WABDL
World Association of Bench Pressers and Deadlifters
About This Federation
The World Association of Bench Pressers and Deadlifters (WABDL) is a drug-tested federation for bench press, deadlift and push-pull competitions. It is most active in the United States. Our record covers 284 WABDL meets and 10,955 lifters, 1997 to 2026.
Official Website
https://www.wabdl.orgDrug Testing
Tested
Region
International
Equipment Categories
Raw
Weight Classes
Men (kg)
56
60
67.5
75
82.5
90
100
110
125
140
140+
Women (kg)
44
48
52
56
60
67.5
75
82.5
90
90+
How these classes work and how to pick yours: powerlifting weight classes explained.
Federation Records - Raw
View all WABDL records →Bench Press
Deadlift
Total
Top Athletes by DOTS Score
| # | Name | Best Total | Best DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karen Campbell | 460 kg | 410.10 |
| 2 | Jamie Field | 335 kg | 388.30 |
| 3 | Max Panziera | 592.35 kg | 383.01 |
| 4 | Matt LaMarque | 607.81 kg | 376.26 |
| 5 | Kalle Räsänen | 605 kg | 372.39 |
| 6 | Ryan Marble | 562.5 kg | 363.71 |
| 7 | Samantha Fullerton | 344.91 kg | 356.08 |
| 8 | Dave Forstner | 645 kg | 353.47 |
| 9 | Tim Boyce | 644.87 kg | 353.40 |
| 10 | Misty Rendleman | 307.26 kg | 353.25 |
Recent Meets
| Date | Meet Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | Northern California BP & DL Championships | CA |
| 2026-08-08 | Northern National BP & DL Championships | MI |
| 2026-07-26 | Northwest BP & DL Championships | OR |
| 2026-07-05 | Hawai'i's Strongest PP Championships | HI |
| 2026-06-13 | California State BP & DL Championships | CA |
| 2026-05-16 | Great North American BP & DL Championships | WA |
| 2026-05-02 | National BP & DL Championships | UT |
| 2026-04-18 | World Cup BP & DL Championships | WI |
| 2026-04-11 | Big Sky Powerlifting Championship | MT |
| 2026-03-22 | Sonny's XXV BP & DL Championships | HI |
Meet Activity by Year
| Year | Meets |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Meet Activity by Year
WABDL - Federation Overview
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