Lifter profile
Bob Merkh
47 meets from 2008 to 2026
Top 0.1 %
of ranked men, by best DOTS
Bob Merkh competed in 47 powerlifting meets between 2008 and 2026, with XPS, MM, RPS, and 6 more. The best total, 1,317.69 kg (unlimited, 120+ kg), was set in July 2022 at 814 Strength Spectacular, 632.69 kg more than at the first full-power meet in August 2009. With 750.82 DOTS, Bob Merkh ranks #5 among men in the USA rankings and in the top 0.1% of ranked men worldwide.
528.44kg
Mar 26, 2022 · XPS
501.22kg
Sep 6, 2025 · IPA
365.14kg
Sep 14, 2019 · MM
1,317.69kg
Unlimited · 120+ kg
750.82
Career-best score
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Meet history
47 meets
| Date | Meet | Class | Squat | Bench press | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2026 | Holy Wars IIIIPA · Multi-ply · Pro Open | 110 kg109.36 | 459.99482.49499.99 | 305320.01320.01 | 250.02277.51· | 1,097.51 | 651.45 | 3 |
| Sep 6, 2025 | Strength of Heroes-ProIPA · Unlimited · Pro Open | 140 kg125.19 | 480.81501.22501.22 | 480.81501.22523.9 | 249.48288.03· | 1,270.06 | 719.47 | 1 |
| Aug 3, 2024 | The Pro CupSPF · Unlimited · Open | 140 kg125.9 | 465490500 | 397.5472.5500 | 265277.5295 | 1,240 | 701.19 | 1 |
| Jul 20, 2024 | F8 Bench InvitationalIPA · Unlimited · Bench only · Pro Open | 140 kg127.64 | — | — | — | 455.86 | 256.68 | 1 |
| Jul 20, 2024 | F8 Bench InvitationalIPA · Single-ply · Bench only · Pro Open | 140 kg127.64 | — | — | — | 283.5 | 159.63 | 2 |
| Dec 9, 2023 | Hellbent Barbell Holy WarsIPA · Multi-ply · Pro Open | 125 kg123.47 | 455.86455.86· | 335.66340.19362.87 | 244.94272.16274.42 | 1,090.89 | 620.70 | 2 |
| Dec 3, 2022 | Tom Brown MemorialXPS · Unlimited · Bench only · Pro Open | 125 kg123.92 | — | — | — | 498.95 | 283.56 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2022 | WPO Super FinalsWPC · Multi-ply · M_OEM_WPC | 125 kg120.3 | 482.5482.5482.5 | — | — | — | — | DQ |
| Sep 24, 2022 | F8 NorthEast Bench InvitationalXPS · Unlimited · Bench only · Open | 125 kg121.47 | — | — | — | 478.54 | 273.73 | 1 |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 814 Strength SpectacularIPA · Unlimited · Pro Open | 125 kg122.92 | 489.88510.29532.97 | 430.91455.86476.27 | 306.17331.12340.19 | 1,317.69 | 750.82 | 1 |
| May 14, 2022 | World Championships & Baddest BencherIPA · Unlimited · Bench only · Pro Open | 125 kg125 | — | 455455455 | — | 455 | 257.87 | 2 |
| May 14, 2022 | World Championships & Baddest BencherIPA · Unlimited · Bench only · Pro Submasters 33-39 | 125 kg125 | — | 455455455 | — | 455 | 257.87 | 1 |
| Mar 26, 2022 | Iron AsylumXPS · Multi-ply · Pro Open | 125 kg124.01 | — | — | — | 1,233.77 | 701.01 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2021 | Central Florida PHG Throwdown IIIRPS · Multi-ply · Bench only · Pro Open | 125 kg122.88 | — | — | — | — | — | DQ |
| Aug 21, 2021 | WPO Super FinalsWPC · Multi-ply · Open | 125 kg123.35 | 477.5477.5500 | 335345362.5 | 287.5312.5· | 1,135 | 646.00 | 5 |
| Jul 17, 2021 | 814 Summer Smackdown InvitationalMM · Unlimited · Pro Open | 125 kg123.15 | 487.61487.61512.56 | 408.23428.64453.59 | 102.06322.05340.19 | 1,263.25 | 719.37 | 1 |
