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Determining strength has always been a difficult topic since all athletes vary in size. So, to solve the issue, people invented weight classes, grouping people of approximate size together. Still, it is always more impressive when a lighter athlete lifts massive weights. Most recently, Phillip Herndon has achieved a lift that makes him one of the greatest powerlifters ever. This is because he just became the lightest person to squat 1,000 pounds with knee wraps.
Phillip Herndon competed at the 2023 IPA Strength Spectacular, which took place on June 25th in Pennsylvania, and made history. Weighing in at only 263.3 pounds, Phillip squatted 1,000 pounds using only a pair of knee wraps, a lifting belt, and wrist wraps. Thus, he became the lightest person to achieve this milestone, with the lift coming out to 3.8x his bodyweight.
“1000lb squat lightest person(263.3lbs) to do it in wraps.
3 week prep for this meet i was surprised this even happened.”
Watch Phillip Herndon’s lift here:
Related: Powerlifter Phillip Herndon (125KG) Cracks 411-kg (906.1-lb) Raw Squat All-Time World Record
Phillip Herndon was placed in the 275-pound weight class due to his bodyweight of 263.3 pounds. However, he did not set a World Record since that belongs to Zahir Khudayarov, who squatted 1,058.2 pounds at the 2017 FPO WABDL World Cup & SM penkkipunnerrus/maastanosto.
However, Zahir Khudayarov weighed 273.1 pounds at the time of his record-setting performance. So, Zahir was the lightest man to squat 1,000 pounds, until Phillip Herndon achieved the milestone with 10 pounds less bodyweight.
After claiming the new achievement, Phillip Herndon went on to win the competition and claim the prize of $2,500. As per Phillip, his full performance was as follows:
Squat: 1,000 pounds (453.6 kilograms) — Competition PR
Bench Press: 500 pounds (226.8 kilograms)
Deadlift: 800 pounds (362.9 kilograms)
Total: 2,300 pounds (1,043.3 kilograms) — Competition PR
The 2023 IPA Strength Spectacular was Phillip Herndon’s 42nd-sanctioned appearance and his 28th victory. However, the most notable fact about this competition was that Phillip Herndon came in with just three weeks of preparation. So, he still has much more room to improve.
Related: Powerlifter Phillip Herndon Lands 910-lb (412.8-kg) Unofficial Raw Squat All-Time World Record In Training
Phillip Herndon’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
906.1
507.1
906.1
2257.5
593.1
Wraps
959
500
959
2224.5
598.21
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
USPC
2023-03-18
Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship
Open
2257.5
593.1
Location
USA-MD
Competition
Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
275.6
Weight
258
Squat
846.6
870.8
906.1
906.1
Bench
463
491.6
507.1
507.1
Deadlift
787
826.7
844.4
844.4
GLP
120.35
2
WRPF
2023-02-18
The Ghost Clash 2
Pro Open
2155
564.41
Location
USA-FL
Competition
The Ghost Clash 2
Division
Pro Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
275.6
Weight
260.4
Squat
843.3
-905
-905
843.3
Bench
463
501.6
-512.6
501.6
Deadlift
760.6
810.2
-848.8
810.2
GLP
114.43
1
WRPF
2022-11-05
The Freaks Come Out At Night
Open
2155
580.14
Location
USA-MD
Competition
The Freaks Come Out At Night
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
242.5
Weight
241.2
Squat
826.7
870.8
870.8
Bench
424.4
463
-485
463
Deadlift
771.6
821.2
-837.8
821.2
GLP
118.42
1
RPS
2022-09-24
Raw Dawg
Pro Open
2100
566.21
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Dawg
Division
Pro Open
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
240.2
Squat
840
Bench
460
Deadlift
800
1
RPS
2022-09-22
Raw Dawg
Pro Open
2100
566.21
Location
USA
Competition
Raw Dawg
Division
Pro Open
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
240.2
Squat
840
Bench
460
Deadlift
800
DQ
WRPF
2022-07-29
American Pro
Open
Location
USA-VA
Competition
American Pro
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
240.4
Squat
-914.9
-914.9
-914.9
Bench
-424.4
1
USPC
2022-04-09
Mid-Atlantic Classic
Open
2224.5
598.21
Location
USA-MD
Competition
Mid-Atlantic Classic
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
241.8
Squat
881.8
959
-1003.1
959
Bench
405.7
440.9
451.9
451.9
Deadlift
771.6
813.5
-835.6
813.5
1
USPA
2021-07-24
Pennsylvania State Championship
Open
2072.3
557.88
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Pennsylvania State Championship
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
242.5
Weight
241.2
Squat
771.6
-832.2
-832.2
771.6
Bench
485
507.1
-518.1
507.1
Deadlift
-749.6
-793.7
793.7
793.7
GLP
113.88
1
WRPF
2021-04-24
Kern US Open
Open
2166
585.36
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
238.8
Squat
859.8
914.9
-937
914.9
Bench
440.9
440.9
Deadlift
749.6
799.2
810.2
810.2
1
RPS
2021-01-31
NJ and North American Championships
Pro Open
2190
593.54
Location
USA-NJ
Competition
NJ and North American Championships
Division
Pro Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
237
Squat
950
Bench
500
Deadlift
770
1
USPC
2020-11-07
Virginia State Championship
Open
2061.3
555.3
Location
USA-VA
Competition
Virginia State Championship
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
240.7
Squat
-865.3
865.3
-953.5
865.3
Bench
468.5
-501.6
-501.6
468.5
Deadlift
727.5
-771.6
-771.6
727.5
1
MM
2020-08-08
National Championships
Pro Open
2165
585.04
Location
USA-PA
Competition
National Championships
Division
Pro Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
238.8
Squat
905
Bench
490
Deadlift
770
1
USPA
2020-07-11
Pioneer Open
Open
2044.8
554.99
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Pioneer Open
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
236.1
Squat
804.7
810.2
-865.3
810.2
Bench
440.9
485
-501.6
485
Deadlift
705.5
749.6
-804.7
749.6
1
IPA
2019-11-23
National Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships
Pro Open
2075
557.44
Location
USA-PA
Competition
National Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships
Division
Pro Open
Age
24
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
242.5
Squat
850
Bench
480
Deadlift
745
1
RPS
2019-08-10
Raw Dawg Nationals 8
Pro Open
1925
527.42
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Dawg Nationals 8
Division
Pro Open
Age
24
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
230.6
Squat
765
Bench
440
Deadlift
720
2
USPA
2019-08-03
The Tribute
Open
1785.7
522.01
Location
USA-TX
Competition
The Tribute
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
199.7
Squat
700
Bench
402.3
Deadlift
683.4
3
WRPF
2019-04-27
Kern US Open
Open
1934.6
544.44
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
216.5
Squat
788.2
-815.7
-815.7
788.2
Bench
440.9
-463
440.9
Deadlift
705.5
-755.1
-755.1
705.5
1
USPA
2018-12-08
Yuletide Slay Full-Power Classic
Juniors 20-23
1978.6
535.68
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Yuletide Slay Full-Power Classic
Division
Juniors 20-23
Age
23
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
237.7
Squat
760.6
Bench
457.5
Deadlift
760.6
1
USPA
2018-12-08
Yuletide Slay Full-Power Classic
