Lifter profile
Howard Sturman
50 meets from 1982 to 2026
Top 76 %
of ranked men, by best DOTS
Howard Sturman competed in 50 powerlifting meets between 1982 and 2026, with USAPL, IPF, AMP, and 4 more. The best total, 462.66 kg (single-ply, -93 kg), was set in November 1983 at Potomac Open. With 299.16 DOTS, Howard Sturman ranks #225,873 among men in the USA rankings and in the top 76% of ranked men worldwide.
158.76kg
Nov 26, 1983 · USPF
200.03kg
Dec 8, 2007 · USAPL
167.83kg
Nov 26, 1983 · USPF
462.66kg
Single-ply · -93 kg
299.16
Career-best score
Meet progression
Valid full-power (SBD) results.
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Meet history
50 meets
| Date | Meet | Class | Squat | Bench press | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | Bench NationalsAMP · Raw · Bench only · MR-M3 | 93 kg89.56 | — | 147.5157.5162.5 | — | 162.5 | 105.33 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Bench Press ChampionshipsNAPF · Raw · Bench only · Masters 3 | 83 kg82.24 | — | 160165170 | — | 165 | 111.97 | 2 |
| May 18, 2025 | World Classic & Equipped Bench Press ChampionshipsIPF · Raw · Bench only · Masters 3 | 83 kg82.22 | — | 155157.5165 | — | 165 | 111.99 | 1 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Bench Press NationalsAMP · Raw · Bench only · MR-M3 | 83 kg81.95 | — | 142.5147.5155 | — | 155 | 105.40 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Pan-American Bench Press ChampionshipsNAPF · Raw · Bench only · Masters 3 | 83 kg82.37 | — | 157.5166.5166.5 | — | 166.5 | 112.89 | 1 |
| May 22, 2024 | World Bench Press ChampionshipsIPF · Raw · Bench only · Masters 3 | 83 kg82.35 | — | 157.5157.5164.5 | — | 164.5 | 111.55 | 2 |
| Jan 27, 2024 | Bench Press NationalsAMP · Raw · Bench only · MR-M3 | 83 kg82.8 | — | 152.5157.5160.5 | — | 160.5 | 108.50 | 1 |
| Dec 9, 2023 | Maryland Holiday ClassicAMP · Raw · Bench only · MR-M3 | 83 kg82.42 | — | 155162.5167.5 | — | 155 | 105.05 | 1 |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 495 OpenAMP · Raw · Bench only · MR-M3 | 83 kg81.9 | — | 140150155 | — | 155 | 105.43 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Pan-American Regional Bench Press ChampionshipsNAPF · Raw · Bench only · Masters 3 | 83 kg80.6 | — | 155162.5162.5 | — | 155 | 106.41 | 1 |
| May 21, 2022 | World Bench Press ChampionshipsIPF · Raw · Bench only · Masters 3 | 83 kg80.95 | — | 145155163.5 | — | 155 | 106.14 | 1 |
| Feb 26, 2022 | Classic & Equipped National ChampionshipsUSVIPF · Raw · Bench only · Masters 3 | 83 kg81.5 | — | 155162.5162.5 | — | 155 | 105.73 | 1 |
| Dec 4, 2021 | Maryland State Benchpress ChampionshipsUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-O | 83 kg82.65 | — | 152.5157.5162.5 | — | 162.5 | 109.96 | 2 |
| Dec 4, 2021 | Maryland State Benchpress ChampionshipsUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-M3a | 83 kg82.65 | — | 152.5157.5162.5 | — | 162.5 | 109.96 | 1 |
| Nov 13, 2021 | Drug Tested Muscle Mine ClassicUSPA · Raw · Bench only · Open | 82.5 kg82.4 | — | 155155162.5 | — | 155 | 105.07 | 1 |
| Nov 13, 2021 | Drug Tested Muscle Mine ClassicUSPA · Raw · Bench only · Masters 60-64 | 82.5 kg82.4 | — | 155155162.5 | — | 155 | 105.07 | 1 |
| Jun 14, 2021 | Raw Bench NationalsUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-M3 | 83 kg82.1 | — | 155160165 | — | 160 | 108.68 | 1 |
| Aug 31, 2019 | Bench NationalsUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-M3 | 83 kg82 | — | 145150155.5 | — | 150 | 101.96 | 1 |
| May 18, 2019 | World Bench Press ChampionshipsIPF · Raw · Bench only · Masters 3 | 83 kg81.6 | — | 150150150 | — | 150 | 102.25 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2018 | Pan American Bench Press ChampionshipsNAPF · Raw · Bench only · Open | 83 kg82.31 | — | 145152.5155 | — | 155 | 105.13 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2018 | Pan American Bench Press ChampionshipsNAPF · Raw · Bench only · Masters 3 | 83 kg82.31 | — | 145152.5155 | — | 155 | 105.13 | 1 |
