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This year was supposed to be a real delight for all powerlifting fans, as Dan Bell and Hafthor Bjornsson both had goals to set new World Records and battle against each other. However, the situation has quickly changed for the worse, as both men injured themselves. Dan’s injury is the more recent one, having suffered it at the 2023 USA-UA Pioneer on the Beach and revealed it just a few days ago on Instagram.
Dan Bell injured himself while performing a 425-kilogram (937-pound) squat on his third attempt. He got stuck in the middle of the lift, but somehow managed to push through. Although it looked like it was time to celebrate, Dan immediately showed signs of injury, barely being able to walk out of the squat rack.
“This one hurt. Felt like my left glute was getting torn in half then following the leg simply locked up and wouldn’t work. It was wild.”
Dan Bell tried to rest for some time in the hopes that his injury was just a small tweak of some sorts. However, after a few days it only got worse.
“Woke up Monday 4/17 unable to feel or move my toes. Absolutely wild a week after.”
However, Dan Bell took a positive approach to this, hoping to find out what the injury is and recover in the best way possible. After visiting two different hospitals, he finally found out the extent of his injuries.
“Moving forward with morphine and 2 different hospitals finding one of the largest MRI machines in Florida to find out my spine and 6 bulging discs have seen better days.”
Dan Bell’s recovery process has begun and he wants to avoid surgery if possible. However, his future is currently very uncertain.
“Already in the process of working things out and avoiding surgery at all costs… Got to be honest the future is up in the air. Just one day at a time.”
Watch the squat here:
Related: Hafthor Bjornsson and Dan Bell Lock Out 395-kg (870.8-lb) Raw Deadlifts At 2023 Arnold Sports Festival
Dan Bell has experienced some injuries throughout his career, but he has always managed to come back better than he was. Thus, he built an incredible resume, appearing in 36 sanctioned competitions and winning 27 of them. Alongside that, Dan has claimed a number of World Records as well.
Dan Bell’s Raw Competition PRs
Squat: 455 kilograms (1,003.1 pounds) — (2020 RPS Sarasota Showdown)
Bench Press: 275 kilograms (606.2 pounds) — (2021 WRPF Kern US Open)
Deadlift: 412.5 kilograms (909.4 pounds) — (2022 APF Showdown at the Storm)
Total: 1,127.5 kilograms (2,485.7 pounds) — (2020 RPS Sarasota Showdown)
Dan Bell’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Wraps
1113.3
606.3
1113.3
2607
606.47
Raw
1003.1
584.2
1003.1
2485.7
583.1
Multi-ply
1102.3
683.4
1102.3
2667.6
621.54
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
WRPF
2022-09-03
Clash on the Columbia
Open
2513.3
586.74
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Clash on the Columbia
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
391.3
Squat
948
1014.1
1047.2
1047.2
Bench
529.1
562.2
584.2
584.2
Deadlift
837.8
881.8
881.8
1
USPA
2022-07-30
Iron Knightmare 4
Open
2314.9
541.24
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Iron Knightmare 4
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
389
Squat
749.6
-859.8
903.9
931.5
931.5
Bench
501.6
551.2
-584.2
551.2
Deadlift
749.6
804.7
859.8
859.8
GLP
105.22
1
RPS
2022-06-18
Showcase Super Classic 2
Pro Open
2446.4
568.3
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Showcase Super Classic 2
Division
Pro Open
Age
35
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
399.1
Squat
1002.8
Bench
584.1
Deadlift
859.6
1
APF
2022-05-28
Showdown at the Storm
M_OR_APF
909.4
211.68
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Showdown at the Storm
Division
M_OR_APF
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
395.9
Deadlift
837.8
881.8
909.4
909.4
1
UPA
2022-03-26
Ghost Strong Pro-Am
MOR
2474.7
574.74
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Ghost Strong Pro-Am
Division
MOR
Age
35
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
399.5
Squat
1025.1
1074.8
-1107.8
1074.8
Bench
551.2
-584.2
-584.2
551.2
Deadlift
848.8
848.8
1
WRPF
2022-02-12
Ghost Clash
Open
2502.2
584.67
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Ghost Clash
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
390
Squat
1003.1
1058.2
1080.3
1080.3
Bench
529.1
562.2
-573.2
562.2
Deadlift
804.7
837.8
859.8
859.8
1
WRPF
2021-04-24
Kern US Open
Open
2579.4
603.92
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
34
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
386.9
Squat
1025.1
1069.2
1113.3
1113.3
Bench
573.2
600.8
606.3
606.3
Deadlift
859.8
-903.9
-903.9
859.8
1
WRPF
2021-02-20
Hybrid Showdown III
Open
2607
606.47
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Hybrid Showdown III
Division
Open
Age
34
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
396.8
Squat
1025.1
1074.8
1102.3
1102.3
Bench
551.2
589.7
600.8
600.8
Deadlift
859.8
-903.9
903.9
903.9
1
WRPF
2020-09-26
The Showdown
Open
2403
562.14
Location
USA-MO
Competition
The Showdown
Division
Open
Age
34
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
388.2
Squat
925.9
970
-1014.1
970
Bench
551.2
584.2
-600.8
584.2
Deadlift
848.8
-898.4
848.8
GLP
109.3
1
APF
2020-07-25
Showdown at the Storm
M_OEM_APF
2667.6
621.54
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Showdown at the Storm
Division
M_OEM_APF
Age
33
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
308.6
Weight
394.4
Squat
1014.1
1102.3
-1201.5
1102.3
Bench
683.4
-749.6
683.4
Deadlift
826.7
881.8
881.8
1
USPA
2020-07-11
Pioneer Open
Open
2491.2
581.27
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Pioneer Open
Division
Open
Age
33
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
392.2
Squat
925.9
1003.1
-1041.7
1003.1
Bench
551.2
584.2
584.2
Deadlift
804.7
854.3
903.9
903.9
1
RPS
2020-02-29
Sarasota Showdown
Pro Open
2485.7
583.1
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Sarasota Showdown
Division
Pro Open
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
384
Squat
1003.1
Bench
578.7
Deadlift
903.9
GLP
113.47
1
WRPF
2019-11-23
American Barbell Club Open
Open
2518.8
583.62
Location
USA-FL
Competition
American Barbell Club Open
Division
Open
Age
33
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
403.2
Squat
1003.1
1036.2
1063.7
1063.7
Bench
551.2
573.2
-584.2
573.2
Deadlift
837.8
-881.8
881.8
881.8
2
USPA