Open
1978.6
535.68
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Yuletide Slay Full-Power Classic
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
237.7
Squat
760.6
Bench
457.5
Deadlift
760.6
1
USPA
2018-09-22
Iron City Pro/Am
Juniors 20-23
1951.1
545.68
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Iron City Pro/Am
Division
Juniors 20-23
Age
23
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
219.6
Squat
755.1
Bench
440.9
Deadlift
755.1
1
USPA
2018-09-22
Iron City Pro/Am
Open
1951.1
545.68
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Iron City Pro/Am
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
219.6
Squat
755.1
Bench
440.9
Deadlift
755.1
1
IPL
2018-04-28
Philadelphia Fit Expo
Juniors 20-23
1890.5
528.26
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Philadelphia Fit Expo
Division
Juniors 20-23
Age
22
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
220
Squat
733
Bench
424.4
Deadlift
733
1
IPL
2018-04-28
Philadelphia Fit Expo
Open
1890.5
528.26
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Philadelphia Fit Expo
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
220
Squat
733
Bench
424.4
Deadlift
733
6
USAPL
2017-10-10
Raw National Championships
MR-Jr
1609.4
456.37
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw National Championships
Division
MR-Jr
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
212.9
Squat
562.2
595.2
617.3
617.3
Bench
352.7
374.8
396.8
396.8
Deadlift
551.2
595.2
-628.3
595.2
GLP
93.78
2
USAPL
2017-07-15
DC Barbell Club PRO Invitational
MR-O
1488.1
435.97
Location
USA-PA
Competition
DC Barbell Club PRO Invitational
Division
MR-O
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
198.9
Squat
545.6
-573.2
545.6
Bench
341.7
-352.7
-358.3
341.7
Deadlift
-578.7
578.7
600.8
600.8
GLP
89.64
DQ
USAPL
2017-04-08
Pennsylvania State Championship
MR-Jr
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Pennsylvania State Championship
Division
MR-Jr
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
201.1
Squat
551.2
584.2
-600.8
584.2
Bench
330.7
352.7
363.8
363.8
Deadlift
-600.8
-639.3
-639.3
DQ
USAPL
2017-04-08
Pennsylvania State Championship
MR-O
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Pennsylvania State Championship
Division
MR-O
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
201.1
Squat
551.2
584.2
-600.8
584.2
Bench
330.7
352.7
363.8
363.8
Deadlift
-600.8
-639.3
-639.3
1
USAPL
2016-11-19
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regionals
MR-Jr
1405.4
433.33
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regionals
Division
MR-Jr
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
180.8
Squat
518.1
-534.6
-534.6
518.1
Bench
319.7
330.7
-336.2
330.7
Deadlift
545.6
-556.7
556.7
556.7
GLP
88.79
1
USAPL
2016-11-19
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regionals
MR-O
1405.4
433.33
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regionals
Division
MR-O
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
180.8
Squat
518.1
-534.6
-534.6
518.1
Bench
319.7
330.7
-336.2
330.7
Deadlift
545.6
-556.7
556.7
556.7
GLP
88.79
1
USAPL
2016-08-06
Summer Classic
MR-Jr
1394.4
428.45
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Summer Classic
Division
MR-Jr
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
181.9
Squat
468.5
501.6
512.6
512.6
Bench
303.1
319.7
330.7
330.7
Deadlift
551.2
-584.2
-584.2
551.2
GLP
87.82
2
USAPL
2016-08-06
Summer Classic
MR-O
1394.4
428.45
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Summer Classic
Division
MR-O
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
181.9
Squat
468.5
501.6
512.6
512.6
Bench
303.1
319.7
330.7
330.7
Deadlift
551.2
-584.2
-584.2
551.2
GLP
87.82
3
USAPL
2016-05-21
Philadelphia Freedom Championship
MR-Jr
1339.3
411.52
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Philadelphia Freedom Championship
Division
MR-Jr
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
181.9
Squat
485
-501.6
-501.6
485
Bench
303.1
-319.7
303.1
Deadlift
501.6
551.2
-556.7
551.2
GLP
84.35
1
USAPL
2016-03-19
Pennsylvania States Championships
MR-Jr
1416.5
413.83
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Pennsylvania States Championships
Division
MR-Jr
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
200
Squat
518.1
-545.6
-545.6
518.1
Bench
314.2
336.2
341.7
341.7
Deadlift
523.6
556.7
-578.7
556.7
GLP
85.09
1
USAPL
2016-03-19
Pennsylvania States Championships
MR-O
1416.5
413.83
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Pennsylvania States Championships
Division
MR-O
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
200
Squat
518.1
-545.6
-545.6
518.1
Bench
314.2
336.2
341.7
341.7
Deadlift
523.6
556.7
-578.7
556.7
GLP
85.09
1
USAPL
2015-12-04
American Open
MR-Jr
1411
411.32
Location
USA-MA
Competition
American Open
Division
MR-Jr
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
200.8
Squat
507.1
529.1
-545.6
529.1
Bench
314.2
330.7
-347.2
330.7
Deadlift
507.1
534.6
551.2
551.2
GLP
84.58
3
USAPL
2015-12-04
American Open
MR-O
1411
411.32
Location
USA-MA
Competition
American Open
Division
MR-O
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
200.8
Squat
507.1
529.1
-545.6
529.1
Bench
314.2
330.7
-347.2
330.7
Deadlift
507.1
534.6
551.2
551.2
GLP
84.58
18
USAPL
2015-10-15
Raw Nationals
MR-Jr
1372.4
404.33
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-Jr
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
196.7
Squat
485
507.1
518.1
518.1
Bench
314.2
325.2
-341.7
325.2
Deadlift
-512.6
529.1
-573.2
529.1
GLP
83.12
38
USAPL
2015-10-15
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1372.4
404.33
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
196.7
Squat
485
507.1
518.1
518.1
Bench
314.2
325.2
-341.7
325.2
Deadlift
-512.6
529.1
-573.2
529.1
GLP
83.12
1
USAPL
2015-04-18
PA State Championships
MR-T3
1344.8
414.93
Location
USA-PA
Competition
PA State Championships
Division
MR-T3
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
180.6
Squat
451.9
485
-501.6
485
Bench
275.6
303.1
314.2
314.2
Deadlift
512.6
545.6
-556.7
545.6
GLP
85.01
1
USAPL
2014-12-12
American Open
MR-T3
1295.2
388.96
Location
USA-MA
Competition
American Open
Division
MR-T3
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
189.6
Squat
474
Bench
286.6
Deadlift
534.6
GLP
79.89
2
USAPL
2013-12-07
12th Annual American Open Championships
MR-T3
1157.4
359.39
Location
USA-PA
Competition
12th Annual American Open Championships
Division
MR-T3
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
178.6
Squat
385.8
402.3
413.4
413.4
Bench
231.5
248
259
259
Deadlift
474
485
-490.5
485
GLP
73.58
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Phillip Herndon will now continue preparing for his next appearance, which will take place in 19 weeks. So, he plans on making some more history at the 2023 WRPF American Pro, which is also one of the biggest competitions of the season. In addition, since he was able to become the lightest person to squat 1,000 pounds with only three weeks of preparation, Phillip hopes to accomplish even more with five months to prepare.
