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Emily Hu is a well known name in powerlifting, as she has been on the scene for over a decade now. Nonetheless, she openly acknowledges that her preparation demands a much more delicate approach, considering her age of 41. Still, Emily has mastered powerlifting to its fullest and continues getting stronger and breaking records with ease. She displayed her abilities once again at the recent 2023 WRPF Siege of the Shore, which took place on July 23rd, in San Diego. As a part of her appearance at this meet, Emily has managed to lock out a 137.5-kilogram (303.1-pound) Bench Press for a new All-Time World Record.
With her victory in the raw 60-kilogram weight division, Emily Hu broke Jennifer Thompson’s previous U60KG Bench Press All-Time World Record. Obviously, Jen is an icon of powerlifting, so it is no surprise that it took another legendary lifter like Emily to break it. Jen’s U60KG World Record stood at 136.5 kilograms (300.9 pounds), which she set at the 2012 NAPF Raw Challenge.
Emily Hu opened up her bench press session with a comfortable 125-kilogram (275.6-pound) lift. She then jumped up to 132.5 kilograms (292.1 pounds) and found success again. She then had one chance to set a 137.5-kilogram (303.1-pound) Bench Press World Record and seized it with ease.
Watch the bench press here:
Related: Powerlifter Jen Thompson Crushes a 327.5-lb (148.5-kg) USAPL American National Record
Emily Hu’s Full Performance
Emily Hu weighed in at exactly 59.1 kilograms (130.3 pounds) for her appearance at the 2023 WRPF Siege of the Shore. She then put up an almost perfect performance, only missing one deadlift attempt. She failed to set new competition PRs in everything apart from the bench press, but the World Record was her main goal.
Squat
130 kilograms (286.6 pounds)
142.5 kilograms (314.1 pounds)
150 kilograms (330.7 pounds)
Bench Press
125 kilograms (275.6 pounds)
132.5 kilograms (292.1 pounds)
137.5 kilograms (303.1 pounds) — U60KG All-Time World Record
Deadlift
170 kilograms (374.8 pounds)
185 kilograms (407.8 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds)
Total — 472.5 kilograms (1,041.6 pounds)
Related: Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Sets 99.5-kg (219.4-lb) Bench Press World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships
Emily Hu’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Multi-ply
308.6
402.3
308.6
1096.8
554.43
Raw
358.3
281.1
358.3
1054.9
560.25
Wraps
330.7
253.5
330.7
992.1
522.22
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
WRPF
2022-10-21
Open Nationals
Open
1096.8
554.43
Location
USA-NV
Competition
Open Nationals
Division
Open
Age
40
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
132.3
Weight
131.2
Squat
270.1
292.1
308.6
308.6
Bench
363.8
-402.3
402.3
402.3
Deadlift
330.7
352.7
385.8
385.8
1
WRPF
2020-10-03
Northern California Open
Open
959
487.92
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Northern California Open
Division
Open
Age
38
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
129.9
Squat
303.1
-314.2
314.2
314.2
Bench
270.1
-286.6
-303.1
270.1
Deadlift
363.8
374.8
374.8
GLP
99.62
4
WRPF
2019-04-27
Kern US Open
Open
1019.6
538.01
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
36
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
122.8
Squat
-319.7
319.7
-341.7
319.7
Bench
253.5
270.1
-281.1
270.1
Deadlift
385.8
407.9
429.9
429.9
GLP
110.41
2
SPF
2018-11-10
Slingshot Record Breakers
Open
1054.9
560.25
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Slingshot Record Breakers
Division
Open
Age
36
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
121.6
Squat
308.6
330.7
358.3
358.3
Bench
259
270.1
277.8
-286.6
277.8
Deadlift
396.8
418.9
-424.4
418.9
GLP
115.11
1
USPA
2018-06-16
Surf City Open
Open
997.6
508.38
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Surf City Open
Division
Open
Age
36
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
129.5
Squat
308.6
Bench
270.1
Deadlift
418.9
GLP
103.81
1
SPF
2018-03-31
March Madness Meet
Open
1041.7
549.05
Location
USA-CA
Competition
March Madness Meet
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
123
Squat
347.2
Bench
275.6
Deadlift
418.9
GLP
112.66
4
SPF
2017-11-11
Reebok Record Breakers
Open
1041.7
529.06
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Reebok Record Breakers
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
130.2
Squat
297.6
319.7
341.7
-352.7
341.7
Bench
259
270.1
281.1
281.1
Deadlift
374.8
396.8
418.9
418.9
GLP
108
2
WRPF
2017-08-25
Boss of Bosses 4
Pro FR-O
997.6
525.75
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses 4
Division
Pro FR-O
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
123
Squat
286.6
314.2
330.7
330.7
Bench
253.5
-270.1
270.1
-281.1
270.1
Deadlift
374.8
396.8
-418.9
396.8
GLP
107.88
2
USPA
2017-04-15
CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships
Open
992.1
522.22
Location
USA-CA
Competition
CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
34