2019-08-03
The Tribute
Open
2292.8
537.13
Location
USA-TX
Competition
The Tribute
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
386
Squat
903.9
Bench
551.2
Deadlift
837.8
4
SPF
2018-11-10
Slingshot Record Breakers
Open
2281.8
533.37
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Slingshot Record Breakers
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
389.4
Squat
903.9
-1003.1
-1003.1
903.9
Bench
-518.1
573.2
-600.8
573.2
Deadlift
804.7
-859.8
804.7
1
UPA
2018-04-21
National Championships
MOR
2458.2
579.54
Location
USA-IA
Competition
National Championships
Division
MOR
Age
31
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
376.5
Squat
-1003.1
1003.1
1025.1
1025.1
Bench
523.6
551.2
-562.2
551.2
Deadlift
837.8
881.8
-903.9
881.8
1
UPA
2017-12-02
War of the Demigods
MOR
2243.2
535.39
Location
USA-IL
Competition
War of the Demigods
Division
MOR
Age
31
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
359.1
Squat
854.3
881.8
-903.9
881.8
Bench
501.6
523.6
523.6
Deadlift
804.7
837.8
837.8
GLP
104.78
3
ProRaw
2017-10-15
Big Dogs 2
M-OR
2375.5
563.66
Location
Australia-VIC
Competition
Big Dogs 2
Division
M-OR
Age
31
Equipment
Wraps
Weight
367.3
Squat
881.8
981.1
-1014.1
981.1
Bench
501.6
523.6
540.1
540.1
Deadlift
804.7
854.3
-903.9
854.3
1
UPA
2017-07-22
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
MOR
2403
565.11
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
Division
MOR
Age
30
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
380.3
Squat
959
-1014.1
1014.1
1014.1
Bench
501.6
529.1
540.1
540.1
Deadlift
804.7
848.8
848.8
1
UPA
2017-01-22
Raw Powerlifting Championship
MOR
2375.5
562.09
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Raw Powerlifting Championship
Division
MOR
Age
30
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
371.3
Squat
881.8
959
1008.6
1008.6
Bench
501.6
523.6
-540.1
523.6
Deadlift
-804.7
843.3
-870.8
843.3
1
UPA
2016-07-16
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
MOR
2116.4
506.51
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
Division
MOR
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
355.4
Squat
854.3
-914.9
-920.4
854.3
Bench
474
512.6
-534.6
512.6
Deadlift
749.6
749.6
DQ
RPS
2016-04-23
US Open
Pro Open
Location
USA-CA
Competition
US Open
Division
Pro Open
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
353
Bench
529.1
Deadlift
821.2
1
UPA
2016-04-16
Powerlifting Nationals
MOR
2270.8
547.02
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Powerlifting Nationals
Division
MOR
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
346.6
Squat
848.8
903.9
942.5
942.5
Bench
501.6
523.6
-534.6
523.6
Deadlift
804.7
-837.8
-837.8
804.7
GLP
107.43
1
UPA
2016-01-24
Raw Powerlifting Championship
MOR
2303.8
562.16
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Raw Powerlifting Championship
Division
MOR
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
330.3
Squat
881.8
948
981.1
981.1
Bench
474
501.6
512.6
512.6
Deadlift
744.1
810.2
-826.7
810.2
3
SPF
2016-01-16
No Retreat No Surrender
Open
2200
532.76
Location
USA
Competition
No Retreat No Surrender
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
339.8
Squat
900
Bench
500
Deadlift
800
1
UPA
2015-12-05
War of the Demigods
MOR
2155
536.34
Location
USA-IL
Competition
War of the Demigods
Division
MOR
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
307.3
Squat
749.5
804.7
854.3
854.3
Bench
440.9
485
496
496
Deadlift
749.5
804.7
804.7
GLP
106.74
2
UPA
2015-11-14
Power Weekend
MOR
2221.2
552.35
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Power Weekend
Division
MOR
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
308.2
Squat
826.7
881.8
931.5
931.5
Bench
440.9
474
-501.6
474
Deadlift
749.6
815.7
-826.7
815.7
1
WUAP
2015-10-08
World Championships
Open
1967.6
480.38
Location
USA-IL
Competition
World Championships
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
329.6
Squat
777.1
-826.7
-832.2
777.1
Bench
418.9
440.9
-463
440.9
Deadlift
705.5
749.6
-815.7
749.6
2
UPA
2015-04-18
Powerlifting National Championship
MOR
2121.9
530.16
Location
USA
Competition
Powerlifting National Championship
Division
MOR
Age
28
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
303.1
Squat
837.8
881.8
-925.9
881.8
Bench
457.5
-485
-501.6
457.5
Deadlift
749.6
782.6
-815.7
782.6
1
RUPC
2015-02-07
Raw Unity VIII
M-HW
2210.1
552.43
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Unity VIII
Division
M-HW
Age
28
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
302.7
Squat
815.7
881.8
914.9
914.9
Bench
440.9
-474
485
485
Deadlift
716.5
771.6
810.2
810.2
1
IPA
2014-10-18
Ohio Grand Prix
Pro Open
2200
547.19
Location
USA-OH
Competition
Ohio Grand Prix
Division
Pro Open
Age
28
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
308
Squat
900
Bench
495
Deadlift
805
1
UPA
2014-07-19
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
MOR
2039.3
507.33
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
Division
MOR
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
307.8
Squat
788.2
-832.2
-854.3
788.2
Bench
440.9
474
-501.6
474
Deadlift
711
749.6
777.1
777.1
1
WUAP-USA
2014-06-28
National Powerlifting and Benchpress Championships
Open
2022.7
504.75
Location
USA-IL
Competition
National Powerlifting and Benchpress Championships
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
304.5
Squat
788.2
815.7
-837.8
815.7
Bench
424.4
451.9
474
474
Deadlift
705.5
733
-749.6
733
2
UPA
2014-02-15
Powerlifting & Bench Press National Chamionships
MOR
1907
476.16
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Powerlifting & Bench Press National Chamionships
Division
MOR
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
303.8
Squat
650.4
705.5
749.6
749.6
Bench
380.3
413.4
440.9
440.9
Deadlift
683.4
716.5
-749.6
716.5
DQ
APF
2005-03-12
Illinois State Meet
M_TCR_3_APF
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Illinois State Meet
Division
M_TCR_3_APF
Age
18
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Squat
451.9
-600.8
-617.3
451.9
Bench
319.7
352.7
-402.3
352.7
Deadlift
-501.6
-600.8
-600.8
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Any injuries around the spine are extremely risky and complicated. So, Dan Bell definitely needs to take his time and make sure that he is healed properly before coming back to the sport. Luckily, Bell is experienced enough to avoid making any mistakes, which should be good enough to see him back on the stage in the future.