Published: 26 June, 2023 | 1:59 PM EDT
Determining strength has always been a difficult topic since all athletes vary in size. So, to solve the issue, people invented weight classes, grouping people of approximate size together. Still, it is always more impressive when a lighter athlete lifts massive weights. Most recently, Phillip Herndon has achieved a lift that makes him one of the greatest powerlifters ever. This is because he just became the lightest person to squat 1,000 pounds with knee wraps.
Phillip Herndon competed at the 2023 IPA Strength Spectacular, which took place on June 25th in Pennsylvania, and made history. Weighing in at only 263.3 pounds, Phillip squatted 1,000 pounds using only a pair of knee wraps, a lifting belt, and wrist wraps. Thus, he became the lightest person to achieve this milestone, with the lift coming out to 3.8x his bodyweight.
“1000lb squat lightest person(263.3lbs) to do it in wraps.
3 week prep for this meet i was surprised this even happened.”
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Watch Phillip Herndon’s lift here:
Related: Powerlifter Phillip Herndon (125KG) Cracks 411-kg (906.1-lb) Raw Squat All-Time World Record
Phillip Herndon was placed in the 275-pound weight class due to his bodyweight of 263.3 pounds. However, he did not set a World Record since that belongs to Zahir Khudayarov, who squatted 1,058.2 pounds at the 2017 FPO WABDL World Cup & SM penkkipunnerrus/maastanosto.
However, Zahir Khudayarov weighed 273.1 pounds at the time of his record-setting performance. So, Zahir was the lightest man to squat 1,000 pounds, until Phillip Herndon achieved the milestone with 10 pounds less bodyweight.
After claiming the new achievement, Phillip Herndon went on to win the competition and claim the prize of $2,500. As per Phillip, his full performance was as follows:
Related: Powerlifter Phillip Herndon Lands 910-lb (412.8-kg) Unofficial Raw Squat All-Time World Record In Training
Phillip Herndon’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
906.1
507.1
906.1
2257.5
593.1
Wraps
959
500
959
2224.5
598.21
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
USPC
2023-03-18
Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship
Open
2257.5
593.1
Location
USA-MD
Competition
Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
275.6
Weight
258
Squat
846.6
870.8
906.1
906.1
Bench
463
491.6
507.1
507.1
Deadlift
787
826.7
844.4
844.4
GLP
120.35
2
WRPF
2023-02-18
The Ghost Clash 2
Pro Open
2155
564.41
Location
USA-FL
Competition
The Ghost Clash 2
Division
Pro Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
275.6
Weight
260.4
Squat
843.3
-905
-905
843.3
Bench
463
501.6
-512.6
501.6
Deadlift
760.6
810.2
-848.8
810.2
GLP
114.43
1
WRPF
2022-11-05
The Freaks Come Out At Night
Open
2155
580.14
Location
USA-MD
Competition
The Freaks Come Out At Night
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
242.5
Weight
241.2
Squat
826.7
870.8
870.8
Bench
424.4
463
-485
463
Deadlift
771.6
821.2
-837.8
821.2
GLP
118.42
1
RPS
2022-09-24
Raw Dawg
Pro Open
2100
566.21
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Dawg
Division
Pro Open
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
240.2
Squat
840
Bench
460
Deadlift
800
1
RPS
2022-09-22
Raw Dawg
Pro Open
2100
566.21
Location
USA
Competition
Raw Dawg
Division
Pro Open
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
240.2
Squat
840
Bench
460
Deadlift
800
DQ
WRPF
2022-07-29
American Pro
Open
Location
USA-VA
Competition
American Pro
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
240.4
Squat
-914.9
-914.9
-914.9
Bench
-424.4
1
USPC
2022-04-09
Mid-Atlantic Classic
Open
2224.5
598.21
Location
USA-MD
Competition
Mid-Atlantic Classic
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
241.8
Squat
881.8
959
-1003.1
959
Bench
405.7
440.9
451.9
451.9
Deadlift
771.6
813.5
-835.6
813.5
1
USPA
2021-07-24
Pennsylvania State Championship
Open
2072.3
557.88
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Pennsylvania State Championship
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
242.5
Weight
241.2
Squat
771.6
-832.2
-832.2
771.6
Bench
485
507.1
-518.1
507.1
Deadlift
-749.6
-793.7
793.7
793.7
GLP
113.88
1
WRPF
2021-04-24
Kern US Open
Open
2166
585.36
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
238.8
Squat
859.8
914.9
-937
914.9
Bench
440.9
440.9
Deadlift
749.6
799.2
810.2
810.2
1
RPS
2021-01-31
NJ and North American Championships
Pro Open
2190
593.54
Location
USA-NJ
Competition
NJ and North American Championships
Division
Pro Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
237
Squat
950
Bench
500
Deadlift
770
1
USPC
2020-11-07
Virginia State Championship
Open
2061.3
555.3
Location
USA-VA
Competition
Virginia State Championship
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
240.7
Squat
-865.3
865.3
-953.5
865.3
Bench
468.5
-501.6
-501.6
468.5
Deadlift
727.5
-771.6
-771.6
727.5
1
MM
2020-08-08
National Championships
Pro Open
2165
585.04
Location
USA-PA
Competition
National Championships
Division
Pro Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
238.8
Squat
905
Bench
490
Deadlift
770
1
USPA
2020-07-11
Pioneer Open
Open
2044.8
554.99
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Pioneer Open
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
236.1
Squat
804.7
810.2
-865.3
810.2
Bench
440.9
485
-501.6
485
Deadlift
705.5
749.6
-804.7
749.6
1
IPA
2019-11-23
National Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships
Pro Open
2075
557.44
Location
USA-PA
Competition
National Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships
Division
Pro Open
Age
24
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
242.5
Squat
850
Bench
480
Deadlift
745
1
RPS
2019-08-10
Raw Dawg Nationals 8
Pro Open
1925
527.42
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Dawg Nationals 8
Division
Pro Open
Age
24
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
230.6
Squat
765
Bench
440
Deadlift
720
2
USPA
2019-08-03
The Tribute
Open
1785.7
522.01
Location
USA-TX
Competition
The Tribute
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
199.7
Squat
700
Bench
402.3
Deadlift
683.4
3
WRPF
2019-04-27
Kern US Open
Open
1934.6
544.44
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
216.5
Squat
788.2
-815.7
-815.7
788.2
Bench
440.9
-463
440.9
Deadlift
705.5
-755.1
-755.1
705.5
1
USPA
2018-12-08
Yuletide Slay Full-Power Classic
Juniors 20-23
1978.6
535.68
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Yuletide Slay Full-Power Classic
Division
Juniors 20-23
Age
23
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
237.7
Squat
760.6
Bench
457.5
Deadlift
760.6
1
USPA
2018-12-08
Yuletide Slay Full-Power Classic
Open
1978.6
535.68
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Yuletide Slay Full-Power Classic
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
237.7
Squat
760.6
Bench
457.5
Deadlift
760.6
