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Michael Bowden
USA
Male
Elite
Vital Statistics
Michael Bowden is a USA powerlifter with a best competition total of 764.3 kg and a best DOTS of 410.08.
- Best total
- 764.3 kg
- Best DOTS
- 410.08
- Competition context
- 140+ kg class, APF, Multi-ply
- Meet count
- 34 sanctioned meets
Best Squat
226.8 kg
Best Bench
365 kg
Best Deadlift
277.5 kg
Best Total
764.3 kg
Best DOTS
410.08
Best Wilks
422.38
Meet Count
34
Years Active
10+
Career Details
Personal Records
| Lift | Weight | Bodyweight | Meet | Date | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 226.8 kg | 151.3 kg | Arizona State Meet | 2010-02-13 | 140+ |
| Bench Press | 365 kg | 154.7 kg | Western Warrior Powerlifting Challenge | 2014-02-22 | 140+ |
| Deadlift | 277.5 kg | 149.0 kg | Silicon Valley Championship | 2010-03-06 | 140+ |
| Total | 764.3 kg | 151.3 kg | Arizona State Meet | 2010-02-13 | 140+ |
PR Progression
Career best lifts over time from competition data
| Date | Meet | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-03 | Western States Nationals | - | 167.5 kg | - | 167.5 kg |
| 2008-05-03 | Western States Nationals | - | - | 195 kg | 195 kg |
| 2008-08-16 | Arizona Meet | - | 172.4 kg | 217.7 kg | 390.1 kg |
| 2009-05-01 | Western States Nationals | 220 kg | 227.5 kg | 250 kg | 697.5 kg |
| 2010-02-13 | Arizona State Meet | 226.8 kg | 263.1 kg | 274.4 kg | 764.3 kg |
Competition History
36 entries| Details | Date | Meet | Federation | Class | BW | Squat | Bench | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-14 | Olympia Pro Powerlifting | IPL | 140+ | 154.5 kg | - | 320 kg | - | 320 kg | 170.7 | 1 | |
| 2018-05-26 | Southwest Desert Classic | USPA | 140+ | 161.1 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2018-02-17 | Western Warrior Challenge | USPA | 140+ | 157.8 kg | - | 352.5 kg | - | 352.5 kg | 187.0 | 2 | |
| 2017-09-30 | World Bench and Deadlift Championships | IPL | 140+ | 147.5 kg | - | 275 kg | - | 275 kg | 148.6 | 1 | |
| 2017-05-20 | Southwest Regional championships | USPA | 140+ | 140.9 kg | - | 292.5 kg | - | 292.5 kg | 160.0 | 1 | |
| 2017-01-22 | Tucson Iron Classic | UPA | 140+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2017-01-21 | Camp Pendleton Open | USPA | 140+ | 147.5 kg | - | -315 kg | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2016-10-15 | Phoenix Europa Expo Powerlifting | USPA | 140+ | 153.9 kg | 152.5 kg | 300 kg | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2016-10-01 | Fall Bar Benders | UPA | 140+ | 154 kg | - | - | 230 kg | 230 kg | 122.8 | 1 | |
| 2016-10-01 | Fall Bar Benders | UPA | 140+ | 154 kg | - | 327.5 kg | - | 327.5 kg | 174.9 | 1 | |
| 2016-06-04 | Southwest Regional Powerlifting Championships | USPA | 140+ | 155.5 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2016-03-26 | Bar Brawl | UPA | 140+ | 154.8 kg | - | - | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2016-01-09 | Camp Pendleton Open | USPA | 140+ | 150.2 kg | - | 320 kg | - | 320 kg | 172.0 | 1 | |
| 2015-09-18 | Mr Olympia Pro Powerlifting Invitational | USPA | 140+ | 154.7 kg | - | -352.5 kg | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2015-08-08 | Arizona State Powerlifting Championships | USPA | 140+ | 158.3 kg | - | -367.5 kg | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2014-10-25 | Phoenix Europa Powerlifting | USPA | 140+ | 156.8 kg | - | -410 kg | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2014-09-19 | Mr Olympia Powerlifting Benchpress and Deadlift Invitational | USPA | 140+ | 158.9 kg | - | 337.5 kg | - | 337.5 kg | 178.8 | 2 | |