| Sep 15, 2018 | Bench Press NationalsUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-M3 | 83 kg81.95 | — | 145150157.5 | — | 150 | 102.00 | 1 |
| May 14, 2018 | World Classic Bench Press ChampionshipsIPF · Raw · Bench only · Masters 3 | 83 kg80.62 | — | 147.5152.5152.5 | — | 147.5 | 101.25 | 6 |
| Sep 9, 2017 | Bench Press NationalsUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-M2 | 83 kg82.2 | — | 145150157.5 | — | 157.5 | 106.91 | 2 |
| Apr 8, 2017 | Pennsylvania State ChampionshipUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-M2b | 93 kg91.4 | — | 152.5157.5162.5 | — | 157.5 | 101.06 | 1 |
| Nov 19, 2016 | Northeast and Mid-Atlantic RegionalsUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-O | 93 kg91 | — | 152.5162.5170 | — | 170 | 109.32 | 1 |
| Sep 10, 2016 | Bench Press National ChampionshipsUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-M2 | 83 kg82.2 | — | 150155160 | — | 160 | 108.61 | 2 |
| May 15, 2016 | World Classic Bench Press ChampionshipsIPF · Raw · Bench only · Masters 2 | 93 kg90.5 | — | 155162.5167.5 | — | 167.5 | 108.01 | 3 |
| Jan 30, 2016 | Athens Winter ShowdownUSAPL · Raw · MR-M2b | 93 kg92.6 | 95105115 | 150157.5157.5 | 125137.5137.5 | 390 | 248.65 | 1 |
| Aug 29, 2015 | Bench Press NationalsUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-M2b | 93 kg89.4 | — | 160165165 | — | 160 | 103.81 | 1 |
| Dec 12, 2014 | American OpenUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-M2b | 93 kg89.1 | — | — | — | 167.5 | 108.86 | 1 |
| Aug 23, 2014 | Bench NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M2b | 93 kg90 | — | 155167.5167.5 | — | 155 | 100.22 | 1 |
| Jun 14, 2014 | Colosseum Push-PullUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-M2b | 90 kg89.2 | — | — | — | 165 | 107.17 | 1 |
| Aug 17, 2013 | Bench Press NationalsUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-M2b | 83 kg82 | — | 145150157.5 | — | 150 | 101.96 | 1 |
| Aug 25, 2012 | Bench NationalsUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-M2a | 82.5 kg81.3 | — | — | — | 155 | 105.88 | 2 |
| Sep 2, 2011 | Bench Press National ChampionshipsUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-O | 83 kg80.8 | — | 142.5150157.5 | — | 157.5 | 107.97 | 2 |
| Sep 2, 2011 | Bench Press National ChampionshipsUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-M2a | 83 kg80.8 | — | 142.5150157.5 | — | 157.5 | 107.97 | 1 |
| Aug 28, 2010 | Bench Press NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M2a | 82.5 kg81.65 | — | 175175175 | — | — | — | DQ |
| Jul 12, 2009 | Bench Press & Deadlift NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M2 | 90 kg88.8 | — | 187.5187.5187.5 | — | 187.5 | 122.07 | 1 |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Bench Press NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M2a | 90 kg89.3 | — | 200200200 | — | — | — | DQ |
| Dec 8, 2007 | State ChampionshipsUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M2 | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 200.03 | 129.34 | 1 |
| Dec 8, 2007 | State ChampionshipsUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-O | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 200.03 | 129.34 | 1 |
| Feb 24, 2007 | Navy OpenUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M1b | 90 kg89 | — | 180185192.5 | — | — | — | DQ |
| Dec 2, 2006 | State ChampionshipsUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-O | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 180.08 | 116.44 | 1 |
| May 20, 2006 | Nations Capital CupUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M2 | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 190.51 | 123.18 | 1 |
| Mar 25, 2006 | Bench Press NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M1b | 90 kg88.18 | — | 175190192.5 | — | 192.5 | 125.78 | 1 |
