In a feat that will likely not be topped for many years (if ever), Eric Lilliebridge broke the all-time world record raw without wraps total.
Lilliebridge, who holds many other records, including the all-time world record total with wraps for both the 275 and 308-pound weight classes, claimed his most recent record Saturday at the UPA Raw Midwest Powerlifting Championships in Dubuque, Iowa. He completed the meet with a 914.9-pound squat, 551.1-pound bench press, 887.3-pound deadlift, and 2353.4-pound total.
Lilliebridge's total stands at number one regardless of weight class. The closest second, set by super heavyweight Don Reinhoudt in 1974, is 2298-pounds, 55 pounds fewer than Lilliebridge's record.
UPDATE: It has been brought to our attention that Josh Morris totaled 2300 pounds at the SPF Record Breakers meet November 15, 2014. This would mean his 2300-pound total stands above Don Reinhoudt's 2298-pound total. We are looking to verify this claim.
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