Lifter profile
Ernie Frantz
52 meets from 1974 to 2008
Top 0.3 %
of ranked men, by best DOTS
Ernie Frantz competed in 52 powerlifting meets between 1974 and 2008, with USPF, APF, WPC, and 4 more. The best total, 907.5 kg (single-ply, -105 kg), was set in March 1985 at Hawaii Invitational, 156.8 kg more than at the first full-power meet in August 1974. With 572.24 DOTS, Ernie Frantz ranks #990 among men in the USA rankings and in the top 0.3% of ranked men worldwide.
375kg
Mar 3, 1985 · USPF
217.5kg
Mar 28, 1982 · USPF
352.5kg
May 15, 1980 · USPF
907.5kg
Single-ply · -105 kg
572.24
Career-best score
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Meet history
52 meets
| Date | Meet | Class | Squat | Bench press | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2008 | National ChampionshipsANPPC · Multi-ply · Masters 70-74 | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 498.95 | 322.62 | 1 |
| Jul 12, 2008 | World CupANPPC · Multi-ply · Masters 70-74 | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 483.08 | 312.36 | 1 |
| Jun 30, 2007 | Chicago Summer Bash 4APF · Multi-ply · M_MEM_7_APF | 90 kg89 | — | — | — | 535 | 347.90 | 1 |
| Nov 15, 1999 | World ChampionshipsWPC · Multi-ply · M_MEM_6_WPC | 90 kg89.5 | 250·· | 92.5·· | 205230· | 572.5 | 371.22 | 1 |
| May 21, 1999 | Submasters/Masters/Women/Junior/Teenage NationalsAPF · Multi-ply · Masters 65-69 | 100 kg100 | 227.5250272.5 | 160170180 | 215237.5255 | 697.5 | 429.32 | 1 |
| May 2, 1998 | NationalsAPF · Multi-ply · Masters 60-64 | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 640 | 393.93 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 1997 | World ChampionshipsWPC · Multi-ply · Masters 60-64 | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 587.5 | 379.88 | 1 |
| Jun 28, 1996 | Teen/Junior/Master NationalsAPF · Multi-ply · Masters 60-64 | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 740 | 478.48 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 1995 | World ChampionshipsWPC · Multi-ply · M5 | 100 kg98.4 | 340370370 | 145152.5160 | 275295305 | 817.5 | 506.75 | 1 |
| Jul 15, 1995 | Senior NationalsAPF · Multi-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | 367.5·· | — | — | — | — | DQ |
| Jun 3, 1995 | Masters & Teen NationalsAPF · Multi-ply · Masters 60-64 | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 807.5 | 497.03 | 1 |
| May 14, 1995 | National QualifierAPF · Multi-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 790 | 486.26 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 1994 | World ChampionshipsWPC · Multi-ply · M5 | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 772.5 | 475.49 | 1 |
| Nov 21, 1991 | WorldsWPC · Single-ply · M4 | 90 kg90 | 250275287.5 | 130142.5147.5 | 250275· | 705 | 455.85 | 1 |
| Jul 15, 1991 | Masters National ChampionshipsAPF · Single-ply · Masters 55-59 | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 790.5 | 486.57 | 1 |
| Jul 27, 1988 | USSR vs USA meetFPR · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 782.5 | 481.64 | 2 |
| Jul 16, 1988 | Senior NationalsAPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | 347.5362.5362.5 | — | — | — | — | DQ |
| Dec 5, 1987 | World Teen/Jr/MastersWPC · Single-ply · Masters 50-54 | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 820 | 530.21 | 1 |
| Nov 21, 1987 | World ChampionshipsAPF · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 847.5 | 547.99 | 4 |
| Jun 27, 1987 | Senior NationalsAPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | 327.5337.5337.5 | 175185190 | 320345345 | 842.5 | 518.57 | 4 |
| Apr 18, 1987 | Illinois State and Central Plains Record BreakersAPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 855.02 | 526.28 | 1 |
| Mar 29, 1987 | Masters NationalsAPF · Single-ply · Masters 50-54 | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 827.5 | 509.34 | 1 |
| Jun 28, 1986 | Senior NationalsAPF · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | — | — | DQ |
| Jul 6, 1985 | Senior National ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg96.5 | 330350365 | 182.5192.5192.5 | 330350367.5 | 882.5 | 551.86 | 6 |
| Jun 30, 1985 | Haynes Apperson FestivalUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 891.31 | 548.62 | 1 |
| Mar 10, 1985 | Nissan InvitationalUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg97.07 | 337.5357.5· | 185187.5192.5 | 320337.5347.5 | 887.5 | 553.51 | 3 |
| Mar 3, 1985 | Hawaii InvitationalUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg97.7 | 340365375 | 185192.5197.5 | 335355355 | 907.5 | 564.33 | 2 |
| Nov 10, 1984 | Mountaineer OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 877.5 | 540.12 | 1 |