| Jun 19, 2021 | NationalsMM · Unlimited · Bench only · Pro Open | 125 kg124.56 | — | — | — | 410.5 | 232.91 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2020 | WPO Super FinalsWPC · Multi-ply · Open | 125 kg121.3 | 485485502.5 | 347.5347.5347.5 | — | — | — | DQ |
| Aug 8, 2020 | National ChampionshipsMM · Multi-ply · Pro Submasters 35-39 | 125 kg123.47 | — | — | — | 1,231.5 | 700.70 | 1 |
| Mar 5, 2020 | WPO Semi-FinalsWPC · Multi-ply · M_WPO | 125 kg124.6 | 477.5502.5· | 335347.5370 | 302.5330340 | 1,190 | 675.12 | 3 |
| Dec 14, 2019 | ChampionshipsMM · Multi-ply · Pro Open | 140 kg128.37 | — | — | — | 607.81 | 341.64 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2019 | WPO Super FinalsWPC · Multi-ply · Open | 125 kg120.7 | 485485515 | 345380· | 310310325 | 1,185 | 679.24 | 2 |
| Sep 14, 2019 | Old Iron Bull ClassicMM · Multi-ply · Pro Open | 125 kg122.47 | — | — | — | 966.15 | 551.16 | 1 |
| Jul 13, 2019 | Hot and HeavyXPS · Multi-ply · Pro Open | 125 kg123.29 | — | — | — | 1,202.02 | 684.25 | 1 |
| May 25, 2019 | Iron WarfareMM · Multi-ply · Pro Open | 125 kg121.56 | 489.88521.63544.31 | 161.03347376.48 | 306.17335.66360.61 | 1,229.24 | 702.96 | 1 |
| Apr 6, 2019 | Iron WarsMM · Multi-ply · Pro Open | 125 kg122.7 | 487.61517.1· | 342.46342.46367.41 | 312.98340.19356.07 | 1,224.7 | 698.24 | 1 |
| Dec 15, 2018 | Full Power WarsMM · Multi-ply · Pro Open | 125 kg120.43 | 455.86476.27· | 61.23369.68369.68 | 344.73362.87362.87 | 900.38 | 516.48 | 2 |
| Nov 11, 2018 | WPO ChampionshipsWPC · Multi-ply · M_HWT_WPO | 110+ kg120.6 | 460485512.5 | 330365365 | 302.5330347.5 | 1,172.5 | 672.26 | 2 |
| Aug 4, 2018 | Hot and HeavyXPS · Multi-ply · Pro Open | 125 kg125 | — | — | — | 1,163.46 | 659.40 | 1 |
| May 19, 2018 | Iron AsylumXPS · Wraps · Open | 125 kg116.57 | — | — | — | 891.31 | 516.95 | 3 |
| Sep 23, 2017 | Old Iron BullMM · Multi-ply · Bench only · Submasters 33-39 | 125 kg119.75 | — | — | — | 351.53 | 202.03 | 1 |
| Aug 26, 2017 | Hot and HeavyXPS · Multi-ply · Open | 125 kg121.2 | — | — | — | 1,181.61 | 676.38 | 1 |
| Mar 3, 2017 | FinalsXPC · Multi-ply · Pro | 125 kg122.56 | — | — | — | 1,133.98 | 646.75 | 1 |
| Mar 3, 2017 | FinalsXPC · Multi-ply · Bench only · Elite | 125 kg124.38 | — | — | — | 340 | 193.00 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2016 | Beasts of New York Full Power MeetXPS · Multi-ply · Deadlift only · Pro Open | 125 kg122.74 | — | — | — | 328.85 | 187.47 | 1 |
| Sep 17, 2016 | Semi-FinalsXPC · Multi-ply · Pro Open | 125 kg121.93 | — | — | — | 1,068.21 | 610.26 | 1 |
| Jul 16, 2016 | Hot and Heavy Full Power MeetXPS · Multi-ply · Open | 125 kg123.92 | — | — | — | 1,079.55 | 613.53 | 1 |
| Mar 5, 2016 | PRO FinalsXPC · Wraps · Pro HW | 110 kg109.59 | — | — | — | 873.17 | 517.88 | 10 |
| Aug 29, 2015 | Boardwalk BrawlXPC · Wraps · Open | 100 kg99.88 | — | — | — | 845.95 | 520.97 | 1 |
| Aug 15, 2015 | Raw Dawg National ChampionshipsRPS · Wraps · Pro Open | 110 kg109.77 | — | — | — | 873.17 | 517.56 | 1 |
| May 16, 2015 | Jersey RumbleRPS · Multi-ply · Pro Open | 110 kg108.05 | — | — | — | — | — | DQ |
| Mar 6, 2015 | FinalsXPC · Wraps · HW | 90+ kg99.88 | — | — | — | 843.68 | 519.57 | 2 |
