Single-ply Deadlift Records - Men
All-time single-ply deadlift records for men, ranked by weight lifted across all weight classes and federations.
The all-time single-ply deadlift world record for men is 440.0 kg, set by Jose Lopez at Leon Lift-A-Thon on Feb 2, 2022. Source: OpenPowerlifting competition results.
Top 20 All-Time
| Rank | Athlete | Deadlift | Bodyweight | Weight Class | Meet | Date | DOTS |
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| 1 | Jose Lopez | 440.0 kg | - | 124.7 kg | Leon Lift-A-Thon | Feb 2, 2022 | - |
| 2 | Konstantīn Konstantīnovs | 430.0 kg | - | 125 kg | Latvian Powerlifting Championships | Apr 2, 2006 | - |
| 3 | Krzysztof Wierzbicki | 420.0 kg | - | 120 kg | World Games | Jul 24, 2017 | - |
| 4 | Gary Heisey | 419.6 kg | - | 125+ kg | World Submasters/Masters | Mar 14, 1992 | - |
| 5 | Gary Heisey | 417.5 kg | - | 140+ kg | Senior Nationals | Jul 28, 1990 | - |
| 6 | Krzysztof Wierzbicki | 410.0 kg | - | 105 kg | The Arnold Bodybuilding.com Pro Deadlift | Mar 4, 2018 | - |
| 7 | Júlían J.K. Jóhannsson | 409.0 kg | - | 120+ kg | ÍM í réttstöðulyftu | Jun 27, 2020 | - |
| 8 | Ed Coan | 408.7 kg | - | 100 kg | Senior Nationals | Jul 26, 1991 | - |
| 9 | Yury Belkin | 405.5 kg | - | 110 kg | European Powerlifting Championships | Apr 21, 2016 | - |
| 10 | Gerrit Badenhorst | 402.5 kg | - | 140 kg | World Championships | Oct 12, 1990 | - |
| 11 | Ed Coan | 390.0 kg | - | 90 kg | Senior National Championships | Jul 6, 1985 | - |
| 12 | Brad Gillingham | 387.5 kg | - | 100+ kg | World Games | Jul 25, 2009 | - |
| 13 | Mikhail Glazunov | 385.0 kg | - | 110+ kg | Path to Power | Feb 26, 2011 | - |
| 14 | Mark Henry | 385.0 kg | - | 145+ kg | Men's Nationals | Jul 26, 1997 | - |
| 15 | Brad Gillingham | 382.5 kg | - | 90+ kg | World Games | Aug 21, 2001 | - |
| 16 | Ian Bell | 382.5 kg | - | 93 kg | GNC Pro Deadlift | Mar 1, 2014 | - |
| 17 | Ed Coan | 380.0 kg | - | 90.7+ kg | Mountaineer Cup VII | Jun 25, 2005 | - |
| 18 | Oleksiy Bychkov | 375.0 kg | - | 105+ kg | World Games | Jul 8, 2022 | - |
| 19 | Brad Gillingham | 374.2 kg | - | 145 kg | Minnesota State/Open | Feb 1, 1997 | - |
| 20 | Alexis Maher | 365.0 kg | - | 74 kg | CRCL Classic | Dec 11, 2022 | - |
Record by Weight Class
The single-ply deadlift record holder in every men's weight class.
Record Progression History
How the all-time single-ply deadlift record has progressed over time.
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Records Over Time
single-ply deadlift records for men by year.
| Year | Deadlift Record |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 397.5 kg |
| 2012 | 380.0 kg |
| 2013 | 392.5 kg |
| 2014 | 390.0 kg |
| 2015 | 390.0 kg |
| 2016 | 380.0 kg |
| 2017 | 382.5 kg |
| 2018 | 405.0 kg |
| 2019 | 405.5 kg |
| 2020 | 409.0 kg |
| 2021 | 390.0 kg |
| 2022 | 360.0 kg |
| 2023 | 365.0 kg |
| 2024 | 377.5 kg |
| 2025 | 382.5 kg |
| 2026 | 375.0 kg |
About Single-ply Deadlift Records
The single-ply deadlift has been one of the most closely watched record categories in competitive powerlifting. The deadlift is the final lift in competition and often determines the overall winner. Records in the deadlift are celebrated across the strength community because the lift is simple in concept but brutally demanding in execution - pick the bar up and lock it out.
Equipped records showcase the extreme end of powerlifting performance. Single-ply equipment adds significant supportive resistance to each lift, allowing trained lifters to handle loads well beyond their raw capabilities. Mastering equipped lifting is a skill in its own right - learning to use the suit or shirt effectively requires years of specialized training and technique development.
Want to see how your deadlift compares? Use our percentile calculator to see where you rank among all competition lifters, or visit the strength standards page for a detailed breakdown by weight class. View all record categories on the records overview.