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
123.2
Squat
330.7
Bench
253.5
Deadlift
407.9
1
WRPF
2016-08-19
Boss of Bosses 3
FR-O
981.1
521.02
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses 3
Division
FR-O
Age
34
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
121.6
Squat
275.6
-308.6
314.2
314.2
Bench
264.6
-286.6
-286.6
264.6
Deadlift
374.8
402.3
-418.9
402.3
GLP
107.05
1
RPS
2016-04-23
US Open
Pro Open
975.5
517.53
Location
USA-CA
Competition
US Open
Division
Pro Open
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
121.8
Squat
292.1
Bench
275.6
Deadlift
407.9
GLP
106.31
2
SPF
2016-03-20
CSA March Madness
Light
948
500.74
Location
USA-CA
Competition
CSA March Madness
Division
Light
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
122.6
Squat
286.6
Bench
270.1
Deadlift
396.8
GLP
102.78
1
GPC
2015-09-13
World Championships
O
910.5
485.09
Location
USA-NV
Competition
World Championships
Division
O
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
121
Squat
253.5
275.6
-286.6
275.6
Bench
215
231.5
249.1
250.2
250.2
Deadlift
341.7
374.8
385.8
391.3
391.3
GLP
99.72
2
USPA
2015-08-29
Boss of Bosses 2
Open
884.1
490.09
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses 2
Division
Open
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
114.2
Squat
275.6
Bench
233.7
Deadlift
374.8
GLP
101.59
1
USPA
2015-02-21
Pacific Coast Open
Open
793.7
419.67
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Pacific Coast Open
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
122.4
Squat
242.5
Bench
215
Deadlift
336.2
GLP
86.16
3
RUPC
2015-02-07
Raw Unity VIII
F-B
226
121.36
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Unity VIII
Division
F-B
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
119.6
Bench
215
226
-234.8
226
GLP
94.65
1
APC
2014-10-25
Marvelous Boss Ladys
Open
821.2
433.31
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Marvelous Boss Ladys
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
122.8
Squat
220.5
237
248
248
Bench
203.9
220.5
-231.5
220.5
Deadlift
308.6
336.2
352.7
352.7
GLP
88.93
1
USPA
2014-10-02
Boss of Bosses
Open
793.7
428.17
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
118.8
Squat
248
Bench
215
Deadlift
330.7
GLP
88.23
1
SPF
2014-03-23
March Madness
Light
826.7
454.73
Location
USA-CA
Competition
March Madness
Division
Light
Age
31
Equipment
Wraps
Class
165.3
Weight
115.5
Squat
281.1
Bench
209.4
Deadlift
341.7
DQ
USPA
2014-01-25
American Cup
LW
Location
USA-CA
Competition
American Cup
Division
LW
Age
31
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
113.8
Squat
209.4
1
USPA
2013-10-27
Spartan Open
Open
788.2
419.75
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Spartan Open
Division
Open
Age
31
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
121.1
Squat
286.6
Bench
181.9
Deadlift
330.7
1
USPA
2013-06-29
North American Championship
Open
722
385.18
Location
USA-CA
Competition
North American Championship
Division
Open
Age
31
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
120.8
Squat
248
Bench
165.3
Deadlift
308.6
1
APA
2013-04-20
California Raw Championships
Open
655
350.98
Location
USA-CA
Competition
California Raw Championships
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
120
Squat
225
Bench
150
Deadlift
280
1
USPA
2013-02-09
West Coast Open
Open
666.9
355.78
Location
USA-CA
Competition
West Coast Open
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
120.8
Squat
203.9
Bench
148.8
Deadlift
314.2
GLP
73.16
1
USPA
2012-12-15
NorCal Championships
Open
639.3
343.75
Location
USA-CA
Competition
NorCal Championships
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
119.4
Squat
203.9
Bench
143.3
Deadlift
292.1
GLP
70.79
1
USPA
2012-10-07
San Jose Open
Open
562.2
298.24
Location
USA-CA
Competition
San Jose Open
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
121.8
Squat
198.4
Bench
126.8
Deadlift
275.6
GLP
61.26
1
USPA
2012-09-08
Sierra Nevada Open Powerlifting
Open
209.4
110.68
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Sierra Nevada Open Powerlifting
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
122.5
Deadlift
209.4
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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During her 11-year-long powerlifting career, Emily Hu has taken part in 29 sanctioned powerlifting competitions. Often being the best athlete in the roster, Emily has won 20 competitions. Moreover, she has revealed that her recent bench press marks the fourth time that she has set an All-Time World Record, which is another mind-blowing statistic.
Judging by the caption of Emily Hu’s Instagram post, she has been chasing this World Record for multiple years now. She has had to sacrifice a lot to achieve it, but now she “can enjoy life in the 300 club”. As for her future plans, Emily has kept them under wraps for now. Alongside her fitness pursuits, she has been busy with other aspects of her life. In addition to maintaining her own impressive physique, she has also authored a book to help others achieve their fitness goals.
