Single-ply Total Records - Men
All-time single-ply total records for men, ranked by weight lifted across all weight classes and federations.
The all-time single-ply total world record for men is 1296.0 kg, set by Eleni Guerrera at Sonoran Desert Showdown on Mar 7, 2020. Source: OpenPowerlifting competition results.
Top 20 All-Time
| Rank | Athlete | Total | Bodyweight | Weight Class | Meet | Date | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eleni Guerrera | 1296.0 kg | - | overall kg | Sonoran Desert Showdown | Mar 7, 2020 | - |
| 2 | Eleni Guerrera | 1275.5 kg | - | 120+ kg | Women's World Powerlifting Championships | Nov 18, 2019 | - |
| 3 | William Pakoti | 1202.5 kg | - | 125+ kg | DM Utrustning Bänkpress Senior | May 15, 2010 | - |
| 4 | Rajeev Chandila | 1195.0 kg | - | 140+ kg | Gods of Iron | Feb 3, 2024 | - |
| 5 | Yoriko Yamazaki | 1177.5 kg | - | 105+ kg | Women's World Powerlifting Championships | Jul 30, 2013 | - |
| 6 | Menzie Phil | 1170.3 kg | - | 125 kg | Tested Rumble on the Rubicon II | Nov 18, 2023 | - |
| 7 | William Pakoti | 1159.8 kg | - | 90.7+ kg | YNE Sub Junior and Junior Championships | Jun 25, 2005 | - |
| 8 | Nikolay Afanasev | 1156.7 kg | - | 110 kg | 1er Tour Interclub | Mar 12, 2022 | - |
| 9 | Max Hunter | 1147.5 kg | - | 140 kg | NW Juniors | Sep 16, 2011 | - |
| 10 | Sergio Devich | 1135.5 kg | - | 120 kg | Seriestevne | Jul 24, 2020 | - |
| 11 | Lucille Dubourg | 1131.0 kg | - | 90 kg | Jäsentenvälinen klassinen voimanosto | Dec 14, 2019 | - |
| 12 | William Pakoti | 1112.5 kg | - | 90+ kg | Baxter Bench Bash | Jul 14, 2005 | - |
| 13 | Elchin Muradov | 1100.0 kg | - | 110+ kg | Georgia State Meet | Jan 29, 2011 | - |
| 14 | Arturo Estevez | 1095.0 kg | - | 105 kg | Seriestevne | Feb 22, 2018 | - |
| 15 | Mitsuhiro Ide | 1091.2 kg | - | 100 kg | Texas State Novice | Jul 26, 1991 | - |
| 16 | Luke Smith | 1064.0 kg | - | 93 kg | World Masters Bench Press Championships | Nov 14, 2022 | - |
| 17 | Adél Gyöngyösi | 1057.5 kg | - | 100+ kg | World Bench Press Championships | Jul 25, 2009 | - |
| 18 | Eero Peuraniemi | 1057.5 kg | - | 145+ kg | Eastern European Championships | Jun 2, 2012 | - |
| 19 | Truls Nygaard | 993.4 kg | - | 145 kg | H.O.T Powerlifting | Feb 1, 1997 | - |
| 20 | Kimmo Ilmanen | 992.5 kg | - | 82.5+ kg | World Bench Press Championships | Aug 8, 1997 | - |
Record by Weight Class
The single-ply total record holder in every men's weight class.
Record Progression History
How the all-time single-ply total record has progressed over time.
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Records Over Time
single-ply total records for men by year.
| Year | Total Record |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 620.0 kg |
| 2011 | 1072.5 kg |
| 2012 | 1075.0 kg |
| 2013 | 1075.0 kg |
| 2014 | 1062.5 kg |
| 2015 | 1095.0 kg |
| 2016 | 1125.0 kg |
| 2017 | 1127.5 kg |
| 2018 | 1115.0 kg |
| 2019 | 1132.5 kg |
| 2020 | 1135.5 kg |
| 2021 | 1127.5 kg |
| 2022 | 1100.0 kg |
| 2023 | 1120.0 kg |
| 2024 | 1100.0 kg |
| 2025 | 1110.0 kg |
| 2026 | 1134.0 kg |
About Single-ply Total Records
The single-ply total has been one of the most closely watched record categories in competitive powerlifting. The total is the sum of a lifter's best successful squat, bench press, and deadlift attempts. It represents the most complete measure of overall powerlifting strength and is what ultimately determines a lifter's placing in competition.
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.
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