Published: 24 April, 2023 | 11:06 AM EDT
This year was supposed to be a real delight for all powerlifting fans, as Dan Bell and Hafthor Bjornsson both had goals to set new World Records and battle against each other. However, the situation has quickly changed for the worse, as both men injured themselves. Dan’s injury is the more recent one, having suffered it at the 2023 USA-UA Pioneer on the Beach and revealed it just a few days ago on Instagram.
Dan Bell injured himself while performing a 425-kilogram (937-pound) squat on his third attempt. He got stuck in the middle of the lift, but somehow managed to push through. Although it looked like it was time to celebrate, Dan immediately showed signs of injury, barely being able to walk out of the squat rack.
“This one hurt. Felt like my left glute was getting torn in half then following the leg simply locked up and wouldn’t work. It was wild.”
[/quote]
Dan Bell tried to rest for some time in the hopes that his injury was just a small tweak of some sorts. However, after a few days it only got worse.
“Woke up Monday 4/17 unable to feel or move my toes. Absolutely wild a week after.”
[/quote]
However, Dan Bell took a positive approach to this, hoping to find out what the injury is and recover in the best way possible. After visiting two different hospitals, he finally found out the extent of his injuries.
“Moving forward with morphine and 2 different hospitals finding one of the largest MRI machines in Florida to find out my spine and 6 bulging discs have seen better days.”
[/quote]
Dan Bell’s recovery process has begun and he wants to avoid surgery if possible. However, his future is currently very uncertain.
“Already in the process of working things out and avoiding surgery at all costs… Got to be honest the future is up in the air. Just one day at a time.”
[/quote]
Watch the squat here:
Related: Hafthor Bjornsson and Dan Bell Lock Out 395-kg (870.8-lb) Raw Deadlifts At 2023 Arnold Sports Festival
Dan Bell has experienced some injuries throughout his career, but he has always managed to come back better than he was. Thus, he built an incredible resume, appearing in 36 sanctioned competitions and winning 27 of them. Alongside that, Dan has claimed a number of World Records as well.
Dan Bell’s Raw Competition PRs
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Wraps
1113.3
606.3
1113.3
2607
606.47
Raw
1003.1
584.2
1003.1
2485.7
583.1
Multi-ply
1102.3
683.4
1102.3
2667.6
621.54
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
WRPF
2022-09-03
Clash on the Columbia
Open
2513.3
586.74
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Clash on the Columbia
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
391.3
Squat
948
1014.1
1047.2
1047.2
Bench
529.1
562.2
584.2
584.2
Deadlift
837.8
881.8
881.8
1
USPA
2022-07-30
Iron Knightmare 4
Open
2314.9
541.24
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Iron Knightmare 4
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
389
Squat
749.6
-859.8
903.9
931.5
931.5
Bench
501.6
551.2
-584.2
551.2
Deadlift
749.6
804.7
859.8
859.8
GLP
105.22
1
RPS
2022-06-18
Showcase Super Classic 2
Pro Open
2446.4
568.3
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Showcase Super Classic 2
Division
Pro Open
Age
35
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
399.1
Squat
1002.8
Bench
584.1
Deadlift
859.6
1
APF
2022-05-28
Showdown at the Storm
M_OR_APF
909.4
211.68
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Showdown at the Storm
Division
M_OR_APF
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
395.9
Deadlift
837.8
881.8
909.4
909.4
1
UPA
2022-03-26
Ghost Strong Pro-Am
MOR
2474.7
574.74
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Ghost Strong Pro-Am
Division
MOR
Age
35
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
399.5
Squat
1025.1
1074.8
-1107.8
1074.8
Bench
551.2
-584.2
-584.2
551.2
Deadlift
848.8
848.8
1
WRPF
2022-02-12
Ghost Clash
Open
2502.2
584.67
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Ghost Clash
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
390
Squat
1003.1
1058.2
1080.3
1080.3
Bench
529.1
562.2
-573.2
562.2
Deadlift
804.7
837.8
859.8
859.8
1
WRPF
2021-04-24
Kern US Open
Open
2579.4
603.92
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
34
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
386.9
Squat
1025.1
1069.2
1113.3
1113.3
Bench
573.2
600.8
606.3
606.3
Deadlift
859.8
-903.9
-903.9
859.8
1
WRPF
2021-02-20
Hybrid Showdown III
Open
2607
606.47
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Hybrid Showdown III
Division
Open
Age
34
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
396.8
Squat
1025.1
1074.8
1102.3
1102.3
Bench
551.2
589.7
600.8
600.8
Deadlift
859.8
-903.9
903.9
903.9
1
WRPF
2020-09-26
The Showdown
Open
2403
562.14
Location
USA-MO
Competition
The Showdown
Division
Open
Age
34
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
388.2
Squat
925.9
970
-1014.1
970
Bench
551.2
584.2
-600.8
584.2
Deadlift
848.8
-898.4
848.8
GLP
109.3
1
APF
2020-07-25
Showdown at the Storm
M_OEM_APF
2667.6
621.54
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Showdown at the Storm
Division
M_OEM_APF
Age
33
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
308.6
Weight
394.4
Squat
1014.1
1102.3
-1201.5
1102.3
Bench
683.4
-749.6
683.4
Deadlift
826.7
881.8
881.8
1
USPA
2020-07-11
Pioneer Open
Open
2491.2
581.27
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Pioneer Open
Division
Open
Age
33
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
392.2
Squat
925.9
1003.1
-1041.7
1003.1
Bench
551.2
584.2
584.2
Deadlift
804.7
854.3
903.9
903.9
1
RPS
2020-02-29
Sarasota Showdown
Pro Open
2485.7
583.1
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Sarasota Showdown
Division
Pro Open
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
384
Squat
1003.1
Bench
578.7
Deadlift
903.9
GLP
113.47
1
WRPF
2019-11-23
American Barbell Club Open
Open
2518.8
583.62
Location
USA-FL
Competition
American Barbell Club Open
Division
Open
Age
33
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
403.2
Squat
1003.1
1036.2
1063.7
1063.7
Bench
551.2
573.2
-584.2
573.2
Deadlift
837.8
-881.8
881.8
881.8
2
USPA
2019-08-03
The Tribute
Open
2292.8
537.13
Location
USA-TX
Competition
The Tribute
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
386
