John Ewing
John Ewing is a competitive powerlifter from the United States. John Ewing has competed from 2003 to 2021. Competition highlights include a best competition total of 1162.5 kg and a peak DOTS score of 650.2. The OpenPowerlifting record shows 26 sanctioned meets with 5 first-place finishes.
Vital Statistics
John Ewing is a United States powerlifter with a best competition total of 1162.5 kg and a best DOTS of 650.21.
- Best total
- 1162.5 kg
- Best DOTS
- 650.21
- Competition context
- 140 kg class, APF, Multi-ply
- Meet count
- 26 sanctioned meets
Career Details
Personal Records
| Lift | Weight | Bodyweight | Meet | Date | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 500 kg | 146.7 kg | Senior Nationals | 2009-06-13 | 140+ |
| Bench Press | 377.5 kg | 130.5 kg | Alabama State Meet | 2011-12-10 | 140 |
| Deadlift | 335 kg | 146.5 kg | Texas Cup Hurricane Relief Meet | 2008-11-01 | 140+ |
| Total | 1162.5 kg | 130.5 kg | Alabama State Meet | 2011-12-10 | 140 |
PR Progression
Career best lifts over time from competition data
| Date | Meet | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-04-13 | Power Palooza 5 | - | 197.3 kg | - | 197.3 kg |
| 2004-06-05 | Senior Nationals | 440 kg | 272.5 kg | 290 kg | 1002.5 kg |
| 2005-06-03 | Nationals | 457.5 kg | 262.5 kg | 295 kg | 1015 kg |
| 2008-11-01 | Texas Cup Hurricane Relief Meet | 462.5 kg | 337.5 kg | 335 kg | 1135 kg |
| 2011-12-10 | Alabama State Meet | 465 kg | 377.5 kg | 320 kg | 1162.5 kg |
John Ewing's best total of 1,162.5kg places him above the 99th percentile of all 140+kg Raw lifters ever recorded (12,879 entries).
Competition History
27 entries| Details | Date | Meet | Federation | Class | BW | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-04 | Louisiana State Meet | APF | 140+ | 161.9 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2020-12-05 | Pillars of Strength | APF | 140+ | 159.2 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2014-06-06 | Senior Nationals | APF | 140+ | 151.2 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2012-11-06 | World Championships | WPC | 140+ | 147 kg | 460 kg | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2012-06-01 | Senior Nationals | APF | 140+ | 148.8 kg | 467.5 kg | 340 kg | 320 kg | 1127.5 kg | 607.6 | 2 | |
| 2011-12-10 | Alabama State Meet | APF | 140 | 130.5 kg | 465 kg | 377.5 kg | 320 kg | 1162.5 kg | 650.2 | 1 | |
| 2011-06-11 | Senior Nationals | APF | 140+ | 156.1 kg | - | 355 kg | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2011-06-11 | Senior Nationals | APF | 140+ | 156.1 kg | - | 355 kg | - | 355 kg | 188.9 | 1 | |
| 2010-11-01 | World Championships | WPC | 140+ | 142.4 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2010-06-05 | Senior Nationals | APF | 140+ | 150.1 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2009-11-17 | World Championships | WPC | 140+ | 147.8 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2009-06-13 | Senior Nationals | APF | 140+ | 146.7 kg | 500 kg | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2009-03-28 | Alabama State Meet | APF | 140+ | 140.4 kg | 480 kg | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2008-11-01 | Texas Cup Hurricane Relief Meet | APF | 140+ | 146.5 kg | 462.5 kg | 337.5 kg | 335 kg | 1135 kg | 614.3 | 1 | |
| 2008-03-15 | AL State Meet | APF | 140+ | 145.9 kg | 472.5 kg | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2007-11-10 | Rick Hussey Benefit Meet | APF | 140+ | 148.8 kg | 465 kg | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2007-06-15 | Senior Nationals | APF | 140+ | 150.8 kg | - | 320 kg | 305 kg | - | - | DQ | |
| 2006-07-10 | South Texas Powerlifting Championships | APF | 140+ | 140.2 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2006-06-02 | Senior Nationals | APF | 140 | 139 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2005-12-03 | Southern States | APF | 140+ | - | 465 kg | 250 kg | 300 kg | 1015 kg | - | 2 | |
| 2005-09-24 | Gulf Classic | APF | 140+ | - | - | 262.5 kg | 295 kg | - | - | DQ | |
| 2005-06-03 | Nationals | APF | 140+ | - | 457.5 kg | 262.5 kg | 295 kg | 1015 kg | - | 9 | |
| 2005-04-23 | Louisiana State | APF | 140+ | - | 455 kg | 230 kg | 310 kg | 995 kg | - | 1 | |
| 2004-11-11 | World Championships | WPC | 140+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2004-06-05 | Senior Nationals | APF | 140+ | - | 440 kg | 272.5 kg | 290 kg | 1002.5 kg | - | 2 | |
| 2003-06-07 | Senior Nationals | APF | 140 | 140 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2003-04-13 | Power Palooza 5 | IPA | 100 | 100 kg | - | 197.3 kg | - | 197.3 kg | 121.5 | 1 |
Strength Fingerprint
How John Ewing's lifts compare with every competition lifter in the same equipment class
Lift Balance
Share of the total from each lift, against the average male raw lifter
population average
Deadlift-lags profile
Deadlift makes up 27.6% of John Ewing's total; the average male raw lifter's deadlift contributes 41.2%.
Career Stage
140+kg Raw lifters
This cohort typically peaks at 19. At 41, John Ewing competed 22 years past the statistical peak, among the 64% of lifters still competing at 41.
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About John Ewing
John Ewing is a United States competitive powerlifter who has competed in 26 sanctioned meets since 2003. John Ewing has competed under APF, WPC, IPA federations.
Career best competition total: 1162.5 kg with a DOTS score of 650.21. Individual lift PRs: 500.0 kg squat, 377.5 kg bench press, 335.0 kg deadlift.
This profile is built from verified competition data sourced from OpenPowerlifting. All results shown are from sanctioned competition performances, not self-reported numbers.