1
USPA
2018-09-22
Iron City Pro/Am
Juniors 20-23
1951.1
545.68
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Iron City Pro/Am
Division
Juniors 20-23
Age
23
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
219.6
Squat
755.1
Bench
440.9
Deadlift
755.1
1
USPA
2018-09-22
Iron City Pro/Am
Open
1951.1
545.68
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Iron City Pro/Am
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
219.6
Squat
755.1
Bench
440.9
Deadlift
755.1
1
IPL
2018-04-28
Philadelphia Fit Expo
Juniors 20-23
1890.5
528.26
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Philadelphia Fit Expo
Division
Juniors 20-23
Age
22
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
220
Squat
733
Bench
424.4
Deadlift
733
1
IPL
2018-04-28
Philadelphia Fit Expo
Open
1890.5
528.26
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Philadelphia Fit Expo
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
220
Squat
733
Bench
424.4
Deadlift
733
6
USAPL
2017-10-10
Raw National Championships
MR-Jr
1609.4
456.37
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw National Championships
Division
MR-Jr
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
212.9
Squat
562.2
595.2
617.3
617.3
Bench
352.7
374.8
396.8
396.8
Deadlift
551.2
595.2
-628.3
595.2
GLP
93.78
2
USAPL
2017-07-15
DC Barbell Club PRO Invitational
MR-O
1488.1
435.97
Location
USA-PA
Competition
DC Barbell Club PRO Invitational
Division
MR-O
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
198.9
Squat
545.6
-573.2
545.6
Bench
341.7
-352.7
-358.3
341.7
Deadlift
-578.7
578.7
600.8
600.8
GLP
89.64
DQ
USAPL
2017-04-08
Pennsylvania State Championship
MR-Jr
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Pennsylvania State Championship
Division
MR-Jr
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
201.1
Squat
551.2
584.2
-600.8
584.2
Bench
330.7
352.7
363.8
363.8
Deadlift
-600.8
-639.3
-639.3
DQ
USAPL
2017-04-08
Pennsylvania State Championship
MR-O
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Pennsylvania State Championship
Division
MR-O
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
201.1
Squat
551.2
584.2
-600.8
584.2
Bench
330.7
352.7
363.8
363.8
Deadlift
-600.8
-639.3
-639.3
1
USAPL
2016-11-19
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regionals
MR-Jr
1405.4
433.33
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regionals
Division
MR-Jr
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
180.8
Squat
518.1
-534.6
-534.6
518.1
Bench
319.7
330.7
-336.2
330.7
Deadlift
545.6
-556.7
556.7
556.7
GLP
88.79
1
USAPL
2016-11-19
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regionals
MR-O
1405.4
433.33
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regionals
Division
MR-O
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
180.8
Squat
518.1
-534.6
-534.6
518.1
Bench
319.7
330.7
-336.2
330.7
Deadlift
545.6
-556.7
556.7
556.7
GLP
88.79
1
USAPL
2016-08-06
Summer Classic
MR-Jr
1394.4
428.45
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Summer Classic
Division
MR-Jr
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
181.9
Squat
468.5
501.6
512.6
512.6
Bench
303.1
319.7
330.7
330.7
Deadlift
551.2
-584.2
-584.2
551.2
GLP
87.82
2
USAPL
2016-08-06
Summer Classic
MR-O
1394.4
428.45
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Summer Classic
Division
MR-O
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
181.9
Squat
468.5
501.6
512.6
512.6
Bench
303.1
319.7
330.7
330.7
Deadlift
551.2
-584.2
-584.2
551.2
GLP
87.82
3
USAPL
2016-05-21
Philadelphia Freedom Championship
MR-Jr
1339.3
411.52
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Philadelphia Freedom Championship
Division
MR-Jr
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
181.9
Squat
485
-501.6
-501.6
485
Bench
303.1
-319.7
303.1
Deadlift
501.6
551.2
-556.7
551.2
GLP
84.35
1
USAPL
2016-03-19
Pennsylvania States Championships
MR-Jr
1416.5
413.83
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Pennsylvania States Championships
Division
MR-Jr
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
200
Squat
518.1
-545.6
-545.6
518.1
Bench
314.2
336.2
341.7
341.7
Deadlift
523.6
556.7
-578.7
556.7
GLP
85.09
1
USAPL
2016-03-19
Pennsylvania States Championships
MR-O
1416.5
413.83
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Pennsylvania States Championships
Division
MR-O
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
200
Squat
518.1
-545.6
-545.6
518.1
Bench
314.2
336.2
341.7
341.7
Deadlift
523.6
556.7
-578.7
556.7
GLP
85.09
1
USAPL
2015-12-04
American Open
MR-Jr
1411
411.32
Location
USA-MA
Competition
American Open
Division
MR-Jr
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
200.8
Squat
507.1
529.1
-545.6
529.1
Bench
314.2
330.7
-347.2
330.7
Deadlift
507.1
534.6
551.2
551.2
GLP
84.58
3
USAPL
2015-12-04
American Open
MR-O
1411
411.32
Location
USA-MA
Competition
American Open
Division
MR-O
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
200.8
Squat
507.1
529.1
-545.6
529.1
Bench
314.2
330.7
-347.2
330.7
Deadlift
507.1
534.6
551.2
551.2
GLP
84.58
18
USAPL
2015-10-15
Raw Nationals
MR-Jr
1372.4
404.33
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-Jr
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
196.7
Squat
485
507.1
518.1
518.1
Bench
314.2
325.2
-341.7
325.2
Deadlift
-512.6
529.1
-573.2
529.1
GLP
83.12
38
USAPL
2015-10-15
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1372.4
404.33
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
196.7
Squat
485
507.1
518.1
518.1
Bench
314.2
325.2
-341.7
325.2
Deadlift
-512.6
529.1
-573.2
529.1
GLP
83.12
1
USAPL
2015-04-18
PA State Championships
MR-T3
1344.8
414.93
Location
USA-PA
Competition
PA State Championships
Division
MR-T3
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
180.6
Squat
451.9
485
-501.6
485
Bench
275.6
303.1
314.2
314.2
Deadlift
512.6
545.6
-556.7
545.6
GLP
85.01
1
USAPL
2014-12-12
American Open
MR-T3
1295.2
388.96
Location
USA-MA
Competition
American Open
Division
MR-T3
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
189.6
Squat
474
Bench
286.6
Deadlift
534.6
GLP
79.89
2
USAPL
2013-12-07
12th Annual American Open Championships
MR-T3
1157.4
359.39
Location
USA-PA
Competition
12th Annual American Open Championships
Division
MR-T3
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
178.6
Squat
385.8
402.3
413.4
413.4
Bench
231.5
248
259
259
Deadlift
474
485
-490.5
485
GLP
73.58
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Phillip Herndon will now continue preparing for his next appearance, which will take place in 19 weeks. So, he plans on making some more history at the 2023 WRPF American Pro, which is also one of the biggest competitions of the season. In addition, since he was able to become the lightest person to squat 1,000 pounds with only three weeks of preparation, Phillip hopes to accomplish even more with five months to prepare.
