals
Open
1433
466.32
Competition
Collegiate Nationals
Division
Open
Age
21
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
GLP
79.86
G
USPF
1981-02-08
Pennsylvania State Collegiate Championships
Open
1405.4
457.36
Competition
Pennsylvania State Collegiate Championships
Division
Open
Age
21
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
165.3
Weight
165.3
GLP
78.32
Source: Open powerlifting. Last updated: 06-28-2022
David Ricks is still amongst the best powerlifters in the world regardless of age, which he proved with his top 15 finish at this year’s IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships. Ricks will continue to amaze everyone for years to come, and he will not stop anytime soon.
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