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 Blaine Sumner at Arnold Grand Prix by SBD on Mar 7, 2020. Source: OpenPowerlifting competition results.
Top 20 All-Time
| Rank | Athlete | Total | Bodyweight | Weight Class | Meet | Date | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blaine Sumner | 1296.0 kg | - | overall kg | Arnold Grand Prix by SBD | Mar 7, 2020 | - |
| 2 | Blaine Sumner | 1275.5 kg | - | 120+ kg | World Powerlifting Championships | Nov 18, 2019 | - |
| 3 | Brian Siders | 1202.5 kg | - | 125+ kg | WV State Championships | May 15, 2010 | - |
| 4 | Tyler Butcher | 1195.0 kg | - | 140+ kg | Hillbilly Havoc WV State Championship | Feb 3, 2024 | - |
| 5 | Andrey Konovalov | 1177.5 kg | - | 105+ kg | World Games | Jul 30, 2013 | - |
| 6 | Phillip Herndon | 1170.3 kg | - | 125 kg | PA States | Nov 18, 2023 | - |
| 7 | Brian Siders | 1159.8 kg | - | 90.7+ kg | Mountaineer Cup VII | Jun 25, 2005 | - |
| 8 | Chris Della Fave | 1156.7 kg | - | 110 kg | Winter Warfare | Mar 12, 2022 | - |
| 9 | Alan Best | 1147.5 kg | - | 140 kg | Olympia PL BP DL Invitational | Sep 16, 2011 | - |
| 10 | Oleksiy Bychkov | 1135.5 kg | - | 120 kg | Ukrainian Powerlifting Championships | Jul 24, 2020 | - |
| 11 | Kalle Räsänen | 1131.0 kg | - | 90 kg | Xmas Powerlifting | Dec 14, 2019 | - |
| 12 | Brian Siders | 1112.5 kg | - | 90+ kg | World Games | Jul 14, 2005 | - |
| 13 | Sigfús Þorgeir Fossdal | 1100.0 kg | - | 110+ kg | American Cup and Fit Expo Invitational | Jan 29, 2011 | - |
| 14 | Sergii Bilyi | 1095.0 kg | - | 105 kg | Ukrainian Powerlifting Championships | Feb 22, 2018 | - |
| 15 | Ed Coan | 1091.2 kg | - | 100 kg | Senior Nationals | Jul 26, 1991 | - |
| 16 | Kostiantyn Musiienko | 1064.0 kg | - | 93 kg | World Open Equipped Powerlifting Championships | Nov 14, 2022 | - |
| 17 | Michael Tuchscherer | 1057.5 kg | - | 100+ kg | World Games | Jul 25, 2009 | - |
| 18 | Joseph Cappellino | 1057.5 kg | - | 145+ kg | Powerlifting Nationals | Jun 2, 2012 | - |
| 19 | Brad Gillingham | 993.4 kg | - | 145 kg | Minnesota State/Open | Feb 1, 1997 | - |
| 20 | Sturla Davidsen | 992.5 kg | - | 82.5+ kg | World Games | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1132.5 kg |
| 2012 | 1152.5 kg |
| 2013 | 1187.5 kg |
| 2014 | 1230.0 kg |
| 2015 | 1205.0 kg |
| 2016 | 1271.5 kg |
| 2017 | 1272.5 kg |
| 2018 | 1227.5 kg |
| 2019 | 1275.5 kg |
| 2020 | 1187.5 kg |
| 2021 | 1165.0 kg |
| 2022 | 1135.0 kg |
| 2023 | 1130.0 kg |
| 2024 | 1147.5 kg |
| 2025 | 1207.5 kg |
| 2026 | 1222.5 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.
Want to see how your total 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.