Raw Total Records - Men
All-time raw total records for men, ranked by weight lifted across all weight classes and federations.
The all-time raw total world record for men is 1225.0 kg, set by Colton Engelbrecht at Nikolai Kagansky Memorial Cup on Jul 11, 2026. Source: OpenPowerlifting competition results.
Top 20 All-Time
| Rank | Athlete | Total | Bodyweight | Weight Class | Meet | Date | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colton Engelbrecht | 1225.0 kg | - | 140 kg | Nikolai Kagansky Memorial Cup | Jul 11, 2026 | - |
| 2 | Colton Engelbrecht | 1155.0 kg | - | 125 kg | Start 800 Powerlifting Tournament | Mar 28, 2026 | - |
| 3 | Jesus Olivares | 1153.5 kg | - | 120+ kg | SBD Austin | Nov 22, 2025 | - |
| 4 | Devonte Lewis | 1136.5 kg | - | 140+ kg | Raw Nationals | Jun 12, 2026 | - |
| 5 | JP Price | 1070.0 kg | - | 110+ kg | Reebok Record Breakers | Nov 5, 2016 | - |
| 6 | Jamal Browner | 1052.5 kg | - | 110 kg | Pro Raw Championships | Sep 24, 2022 | - |
| 7 | John Haack | 1043.5 kg | - | 100 kg | The Ghost Clash 3 | Apr 6, 2024 | - |
| 8 | Rondel Hunte | 1025.0 kg | - | 120 kg | 15th National Powerlifting Championships | Jan 24, 2026 | - |
| 9 | John Haack | 1022.5 kg | - | 90 kg | American Pro | Jul 29, 2022 | - |
| 10 | Ray Williams | 987.5 kg | - | 125+ kg | Southern Raw Championships | Dec 15, 2013 | - |
| 11 | Anthony McNaughton | 980.0 kg | - | 105 kg | Open Nationals | Mar 5, 2026 | - |
| 12 | Sergej Moser | 975.0 kg | - | 100+ kg | Bembel Man | Dec 1, 2008 | - |
| 13 | Richard Wright | 954.8 kg | - | 118 kg | Record Breakers | Nov 9, 2019 | - |
| 14 | Holger Kuttroff | 935.0 kg | - | 90+ kg | Bembel Man | Dec 9, 2006 | - |
| 15 | William Ball | 930.0 kg | - | 93 kg | Open Nationals | Mar 5, 2026 | - |
| 16 | Leonidas Arkona | 925.0 kg | - | 105+ kg | Insanity | Oct 4, 2019 | - |
| 17 | Nick Minneti | 918.5 kg | - | 145 kg | National Powerlifting Championships | May 1, 2004 | - |
| 18 | Jawon Garrison | 915.5 kg | - | 82.5 kg | The American Pro 2 | Oct 28, 2023 | - |
| 19 | Joseph Borenstein | 900.0 kg | - | 83 kg | Classic Open Nationals | Apr 3, 2025 | - |
| 20 | Austin Perkins | 891.5 kg | - | 74 kg | World Classic Powerlifting Championships | Jun 13, 2026 | - |
Record by Weight Class
The raw total record holder in every men's weight class.
Record Progression History
How the all-time raw total record has progressed over time.
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Records Over Time
raw total records for men by year.
| Year | Total Record |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 902.5 kg |
| 2012 | 1007.5 kg |
| 2013 | 968.0 kg |
| 2014 | 1000.0 kg |
| 2015 | 1008.5 kg |
| 2016 | 1079.0 kg |
| 2017 | 1105.0 kg |
| 2018 | 1092.5 kg |
| 2019 | 1112.5 kg |
| 2020 | 1055.5 kg |
| 2021 | 1045.0 kg |
| 2022 | 1110.0 kg |
| 2023 | 1080.0 kg |
| 2024 | 1112.5 kg |
| 2025 | 1153.5 kg |
| 2026 | 1110.0 kg |
About Raw Total Records
The raw 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.
Raw total 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 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.