| Jul 7, 1984 | Senior National ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg89.7 | 327.5327.5340 | 182.5192.5197.5 | 337.5360360 | 857.5 | 555.40 | 4 |
| Apr 8, 1984 | Illionois Senior StateUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 880 | 541.65 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 1983 | Badger State OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 870 | 535.50 | 1 |
| Jul 23, 1983 | Senior National ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg89.7 | 340352.5400 | 185190195 | 330337.5337.5 | 877.5 | 568.35 | 2 |
| Mar 26, 1983 | Illinois SeniorsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 887.5 | 546.27 | 2 |
| Sep 18, 1982 | Hastings Barbell Co OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 891.31 | 548.62 | 1 |
| Sep 11, 1982 | American Cup PL ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 867.5 | 533.96 | 1 |
| Sep 4, 1982 | World & National Masters ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Masters 45-49 | 100 kg95.5 | 337.5352.5352.5 | 212.5220220 | 320340357.5 | 890 | 559.22 | 1 |
| Aug 6, 1982 | National CupUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg97.1 | 337.5355365 | 215222.5222.5 | 320320320 | 890 | 554.99 | 2 |
| Jul 10, 1982 | Senior National ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg98.15 | 340355357.5 | 215222.5227.5 | 342.5347.5347.5 | — | — | DQ |
| Mar 28, 1982 | Illinois Sr. StateUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 902.5 | 555.50 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 1981 | World & National Masters ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Masters 40-49 | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 865 | 559.31 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 1981 | World & National Masters ChampionshipsUSPF · Single-ply · Masters 45-49 | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 865 | 559.31 | 1 |
| Jul 11, 1981 | Senior NationalsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg89.4 | 320337.5337.5 | 205215217.5 | 332.5355355 | 867.5 | 562.83 | 2 |
| Mar 28, 1981 | Men's & Women's MeetUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 887.5 | 546.27 | 1 |
| Nov 7, 1980 | Men's World Powerlifting ChampionshipsIPF · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg89.8 | — | — | — | 855 | 553.46 | G |
| Jul 12, 1980 | Senior NationalsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg90 | ·320332.5 | ·207.5215 | ·335352.5 | 862.5 | 557.69 | 3 |
| May 15, 1980 | Quad City OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 885 | 572.24 | 1 |
| Apr 19, 1980 | World Series of PowerliftingUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 825 | 533.45 | 3 |
| Mar 29, 1980 | Illinois StateUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 842.5 | 544.76 | 1 |
| Feb 29, 1980 | Memphis OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 815 | 526.98 | 2 |
| Aug 18, 1979 | Senior NationalsUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 767.5 | 519.90 | 6 |
| Aug 30, 1975 | Senior NationalsAAU · Wraps · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | 272.5272.5272.5 | — | — | — | — | DQ |
| Nov 9, 1974 | Men's World Powerlifting ChampionshipsIPF · Wraps · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | 255265272.5 | 190197.5197.5 | 285302.5315 | 765 | 518.21 | 1 |
| Aug 31, 1974 | Senior NationalsAAU · Wraps · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | 238.14256.28258.55 | — | 283.5301.64312.98 | 750.7 | 508.52 | 2 |
- National Championships1
Oct 25, 2008 · ANPPC · Multi-ply
SQ260.82
BP24.95
DL213.19
Total498.95
- World Cup1
Jul 12, 2008 · ANPPC · Multi-ply
SQ254.01
BP20.41
DL208.65
Total483.08
- Chicago Summer Bash 41
Jun 30, 2007 · APF · Multi-ply
SQ277.5
BP45
DL212.5
Total535
- World Championships1
Nov 15, 1999 · WPC · Multi-ply
SQ250
BP92.5
DL230
Total572.5
- Submasters/Masters/Women/Junior/Teenage Nationals1
May 21, 1999 · APF · Multi-ply
SQ272.5
BP170
DL255
Total697.5
- Nationals1
May 2, 1998 · APF · Multi-ply
SQ285
BP105
DL250
Total640
- World Championships1
Nov 6, 1997 · WPC · Multi-ply
SQ250
BP110
DL227.5
Total587.5
- Teen/Junior/Master Nationals1
Jun 28, 1996 · APF · Multi-ply
SQ327.5
BP140
DL272.5
Total740
- World Championships1
Oct 26, 1995 · WPC · Multi-ply
SQ370
BP152.5
DL295
Total817.5
- Senior NationalsDQ
Jul 15, 1995 · APF · Multi-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL—
Total—
- Masters & Teen Nationals1
Jun 3, 1995 · APF · Multi-ply
SQ340
BP167.5
DL300
Total807.5
- National Qualifier1
May 14, 1995 · APF · Multi-ply
SQ340
BP155
DL295
Total790
- World Championships1
Nov 3, 1994 · WPC · Multi-ply
SQ327.5
BP162.5
DL282.5
Total772.5
- Worlds1
Nov 21, 1991 · WPC · Single-ply
SQ287.5
BP142.5
DL275
Total705
- Masters National Championships1
