Colton Engelbrecht: The New Powerlifting Champion with a Historic Total of 1,225 kg

The boundaries of human strength have just been aggressively rewritten. In a jaw-dropping showcase of raw power and flawless execution, powerlifter Colton Engelbrecht has officially cemented his name in the history books by putting together a mind-boggling 1,225 kg (2,700+ lbs) total, setting the heaviest raw-with-sleeves total in the history of the sport.

At just 25 years old, Engelbrecht is doing things under the barbell that lifters decades his senior have never even dreamed of. The performance has left the global fitness and powerlifting communities completely stunned.

### The Lift That Set the Tone: A 455 kg Squat

While the entire meet was a masterclass, the defining moment that sent shockwaves through the venue was Engelbrecht’s monstrous 455 kg (1,003 lbs) squat.

Squatting over a thousand pounds in standard knee sleeves—without the mechanical assistance of heavy supportive wraps or a multi-ply suit—is an elite milestone achieved by only a fractional percentage of humans in history. Video footage from the event shows Engelbrecht sinking the weight to an undeniable, deep depth and standing it up with terrifyingly smooth bar speed.

"It’s ridiculous how smooth he lifts those weights. He’s only 25 years old and already lifting like an absolute alien." — An amazed fan via community forum

### Breaking Down the Historic 1,225 kg Total

To build a 1,225 kg total in sleeves, a lifter cannot have a single weakness. Engelbrecht delivered across all three disciplines, showcasing a rare blend of explosive power and mechanical perfection:

Squat: 455 kg (1,003 lbs) — A deep, unquestionable lift that set the aggressive tone for the day.

Bench Press & Deadlift: Executed with precision to push his combined three-lift total past the previous historical limits, resulting in a staggering 693 DOTS score (the metric used to measure pound-for-pound strength dominance).

Beyond Human: Colton Engelbrecht Shatters Powerlifting History with All-Time Record 1,225 kg Total