| 2014-07-18 | National Powerlifting Championships | USPA | 140+ | 154.4 kg | - | -370 kg | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2014-04-26 | Southwest Desert Classic Powerlifting | USPA | 140+ | 157.1 kg | - | -372.5 kg | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2014-02-22 | Western Warrior Powerlifting Challenge | USPA | 140+ | 154.7 kg | - | 365 kg | - | 365 kg | 194.7 | 1 | |
| 2013-11-06 | World Powerlifting Benchpress and Deadlift Championships | IPL | 140+ | 152.9 kg | - | 320 kg | - | 320 kg | 171.2 | 1 | |
| 2013-08-17 | Arizona State Powerlifting | USPA | 140+ | 151.4 kg | - | 327.5 kg | - | 327.5 kg | 175.7 | 1 | |
| 2013-04-27 | Urban Strength and Fitness Invitational | SPF | 140+ | 151.2 kg | - | 337.5 kg | - | 337.5 kg | 181.1 | 1 | |
| 2013-02-23 | Western Warrior Challenge | USPA | 140+ | 153.0 kg | - | -365 kg | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2012-11-09 | World Powerlifting Benchpress and Deadlift Championships | IPL | 140+ | 152.7 kg | - | 310 kg | - | 310 kg | 165.9 | 1 | |
| 2012-02-26 | Southwest Desert Powerlifting Classic | USPA | 140+ | 151.5 kg | - | 322.5 kg | - | 322.5 kg | 173.0 | 1 | |
| 2012-01-14 | Camp Pendleton Open | USPA | 140+ | 150.8 kg | - | 320 kg | 272.5 kg | 592.5 kg | 318.2 | 1 | |
| 2011-09-16 | Olympia PL BP DL Invitational | USPA | 140+ | 146.8 kg | - | -320 kg | - | - | - | DQ | |
| 2011-07-01 | National Powerlifting Single-Ply Championship & National Bench Press Championships & National Deadlift Championships & Westernstates Multiply Invitationals | USPA | 140+ | 148.8 kg | - | 300 kg | - | 300 kg | 161.7 | 1 | |
| 2011-01-29 | American Cup and Fit Expo Invitational | USPA | 110+ | 145.9 kg | - | 300 kg | - | 300 kg | 162.6 | 3 | |
| 2010-03-06 | Silicon Valley Championship | USPA | 140+ | 149.0 kg | - | 252.5 kg | 277.5 kg | 530 kg | 285.6 | 1 | |
| 2010-02-13 | Arizona State Meet | APF | 140+ | 151.3 kg | 226.8 kg | 263.1 kg | 274.4 kg | 764.3 kg | 410.1 | 1 | |
| 2009-05-01 | Western States Nationals | NASA | 140+ | 143.6 kg | 220 kg | 227.5 kg | 250 kg | 697.5 kg | 379.6 | 1 | |
| 2008-08-16 | Arizona Meet | APF | 140+ | - | - | 172.4 kg | 217.7 kg | 390.1 kg | - | 1 | |
| 2008-05-03 | Western States Nationals | NASA | 140 | 136.8 kg | - | - | 195 kg | 195 kg | 107.6 | 1 | |
| 2008-05-03 | Western States Nationals | NASA | 140 | 136.8 kg | - | 167.5 kg | - | 167.5 kg | 92.4 | 1 |
Percentile Rankings
Where this athlete's PRs rank among all competition lifters in their most common weight class
| Lift | Percentile | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Squat | 42.6% | Squat stronger than 42.6% of 140+kg male lifters |
| Bench Press | 99.9% | Bench Press stronger than 99.9% of 140+kg male lifters |
| Deadlift | 65.7% | Deadlift stronger than 65.7% of 140+kg male lifters |
| Total | 91.0% | Total stronger than 91.0% of 140+kg male lifters |
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About Michael Bowden
Michael Bowden is competitive powerlifter who has competed in 34 sanctioned meets since 2008. Michael Bowden has competed under IPL, USPA, UPA, SPF, APF, NASA federations.
Career best competition total: 764.3 kg with a DOTS score of 410.08. Individual lift PRs: 226.8 kg squat, 365.0 kg bench press, 277.5 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.