Jul 15, 1991 · APF · Single-ply
SQ340.5
BP155
DL295
Total790.5
- USSR vs USA meet2
Jul 27, 1988 · FPR · Single-ply
SQ322.5
BP177.5
DL282.5
Total782.5
- Senior NationalsDQ
Jul 16, 1988 · APF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL—
Total—
- World Teen/Jr/Masters1
Dec 5, 1987 · WPC · Single-ply
SQ320
BP177.5
DL322.5
Total820
- World Championships4
Nov 21, 1987 · APF · Single-ply
SQ330
BP185
DL332.5
Total847.5
- Senior Nationals4
Jun 27, 1987 · APF · Single-ply
SQ337.5
BP185
DL320
Total842.5
- Illinois State and Central Plains Record Breakers1
Apr 18, 1987 · APF · Single-ply
SQ335.66
BP188.24
DL331.12
Total855.02
- Masters Nationals1
Mar 29, 1987 · APF · Single-ply
SQ322.5
BP182.5
DL322.5
Total827.5
- Senior NationalsDQ
Jun 28, 1986 · APF · Single-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL—
Total—
- Senior National Championships6
Jul 6, 1985 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ350
BP182.5
DL350
Total882.5
- Haynes Apperson Festival1
Jun 30, 1985 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ353.8
BP192.78
DL344.73
Total891.31
- Nissan Invitational3
Mar 10, 1985 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ357.5
BP192.5
DL337.5
Total887.5
- Hawaii Invitational2
Mar 3, 1985 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ375
BP197.5
DL335
Total907.5
- Mountaineer Open1
Nov 10, 1984 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ352.5
BP190
DL335
Total877.5
- Senior National Championships4
Jul 7, 1984 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ327.5
BP192.5
DL337.5
Total857.5
- Illionois Senior State2
Apr 8, 1984 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ365
BP195
DL320
Total880
- Badger State Open1
Oct 22, 1983 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ347.5
BP192.5
DL330
Total870
- Senior National Championships2
Jul 23, 1983 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ352.5
BP195
DL330
Total877.5
- Illinois Seniors2
Mar 26, 1983 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ352.5
BP192.5
DL342.5
Total887.5
- Hastings Barbell Co Open1
Sep 18, 1982 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ340.19
BP210.92
DL340.19
Total891.31
- American Cup PL Championships1
Sep 11, 1982 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ335
BP207.5
DL325
Total867.5
- World & National Masters Championships1
Sep 4, 1982 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ337.5
BP212.5
DL340
Total890
- National Cup2
Aug 6, 1982 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ355
BP215
DL320
Total890
- Senior National ChampionshipsDQ
Jul 10, 1982 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ357.5
BP222.5
DL—
Total—
- Illinois Sr. State1
Mar 28, 1982 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ345
BP217.5
DL340
Total902.5
- World & National Masters Championships1
Oct 24, 1981 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ310
BP215
DL340
Total865
- World & National Masters Championships1
Oct 24, 1981 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ310
BP215
DL340
Total865
- Senior Nationals2
Jul 11, 1981 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ320
BP215
DL332.5
Total867.5
- Men's & Women's Meet1
Mar 28, 1981 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ330
BP212.5
DL345
Total887.5
- Men's World Powerlifting ChampionshipsG
Nov 7, 1980 · IPF · Single-ply
SQ320
BP205
DL330
Total855
- Senior Nationals3
Jul 12, 1980 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ320
BP207.5
DL335
Total862.5
- Quad City Open1
May 15, 1980 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ327.5
BP205
DL352.5
Total885
- World Series of Powerlifting3
Apr 19, 1980 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ305
BP200
DL320
Total825
- Illinois State1
Mar 29, 1980 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ320
BP200
DL322.5
Total842.5
- Memphis Open2
Feb 29, 1980 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ300
BP197.5
DL317.5
Total815
- Senior Nationals6
Aug 18, 1979 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ272.5
BP185
DL310
Total767.5
- Senior NationalsDQ
Aug 30, 1975 · AAU · Wraps
SQ—
BP—
DL—
Total—
- Men's World Powerlifting Championships1
Nov 9, 1974 · IPF · Wraps
SQ272.5
BP190
DL302.5
Total765
- Senior Nationals2
Aug 31, 1974 · AAU · Wraps
SQ258.55
BP190.51
DL301.64
Total750.7
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- Charles MaxwellUSA · 5 meets together885kg544.73 DOTS
- Gary BenfordUSA · 5 meets together771.11kg498.60 DOTS
- Dick ZenzenUSA · 5 meets together775kg478.48 DOTS
- James RouseUSA · 4 meets together800kg542.55 DOTS
- William WesselsUSA · 4 meets together1,090kg645.57 DOTS
- Tom CarnaghiUSA · 3 meets together800kg498.63 DOTS
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