Published: 31 July, 2023 | 8:14 PM EDT
Emily Hu is a well known name in powerlifting, as she has been on the scene for over a decade now. Nonetheless, she openly acknowledges that her preparation demands a much more delicate approach, considering her age of 41. Still, Emily has mastered powerlifting to its fullest and continues getting stronger and breaking records with ease. She displayed her abilities once again at the recent 2023 WRPF Siege of the Shore, which took place on July 23rd, in San Diego. As a part of her appearance at this meet, Emily has managed to lock out a 137.5-kilogram (303.1-pound) Bench Press for a new All-Time World Record.
With her victory in the raw 60-kilogram weight division, Emily Hu broke Jennifer Thompson’s previous U60KG Bench Press All-Time World Record. Obviously, Jen is an icon of powerlifting, so it is no surprise that it took another legendary lifter like Emily to break it. Jen’s U60KG World Record stood at 136.5 kilograms (300.9 pounds), which she set at the 2012 NAPF Raw Challenge.
Emily Hu opened up her bench press session with a comfortable 125-kilogram (275.6-pound) lift. She then jumped up to 132.5 kilograms (292.1 pounds) and found success again. She then had one chance to set a 137.5-kilogram (303.1-pound) Bench Press World Record and seized it with ease.
Watch the bench press here:
Related: Powerlifter Jen Thompson Crushes a 327.5-lb (148.5-kg) USAPL American National Record
Emily Hu’s Full Performance
Emily Hu weighed in at exactly 59.1 kilograms (130.3 pounds) for her appearance at the 2023 WRPF Siege of the Shore. She then put up an almost perfect performance, only missing one deadlift attempt. She failed to set new competition PRs in everything apart from the bench press, but the World Record was her main goal.
Squat
Related: Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Sets 99.5-kg (219.4-lb) Bench Press World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships
Emily Hu’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Multi-ply
308.6
402.3
308.6
1096.8
554.43
Raw
358.3
281.1
358.3
1054.9
560.25
Wraps
330.7
253.5
330.7
992.1
522.22
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
WRPF
2022-10-21
Open Nationals
Open
1096.8
554.43
Location
USA-NV
Competition
Open Nationals
Division
Open
Age
40
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
132.3
Weight
131.2
Squat
270.1
292.1
308.6
308.6
Bench
363.8
-402.3
402.3
402.3
Deadlift
330.7
352.7
385.8
385.8
1
WRPF
2020-10-03
Northern California Open
Open
959
487.92
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Northern California Open
Division
Open
Age
38
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
129.9
Squat
303.1
-314.2
314.2
314.2
Bench
270.1
-286.6
-303.1
270.1
Deadlift
363.8
374.8
374.8
GLP
99.62
4
WRPF
2019-04-27
Kern US Open
Open
1019.6
538.01
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
36
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
122.8
Squat
-319.7
319.7
-341.7
319.7
Bench
253.5
270.1
-281.1
270.1
Deadlift
385.8
407.9
429.9
429.9
GLP
110.41
2
SPF
2018-11-10
Slingshot Record Breakers
Open
1054.9
560.25
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Slingshot Record Breakers
Division
Open
Age
36
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
121.6
Squat
308.6
330.7
358.3
358.3
Bench
259
270.1
277.8
-286.6
277.8
Deadlift
396.8
418.9
-424.4
418.9
GLP
115.11
1
USPA
2018-06-16
Surf City Open
Open
997.6
508.38
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Surf City Open
Division
Open
Age
36
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
129.5
Squat
308.6
Bench
270.1
Deadlift
418.9
GLP
103.81
1
SPF
2018-03-31
March Madness Meet
Open
1041.7
549.05
Location
USA-CA
Competition
March Madness Meet
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
123
Squat
347.2
Bench
275.6
Deadlift
418.9
GLP
112.66
4
SPF
2017-11-11
Reebok Record Breakers
Open
1041.7
529.06
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Reebok Record Breakers
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
130.2
Squat
297.6
319.7
341.7
-352.7
341.7
Bench
259
270.1
281.1
281.1
Deadlift
374.8
396.8
418.9
418.9
GLP
108
2
WRPF
2017-08-25
Boss of Bosses 4
Pro FR-O
997.6
525.75
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses 4
Division
Pro FR-O
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
123
Squat
286.6
314.2
330.7
330.7
Bench
253.5
-270.1
270.1
-281.1
270.1
Deadlift
374.8
396.8
-418.9
396.8
GLP
107.88
2
USPA
2017-04-15
CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships
Open
992.1
522.22
Location
USA-CA
Competition
CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
34
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
123.2
Squat
330.7
Bench
253.5
Deadlift
407.9
1
WRPF
2016-08-19
Boss of Bosses 3
FR-O
981.1
521.02
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses 3