Published: 26 June, 2023 | 1:59 PM EDT
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Phillip Herndon competed at the 2023 IPA Strength Spectacular, which took place on June 25th in Pennsylvania, and made history. Weighing in at only 263.3 pounds, Phillip squatted 1,000 pounds using only a pair of knee wraps, a lifting belt, and wrist wraps. Thus, he became the lightest person to achieve this milestone, with the lift coming out to 3.8x his bodyweight.
“1000lb squat lightest person(263.3lbs) to do it in wraps.
3 week prep for this meet i was surprised this even happened.”
Watch Phillip Herndon’s lift here:
Related: Powerlifter Phillip Herndon (125KG) Cracks 411-kg (906.1-lb) Raw Squat All-Time World Record
Phillip Herndon was placed in the 275-pound weight class due to his bodyweight of 263.3 pounds. However, he did not set a World Record since that belongs to Zahir Khudayarov, who squatted 1,058.2 pounds at the 2017 FPO WABDL World Cup & SM penkkipunnerrus/maastanosto.
However, Zahir Khudayarov weighed 273.1 pounds at the time of his record-setting performance. So, Zahir was the lightest man to squat 1,000 pounds, until Phillip Herndon achieved the milestone with 10 pounds less bodyweight.
After claiming the new achievement, Phillip Herndon went on to win the competition and claim the prize of $2,500. As per Phillip, his full performance was as follows:
Squat: 1,000 pounds (453.6 kilograms) — Competition PR
Bench Press: 500 pounds (226.8 kilograms)
Deadlift: 800 pounds (362.9 kilograms)
Total: 2,300 pounds (1,043.3 kilograms) — Competition PR
The 2023 IPA Strength Spectacular was Phillip Herndon’s 42nd-sanctioned appearance and his 28th victory. However, the most notable fact about this competition was that Phillip Herndon came in with just three weeks of preparation. So, he still has much more room to improve.
Related: Powerlifter Phillip Herndon Lands 910-lb (412.8-kg) Unofficial Raw Squat All-Time World Record In Training
Phillip Herndon’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
906.1
507.1
906.1
2257.5
593.1
Wraps
959
500
959
2224.5
598.21
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
USPC
2023-03-18
Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship
Open
2257.5
593.1
Location
USA-MD
Competition
Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
275.6
Weight
258
Squat
846.6
870.8
906.1
906.1
Bench
463
491.6
507.1
507.1
Deadlift
787
826.7
844.4
844.4
GLP
120.35
2
WRPF
2023-02-18
The Ghost Clash 2
Pro Open
2155
564.41
Location
USA-FL
Competition
The Ghost Clash 2
Division
Pro Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
275.6
Weight
260.4
Squat
843.3
-905
-905
843.3
Bench
463
501.6
-512.6
501.6
Deadlift
760.6
810.2
-848.8
810.2
GLP
114.43
1
WRPF
2022-11-05
The Freaks Come Out At Night
Open
2155
580.14
Location
USA-MD
Competition
The Freaks Come Out At Night
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
242.5
Weight
241.2
Squat
826.7
870.8
870.8
Bench
424.4
463
-485
463
Deadlift
771.6
821.2
-837.8
821.2
GLP
118.42
1
RPS
2022-09-24
Raw Dawg
Pro Open
2100
566.21
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Dawg
Division
Pro Open
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
240.2
Squat
840
Bench
460
Deadlift
800
1
RPS
2022-09-22
Raw Dawg
Pro Open
2100
566.21
Location
USA
Competition
Raw Dawg
Division
Pro Open
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
240.2
Squat
840
Bench
460
Deadlift
800
DQ
WRPF
2022-07-29
American Pro
Open
Location
USA-VA
Competition
American Pro
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
240.4
Squat
-914.9
-914.9
-914.9
Bench
-424.4
1
USPC
2022-04-09
Mid-Atlantic Classic
Open
2224.5
598.21
Location
USA-MD
Competition
Mid-Atlantic Classic
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
241.8
Squat
881.8
959
-1003.1
959
Bench
405.7
440.9
451.9
451.9
Deadlift
771.6
813.5
-835.6
813.5
1
USPA
2021-07-24
Pennsylvania State Championship
Open
2072.3
557.88
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Pennsylvania State Championship
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
242.5
Weight
241.2
Squat
771.6
-832.2
-832.2
771.6
Bench
485
507.1
-518.1
507.1
Deadlift
-749.6
-793.7
793.7
793.7
GLP
113.88
1
WRPF
2021-04-24
Kern US Open
Open
2166
585.36
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
238.8
Squat
859.8
914.9
-937
914.9
Bench
440.9
440.9
Deadlift
749.6
799.2
810.2
810.2
1
RPS
2021-01-31
NJ and North American Championships
Pro Open
2190
593.54
Location
USA-NJ
Competition
NJ and North American Championships
Division
Pro Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
237
Squat
950
Bench
500
Deadlift
770
1
USPC
2020-11-07
Virginia State Championship
Open
2061.3
555.3
Location
USA-VA
Competition
Virginia State Championship
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
240.7
Squat
-865.3
865.3
-953.5
865.3
Bench
468.5
-501.6
-501.6
468.5
Deadlift
727.5
-771.6
-771.6
727.5
1
MM
2020-08-08
National Championships
Pro Open
2165
585.04
Location
USA-PA
Competition
National Championships
Division
Pro Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
238.8
Squat
905
Bench
490
Deadlift
770
1
USPA
2020-07-11
Pioneer Open
Open
2044.8
554.99
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Pioneer Open
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
236.1
Squat
804.7
810.2
-865.3
810.2
Bench
440.9
485
-501.6
485
Deadlift
705.5
749.6
-804.7
749.6
1
IPA
2019-11-23
National Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships
Pro Open
2075
557.44
Location
USA-PA
Competition
National Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships
Division
Pro Open
Age
24
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
242.5
Squat
850
Bench
480
Deadlift
745
1
RPS
2019-08-10
Raw Dawg Nationals 8
Pro Open
1925
527.42
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Dawg Nationals 8
Division
Pro Open
Age
24
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
230.6
Squat
765
Bench
440
Deadlift
720
2
USPA
2019-08-03
The Tribute
Open
1785.7
522.01
Location
USA-TX
Competition
The Tribute
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
199.7
Squat
700
Bench
402.3
Deadlift
683.4
3
WRPF
2019-04-27
Kern US Open
Open
1934.6
544.44
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
216.5
Squat
788.2
-815.7
-815.7
788.2
Bench
440.9
-463
440.9
Deadlift
705.5
-755.1
-755.1
705.5
1
USPA
2018-12-08
Yuletide Slay Full-Power Classic
Juniors 20-23
1978.6
535.68
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Yuletide Slay Full-Power Classic
Division
Juniors 20-23
Age
23
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
237.7
Squat
760.6
Bench
457.5
Deadlift
760.6
1
USPA
2018-12-08
Yuletide Slay Full-Power Classic
Open
1978.6
535.68
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Yuletide Slay Full-Power Classic
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
237.7
Squat
760.6
Bench
457.5
Deadlift
760.6
1
USPA