| Dec 3, 2005 | Nations Capital Holiday ClassicUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M1b | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 183.7 | 118.78 | 1 |
| Aug 13, 2005 | Catonsville Summer SizzleUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M1b | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 185.07 | 119.67 | 1 |
| Aug 22, 2003 | Bench Press NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M1b | 90 kg90 | — | 155175175 | — | 155 | 100.22 | 3 |
| Aug 22, 2003 | Bench Press NationalsUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-O | 90 kg90 | — | 155175175 | — | 155 | 100.22 | 2 |
| May 17, 2003 | Nations Capital CupUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M1a | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 172.37 | 111.45 | 1 |
| May 17, 2003 | Nations Capital CupUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-O | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 172.37 | 111.45 | 1 |
| Mar 1, 2003 | Open PL & BPUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M1b | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 170.1 | 104.70 | 1 |
| Mar 1, 2003 | Open PL & BPUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-O | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 170.1 | 104.70 | 2 |
| Aug 24, 2002 | Bench Press NationalsUSAPL · Single-ply · Bench only · M-M1a | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 157.5 | 101.84 | 3 |
| Aug 24, 2002 | Bench Press NationalsUSAPL · Raw · Bench only · MR-O | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 157.5 | 101.84 | 1 |
| Sep 29, 1984 | Potomac Open Bench PressUSPF · Raw · Bench only · Open | 100 kg100 | — | — | — | 163.29 | 100.51 | 3 |
| Nov 26, 1983 | Potomac OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 462.66 | 299.16 | 21 |
| Dec 11, 1982 | Potomac OpenUSPF · Single-ply · Open | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | — | — | DQ |
- Bench Nationals1
Jan 9, 2026 · AMP · Raw
SQ—
BP162.5
DL—
Total162.5
- Bench Press Championships2
Oct 23, 2025 · NAPF · Raw
SQ—
BP165
DL—
Total165
- World Classic & Equipped Bench Press Championships1
May 18, 2025 · IPF · Raw
SQ—
BP165
DL—
Total165
- Bench Press Nationals1
Feb 14, 2025 · AMP · Raw
SQ—
BP155
DL—
Total155
- Pan-American Bench Press Championships1
Oct 31, 2024 · NAPF · Raw
SQ—
BP166.5
DL—
Total166.5
- World Bench Press Championships2
May 22, 2024 · IPF · Raw
SQ—
BP164.5
DL—
Total164.5
- Bench Press Nationals1
Jan 27, 2024 · AMP · Raw
SQ—
BP160.5
DL—
Total160.5
- Maryland Holiday Classic1
Dec 9, 2023 · AMP · Raw
SQ—
BP155
DL—
Total155
- 495 Open1
Jul 16, 2023 · AMP · Raw
SQ—
BP155
DL—
Total155
- Pan-American Regional Bench Press Championships1
Oct 28, 2022 · NAPF · Raw
SQ—
BP155
DL—
Total155
- World Bench Press Championships1
May 21, 2022 · IPF · Raw
SQ—
BP155
DL—
Total155
- Classic & Equipped National Championships1
Feb 26, 2022 · USVIPF · Raw
SQ—
BP155
DL—
Total155
- Maryland State Benchpress Championships2
Dec 4, 2021 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP162.5
DL—
Total162.5
- Maryland State Benchpress Championships1
Dec 4, 2021 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP162.5
DL—
Total162.5
- Drug Tested Muscle Mine Classic1
Nov 13, 2021 · USPA · Raw
SQ—
BP155
DL—
Total155
- Drug Tested Muscle Mine Classic1
Nov 13, 2021 · USPA · Raw
SQ—
BP155
DL—
Total155
- Raw Bench Nationals1
Jun 14, 2021 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP160
DL—
Total160
- Bench Nationals1
Aug 31, 2019 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP150
DL—
Total150
- World Bench Press Championships3
May 18, 2019 · IPF · Raw
SQ—
BP150
DL—
Total150
- Pan American Bench Press Championships2
Oct 25, 2018 · NAPF · Raw
SQ—
BP155
DL—
Total155
- Pan American Bench Press Championships1
Oct 25, 2018 · NAPF · Raw
SQ—
BP155
DL—
Total155
- Bench Press Nationals1
Sep 15, 2018 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP150
DL—
Total150
- World Classic Bench Press Championships6
May 14, 2018 · IPF · Raw
SQ—
BP147.5