Squat
903.9
Bench
551.2
Deadlift
837.8
4
SPF
2018-11-10
Slingshot Record Breakers
Open
2281.8
533.37
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Slingshot Record Breakers
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
389.4
Squat
903.9
-1003.1
-1003.1
903.9
Bench
-518.1
573.2
-600.8
573.2
Deadlift
804.7
-859.8
804.7
1
UPA
2018-04-21
National Championships
MOR
2458.2
579.54
Location
USA-IA
Competition
National Championships
Division
MOR
Age
31
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
376.5
Squat
-1003.1
1003.1
1025.1
1025.1
Bench
523.6
551.2
-562.2
551.2
Deadlift
837.8
881.8
-903.9
881.8
1
UPA
2017-12-02
War of the Demigods
MOR
2243.2
535.39
Location
USA-IL
Competition
War of the Demigods
Division
MOR
Age
31
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
359.1
Squat
854.3
881.8
-903.9
881.8
Bench
501.6
523.6
523.6
Deadlift
804.7
837.8
837.8
GLP
104.78
3
ProRaw
2017-10-15
Big Dogs 2
M-OR
2375.5
563.66
Location
Australia-VIC
Competition
Big Dogs 2
Division
M-OR
Age
31
Equipment
Wraps
Weight
367.3
Squat
881.8
981.1
-1014.1
981.1
Bench
501.6
523.6
540.1
540.1
Deadlift
804.7
854.3
-903.9
854.3
1
UPA
2017-07-22
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
MOR
2403
565.11
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
Division
MOR
Age
30
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
380.3
Squat
959
-1014.1
1014.1
1014.1
Bench
501.6
529.1
540.1
540.1
Deadlift
804.7
848.8
848.8
1
UPA
2017-01-22
Raw Powerlifting Championship
MOR
2375.5
562.09
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Raw Powerlifting Championship
Division
MOR
Age
30
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
371.3
Squat
881.8
959
1008.6
1008.6
Bench
501.6
523.6
-540.1
523.6
Deadlift
-804.7
843.3
-870.8
843.3
1
UPA
2016-07-16
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
MOR
2116.4
506.51
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
Division
MOR
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
355.4
Squat
854.3
-914.9
-920.4
854.3
Bench
474
512.6
-534.6
512.6
Deadlift
749.6
749.6
DQ
RPS
2016-04-23
US Open
Pro Open
Location
USA-CA
Competition
US Open
Division
Pro Open
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
353
Bench
529.1
Deadlift
821.2
1
UPA
2016-04-16
Powerlifting Nationals
MOR
2270.8
547.02
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Powerlifting Nationals
Division
MOR
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
346.6
Squat
848.8
903.9
942.5
942.5
Bench
501.6
523.6
-534.6
523.6
Deadlift
804.7
-837.8
-837.8
804.7
GLP
107.43
1
UPA
2016-01-24
Raw Powerlifting Championship
MOR
2303.8
562.16
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Raw Powerlifting Championship
Division
MOR
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
330.3
Squat
881.8
948
981.1
981.1
Bench
474
501.6
512.6
512.6
Deadlift
744.1
810.2
-826.7
810.2
3
SPF
2016-01-16
No Retreat No Surrender
Open
2200
532.76
Location
USA
Competition
No Retreat No Surrender
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
339.8
Squat
900
Bench
500
Deadlift
800
1
UPA
2015-12-05
War of the Demigods
MOR
2155
536.34
Location
USA-IL
Competition
War of the Demigods
Division
MOR
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
307.3
Squat
749.5
804.7
854.3
854.3
Bench
440.9
485
496
496
Deadlift
749.5
804.7
804.7
GLP
106.74
2
UPA
2015-11-14
Power Weekend
MOR
2221.2
552.35
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Power Weekend
Division
MOR
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
308.2
Squat
826.7
881.8
931.5
931.5
Bench
440.9
474
-501.6
474
Deadlift
749.6
815.7
-826.7
815.7
1
WUAP
2015-10-08
World Championships
Open
1967.6
480.38
Location
USA-IL
Competition
World Championships
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
329.6
Squat
777.1
-826.7
-832.2
777.1
Bench
418.9
440.9
-463
440.9
Deadlift
705.5
749.6
-815.7
749.6
2
UPA
2015-04-18
Powerlifting National Championship
MOR
2121.9
530.16
Location
USA
Competition
Powerlifting National Championship
Division
MOR
Age
28
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
303.1
Squat
837.8
881.8
-925.9
881.8
Bench
457.5
-485
-501.6
457.5
Deadlift
749.6
782.6
-815.7
782.6
1
RUPC
2015-02-07
Raw Unity VIII
M-HW
2210.1
552.43
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Unity VIII
Division
M-HW
Age
28
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
302.7
Squat
815.7
881.8
914.9
914.9
Bench
440.9
-474
485
485
Deadlift
716.5
771.6
810.2
810.2
1
IPA
2014-10-18
Ohio Grand Prix
Pro Open
2200
547.19
Location
USA-OH
Competition
Ohio Grand Prix
Division
Pro Open
Age
28
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
308
Squat
900
Bench
495
Deadlift
805
1
UPA
2014-07-19
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
MOR
2039.3
507.33
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
Division
MOR
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
307.8
Squat
788.2
-832.2
-854.3
788.2
Bench
440.9
474
-501.6
474
Deadlift
711
749.6
777.1
777.1
1
WUAP-USA
2014-06-28
National Powerlifting and Benchpress Championships
Open
2022.7
504.75
Location
USA-IL
Competition
National Powerlifting and Benchpress Championships
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
304.5
Squat
788.2
815.7
-837.8
815.7
Bench
424.4
451.9
474
474
Deadlift
705.5
733
-749.6
733
2
UPA
2014-02-15
Powerlifting & Bench Press National Chamionships
MOR
1907
476.16
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Powerlifting & Bench Press National Chamionships
Division
MOR
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
303.8
Squat
650.4
705.5
749.6
749.6
Bench
380.3
413.4
440.9
440.9
Deadlift
683.4
716.5
-749.6
716.5
DQ
APF
2005-03-12
Illinois State Meet
M_TCR_3_APF
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Illinois State Meet
Division
M_TCR_3_APF
Age
18
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Squat
451.9
-600.8
-617.3
451.9
Bench
319.7
352.7
-402.3
352.7
Deadlift
-501.6
-600.8
-600.8
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Any injuries around the spine are extremely risky and complicated. So, Dan Bell definitely needs to take his time and make sure that he is healed properly before coming back to the sport. Luckily, Bell is experienced enough to avoid making any mistakes, which should be good enough to see him back on the stage in the future.