2018-09-22
Iron City Pro/Am
Juniors 20-23
1951.1
545.68
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Iron City Pro/Am
Division
Juniors 20-23
Age
23
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
219.6
Squat
755.1
Bench
440.9
Deadlift
755.1
1
USPA
2018-09-22
Iron City Pro/Am
Open
1951.1
545.68
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Iron City Pro/Am
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
219.6
Squat
755.1
Bench
440.9
Deadlift
755.1
1
IPL
2018-04-28
Philadelphia Fit Expo
Juniors 20-23
1890.5
528.26
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Philadelphia Fit Expo
Division
Juniors 20-23
Age
22
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
220
Squat
733
Bench
424.4
Deadlift
733
1
IPL
2018-04-28
Philadelphia Fit Expo
Open
1890.5
528.26
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Philadelphia Fit Expo
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
220
Squat
733
Bench
424.4
Deadlift
733
6
USAPL
2017-10-10
Raw National Championships
MR-Jr
1609.4
456.37
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw National Championships
Division
MR-Jr
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
212.9
Squat
562.2
595.2
617.3
617.3
Bench
352.7
374.8
396.8
396.8
Deadlift
551.2
595.2
-628.3
595.2
GLP
93.78
2
USAPL
2017-07-15
DC Barbell Club PRO Invitational
MR-O
1488.1
435.97
Location
USA-PA
Competition
DC Barbell Club PRO Invitational
Division
MR-O
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
198.9
Squat
545.6
-573.2
545.6
Bench
341.7
-352.7
-358.3
341.7
Deadlift
-578.7
578.7
600.8
600.8
GLP
89.64
DQ
USAPL
2017-04-08
Pennsylvania State Championship
MR-Jr
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Pennsylvania State Championship
Division
MR-Jr
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
201.1
Squat
551.2
584.2
-600.8
584.2
Bench
330.7
352.7
363.8
363.8
Deadlift
-600.8
-639.3
-639.3
DQ
USAPL
2017-04-08
Pennsylvania State Championship
MR-O
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Pennsylvania State Championship
Division
MR-O
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
201.1
Squat
551.2
584.2
-600.8
584.2
Bench
330.7
352.7
363.8
363.8
Deadlift
-600.8
-639.3
-639.3
1
USAPL
2016-11-19
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regionals
MR-Jr
1405.4
433.33
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regionals
Division
MR-Jr
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
180.8
Squat
518.1
-534.6
-534.6
518.1
Bench
319.7
330.7
-336.2
330.7
Deadlift
545.6
-556.7
556.7
556.7
GLP
88.79
1
USAPL
2016-11-19
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regionals
MR-O
1405.4
433.33
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regionals
Division
MR-O
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
180.8
Squat
518.1
-534.6
-534.6
518.1
Bench
319.7
330.7
-336.2
330.7
Deadlift
545.6
-556.7
556.7
556.7
GLP
88.79
1
USAPL
2016-08-06
Summer Classic
MR-Jr
1394.4
428.45
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Summer Classic
Division
MR-Jr
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
181.9
Squat
468.5
501.6
512.6
512.6
Bench
303.1
319.7
330.7
330.7
Deadlift
551.2
-584.2
-584.2
551.2
GLP
87.82
2
USAPL
2016-08-06
Summer Classic
MR-O
1394.4
428.45
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Summer Classic
Division
MR-O
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
181.9
Squat
468.5
501.6
512.6
512.6
Bench
303.1
319.7
330.7
330.7
Deadlift
551.2
-584.2
-584.2
551.2
GLP
87.82
3
USAPL
2016-05-21
Philadelphia Freedom Championship
MR-Jr
1339.3
411.52
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Philadelphia Freedom Championship
Division
MR-Jr
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
181.9
Squat
485
-501.6
-501.6
485
Bench
303.1
-319.7
303.1
Deadlift
501.6
551.2
-556.7
551.2
GLP
84.35
1
USAPL
2016-03-19
Pennsylvania States Championships
MR-Jr
1416.5
413.83
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Pennsylvania States Championships
Division
MR-Jr
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
200
Squat
518.1
-545.6
-545.6
518.1
Bench
314.2
336.2
341.7
341.7
Deadlift
523.6
556.7
-578.7
556.7
GLP
85.09
1
USAPL
2016-03-19
Pennsylvania States Championships
MR-O
1416.5
413.83
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Pennsylvania States Championships
Division
MR-O
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
200
Squat
518.1
-545.6
-545.6
518.1
Bench
314.2
336.2
341.7
341.7
Deadlift
523.6
556.7
-578.7
556.7
GLP
85.09
1
USAPL
2015-12-04
American Open
MR-Jr
1411
411.32
Location
USA-MA
Competition
American Open
Division
MR-Jr
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
200.8
Squat
507.1
529.1
-545.6
529.1
Bench
314.2
330.7
-347.2
330.7
Deadlift
507.1
534.6
551.2
551.2
GLP
84.58
3
USAPL
2015-12-04
American Open
MR-O
1411
411.32
Location
USA-MA
Competition
American Open
Division
MR-O
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
200.8
Squat
507.1
529.1
-545.6
529.1
Bench
314.2
330.7
-347.2
330.7
Deadlift
507.1
534.6
551.2
551.2
GLP
84.58
18
USAPL
2015-10-15
Raw Nationals
MR-Jr
1372.4
404.33
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-Jr
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
196.7
Squat
485
507.1
518.1
518.1
Bench
314.2
325.2
-341.7
325.2
Deadlift
-512.6
529.1
-573.2
529.1
GLP
83.12
38
USAPL
2015-10-15
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1372.4
404.33
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
196.7
Squat
485
507.1
518.1
518.1
Bench
314.2
325.2
-341.7
325.2
Deadlift
-512.6
529.1
-573.2
529.1
GLP
83.12
1
USAPL
2015-04-18
PA State Championships
MR-T3
1344.8
414.93
Location
USA-PA
Competition
PA State Championships
Division
MR-T3
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
180.6
Squat
451.9
485
-501.6
485
Bench
275.6
303.1
314.2
314.2
Deadlift
512.6
545.6
-556.7
545.6
GLP
85.01
1
USAPL
2014-12-12
American Open
MR-T3
1295.2
388.96
Location
USA-MA
Competition
American Open
Division
MR-T3
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
189.6
Squat
474
Bench
286.6
Deadlift
534.6
GLP
79.89
2
USAPL
2013-12-07
12th Annual American Open Championships
MR-T3
1157.4
359.39
Location
USA-PA
Competition
12th Annual American Open Championships
Division
MR-T3
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
178.6
Squat
385.8
402.3
413.4
413.4
Bench
231.5
248
259
259
Deadlift
474
485
-490.5
485
GLP
73.58
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
Analyze Lifts
Phillip Herndon will now continue preparing for his next appearance, which will take place in 19 weeks. So, he plans on making some more history at the 2023 WRPF American Pro, which is also one of the biggest competitions of the season. In addition, since he was able to become the lightest person to squat 1,000 pounds with only three weeks of preparation, Phillip hopes to accomplish even more with five months to prepare.
