Raw Deadlift Record - 52 kg (Men)
The all-time raw deadlift world record in the 52 kg men's weight class.
The current raw deadlift record in the 52 kg men's class is 255.0 kg, set by Josh Briffett at World Championships on May 25, 2026.
Source: OpenPowerlifting competition results.
Raw Deadlift Record by Weight Class
How the 52 kg record compares to every other men's weight class in the raw deadlift division.
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About the 52 kg Raw Deadlift Record
The 52 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 raw deadlift record in this class represents the heaviest verified competition deadlift by an athlete weighing up to 52 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 52 kg mark sits on that curve. View the full all-time raw deadlift rankings for the top 20 lifters and the historical record progression.