Raw Deadlift Records - Men
All-time raw deadlift records for men, ranked by weight lifted across all weight classes and federations.
The all-time raw deadlift world record for men is 492.5 kg, set by Colton Engelbrecht at Nikolai Kagansky Memorial Cup on Jul 11, 2026. Source: OpenPowerlifting competition results.
Top 20 All-Time
| Rank | Athlete | Deadlift | Bodyweight | Weight Class | Meet | Date | DOTS |
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| 1 | Colton Engelbrecht | 492.5 kg | - | 140 kg | Nikolai Kagansky Memorial Cup | Jul 11, 2026 | - |
| 2 | Danny Grigsby | 487.5 kg | - | 125 kg | American Pro | Jul 29, 2022 | - |
| 3 | Danny Grigsby | 467.5 kg | - | 110 kg | Battle of the Yard 8 | Mar 25, 2023 | - |
| 4 | Benedikt Magnússon | 440.0 kg | - | 140+ kg | WPO European Semi Finals | Nov 5, 2005 | - |
| 5 | Krzysztof Wierzbicki | 433.5 kg | - | 100 kg | Siberian Championships | Mar 8, 2020 | - |
| 6 | Jesus Olivares | 417.5 kg | - | 120+ kg | Open Nationals | Mar 5, 2026 | - |
| 7 | Sanchez Dillon | 417.5 kg | - | 120 kg | Summer Slam 26 | Jun 13, 2026 | - |
| 8 | John Haack | 413.0 kg | - | 90 kg | POWER SURGE PRO/AM IX | Sep 13, 2025 | - |
| 9 | Dmitry Nasonov | 405.0 kg | - | 82.5 kg | World Championships | Dec 17, 2020 | - |
| 10 | Graham Hicks | 405.0 kg | - | 90+ kg | Andy Bolton Deadlift Challenge | Oct 13, 2018 | - |
| 11 | Steve Johnson | 402.5 kg | - | 110+ kg | Reebok Record Breakers | Nov 11, 2017 | - |
| 12 | Hunter Olsen | 400.5 kg | - | 105 kg | Age Division Nationals | May 19, 2026 | - |
| 13 | Benedikt Magnússon | 400.0 kg | - | 125.1+ kg | Clash of the Titans VII | Jul 13, 2013 | - |
| 14 | Enahoro Asein | 383.0 kg | - | 83 kg | World Classic Powerlifting Championships | Jun 13, 2026 | - |
| 15 | Chance Mitchell | 383.0 kg | - | 93 kg | Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD | Apr 1, 2022 | - |
| 16 | Brad Gillingham | 382.5 kg | - | 125+ kg | Raw Nationals | Aug 3, 2012 | - |
| 17 | Orlando Green | 377.5 kg | - | 113.8 kg | Clash of the Titans VIII | Jul 16, 2015 | - |
| 18 | Alexandr Kodis | 376.0 kg | - | 100+ kg | 6th Belarus Championships | May 21, 2022 | - |
| 19 | Gabriel Sleenhof | 374.2 kg | - | 118 kg | IRON ALLEY | Jun 6, 2026 | - |
| 20 | Ken Ufford | 369.7 kg | - | 145 kg | Osawatomie Raw Open | May 9, 1998 | - |
Record by Weight Class
The raw deadlift record holder in every men's weight class.
Record Progression History
How the all-time raw deadlift record has progressed over time.
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Records Over Time
raw deadlift records for men by year.
| Year | Deadlift Record |
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| 2011 | 350.0 kg |
| 2012 | 417.5 kg |
| 2013 | 375.0 kg |
| 2014 | 355.0 kg |
| 2015 | 362.5 kg |
| 2016 | 383.0 kg |
| 2017 | 392.5 kg |
| 2018 | 398.5 kg |
| 2019 | 380.0 kg |
| 2020 | 400.0 kg |
| 2021 | 400.0 kg |
| 2022 | 402.5 kg |
| 2023 | 400.5 kg |
| 2024 | 411.0 kg |
| 2025 | 410.0 kg |
| 2026 | 417.5 kg |
About Raw Deadlift Records
The raw 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.
Raw deadlift records have grown significantly since the raw division became formally recognized in most federations around 2010. As more elite lifters have shifted to raw competition, records have been pushed to levels that were previously thought impossible without supportive equipment. The current generation of raw lifters benefits from better programming, nutrition science, and competition opportunities than any previous era.
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.