Published: 26 June, 2023 | 1:59 PM EDT
Phillip Herndon competed at the 2023 IPA Strength Spectacular, which took place on June 25th in Pennsylvania, and made history. Weighing in at only 263.3 pounds, Phillip squatted 1,000 pounds using only a pair of knee wraps, a lifting belt, and wrist wraps. Thus, he became the lightest person to achieve this milestone, with the lift coming out to 3.8x his bodyweight.
“1000lb squat lightest person(263.3lbs) to do it in wraps.
3 week prep for this meet i was surprised this even happened.”
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Watch Phillip Herndon’s lift here:
Related: Powerlifter Phillip Herndon (125KG) Cracks 411-kg (906.1-lb) Raw Squat All-Time World Record
Phillip Herndon was placed in the 275-pound weight class due to his bodyweight of 263.3 pounds. However, he did not set a World Record since that belongs to Zahir Khudayarov, who squatted 1,058.2 pounds at the 2017 FPO WABDL World Cup & SM penkkipunnerrus/maastanosto.
However, Zahir Khudayarov weighed 273.1 pounds at the time of his record-setting performance. So, Zahir was the lightest man to squat 1,000 pounds, until Phillip Herndon achieved the milestone with 10 pounds less bodyweight.
After claiming the new achievement, Phillip Herndon went on to win the competition and claim the prize of $2,500. As per Phillip, his full performance was as follows:
- Squat: 1,000 pounds (453.6 kilograms) — Competition PR
- Bench Press: 500 pounds (226.8 kilograms)
- Deadlift: 800 pounds (362.9 kilograms)
- Total: 2,300 pounds (1,043.3 kilograms) — Competition PR
Related: Powerlifter Phillip Herndon Lands 910-lb (412.8-kg) Unofficial Raw Squat All-Time World Record In Training
Phillip Herndon’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
906.1
507.1
906.1
2257.5
593.1
Wraps
959
500
959
2224.5
598.21
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
USPC
2023-03-18
Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship
Open
2257.5
593.1
Location
USA-MD
Competition
Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
275.6
Weight
258
Squat
846.6
870.8
906.1
906.1
Bench
463
491.6
507.1
507.1
Deadlift
787
826.7
844.4
844.4
GLP
120.35
2
WRPF
2023-02-18
The Ghost Clash 2
Pro Open
2155
564.41
Location
USA-FL
Competition
The Ghost Clash 2
Division
Pro Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
275.6
Weight
260.4
Squat
843.3
-905
-905
843.3
Bench
463
501.6
-512.6
501.6
Deadlift
760.6
810.2
-848.8
810.2
GLP
114.43
1
WRPF
2022-11-05
The Freaks Come Out At Night
Open
2155
580.14
Location
USA-MD
Competition
The Freaks Come Out At Night
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
242.5
Weight
241.2
Squat
826.7
870.8
870.8
Bench
424.4
463
-485
463
Deadlift
771.6
821.2
-837.8
821.2
GLP
118.42
1
RPS
2022-09-24
Raw Dawg
Pro Open
2100
566.21
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Dawg
Division
Pro Open
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
240.2
Squat
840
Bench
460
Deadlift
800
1
RPS
2022-09-22
Raw Dawg
Pro Open
2100
566.21
Location
USA
Competition
Raw Dawg
Division
Pro Open
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
240.2
Squat
840
Bench
460
Deadlift
800
DQ
WRPF
2022-07-29
American Pro
Open
Location
USA-VA
Competition
American Pro
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
240.4
Squat
-914.9
-914.9
-914.9
Bench
-424.4
1
USPC
2022-04-09
Mid-Atlantic Classic
Open
2224.5
598.21
Location
USA-MD
Competition
Mid-Atlantic Classic
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
241.8
Squat
881.8
959
-1003.1
959
Bench
405.7
440.9
451.9
451.9
Deadlift
771.6
813.5
-835.6
813.5
1
USPA
2021-07-24
Pennsylvania State Championship
Open
2072.3
557.88
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Pennsylvania State Championship
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
242.5
Weight
241.2
Squat
771.6
-832.2
-832.2
771.6
Bench
485
507.1
-518.1
507.1
Deadlift
-749.6
-793.7
793.7
793.7
GLP
113.88
1
WRPF
2021-04-24
Kern US Open
Open
2166
585.36
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
238.8
Squat
859.8
914.9
-937
914.9
Bench
440.9
440.9
Deadlift
749.6
799.2
810.2
810.2
1
RPS
2021-01-31
NJ and North American Championships
Pro Open
2190
593.54
Location
USA-NJ
Competition
NJ and North American Championships
Division
Pro Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
237
Squat
950
Bench
500
Deadlift
770
1
USPC
2020-11-07
Virginia State Championship
Open
2061.3
555.3
Location
USA-VA
Competition
Virginia State Championship
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
240.7
Squat
-865.3
865.3
-953.5
865.3
Bench
468.5
-501.6
-501.6
468.5
Deadlift
727.5
-771.6
-771.6
727.5
1
MM
2020-08-08
National Championships
Pro Open
2165
585.04
Location
USA-PA
Competition
National Championships
Division
Pro Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
238.8
Squat
905
Bench
490
Deadlift
770
1
USPA
2020-07-11
Pioneer Open
Open
2044.8
554.99
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Pioneer Open
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
236.1
Squat
804.7
810.2
-865.3
810.2
Bench
440.9
485
-501.6
485
Deadlift
705.5
749.6
-804.7
749.6
1
IPA
2019-11-23
National Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships
Pro Open
2075
557.44
Location
USA-PA
Competition
National Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships
Division
Pro Open
Age
24
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
242.5
Squat
850
Bench
480
Deadlift
745
1
RPS
2019-08-10
Raw Dawg Nationals 8
Pro Open
1925
527.42
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Dawg Nationals 8
Division
Pro Open
Age
24
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
230.6
Squat
765
Bench
440
Deadlift
720
2
USPA
2019-08-03
The Tribute
Open
1785.7
522.01
Location
USA-TX
Competition
The Tribute
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
199.7
Squat
700
Bench
402.3
Deadlift
683.4
3
WRPF
2019-04-27
Kern US Open
Open
1934.6
544.44
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
216.5
Squat
788.2
-815.7
-815.7
788.2
Bench
440.9
-463
440.9
Deadlift
705.5
-755.1
-755.1
705.5
1
USPA
2018-12-08
Yuletide Slay Full-Power Classic
Juniors 20-23
1978.6
535.68
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Yuletide Slay Full-Power Classic
Division
Juniors 20-23
Age
23
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
237.7
Squat
760.6
Bench
457.5
Deadlift
760.6
1
USPA
2018-12-08
Yuletide Slay Full-Power Classic
Open
1978.6
535.68
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Yuletide Slay Full-Power Classic
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
237.7
Squat
760.6
Bench
457.5
Deadlift
760.6
1
USPA
2018-09-22
Iron City Pro/Am
Juniors 20-23
1951.1
545.68
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Iron City Pro/Am
Division
Juniors 20-23
Age
23