Division
FR-O
Age
34
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
121.6
Squat
275.6
-308.6
314.2
314.2
Bench
264.6
-286.6
-286.6
264.6
Deadlift
374.8
402.3
-418.9
402.3
GLP
107.05
1
RPS
2016-04-23
US Open
Pro Open
975.5
517.53
Location
USA-CA
Competition
US Open
Division
Pro Open
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
121.8
Squat
292.1
Bench
275.6
Deadlift
407.9
GLP
106.31
2
SPF
2016-03-20
CSA March Madness
Light
948
500.74
Location
USA-CA
Competition
CSA March Madness
Division
Light
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
122.6
Squat
286.6
Bench
270.1
Deadlift
396.8
GLP
102.78
1
GPC
2015-09-13
World Championships
O
910.5
485.09
Location
USA-NV
Competition
World Championships
Division
O
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
121
Squat
253.5
275.6
-286.6
275.6
Bench
215
231.5
249.1
250.2
250.2
Deadlift
341.7
374.8
385.8
391.3
391.3
GLP
99.72
2
USPA
2015-08-29
Boss of Bosses 2
Open
884.1
490.09
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses 2
Division
Open
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
114.2
Squat
275.6
Bench
233.7
Deadlift
374.8
GLP
101.59
1
USPA
2015-02-21
Pacific Coast Open
Open
793.7
419.67
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Pacific Coast Open
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
122.4
Squat
242.5
Bench
215
Deadlift
336.2
GLP
86.16
3
RUPC
2015-02-07
Raw Unity VIII
F-B
226
121.36
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Unity VIII
Division
F-B
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
119.6
Bench
215
226
-234.8
226
GLP
94.65
1
APC
2014-10-25
Marvelous Boss Ladys
Open
821.2
433.31
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Marvelous Boss Ladys
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
122.8
Squat
220.5
237
248
248
Bench
203.9
220.5
-231.5
220.5
Deadlift
308.6
336.2
352.7
352.7
GLP
88.93
1
USPA
2014-10-02
Boss of Bosses
Open
793.7
428.17
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
118.8
Squat
248
Bench
215
Deadlift
330.7
GLP
88.23
1
SPF
2014-03-23
March Madness
Light
826.7
454.73
Location
USA-CA
Competition
March Madness
Division
Light
Age
31
Equipment
Wraps
Class
165.3
Weight
115.5
Squat
281.1
Bench
209.4
Deadlift
341.7
DQ
USPA
2014-01-25
American Cup
LW
Location
USA-CA
Competition
American Cup
Division
LW
Age
31
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
113.8
Squat
209.4
1
USPA
2013-10-27
Spartan Open
Open
788.2
419.75
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Spartan Open
Division
Open
Age
31
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
121.1
Squat
286.6
Bench
181.9
Deadlift
330.7
1
USPA
2013-06-29
North American Championship
Open
722
385.18
Location
USA-CA
Competition
North American Championship
Division
Open
Age
31
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
120.8
Squat
248
Bench
165.3
Deadlift
308.6
1
APA
2013-04-20
California Raw Championships
Open
655
350.98
Location
USA-CA
Competition
California Raw Championships
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
120
Squat
225
Bench
150
Deadlift
280
1
USPA
2013-02-09
West Coast Open
Open
666.9
355.78
Location
USA-CA
Competition
West Coast Open
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
120.8
Squat
203.9
Bench
148.8
Deadlift
314.2
GLP
73.16
1
USPA
2012-12-15
NorCal Championships
Open
639.3
343.75
Location
USA-CA
Competition
NorCal Championships
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
119.4
Squat
203.9
Bench
143.3
Deadlift
292.1
GLP
70.79
1
USPA
2012-10-07
San Jose Open
Open
562.2
298.24
Location
USA-CA
Competition
San Jose Open
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
121.8
Squat
198.4
Bench
126.8
Deadlift
275.6
GLP
61.26
1
USPA
2012-09-08
Sierra Nevada Open Powerlifting
Open
209.4
110.68
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Sierra Nevada Open Powerlifting
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
122.5
Deadlift
209.4
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
Analyze Lifts
During her 11-year-long powerlifting career, Emily Hu has taken part in 29 sanctioned powerlifting competitions. Often being the best athlete in the roster, Emily has won 20 competitions. Moreover, she has revealed that her recent bench press marks the fourth time that she has set an All-Time World Record, which is another mind-blowing statistic.
Judging by the caption of Emily Hu’s Instagram post, she has been chasing this World Record for multiple years now. She has had to sacrifice a lot to achieve it, but now she “can enjoy life in the 300 club”. As for her future plans, Emily has kept them under wraps for now. Alongside her fitness pursuits, she has been busy with other aspects of her life. In addition to maintaining her own impressive physique, she has also authored a book to help others achieve their fitness goals.