Published: 24 April, 2023 | 11:06 AM EDT
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Dan Bell injured himself while performing a 425-kilogram (937-pound) squat on his third attempt. He got stuck in the middle of the lift, but somehow managed to push through. Although it looked like it was time to celebrate, Dan immediately showed signs of injury, barely being able to walk out of the squat rack.
“This one hurt. Felt like my left glute was getting torn in half then following the leg simply locked up and wouldn’t work. It was wild.”
Dan Bell tried to rest for some time in the hopes that his injury was just a small tweak of some sorts. However, after a few days it only got worse.
“Woke up Monday 4/17 unable to feel or move my toes. Absolutely wild a week after.”
However, Dan Bell took a positive approach to this, hoping to find out what the injury is and recover in the best way possible. After visiting two different hospitals, he finally found out the extent of his injuries.
“Moving forward with morphine and 2 different hospitals finding one of the largest MRI machines in Florida to find out my spine and 6 bulging discs have seen better days.”
Dan Bell’s recovery process has begun and he wants to avoid surgery if possible. However, his future is currently very uncertain.
“Already in the process of working things out and avoiding surgery at all costs… Got to be honest the future is up in the air. Just one day at a time.”
Watch the squat here:
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Dan Bell has experienced some injuries throughout his career, but he has always managed to come back better than he was. Thus, he built an incredible resume, appearing in 36 sanctioned competitions and winning 27 of them. Alongside that, Dan has claimed a number of World Records as well.
Dan Bell’s Raw Competition PRs
Squat: 455 kilograms (1,003.1 pounds) — (2020 RPS Sarasota Showdown)
Bench Press: 275 kilograms (606.2 pounds) — (2021 WRPF Kern US Open)
Deadlift: 412.5 kilograms (909.4 pounds) — (2022 APF Showdown at the Storm)
Total: 1,127.5 kilograms (2,485.7 pounds) — (2020 RPS Sarasota Showdown)
Dan Bell’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Wraps
1113.3
606.3
1113.3
2607
606.47
Raw
1003.1
584.2
1003.1
2485.7
583.1
Multi-ply
1102.3
683.4
1102.3
2667.6
621.54
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
WRPF
2022-09-03
Clash on the Columbia
Open
2513.3
586.74
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Clash on the Columbia
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
391.3
Squat
948
1014.1
1047.2
1047.2
Bench
529.1
562.2
584.2
584.2
Deadlift
837.8
881.8
881.8
1
USPA
2022-07-30
Iron Knightmare 4
Open
2314.9
541.24
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Iron Knightmare 4
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
389
Squat
749.6
-859.8
903.9
931.5
931.5
Bench
501.6
551.2
-584.2
551.2
Deadlift
749.6
804.7
859.8
859.8
GLP
105.22
1
RPS
2022-06-18
Showcase Super Classic 2
Pro Open
2446.4
568.3
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Showcase Super Classic 2
Division
Pro Open
Age
35
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
399.1
Squat
1002.8
Bench
584.1
Deadlift
859.6
1
APF
2022-05-28
Showdown at the Storm
M_OR_APF
909.4
211.68
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Showdown at the Storm
Division
M_OR_APF
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
395.9
Deadlift
837.8
881.8
909.4
909.4
1
UPA
2022-03-26
Ghost Strong Pro-Am
MOR
2474.7
574.74
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Ghost Strong Pro-Am
Division
MOR
Age
35
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
399.5
Squat
1025.1
1074.8
-1107.8
1074.8
Bench
551.2
-584.2
-584.2
551.2
Deadlift
848.8
848.8
1
WRPF
2022-02-12
Ghost Clash
Open
2502.2
584.67
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Ghost Clash
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
390
Squat
1003.1
1058.2
1080.3
1080.3
Bench
529.1
562.2
-573.2
562.2
Deadlift
804.7
837.8
859.8
859.8
1
WRPF
2021-04-24
Kern US Open
Open
2579.4
603.92
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
34
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
386.9
Squat
1025.1
1069.2
1113.3
1113.3
Bench
573.2
600.8
606.3
606.3
Deadlift
859.8
-903.9
-903.9
859.8
1
WRPF
2021-02-20
Hybrid Showdown III
Open
2607
606.47
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Hybrid Showdown III
Division
Open
Age
34
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
396.8
Squat
1025.1
1074.8
1102.3
1102.3
Bench
551.2
589.7
600.8
600.8
Deadlift
859.8
-903.9
903.9
903.9
1
WRPF
2020-09-26
The Showdown
Open
2403
562.14
Location
USA-MO
Competition
The Showdown
Division
Open
Age
34
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
388.2
Squat
925.9
970
-1014.1
970
Bench
551.2
584.2
-600.8
584.2
Deadlift
848.8
-898.4
848.8
GLP
109.3
1
APF
2020-07-25
Showdown at the Storm
M_OEM_APF
2667.6
621.54
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Showdown at the Storm
Division
M_OEM_APF
Age
33
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
308.6
Weight
394.4
Squat
1014.1
1102.3
-1201.5
1102.3
Bench
683.4
-749.6
683.4
Deadlift
826.7
881.8
881.8
1
USPA
2020-07-11
Pioneer Open
Open
2491.2
581.27
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Pioneer Open
Division
Open
Age
33
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
392.2
Squat
925.9
1003.1
-1041.7
1003.1
Bench
551.2
584.2
584.2
Deadlift
804.7
854.3
903.9
903.9
1
RPS
2020-02-29
Sarasota Showdown
Pro Open
2485.7
583.1
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Sarasota Showdown
Division
Pro Open
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
384
Squat
1003.1
Bench
578.7
Deadlift
903.9
GLP
113.47
1
WRPF
2019-11-23
American Barbell Club Open
Open
2518.8
583.62
Location
USA-FL
Competition
American Barbell Club Open
Division
Open
Age
33
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
403.2
Squat
1003.1
1036.2
1063.7
1063.7
Bench
551.2
573.2
-584.2
573.2
Deadlift
837.8
-881.8
881.8
881.8
2
USPA
2019-08-03
The Tribute
Open
2292.8
537.13
Location
USA-TX
Competition
The Tribute
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
386
Squat
903.9
Bench
551.2
Deadlift
837.8
4
SPF
2018-11-10
Slingshot Record Breakers
Open