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
219.6
Squat
755.1
Bench
440.9
Deadlift
755.1
1
USPA
2018-09-22
Iron City Pro/Am
Open
1951.1
545.68
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Iron City Pro/Am
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
219.6
Squat
755.1
Bench
440.9
Deadlift
755.1
1
IPL
2018-04-28
Philadelphia Fit Expo
Juniors 20-23
1890.5
528.26
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Philadelphia Fit Expo
Division
Juniors 20-23
Age
22
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
220
Squat
733
Bench
424.4
Deadlift
733
1
IPL
2018-04-28
Philadelphia Fit Expo
Open
1890.5
528.26
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Philadelphia Fit Expo
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
220
Squat
733
Bench
424.4
Deadlift
733
6
USAPL
2017-10-10
Raw National Championships
MR-Jr
1609.4
456.37
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw National Championships
Division
MR-Jr
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
212.9
Squat
562.2
595.2
617.3
617.3
Bench
352.7
374.8
396.8
396.8
Deadlift
551.2
595.2
-628.3
595.2
GLP
93.78
2
USAPL
2017-07-15
DC Barbell Club PRO Invitational
MR-O
1488.1
435.97
Location
USA-PA
Competition
DC Barbell Club PRO Invitational
Division
MR-O
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
198.9
Squat
545.6
-573.2
545.6
Bench
341.7
-352.7
-358.3
341.7
Deadlift
-578.7
578.7
600.8
600.8
GLP
89.64
DQ
USAPL
2017-04-08
Pennsylvania State Championship
MR-Jr
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Pennsylvania State Championship
Division
MR-Jr
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
201.1
Squat
551.2
584.2
-600.8
584.2
Bench
330.7
352.7
363.8
363.8
Deadlift
-600.8
-639.3
-639.3
DQ
USAPL
2017-04-08
Pennsylvania State Championship
MR-O
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Pennsylvania State Championship
Division
MR-O
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
201.1
Squat
551.2
584.2
-600.8
584.2
Bench
330.7
352.7
363.8
363.8
Deadlift
-600.8
-639.3
-639.3
1
USAPL
2016-11-19
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regionals
MR-Jr
1405.4
433.33
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regionals
Division
MR-Jr
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
180.8
Squat
518.1
-534.6
-534.6
518.1
Bench
319.7
330.7
-336.2
330.7
Deadlift
545.6
-556.7
556.7
556.7
GLP
88.79
1
USAPL
2016-11-19
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regionals
MR-O
1405.4
433.33
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regionals
Division
MR-O
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
180.8
Squat
518.1
-534.6
-534.6
518.1
Bench
319.7
330.7
-336.2
330.7
Deadlift
545.6
-556.7
556.7
556.7
GLP
88.79
1
USAPL
2016-08-06
Summer Classic
MR-Jr
1394.4
428.45
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Summer Classic
Division
MR-Jr
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
181.9
Squat
468.5
501.6
512.6
512.6
Bench
303.1
319.7
330.7
330.7
Deadlift
551.2
-584.2
-584.2
551.2
GLP
87.82
2
USAPL
2016-08-06
Summer Classic
MR-O
1394.4
428.45
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Summer Classic
Division
MR-O
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
181.9
Squat
468.5
501.6
512.6
512.6
Bench
303.1
319.7
330.7
330.7
Deadlift
551.2
-584.2
-584.2
551.2
GLP
87.82
3
USAPL
2016-05-21
Philadelphia Freedom Championship
MR-Jr
1339.3
411.52
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Philadelphia Freedom Championship
Division
MR-Jr
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
181.9
Squat
485
-501.6
-501.6
485
Bench
303.1
-319.7
303.1
Deadlift
501.6
551.2
-556.7
551.2
GLP
84.35
1
USAPL
2016-03-19
Pennsylvania States Championships
MR-Jr
1416.5
413.83
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Pennsylvania States Championships
Division
MR-Jr
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
200
Squat
518.1
-545.6
-545.6
518.1
Bench
314.2
336.2
341.7
341.7
Deadlift
523.6
556.7
-578.7
556.7
GLP
85.09
1
USAPL
2016-03-19
Pennsylvania States Championships
MR-O
1416.5
413.83
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Pennsylvania States Championships
Division
MR-O
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
200
Squat
518.1
-545.6
-545.6
518.1
Bench
314.2
336.2
341.7
341.7
Deadlift
523.6
556.7
-578.7
556.7
GLP
85.09
1
USAPL
2015-12-04
American Open
MR-Jr
1411
411.32
Location
USA-MA
Competition
American Open
Division
MR-Jr
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
200.8
Squat
507.1
529.1
-545.6
529.1
Bench
314.2
330.7
-347.2
330.7
Deadlift
507.1
534.6
551.2
551.2
GLP
84.58
3
USAPL
2015-12-04
American Open
MR-O
1411
411.32
Location
USA-MA
Competition
American Open
Division
MR-O
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
200.8
Squat
507.1
529.1
-545.6
529.1
Bench
314.2
330.7
-347.2
330.7
Deadlift
507.1
534.6
551.2
551.2
GLP
84.58
18
USAPL
2015-10-15
Raw Nationals
MR-Jr
1372.4
404.33
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-Jr
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
196.7
Squat
485
507.1
518.1
518.1
Bench
314.2
325.2
-341.7
325.2
Deadlift
-512.6
529.1
-573.2
529.1
GLP
83.12
38
USAPL
2015-10-15
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1372.4
404.33
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
196.7
Squat
485
507.1
518.1
518.1
Bench
314.2
325.2
-341.7
325.2
Deadlift
-512.6
529.1
-573.2
529.1
GLP
83.12
1
USAPL
2015-04-18
PA State Championships
MR-T3
1344.8
414.93
Location
USA-PA
Competition
PA State Championships
Division
MR-T3
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
180.6
Squat
451.9
485
-501.6
485
Bench
275.6
303.1
314.2
314.2
Deadlift
512.6
545.6
-556.7
545.6
GLP
85.01
1
USAPL
2014-12-12
American Open
MR-T3
1295.2
388.96
Location
USA-MA
Competition
American Open
Division
MR-T3
Age
19
Equipment
Raw
Class
205
Weight
189.6
Squat
474
Bench
286.6
Deadlift
534.6
GLP
79.89
2
USAPL
2013-12-07
12th Annual American Open Championships
MR-T3
1157.4
359.39
Location
USA-PA
Competition
12th Annual American Open Championships
Division
MR-T3
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
178.6
Squat
385.8
402.3
413.4
413.4
Bench
231.5
248
259
259
Deadlift
474
485
-490.5
485
GLP
73.58
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Phillip Herndon will now continue preparing for his next appearance, which will take place in 19 weeks. So, he plans on making some more history at the 2023 WRPF American Pro, which is also one of the biggest competitions of the season. In addition, since he was able to become the lightest person to squat 1,000 pounds with only three weeks of preparation, Phillip hopes to accomplish even more with five months to prepare.
Published: 26 June, 2023 | 1:59 PM EDT
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