Published: 31 July, 2023 | 8:14 PM EDT
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With her victory in the raw 60-kilogram weight division, Emily Hu broke Jennifer Thompson’s previous U60KG Bench Press All-Time World Record. Obviously, Jen is an icon of powerlifting, so it is no surprise that it took another legendary lifter like Emily to break it. Jen’s U60KG World Record stood at 136.5 kilograms (300.9 pounds), which she set at the 2012 NAPF Raw Challenge.
Emily Hu opened up her bench press session with a comfortable 125-kilogram (275.6-pound) lift. She then jumped up to 132.5 kilograms (292.1 pounds) and found success again. She then had one chance to set a 137.5-kilogram (303.1-pound) Bench Press World Record and seized it with ease.
Watch the bench press here:
Related: Powerlifter Jen Thompson Crushes a 327.5-lb (148.5-kg) USAPL American National Record
Emily Hu’s Full Performance
Emily Hu weighed in at exactly 59.1 kilograms (130.3 pounds) for her appearance at the 2023 WRPF Siege of the Shore. She then put up an almost perfect performance, only missing one deadlift attempt. She failed to set new competition PRs in everything apart from the bench press, but the World Record was her main goal.
Squat
130 kilograms (286.6 pounds)
142.5 kilograms (314.1 pounds)
150 kilograms (330.7 pounds)
Bench Press
125 kilograms (275.6 pounds)
132.5 kilograms (292.1 pounds)
137.5 kilograms (303.1 pounds) — U60KG All-Time World Record
Deadlift
170 kilograms (374.8 pounds)
185 kilograms (407.8 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds)
Total — 472.5 kilograms (1,041.6 pounds)
Related: Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Sets 99.5-kg (219.4-lb) Bench Press World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships
Emily Hu’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Multi-ply
308.6
402.3
308.6
1096.8
554.43
Raw
358.3
281.1
358.3
1054.9
560.25
Wraps
330.7
253.5
330.7
992.1
522.22
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
WRPF
2022-10-21
Open Nationals
Open
1096.8
554.43
Location
USA-NV
Competition
Open Nationals
Division
Open
Age
40
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
132.3
Weight
131.2
Squat
270.1
292.1
308.6
308.6
Bench
363.8
-402.3
402.3
402.3
Deadlift
330.7
352.7
385.8
385.8
1
WRPF
2020-10-03
Northern California Open
Open
959
487.92
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Northern California Open
Division
Open
Age
38
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
129.9
Squat
303.1
-314.2
314.2
314.2
Bench
270.1
-286.6
-303.1
270.1
Deadlift
363.8
374.8
374.8
GLP
99.62
4
WRPF
2019-04-27
Kern US Open
Open
1019.6
538.01
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
36
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
122.8
Squat
-319.7
319.7
-341.7
319.7
Bench
253.5
270.1
-281.1
270.1
Deadlift
385.8
407.9
429.9
429.9
GLP
110.41
2
SPF
2018-11-10
Slingshot Record Breakers
Open
1054.9
560.25
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Slingshot Record Breakers
Division
Open
Age
36
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
121.6
Squat
308.6
330.7
358.3
358.3
Bench
259
270.1
277.8
-286.6
277.8
Deadlift
396.8
418.9
-424.4
418.9
GLP
115.11
1
USPA
2018-06-16
Surf City Open
Open
997.6
508.38
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Surf City Open
Division
Open
Age
36
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
129.5
Squat
308.6
Bench
270.1
Deadlift
418.9
GLP
103.81
1
SPF
2018-03-31
March Madness Meet
Open
1041.7
549.05
Location
USA-CA
Competition
March Madness Meet
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
123
Squat
347.2
Bench
275.6
Deadlift
418.9
GLP
112.66
4
SPF
2017-11-11
Reebok Record Breakers
Open
1041.7
529.06
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Reebok Record Breakers
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
130.2
Squat
297.6
319.7
341.7
-352.7
341.7
Bench
259
270.1
281.1
281.1
Deadlift
374.8
396.8
418.9
418.9
GLP
108
2
WRPF
2017-08-25
Boss of Bosses 4
Pro FR-O
997.6
525.75
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses 4
Division
Pro FR-O
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
123
Squat
286.6
314.2
330.7
330.7
Bench
253.5
-270.1
270.1
-281.1
270.1
Deadlift
374.8
396.8
-418.9
396.8
GLP
107.88
2
USPA
2017-04-15
CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships
Open
992.1
522.22
Location
USA-CA
Competition
CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
34
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
123.2
Squat
330.7
Bench
253.5
Deadlift
407.9
1
WRPF
2016-08-19
Boss of Bosses 3
FR-O
981.1
521.02
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses 3
Division
FR-O
Age
34
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
121.6
Squat
275.6
-308.6
314.2
314.2
Bench
264.6
-286.6
-286.6
264.6
Deadlift
374.8
402.3
-418.9
402.3
GLP
107.05
1
RPS
2016-04-23
US Open
Pro Open
975.5
517.53
Location
USA-CA
Competition
US Open
Division
Pro Open
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
121.8
Squat
292.1
Bench
275.6
Deadlift
407.9
GLP
106.31
2
SPF