DL—
Total147.5
- Bench Press Nationals2
Sep 9, 2017 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP157.5
DL—
Total157.5
- Pennsylvania State Championship1
Apr 8, 2017 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP157.5
DL—
Total157.5
- Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regionals1
Nov 19, 2016 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP170
DL—
Total170
- Bench Press National Championships2
Sep 10, 2016 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP160
DL—
Total160
- World Classic Bench Press Championships3
May 15, 2016 · IPF · Raw
SQ—
BP167.5
DL—
Total167.5
- Athens Winter Showdown1
Jan 30, 2016 · USAPL · Raw
SQ115
BP150
DL125
Total390
- Bench Press Nationals1
Aug 29, 2015 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP160
DL—
Total160
- American Open1
Dec 12, 2014 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP167.5
DL—
Total167.5
- Bench Nationals1
Aug 23, 2014 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP155
DL—
Total155
- Colosseum Push-Pull1
Jun 14, 2014 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP165
DL—
Total165
- Bench Press Nationals1
Aug 17, 2013 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP150
DL—
Total150
- Bench Nationals2
Aug 25, 2012 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP155
DL—
Total155
- Bench Press National Championships2
Sep 2, 2011 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP157.5
DL—
Total157.5
- Bench Press National Championships1
Sep 2, 2011 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP157.5
DL—
Total157.5
- Bench Press NationalsDQ
Aug 28, 2010 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL—
Total—
- Bench Press & Deadlift Nationals1
Jul 12, 2009 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP187.5
DL—
Total187.5
- Bench Press NationalsDQ
Aug 30, 2008 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL—
Total—
- State Championships1
Dec 8, 2007 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP200.03
DL—
Total200.03
- State Championships1
Dec 8, 2007 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP200.03
DL—
Total200.03
- Navy OpenDQ
Feb 24, 2007 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP—
DL—
Total—
- State Championships1
Dec 2, 2006 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP180.08
DL—
Total180.08
- Nations Capital Cup1
May 20, 2006 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP190.51
DL—
Total190.51
- Bench Press Nationals1
Mar 25, 2006 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP192.5
DL—
Total192.5
- Nations Capital Holiday Classic1
Dec 3, 2005 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP183.7
DL—
Total183.7
- Catonsville Summer Sizzle1
Aug 13, 2005 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP185.07
DL—
Total185.07
- Bench Press Nationals3
Aug 22, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP155
DL—
Total155
- Bench Press Nationals2
Aug 22, 2003 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP155
DL—
Total155
- Nations Capital Cup1
May 17, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP172.37
DL—
Total172.37
- Nations Capital Cup1
May 17, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP172.37
DL—
Total172.37
- Open PL & BP1
Mar 1, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP170.1
DL—
Total170.1
- Open PL & BP2
Mar 1, 2003 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP170.1
DL—
Total170.1
- Bench Press Nationals3
Aug 24, 2002 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ—
BP157.5
DL—
Total157.5
- Bench Press Nationals1
Aug 24, 2002 · USAPL · Raw
SQ—
BP157.5
DL—
Total157.5
- Potomac Open Bench Press3
Sep 29, 1984 · USPF · Raw
SQ—
BP163.29
DL—
Total163.29
- Potomac Open21
Nov 26, 1983 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ158.76
BP136.08
DL167.83
Total462.66
- Potomac OpenDQ
Dec 11, 1982 · USPF · Single-ply
SQ161.03
BP—
DL—
Total—
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