Single-ply Total Record - 125 kg (Men)
The all-time single-ply total world record in the 125 kg men's weight class.
The current single-ply total record in the 125 kg men's class is 1170.3 kg, set by Phillip Herndon at PA States on Nov 18, 2023.
Source: OpenPowerlifting competition results.
Single-ply Total Record by Weight Class
How the 125 kg record compares to every other men's weight class in the single-ply total division.
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About the 125 kg Single-ply Total Record
The 125 kg weight class is one of the standard men's bodyweight categories contested across major powerlifting federations including the IPF, USAPL, USPA, and WRPF. The single-ply total record in this class represents the heaviest verified competition total by an athlete weighing up to 125 kg.
Weight-class records reward relative strength rather than absolute load: a lifter in a lighter class who matches a heavier class's number is, pound for pound, the stronger athlete. Comparing the record across every class - as the table above does - shows exactly where the 125 kg mark sits on that curve. View the full all-time single-ply total rankings for the top 20 lifters and the historical record progression.