2016-03-20
CSA March Madness
Light
948
500.74
Location
USA-CA
Competition
CSA March Madness
Division
Light
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
122.6
Squat
286.6
Bench
270.1
Deadlift
396.8
GLP
102.78
1
GPC
2015-09-13
World Championships
O
910.5
485.09
Location
USA-NV
Competition
World Championships
Division
O
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
121
Squat
253.5
275.6
-286.6
275.6
Bench
215
231.5
249.1
250.2
250.2
Deadlift
341.7
374.8
385.8
391.3
391.3
GLP
99.72
2
USPA
2015-08-29
Boss of Bosses 2
Open
884.1
490.09
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses 2
Division
Open
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
114.2
Squat
275.6
Bench
233.7
Deadlift
374.8
GLP
101.59
1
USPA
2015-02-21
Pacific Coast Open
Open
793.7
419.67
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Pacific Coast Open
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
122.4
Squat
242.5
Bench
215
Deadlift
336.2
GLP
86.16
3
RUPC
2015-02-07
Raw Unity VIII
F-B
226
121.36
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Unity VIII
Division
F-B
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
119.6
Bench
215
226
-234.8
226
GLP
94.65
1
APC
2014-10-25
Marvelous Boss Ladys
Open
821.2
433.31
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Marvelous Boss Ladys
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
122.8
Squat
220.5
237
248
248
Bench
203.9
220.5
-231.5
220.5
Deadlift
308.6
336.2
352.7
352.7
GLP
88.93
1
USPA
2014-10-02
Boss of Bosses
Open
793.7
428.17
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
118.8
Squat
248
Bench
215
Deadlift
330.7
GLP
88.23
1
SPF
2014-03-23
March Madness
Light
826.7
454.73
Location
USA-CA
Competition
March Madness
Division
Light
Age
31
Equipment
Wraps
Class
165.3
Weight
115.5
Squat
281.1
Bench
209.4
Deadlift
341.7
DQ
USPA
2014-01-25
American Cup
LW
Location
USA-CA
Competition
American Cup
Division
LW
Age
31
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
113.8
Squat
209.4
1
USPA
2013-10-27
Spartan Open
Open
788.2
419.75
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Spartan Open
Division
Open
Age
31
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
121.1
Squat
286.6
Bench
181.9
Deadlift
330.7
1
USPA
2013-06-29
North American Championship
Open
722
385.18
Location
USA-CA
Competition
North American Championship
Division
Open
Age
31
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
120.8
Squat
248
Bench
165.3
Deadlift
308.6
1
APA
2013-04-20
California Raw Championships
Open
655
350.98
Location
USA-CA
Competition
California Raw Championships
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
120
Squat
225
Bench
150
Deadlift
280
1
USPA
2013-02-09
West Coast Open
Open
666.9
355.78
Location
USA-CA
Competition
West Coast Open
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
120.8
Squat
203.9
Bench
148.8
Deadlift
314.2
GLP
73.16
1
USPA
2012-12-15
NorCal Championships
Open
639.3
343.75
Location
USA-CA
Competition
NorCal Championships
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
119.4
Squat
203.9
Bench
143.3
Deadlift
292.1
GLP
70.79
1
USPA
2012-10-07
San Jose Open
Open
562.2
298.24
Location
USA-CA
Competition
San Jose Open
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
121.8
Squat
198.4
Bench
126.8
Deadlift
275.6
GLP
61.26
1
USPA
2012-09-08
Sierra Nevada Open Powerlifting
Open
209.4
110.68
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Sierra Nevada Open Powerlifting
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
122.5
Deadlift
209.4
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
Analyze Lifts
During her 11-year-long powerlifting career, Emily Hu has taken part in 29 sanctioned powerlifting competitions. Often being the best athlete in the roster, Emily has won 20 competitions. Moreover, she has revealed that her recent bench press marks the fourth time that she has set an All-Time World Record, which is another mind-blowing statistic.
Judging by the caption of Emily Hu’s Instagram post, she has been chasing this World Record for multiple years now. She has had to sacrifice a lot to achieve it, but now she “can enjoy life in the 300 club”. As for her future plans, Emily has kept them under wraps for now. Alongside her fitness pursuits, she has been busy with other aspects of her life. In addition to maintaining her own impressive physique, she has also authored a book to help others achieve their fitness goals.
Published: 31 July, 2023 | 8:14 PM EDT
Emily Hu is a well known name in powerlifting, as she has been on the scene for over a decade now. Nonetheless, she openly acknowledges that her preparation demands a much more delicate approach, considering her age of 41. Still, Emily has mastered powerlifting to its fullest and continues getting stronger and breaking records with ease. She displayed her abilities once again at the recent 2023 WRPF Siege of the Shore, which took place on July 23rd, in San Diego. As a part of her appearance at this meet, Emily has managed to lock out a 137.5-kilogram (303.1-pound) Bench Press for a new All-Time World Record.