| Jan 24, 2015 | MHP North American & New Jersey ChampionshipsRPS · Wraps · Pro Open | 100 kg99.97 | — | — | — | 827.81 | 509.60 | 1 |
| Aug 16, 2014 | Raw Dawg National ChampionshipsRPS · Wraps · Pro Open | 100 kg99.88 | — | — | — | 825.54 | 508.40 | 1 |
| May 17, 2014 | South Jersey RumbleRPS · Wraps · Pro Open | 100 kg99.97 | — | — | — | 811.93 | 499.82 | 1 |
| Jan 25, 2014 | North American & New Jersey State ChampionshipsRPS · Wraps · Pro Open | 100 kg99.79 | — | — | — | 780.18 | 480.65 | 1 |
| Jul 27, 2013 | Raw Dawg National ChampionshipsRPS · Wraps · Pro Open | 100 kg97.89 | — | — | — | 725.75 | 450.92 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2009 | World ChampionshipsWNPF · Raw · Bench only · O | 110 kg110 | — | — | — | 192.5 | 114.01 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2009 | World ChampionshipsWNPF · Wraps · O | 110 kg110 | — | — | — | 705 | 417.55 | 2 |
| Aug 9, 2009 | International Cup & Lifetime Single Lift NationalsWNPF · Wraps · O | 110 kg110 | — | — | — | 685 | 405.70 | 1 |
| Mar 22, 2008 | New Jersey State ChampionshipsUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-O | 125 kg119.4 | — | — | — | 215 | 123.68 | 1 |
- Holy Wars III3
Feb 7, 2026 · IPA · Multi-ply
SQ499.99
BP320.01
DL277.51
Total1,097.51
- Strength of Heroes-Pro1
Sep 6, 2025 · IPA · Unlimited
SQ480.81
BP501.22
DL288.03
Total1,270.06
- The Pro Cup1
Aug 3, 2024 · SPF · Unlimited
SQ490
BP472.5
DL277.5
Total1,240
- F8 Bench Invitational1
Jul 20, 2024 · IPA · Unlimited
SQ—
BP455.86
DL—
Total455.86
- F8 Bench Invitational2
Jul 20, 2024 · IPA · Single-ply
SQ—
BP283.5
DL—
Total283.5
- Hellbent Barbell Holy Wars2
Dec 9, 2023 · IPA · Multi-ply
SQ455.86
BP362.87
DL272.16
Total1,090.89
- Tom Brown Memorial1
Dec 3, 2022 · XPS · Unlimited
SQ—
BP498.95
DL—
Total498.95
- WPO Super FinalsDQ
Nov 6, 2022 · WPC · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL—
Total—
- F8 NorthEast Bench Invitational1
Sep 24, 2022 · XPS · Unlimited
SQ—
BP478.54
DL—
Total478.54
- 814 Strength Spectacular1
Jul 16, 2022 · IPA · Unlimited
SQ510.29
BP476.27
DL331.12
Total1,317.69
- World Championships & Baddest Bencher2
May 14, 2022 · IPA · Unlimited
SQ—
BP455
DL—
Total455
- World Championships & Baddest Bencher1
May 14, 2022 · IPA · Unlimited
SQ—
BP455
DL—
Total455
- Iron Asylum1
Mar 26, 2022 · XPS · Multi-ply
SQ528.44
BP378.75
DL326.59
Total1,233.77
- Central Florida PHG Throwdown IIIDQ
Oct 23, 2021 · RPS · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL—
Total—
- WPO Super Finals5
Aug 21, 2021 · WPC · Multi-ply
SQ477.5
BP345
DL312.5
Total1,135
- 814 Summer Smackdown Invitational1
Jul 17, 2021 · MM · Unlimited
SQ487.61
BP453.59
DL322.05
Total1,263.25
- Nationals1
Jun 19, 2021 · MM · Unlimited
SQ—
BP410.5
DL—
Total410.5
- WPO Super FinalsDQ
Oct 28, 2020 · WPC · Multi-ply
SQ485
BP—
DL—
Total—
- National Championships1
Aug 8, 2020 · MM · Multi-ply
SQ514.83
BP371.95
DL344.73
Total1,231.5
- WPO Semi-Finals3
Mar 5, 2020 · WPC · Multi-ply
SQ502.5
BP347.5
DL340
Total1,190
- Championships3
Dec 14, 2019 · MM · Multi-ply
SQ526.17
BP20.41
DL61.23
Total607.81
- WPO Super Finals2
Oct 28, 2019 · WPC · Multi-ply
SQ515
BP345
DL325
Total1,185
- Old Iron Bull Classic1
Sep 14, 2019 · MM · Multi-ply
SQ458.13
BP142.88
DL365.14
Total966.15