2281.8
533.37
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Slingshot Record Breakers
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
389.4
Squat
903.9
-1003.1
-1003.1
903.9
Bench
-518.1
573.2
-600.8
573.2
Deadlift
804.7
-859.8
804.7
1
UPA
2018-04-21
National Championships
MOR
2458.2
579.54
Location
USA-IA
Competition
National Championships
Division
MOR
Age
31
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
376.5
Squat
-1003.1
1003.1
1025.1
1025.1
Bench
523.6
551.2
-562.2
551.2
Deadlift
837.8
881.8
-903.9
881.8
1
UPA
2017-12-02
War of the Demigods
MOR
2243.2
535.39
Location
USA-IL
Competition
War of the Demigods
Division
MOR
Age
31
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
359.1
Squat
854.3
881.8
-903.9
881.8
Bench
501.6
523.6
523.6
Deadlift
804.7
837.8
837.8
GLP
104.78
3
ProRaw
2017-10-15
Big Dogs 2
M-OR
2375.5
563.66
Location
Australia-VIC
Competition
Big Dogs 2
Division
M-OR
Age
31
Equipment
Wraps
Weight
367.3
Squat
881.8
981.1
-1014.1
981.1
Bench
501.6
523.6
540.1
540.1
Deadlift
804.7
854.3
-903.9
854.3
1
UPA
2017-07-22
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
MOR
2403
565.11
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
Division
MOR
Age
30
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
380.3
Squat
959
-1014.1
1014.1
1014.1
Bench
501.6
529.1
540.1
540.1
Deadlift
804.7
848.8
848.8
1
UPA
2017-01-22
Raw Powerlifting Championship
MOR
2375.5
562.09
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Raw Powerlifting Championship
Division
MOR
Age
30
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
371.3
Squat
881.8
959
1008.6
1008.6
Bench
501.6
523.6
-540.1
523.6
Deadlift
-804.7
843.3
-870.8
843.3
1
UPA
2016-07-16
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
MOR
2116.4
506.51
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
Division
MOR
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
355.4
Squat
854.3
-914.9
-920.4
854.3
Bench
474
512.6
-534.6
512.6
Deadlift
749.6
749.6
DQ
RPS
2016-04-23
US Open
Pro Open
Location
USA-CA
Competition
US Open
Division
Pro Open
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
353
Bench
529.1
Deadlift
821.2
1
UPA
2016-04-16
Powerlifting Nationals
MOR
2270.8
547.02
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Powerlifting Nationals
Division
MOR
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
346.6
Squat
848.8
903.9
942.5
942.5
Bench
501.6
523.6
-534.6
523.6
Deadlift
804.7
-837.8
-837.8
804.7
GLP
107.43
1
UPA
2016-01-24
Raw Powerlifting Championship
MOR
2303.8
562.16
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Raw Powerlifting Championship
Division
MOR
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
330.3
Squat
881.8
948
981.1
981.1
Bench
474
501.6
512.6
512.6
Deadlift
744.1
810.2
-826.7
810.2
3
SPF
2016-01-16
No Retreat No Surrender
Open
2200
532.76
Location
USA
Competition
No Retreat No Surrender
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
339.8
Squat
900
Bench
500
Deadlift
800
1
UPA
2015-12-05
War of the Demigods
MOR
2155
536.34
Location
USA-IL
Competition
War of the Demigods
Division
MOR
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
307.3
Squat
749.5
804.7
854.3
854.3
Bench
440.9
485
496
496
Deadlift
749.5
804.7
804.7
GLP
106.74
2
UPA
2015-11-14
Power Weekend
MOR
2221.2
552.35
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Power Weekend
Division
MOR
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
308.2
Squat
826.7
881.8
931.5
931.5
Bench
440.9
474
-501.6
474
Deadlift
749.6
815.7
-826.7
815.7
1
WUAP
2015-10-08
World Championships
Open
1967.6
480.38
Location
USA-IL
Competition
World Championships
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
329.6
Squat
777.1
-826.7
-832.2
777.1
Bench
418.9
440.9
-463
440.9
Deadlift
705.5
749.6
-815.7
749.6
2
UPA
2015-04-18
Powerlifting National Championship
MOR
2121.9
530.16
Location
USA
Competition
Powerlifting National Championship
Division
MOR
Age
28
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
303.1
Squat
837.8
881.8
-925.9
881.8
Bench
457.5
-485
-501.6
457.5
Deadlift
749.6
782.6
-815.7
782.6
1
RUPC
2015-02-07
Raw Unity VIII
M-HW
2210.1
552.43
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Unity VIII
Division
M-HW
Age
28
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
302.7
Squat
815.7
881.8
914.9
914.9
Bench
440.9
-474
485
485
Deadlift
716.5
771.6
810.2
810.2
1
IPA
2014-10-18
Ohio Grand Prix
Pro Open
2200
547.19
Location
USA-OH
Competition
Ohio Grand Prix
Division
Pro Open
Age
28
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
308
Squat
900
Bench
495
Deadlift
805
1
UPA
2014-07-19
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
MOR
2039.3
507.33
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
Division
MOR
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
307.8
Squat
788.2
-832.2
-854.3
788.2
Bench
440.9
474
-501.6
474
Deadlift
711
749.6
777.1
777.1
1
WUAP-USA
2014-06-28
National Powerlifting and Benchpress Championships
Open
2022.7
504.75
Location
USA-IL
Competition
National Powerlifting and Benchpress Championships
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
304.5
Squat
788.2
815.7
-837.8
815.7
Bench
424.4
451.9
474
474
Deadlift
705.5
733
-749.6
733
2
UPA
2014-02-15
Powerlifting & Bench Press National Chamionships
MOR
1907
476.16
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Powerlifting & Bench Press National Chamionships
Division
MOR
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
303.8
Squat
650.4
705.5
749.6
749.6
Bench
380.3
413.4
440.9
440.9
Deadlift
683.4
716.5
-749.6
716.5
DQ
APF
2005-03-12
Illinois State Meet
M_TCR_3_APF
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Illinois State Meet
Division
M_TCR_3_APF
Age
18
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Squat
451.9
-600.8
-617.3
451.9
Bench
319.7
352.7
-402.3
352.7
Deadlift
-501.6
-600.8
-600.8
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
Analyze Lifts
Any injuries around the spine are extremely risky and complicated. So, Dan Bell definitely needs to take his time and make sure that he is healed properly before coming back to the sport. Luckily, Bell is experienced enough to avoid making any mistakes, which should be good enough to see him back on the stage in the future.