With her victory in the raw 60-kilogram weight division, Emily Hu broke Jennifer Thompson’s previous U60KG Bench Press All-Time World Record. Obviously, Jen is an icon of powerlifting, so it is no surprise that it took another legendary lifter like Emily to break it. Jen’s U60KG World Record stood at 136.5 kilograms (300.9 pounds), which she set at the 2012 NAPF Raw Challenge.
Emily Hu opened up her bench press session with a comfortable 125-kilogram (275.6-pound) lift. She then jumped up to 132.5 kilograms (292.1 pounds) and found success again. She then had one chance to set a 137.5-kilogram (303.1-pound) Bench Press World Record and seized it with ease.
Watch the bench press here:
Related: Powerlifter Jen Thompson Crushes a 327.5-lb (148.5-kg) USAPL American National Record
Emily Hu’s Full Performance
Emily Hu weighed in at exactly 59.1 kilograms (130.3 pounds) for her appearance at the 2023 WRPF Siege of the Shore. She then put up an almost perfect performance, only missing one deadlift attempt. She failed to set new competition PRs in everything apart from the bench press, but the World Record was her main goal.
Squat
- 130 kilograms (286.6 pounds)
- 142.5 kilograms (314.1 pounds)
- 150 kilograms (330.7 pounds)
- 125 kilograms (275.6 pounds)
- 132.5 kilograms (292.1 pounds)
- 137.5 kilograms (303.1 pounds) — U60KG All-Time World Record
- 170 kilograms (374.8 pounds)
- 185 kilograms (407.8 pounds)
- Unsuccessful — 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds)
Related: Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Sets 99.5-kg (219.4-lb) Bench Press World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships
Emily Hu’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Multi-ply
308.6
402.3
308.6
1096.8
554.43
Raw
358.3
281.1
358.3
1054.9
560.25
Wraps
330.7
253.5
330.7
992.1
522.22
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
WRPF
2022-10-21
Open Nationals
Open
1096.8
554.43
Location
USA-NV
Competition
Open Nationals
Division
Open
Age
40
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
132.3
Weight
131.2
Squat
270.1
292.1
308.6
308.6
Bench
363.8
-402.3
402.3
402.3
Deadlift
330.7
352.7
385.8
385.8
1
WRPF
2020-10-03
Northern California Open
Open
959
487.92
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Northern California Open
Division
Open
Age
38
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
129.9
Squat
303.1
-314.2
314.2
314.2
Bench
270.1
-286.6
-303.1
270.1
Deadlift
363.8
374.8
374.8
GLP
99.62
4
WRPF
2019-04-27
Kern US Open
Open
1019.6
538.01
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
36
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
122.8
Squat
-319.7
319.7
-341.7
319.7
Bench
253.5
270.1
-281.1
270.1
Deadlift
385.8
407.9
429.9
429.9
GLP
110.41
2
SPF
2018-11-10
Slingshot Record Breakers
Open
1054.9
560.25
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Slingshot Record Breakers
Division
Open
Age
36
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
121.6
Squat
308.6
330.7
358.3
358.3
Bench
259
270.1
277.8
-286.6
277.8
Deadlift
396.8
418.9
-424.4
418.9
GLP
115.11
1
USPA
2018-06-16
Surf City Open
Open
997.6
508.38
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Surf City Open
Division
Open
Age
36
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
129.5
Squat
308.6
Bench
270.1
Deadlift
418.9
GLP
103.81
1
SPF
2018-03-31
March Madness Meet
Open
1041.7
549.05
Location
USA-CA
Competition
March Madness Meet
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
123
Squat
347.2
Bench
275.6
Deadlift
418.9
GLP
112.66
4
SPF
2017-11-11
Reebok Record Breakers
Open
1041.7
529.06
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Reebok Record Breakers
Division
Open
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
130.2
Squat
297.6
319.7
341.7
-352.7
341.7
Bench
259
270.1
281.1
281.1
Deadlift
374.8
396.8
418.9
418.9
GLP
108
2
WRPF
2017-08-25
Boss of Bosses 4
Pro FR-O
997.6
525.75
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses 4
Division
Pro FR-O
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
123
Squat
286.6
314.2
330.7
330.7
Bench
253.5
-270.1
270.1
-281.1
270.1
Deadlift
374.8
396.8
-418.9
396.8
GLP
107.88
2
USPA
2017-04-15
CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships
Open
992.1
522.22
Location
USA-CA
Competition
CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
34
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
123.2
Squat
330.7
Bench
253.5
Deadlift
407.9
1
WRPF
2016-08-19
Boss of Bosses 3
FR-O
981.1
521.02
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses 3
Division
FR-O
Age
34
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
121.6
Squat
275.6
-308.6
314.2
314.2
Bench
264.6
-286.6
-286.6
264.6
Deadlift
374.8
402.3
-418.9
402.3
GLP
107.05