- Hot and Heavy1
Jul 13, 2019 · XPS · Multi-ply
SQ501.22
BP356.07
DL344.73
Total1,202.02
- Iron Warfare1
May 25, 2019 · MM · Multi-ply
SQ521.63
BP347
DL360.61
Total1,229.24
- Iron Wars1
Apr 6, 2019 · MM · Multi-ply
SQ517.1
BP367.41
DL340.19
Total1,224.7
- Full Power Wars2
Dec 15, 2018 · MM · Multi-ply
SQ476.27
BP61.23
DL362.87
Total900.38
- WPO Championships2
Nov 11, 2018 · WPC · Multi-ply
SQ512.5
BP330
DL330
Total1,172.5
- Hot and Heavy1
Aug 4, 2018 · XPS · Multi-ply
SQ460.4
BP362.87
DL340.19
Total1,163.46
- Iron Asylum3
May 19, 2018 · XPS · Wraps
SQ367.41
BP206.38
DL317.51
Total891.31
- Old Iron Bull1
Sep 23, 2017 · MM · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP351.53
DL—
Total351.53
- Hot and Heavy1
Aug 26, 2017 · XPS · Multi-ply
SQ510.29
BP344.73
DL326.59
Total1,181.61
- Finals1
Mar 3, 2017 · XPC · Multi-ply
SQ471.74
BP349.27
DL312.98
Total1,133.98
- Finals1
Mar 3, 2017 · XPC · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP340
DL—
Total340
- Beasts of New York Full Power Meet1
Nov 5, 2016 · XPS · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL328.85
Total328.85
- Semi-Finals1
Sep 17, 2016 · XPC · Multi-ply
SQ417.3
BP347
DL303.91
Total1,068.21
- Hot and Heavy Full Power Meet1
Jul 16, 2016 · XPS · Multi-ply
SQ433.18
BP328.85
DL317.51
Total1,079.55
- PRO Finals10
Mar 5, 2016 · XPC · Wraps
SQ353.8
BP222.26
DL297.1
Total873.17
- Boardwalk Brawl1
Aug 29, 2015 · XPC · Wraps
SQ351.53
BP206.38
DL288.03
Total845.95
- Raw Dawg National Championships1
Aug 15, 2015 · RPS · Wraps
SQ365.14
BP219.99
DL288.03
Total873.17
- Jersey RumbleDQ
May 16, 2015 · RPS · Multi-ply
SQ408.23
BP—
DL—
Total—
- Finals2
Mar 6, 2015 · XPC · Wraps
SQ331.12
BP219.99
DL292.57
Total843.68
- MHP North American & New Jersey Championships1
Jan 24, 2015 · RPS · Wraps
SQ340.19
BP210.92
DL276.69
Total827.81
- Raw Dawg National Championships1
Aug 16, 2014 · RPS · Wraps
SQ317.51
BP215.46
DL292.57
Total825.54
- South Jersey Rumble1
May 17, 2014 · RPS · Wraps
SQ308.44
BP204.12
DL299.37
Total811.93
- North American & New Jersey State Championships1
Jan 25, 2014 · RPS · Wraps
SQ285.76
BP210.92
DL283.5
Total780.18
- Raw Dawg National Championships1
Jul 27, 2013 · RPS · Wraps
SQ254.01
BP199.58
DL272.16
Total725.75
- World Championships1
Oct 17, 2009 · WNPF · Raw
SQ—
BP192.5
DL—
Total192.5
- World Championships2
Oct 17, 2009 · WNPF · Wraps
SQ252.5
BP192.5
DL260
Total705
- International Cup & Lifetime Single Lift Nationals1
Aug 9, 2009 · WNPF · Wraps
SQ250
BP190
DL245
Total685
- New Jersey State Championships1
Mar 22, 2008 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP215
DL—
Total215
Competed against
Lifters met at the same meets, same division first.
- Tony CarlinoUSA · 3 meets together1,185.01kg663.75 DOTS
- Chad RobisonUSA · 3 meets together1,102.5kg599.15 DOTS
- Rich PutnamUSA · 3 meets together977.5kg557.04 DOTS
- Daniel Tinajero #1USA · 2 meets together1,209.96kg723.79 DOTS
- Rodney WoodwardUSA · 2 meets together1,372.12kg716.67 DOTS
- Robert BainUSA · 2 meets together1,137.47kg656.66 DOTS
- Andrew PfefferleUSA · 2 meets together1,133.98kg629.42 DOTS
- Joseph Rybaruk JrUSA · 2 meets together941.2kg536.17 DOTS
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