Published: 24 April, 2023 | 11:06 AM EDT
Dan Bell injured himself while performing a 425-kilogram (937-pound) squat on his third attempt. He got stuck in the middle of the lift, but somehow managed to push through. Although it looked like it was time to celebrate, Dan immediately showed signs of injury, barely being able to walk out of the squat rack.
“This one hurt. Felt like my left glute was getting torn in half then following the leg simply locked up and wouldn’t work. It was wild.”
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Dan Bell tried to rest for some time in the hopes that his injury was just a small tweak of some sorts. However, after a few days it only got worse.
“Woke up Monday 4/17 unable to feel or move my toes. Absolutely wild a week after.”
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However, Dan Bell took a positive approach to this, hoping to find out what the injury is and recover in the best way possible. After visiting two different hospitals, he finally found out the extent of his injuries.
“Moving forward with morphine and 2 different hospitals finding one of the largest MRI machines in Florida to find out my spine and 6 bulging discs have seen better days.”
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Dan Bell’s recovery process has begun and he wants to avoid surgery if possible. However, his future is currently very uncertain.
“Already in the process of working things out and avoiding surgery at all costs… Got to be honest the future is up in the air. Just one day at a time.”
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Watch the squat here:
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Dan Bell has experienced some injuries throughout his career, but he has always managed to come back better than he was. Thus, he built an incredible resume, appearing in 36 sanctioned competitions and winning 27 of them. Alongside that, Dan has claimed a number of World Records as well.
Dan Bell’s Raw Competition PRs
- Squat: 455 kilograms (1,003.1 pounds) — (2020 RPS Sarasota Showdown)
- Bench Press: 275 kilograms (606.2 pounds) — (2021 WRPF Kern US Open)
- Deadlift: 412.5 kilograms (909.4 pounds) — (2022 APF Showdown at the Storm)
- Total: 1,127.5 kilograms (2,485.7 pounds) — (2020 RPS Sarasota Showdown)
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Wraps
1113.3
606.3
1113.3
2607
606.47
Raw
1003.1
584.2
1003.1
2485.7
583.1
Multi-ply
1102.3
683.4
1102.3
2667.6
621.54
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
WRPF
2022-09-03
Clash on the Columbia
Open
2513.3
586.74
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Clash on the Columbia
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
391.3
Squat
948
1014.1
1047.2
1047.2
Bench
529.1
562.2
584.2
584.2
Deadlift
837.8
881.8
881.8
1
USPA
2022-07-30
Iron Knightmare 4
Open
2314.9
541.24
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Iron Knightmare 4
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
389
Squat
749.6
-859.8
903.9
931.5
931.5
Bench
501.6
551.2
-584.2
551.2
Deadlift
749.6
804.7
859.8
859.8
GLP
105.22
1
RPS
2022-06-18
Showcase Super Classic 2
Pro Open
2446.4
568.3
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Showcase Super Classic 2
Division
Pro Open
Age
35
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
399.1
Squat
1002.8
Bench
584.1
Deadlift
859.6
1
APF
2022-05-28
Showdown at the Storm
M_OR_APF
909.4
211.68
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Showdown at the Storm
Division
M_OR_APF
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
395.9
Deadlift
837.8
881.8
909.4
909.4
1
UPA
2022-03-26
Ghost Strong Pro-Am
MOR
2474.7
574.74
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Ghost Strong Pro-Am
Division
MOR
Age
35
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
399.5
Squat
1025.1
1074.8
-1107.8
1074.8
Bench
551.2
-584.2
-584.2
551.2
Deadlift
848.8
848.8
1
WRPF
2022-02-12
Ghost Clash
Open
2502.2
584.67
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Ghost Clash
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
390
Squat
1003.1
1058.2
1080.3
1080.3
Bench
529.1
562.2
-573.2
562.2
Deadlift
804.7
837.8
859.8
859.8
1
WRPF
2021-04-24
Kern US Open
Open
2579.4
603.92
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
34
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
386.9
Squat
1025.1
1069.2
1113.3
1113.3
Bench
573.2
600.8
606.3
606.3
Deadlift
859.8
-903.9
-903.9
859.8
1
WRPF
2021-02-20
Hybrid Showdown III
Open
2607
606.47
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Hybrid Showdown III
Division
Open
Age
34
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
396.8
Squat
1025.1
1074.8
1102.3
1102.3
Bench
551.2
589.7
600.8
600.8
Deadlift
859.8
-903.9
903.9
903.9
1
WRPF
2020-09-26
The Showdown
Open
2403
562.14
Location
USA-MO
Competition
The Showdown
Division
Open
Age
34
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
388.2
Squat
925.9
970
-1014.1
970
Bench
551.2
584.2
-600.8
584.2
Deadlift
848.8
-898.4
848.8
GLP
109.3
1
APF
2020-07-25
Showdown at the Storm
M_OEM_APF
2667.6
621.54
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Showdown at the Storm
Division
M_OEM_APF
Age
33
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
308.6
Weight
394.4
Squat
1014.1
1102.3
-1201.5
1102.3
Bench
683.4
-749.6
683.4
Deadlift
826.7
881.8
881.8
1
USPA
2020-07-11
Pioneer Open
Open
2491.2
581.27
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Pioneer Open
Division
Open
Age
33
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
392.2
Squat
925.9
1003.1
-1041.7
1003.1
Bench
551.2
584.2
584.2
Deadlift
804.7
854.3
903.9
903.9
1
RPS
2020-02-29
Sarasota Showdown
Pro Open
2485.7
583.1
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Sarasota Showdown
Division
Pro Open
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
384
Squat
1003.1
Bench
578.7
Deadlift
903.9
GLP
113.47
1
WRPF
2019-11-23
American Barbell Club Open
Open
2518.8
583.62
Location
USA-FL
Competition
American Barbell Club Open
Division
Open
Age
33
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
403.2
Squat
1003.1
1036.2
1063.7
1063.7
Bench
551.2
573.2
-584.2
573.2
Deadlift
837.8
-881.8
881.8
881.8
2
USPA
2019-08-03
The Tribute
Open
2292.8
537.13
Location
USA-TX
Competition
The Tribute
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
386
Squat
903.9
Bench
551.2
Deadlift
837.8
4
SPF