1
RPS
2016-04-23
US Open
Pro Open
975.5
517.53
Location
USA-CA
Competition
US Open
Division
Pro Open
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
121.8
Squat
292.1
Bench
275.6
Deadlift
407.9
GLP
106.31
2
SPF
2016-03-20
CSA March Madness
Light
948
500.74
Location
USA-CA
Competition
CSA March Madness
Division
Light
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
122.6
Squat
286.6
Bench
270.1
Deadlift
396.8
GLP
102.78
1
GPC
2015-09-13
World Championships
O
910.5
485.09
Location
USA-NV
Competition
World Championships
Division
O
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
121
Squat
253.5
275.6
-286.6
275.6
Bench
215
231.5
249.1
250.2
250.2
Deadlift
341.7
374.8
385.8
391.3
391.3
GLP
99.72
2
USPA
2015-08-29
Boss of Bosses 2
Open
884.1
490.09
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses 2
Division
Open
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
114.2
Squat
275.6
Bench
233.7
Deadlift
374.8
GLP
101.59
1
USPA
2015-02-21
Pacific Coast Open
Open
793.7
419.67
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Pacific Coast Open
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
122.4
Squat
242.5
Bench
215
Deadlift
336.2
GLP
86.16
3
RUPC
2015-02-07
Raw Unity VIII
F-B
226
121.36
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Unity VIII
Division
F-B
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
119.6
Bench
215
226
-234.8
226
GLP
94.65
1
APC
2014-10-25
Marvelous Boss Ladys
Open
821.2
433.31
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Marvelous Boss Ladys
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
122.8
Squat
220.5
237
248
248
Bench
203.9
220.5
-231.5
220.5
Deadlift
308.6
336.2
352.7
352.7
GLP
88.93
1
USPA
2014-10-02
Boss of Bosses
Open
793.7
428.17
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
118.8
Squat
248
Bench
215
Deadlift
330.7
GLP
88.23
1
SPF
2014-03-23
March Madness
Light
826.7
454.73
Location
USA-CA
Competition
March Madness
Division
Light
Age
31
Equipment
Wraps
Class
165.3
Weight
115.5
Squat
281.1
Bench
209.4
Deadlift
341.7
DQ
USPA
2014-01-25
American Cup
LW
Location
USA-CA
Competition
American Cup
Division
LW
Age
31
Equipment
Raw
Class
132.3
Weight
113.8
Squat
209.4
1
USPA
2013-10-27
Spartan Open
Open
788.2
419.75
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Spartan Open
Division
Open
Age
31
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
121.1
Squat
286.6
Bench
181.9
Deadlift
330.7
1
USPA
2013-06-29
North American Championship
Open
722
385.18
Location
USA-CA
Competition
North American Championship
Division
Open
Age
31
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
120.8
Squat
248
Bench
165.3
Deadlift
308.6
1
APA
2013-04-20
California Raw Championships
Open
655
350.98
Location
USA-CA
Competition
California Raw Championships
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
120
Squat
225
Bench
150
Deadlift
280
1
USPA
2013-02-09
West Coast Open
Open
666.9
355.78
Location
USA-CA
Competition
West Coast Open
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
120.8
Squat
203.9
Bench
148.8
Deadlift
314.2
GLP
73.16
1
USPA
2012-12-15
NorCal Championships
Open
639.3
343.75
Location
USA-CA
Competition
NorCal Championships
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
119.4
Squat
203.9
Bench
143.3
Deadlift
292.1
GLP
70.79
1
USPA
2012-10-07
San Jose Open
Open
562.2
298.24
Location
USA-CA
Competition
San Jose Open
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
121.8
Squat
198.4
Bench
126.8
Deadlift
275.6
GLP
61.26
1
USPA
2012-09-08
Sierra Nevada Open Powerlifting
Open
209.4
110.68
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Sierra Nevada Open Powerlifting
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
122.5
Deadlift
209.4
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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During her 11-year-long powerlifting career, Emily Hu has taken part in 29 sanctioned powerlifting competitions. Often being the best athlete in the roster, Emily has won 20 competitions. Moreover, she has revealed that her recent bench press marks the fourth time that she has set an All-Time World Record, which is another mind-blowing statistic.
Judging by the caption of Emily Hu’s Instagram post, she has been chasing this World Record for multiple years now. She has had to sacrifice a lot to achieve it, but now she “can enjoy life in the 300 club”. As for her future plans, Emily has kept them under wraps for now. Alongside her fitness pursuits, she has been busy with other aspects of her life. In addition to maintaining her own impressive physique, she has also authored a book to help others achieve their fitness goals.
Published: 31 July, 2023 | 8:14 PM EDT
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