Tag: Zac Meyers

Powerlifter Zac Meyers (140KG) Sets 1,077.5-kg (2,375.5-lb) Raw Total All-Time World Record Previously Held By Larry Wheels

The All-Time World Record list has altered significantly during the past week or so since many of the records were broken in the 2023 IPF Worlds. So, with one of the greatest competitions of the season taking place, Zac Meyers historic performance almost passed unnoticed. Zac competed at the 2023 WRPF King of the Cave 3, which took place on June 17th in Maryland. He partook in the 140-kilogram weight class and set a brand new 1,077.5-kilogram (2,375.5-pound) Raw Total All-Time World Record.
The previous U140KG All-Time World Record in the raw Total event was held by the iconic Larry Wheels. Known as one of the strongest people alive, Larry was the face of powerlifting at one point due to his numerous World Records. This specific one was set at the 2020 XPC Arnold where Larry landed a Total of 1,075 kilograms (2,370 pounds).
Zac Meyers Full Performance
Squat
In order to set a World Record Total, Zac Meyers had to open his performance extremely well, and he did just that. With all three of his squats moving smooth like butter, Zac’s heaviest lift in this event came out to 405 kilograms (892.9 pounds).

370 kilograms (815.7 pounds)
390 kilograms (859.8 pounds)
405 kilograms (892.9 pounds) — Competition PR

“My opener on squats was 815 then I jumped to 859 finally to the 892. Opened light to see how squats was feeling and they flew.
I feel like I had another 10-15 lbs. just gotta save it for next time”

Related: Sonita Muluh (+84KG) Scores 285.5-kg (629.4-lb) Raw Squat All-Time World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Bench Press
The bench press is Zac Meyers’ prowess. So, it is no surprise that he once again performed well. However, he was unable to achieve perfection, having failed his third attempt. Thus, his heaviest bench came out to 285 kilograms (628.3 pounds).

272.5 kilograms (600.8 pounds)
285 kilograms (628.3 pounds) — Competition PR
Unsuccessful — 293 kilograms (646 pounds)

“Bench I hit 628 I went up to 645.9 for the ATWR full power bench but as soon as I got it in my hands my upper chest tightened up and I just racked it.”
Deadlift
Having known exactly what he needed to lift in order to set a new All-Time Total World Record, Zac Meyers warmed up on the first attempt and shot straight for the record on his second one. So, after successfully deadlifting 387.5 kilograms (854.2 pounds) for a new Total record, Zac did not even bother to try his final attempt.

370 kilograms (815.7 pounds)
387.5 kilograms (854.2 pounds) — Competition PR
Did not attempt

“Deadlift I knew I needed 854 so I changed my opener to 815 hit it and went straight to 854 and got it.”
Total — 1,077.5 kilograms (2,375.5 pounds) — Raw All-Time World Record
Watch all of Zac Meyers’ lifts here:

Related: Farhanna Farid (52KG) Sets 203-kg (447.5-lb) Raw Deadlift All-Time World Record at 2023 IPF World Championships
Zac Meyers’ Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots

Raw
888.5
617.3
888.5
2325.9
601.01

Competition Results

Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots

1
WRPF
2022-07-29

American Pro

Open

2325.9

601.01

Location

USA-VA

Competition
American Pro

Division
Open

Age
27

Equipment
Raw

Class
275.6

Weight
271.2

Squat
870.8
-905

870.8

Bench
595.2
-617.3
617.3

617.3

Deadlift
799.2
837.8
-854.3

837.8

GLP
121.33

1
WRPF
2021-09-25

The Bucked Up Showdown

Open

2281.8

587.64

Location

USA-MO

Competition
The Bucked Up Showdown

Division
Open

Age
27

Equipment
Raw

Class
275.6

Weight
274

Squat
832.2
-870.8
870.8

870.8

Bench
562.2
600.8
-617.3

600.8

Deadlift
760.6
810.2
-837.8

810.2

GLP
118.5

1
USPA
2021-07-24

Pennsylvania State Championship

Open

2265.2

581.61

Location

USA-PA

Competition
Pennsylvania State Championship

Division
Open

Age
27

Equipment
Raw

Class
308.6

Weight
276.7

Squat
843.3
-859.8
859.8

859.8

Bench
578.7
-600.8
-600.8

578.7

Deadlift
799.2
826.7
-837.8

826.7

GLP
117.16

1
USPA
2021-06-03

National Championships

Open

2292.8

592.62

Location

USA-TX

Competition
National Championships

Division
Open

Age
27

Equipment
Raw

Class
275.6

Weight
270.9

Squat
859.8
-892.9
-892.9

859.8

Bench
562.2
595.2
611.8

611.8

Deadlift
782.6
821.2
-851

821.2

GLP
119.65

1
USPA
2020-12-12

No Luck Needed Open

Open

2321.5

598.94

Location

USA-MD

Competition
No Luck Needed Open

Division
Open

Age
26

Equipment
Raw

Class
275.6

Weight
272.5

Squat
804.7
859.8
888.5

888.5

Bench
551.2
589.7
600.8

600.8

Deadlift
771.6
810.2
832.2

832.2

GLP
120.85

2
WRPF
2020-09-26

The Showdown

Open

2243.2

576.09

Location

USA-MO

Competition
The Showdown

Division
Open

Age
25

Equipment
Raw

Class
308.6

Weight
276.5

Squat
804.7
-854.3
854.3

854.3

Bench
551.2
584.2
-595.2

584.2

Deadlift
749.6
804.7
-815.7

804.7

GLP
116.06

1
IPL
2019-10-18

World Powerlifting Championships

Open

2215.6

564.19

Location

Germany

Competition
World Powerlifting Championships

Division
Open

Age
25

Equipment
Raw

Class
308.6

Weight
284.2

Squat
810.2
854.3
-865.3

854.3

Bench
551.2
-589.7
589.7

589.7

Deadlift
771.6
-815.7
-815.7

771.6

GLP
113.31

1
USPA
2019-06-27

National Championships

Open

2248.7

566.4

Location

USA-OH

Competition
National Championships

Division
Open

Age
25

Equipment
Raw

Class
308.6

Weight
294.8

Squat
837.8

Bench
606.3

Deadlift
804.7

GLP
113.27

1
USPA
2019-03-23

6th IBC Classic & WV State Championship

Open

2166

543.92

Location

USA-WV

Competition
6th IBC Classic & WV State Championship

Division
Open

Age
25

Equipment
Raw

Class
308.6

Weight
297.8

Squat
788.2

Bench
573.2

Deadlift
804.7

GLP
108.65

1
USPA
2018-06-09

WV State Championship & 5th IBC Classic

Open

2133

547.1

Location

USA-WV

Competition
WV State Championship & 5th IBC Classic

Division
Open

Age
24

Equipment
Raw

Class
308.6

Weight
277.6

Squat
810.2

Bench
551.2

Deadlift
771.6

GLP
110.17

1
IPL
2017-09-16

Junior Cup

Juniors 20-23

2073.4

528.99

Location

USA-WV

Competition
Junior Cup

Division
Juniors 20-23

Age
23

Equipment
Raw

Class
308.6

Weight
282.4

Squat
800.3

Bench
523.6

Deadlift
749.6

GLP
106.31

1
USPA
2016-10-22

4th Annual Bar Fight

Juniors 20-23

2039.3

526.54

Location

USA-WV

Competition
4th Annual Bar Fight

Division
Juniors 20-23

Age
22

Equipment
Raw

Class
275.6

Weight
271.8

Squat
749.6

Bench
540.1

Deadlift
749.6

GLP
106.27

DQ
USPA
2016-06-25

3rd Annual IBC Classic

Juniors 20-23

Location

USA-WV

Competition
3rd Annual IBC Classic

Division
Juniors 20-23

Age
22

Equipment
Raw

Class
308.6

Weight
278.7

Squat
694.5

Bench
534.6

1
USPA
2016-05-07

West Virginia State Powerlifting Meet

Juniors 20-23

2050.3

517.56

Location

USA-WV

Competition
West Virginia State Powerlifting Meet

Division
Juniors 20-23

Age
22

Equipment
Raw

Class
308.6

Weight
292.6

Squat
749.6

Bench
573.2

Deadlift
727.5

GLP
103.6

1
USPA
2015-12-12

Power for a Purpose Powerlifting Meet

Juniors 20-23

1818.8

462.27

Location

USA-WV

Competition
Power for a Purpose Powerlifting Meet

Division
Juniors 20-23

Age
21

Equipment
Raw

Class
308.6

Weight
285.9

Squat
677.9

Bench
490.5

Deadlift
650.4

GLP
92.77

1
USPA
2015-12-12

Power for a Purpose Powerlifting Meet

Open

1818.8

462.27

Location

USA-WV

Competition
Power for a Purpose Powerlifting Meet

Division
Open

Age
21

Equipment
Raw

Class
308.6

Weight
285.9

Squat
677.9

Bench
490.5

Deadlift
650.4

GLP
92.77

Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023

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Zac Meyers is already a well-known name in the powerlifting community, since he now has almost eight years of experience. During this period, Zac took part in 17 sanctioned powerlifting competitions and won 15 of them. He previously also set World Records in the 125-kilogram weight class, but now made his way in the 140-kilogram weight class as well. In addition, at 29 years old, he still has time to compete at the highest level and further improve some more World Records.
Published: 21 June, 2023 | 10:05 AM EDT