2018-11-10
Slingshot Record Breakers
Open
2281.8
533.37
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Slingshot Record Breakers
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
389.4
Squat
903.9
-1003.1
-1003.1
903.9
Bench
-518.1
573.2
-600.8
573.2
Deadlift
804.7
-859.8
804.7
1
UPA
2018-04-21
National Championships
MOR
2458.2
579.54
Location
USA-IA
Competition
National Championships
Division
MOR
Age
31
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
376.5
Squat
-1003.1
1003.1
1025.1
1025.1
Bench
523.6
551.2
-562.2
551.2
Deadlift
837.8
881.8
-903.9
881.8
1
UPA
2017-12-02
War of the Demigods
MOR
2243.2
535.39
Location
USA-IL
Competition
War of the Demigods
Division
MOR
Age
31
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
359.1
Squat
854.3
881.8
-903.9
881.8
Bench
501.6
523.6
523.6
Deadlift
804.7
837.8
837.8
GLP
104.78
3
ProRaw
2017-10-15
Big Dogs 2
M-OR
2375.5
563.66
Location
Australia-VIC
Competition
Big Dogs 2
Division
M-OR
Age
31
Equipment
Wraps
Weight
367.3
Squat
881.8
981.1
-1014.1
981.1
Bench
501.6
523.6
540.1
540.1
Deadlift
804.7
854.3
-903.9
854.3
1
UPA
2017-07-22
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
MOR
2403
565.11
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
Division
MOR
Age
30
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
380.3
Squat
959
-1014.1
1014.1
1014.1
Bench
501.6
529.1
540.1
540.1
Deadlift
804.7
848.8
848.8
1
UPA
2017-01-22
Raw Powerlifting Championship
MOR
2375.5
562.09
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Raw Powerlifting Championship
Division
MOR
Age
30
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
371.3
Squat
881.8
959
1008.6
1008.6
Bench
501.6
523.6
-540.1
523.6
Deadlift
-804.7
843.3
-870.8
843.3
1
UPA
2016-07-16
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
MOR
2116.4
506.51
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
Division
MOR
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
355.4
Squat
854.3
-914.9
-920.4
854.3
Bench
474
512.6
-534.6
512.6
Deadlift
749.6
749.6
DQ
RPS
2016-04-23
US Open
Pro Open
Location
USA-CA
Competition
US Open
Division
Pro Open
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
353
Bench
529.1
Deadlift
821.2
1
UPA
2016-04-16
Powerlifting Nationals
MOR
2270.8
547.02
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Powerlifting Nationals
Division
MOR
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
346.6
Squat
848.8
903.9
942.5
942.5
Bench
501.6
523.6
-534.6
523.6
Deadlift
804.7
-837.8
-837.8
804.7
GLP
107.43
1
UPA
2016-01-24
Raw Powerlifting Championship
MOR
2303.8
562.16
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Raw Powerlifting Championship
Division
MOR
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
330.3
Squat
881.8
948
981.1
981.1
Bench
474
501.6
512.6
512.6
Deadlift
744.1
810.2
-826.7
810.2
3
SPF
2016-01-16
No Retreat No Surrender
Open
2200
532.76
Location
USA
Competition
No Retreat No Surrender
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
339.8
Squat
900
Bench
500
Deadlift
800
1
UPA
2015-12-05
War of the Demigods
MOR
2155
536.34
Location
USA-IL
Competition
War of the Demigods
Division
MOR
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
307.3
Squat
749.5
804.7
854.3
854.3
Bench
440.9
485
496
496
Deadlift
749.5
804.7
804.7
GLP
106.74
2
UPA
2015-11-14
Power Weekend
MOR
2221.2
552.35
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Power Weekend
Division
MOR
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
308.2
Squat
826.7
881.8
931.5
931.5
Bench
440.9
474
-501.6
474
Deadlift
749.6
815.7
-826.7
815.7
1
WUAP
2015-10-08
World Championships
Open
1967.6
480.38
Location
USA-IL
Competition
World Championships
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
329.6
Squat
777.1
-826.7
-832.2
777.1
Bench
418.9
440.9
-463
440.9
Deadlift
705.5
749.6
-815.7
749.6
2
UPA
2015-04-18
Powerlifting National Championship
MOR
2121.9
530.16
Location
USA
Competition
Powerlifting National Championship
Division
MOR
Age
28
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
303.1
Squat
837.8
881.8
-925.9
881.8
Bench
457.5
-485
-501.6
457.5
Deadlift
749.6
782.6
-815.7
782.6
1
RUPC
2015-02-07
Raw Unity VIII
M-HW
2210.1
552.43
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Unity VIII
Division
M-HW
Age
28
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
302.7
Squat
815.7
881.8
914.9
914.9
Bench
440.9
-474
485
485
Deadlift
716.5
771.6
810.2
810.2
1
IPA
2014-10-18
Ohio Grand Prix
Pro Open
2200
547.19
Location
USA-OH
Competition
Ohio Grand Prix
Division
Pro Open
Age
28
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
308
Squat
900
Bench
495
Deadlift
805
1
UPA
2014-07-19
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
MOR
2039.3
507.33
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
Division
MOR
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
307.8
Squat
788.2
-832.2
-854.3
788.2
Bench
440.9
474
-501.6
474
Deadlift
711
749.6
777.1
777.1
1
WUAP-USA
2014-06-28
National Powerlifting and Benchpress Championships
Open
2022.7
504.75
Location
USA-IL
Competition
National Powerlifting and Benchpress Championships
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
304.5
Squat
788.2
815.7
-837.8
815.7
Bench
424.4
451.9
474
474
Deadlift
705.5
733
-749.6
733
2
UPA
2014-02-15
Powerlifting & Bench Press National Chamionships
MOR
1907
476.16
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Powerlifting & Bench Press National Chamionships
Division
MOR
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
303.8
Squat
650.4
705.5
749.6
749.6
Bench
380.3
413.4
440.9
440.9
Deadlift
683.4
716.5
-749.6
716.5
DQ
APF
2005-03-12
Illinois State Meet
M_TCR_3_APF
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Illinois State Meet
Division
M_TCR_3_APF
Age
18
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Squat
451.9
-600.8
-617.3
451.9
Bench
319.7
352.7
-402.3
352.7
Deadlift
-501.6
-600.8
-600.8
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Any injuries around the spine are extremely risky and complicated. So, Dan Bell definitely needs to take his time and make sure that he is healed properly before coming back to the sport. Luckily, Bell is experienced enough to avoid making any mistakes, which should be good enough to see him back on the stage in the future.
Published: 24 April, 2023 | 11:06 AM EDT
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