Lifter profile
James Adams
28 meets from 1984 to 2026
Top 6.9 %
of ranked men, by best DOTS
James Adams competed in 28 powerlifting meets between 1984 and 2026, with THSPA, USAPL, USPA, and 5 more. The best total, 707.5 kg (raw, -93 kg), was set in October 2025 at Tested Day of the Dead, 167.5 kg more than at the first full-power meet in March 1984. With 463.89 DOTS, James Adams ranks #16,651 among men in the USA rankings and in the top 6.9% of ranked men worldwide.
245kg
Aug 1, 2026 · USAPL
217.72kg
Oct 29, 2016 · 365Strong
295.5kg
Apr 27, 2024 · USPA
707.5kg
Raw · -93 kg
463.89
Career-best score
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Meet history
28 meets
| Date | Meet | Class | Squat | Bench press | Deadlift | Total | DOTS | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | Lift Handsome Lift HeavyUSAPL · Raw · MR-M1b | 90 kg87.8 | 245255· | 185192.5195 | 70·· | 510 | 333.97 | 1 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Lift Handsome Lift HeavyUSAPL · Raw · MR-O | 90 kg87.8 | 245255· | 185192.5195 | 70·· | 510 | 333.97 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2025 | Tested Day of the DeadUSPA · Raw · Masters 45-49 | 90 kg87.8 | 227.5227.5237.5 | 192.5192.5192.5 | 272.5277.5297.5 | 707.5 | 463.31 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2025 | Tested Day of the DeadUSPA · Raw · Open | 90 kg87.8 | 227.5227.5237.5 | 192.5192.5192.5 | 272.5277.5297.5 | 707.5 | 463.31 | 1 |
| Apr 27, 2024 | Tested Mountain MadnessUSPA · Raw · Push-pull · Open | 90 kg87.1 | — | 182.5190200.5 | 272.5282.5295.5 | 485.5 | 319.27 | 1 |
| Mar 26, 2022 | Boys State MeetTHSPA · Single-ply · Boys | 59.8 kg59.6 | — | — | — | 546.58 | 463.89 | 3 |
| Mar 12, 2022 | Boys Region 5 Division 3THSPA · Single-ply · Boys | 59.8 kg59.87 | — | — | — | 523.9 | 442.98 | 2 |
| Feb 5, 2022 | Odem Owl InvitationalTHSPA · Single-ply · Boys | 59.8 kg59.87 | — | — | — | 528.44 | 446.82 | 1 |
| Jan 22, 2022 | Mathis Invitational Powerlifting MeetTHSPA · Single-ply · Boys | 67.1 kg64.86 | — | — | — | 528.44 | 419.48 | 2 |
| Jan 8, 2022 | Iron Tiger Powerlifting MeetTHSPA · Single-ply · Boys | 59.8 kg59.87 | — | — | — | — | — | DQ |
| Mar 6, 2021 | Boys Region 5 Division 2THSPA · Single-ply · Boys | 59.8 kg58.42 | — | — | — | 437.72 | 377.75 | 7 |
| Feb 27, 2021 | Odem Owl Boys Last Qualifying MeetTHSPA · Single-ply · Boys | 59.8 kg59.51 | — | — | — | 430.91 | 366.17 | 1 |
| Feb 6, 2021 | Odem Owl InvitationalTHSPA · Single-ply · Boys | 59.8 kg59.42 | — | — | — | 408.23 | 347.34 | 1 |
| Jan 28, 2021 | Brahma Strong PL MeetTHSPA · Single-ply · Boys | 67.1 kg60.78 | — | — | — | 401.43 | 335.28 | 4 |
| Jan 21, 2021 | Pirate Boys InvitationalTHSPA · Single-ply · Boys | 59.8 kg59.42 | — | — | — | 374.21 | 318.39 | 4 |
| Jan 9, 2021 | Iron Tiger PowerLifting Meet--BoysTHSPA · Single-ply · Boys | 67.1 kg61.69 | — | — | — | 349.27 | 288.25 | 4 |
| Feb 28, 2020 | Bishop Boys Last Qualifying MeetTHSPA · Single-ply · Boys | 59.8 kg59.51 | — | — | — | 383.29 | 325.71 | 6 |
| Feb 8, 2020 | Iron Lions InvitationalTHSPA · Single-ply · Boys | 59.8 kg59.87 | — | — | — | 367.41 | 310.66 | 5 |
| Feb 1, 2020 | Mathis Powerlifting MeetTHSPA · Single-ply · Boys | 59.8 kg58.51 | — | — | — | 376.48 | 324.48 | 6 |
| Jan 18, 2020 | Gregory-Portland Wildcat InvitationalTHSPA · Single-ply · Boys | 59.8 kg59.06 | — | — | — | 342.46 | 292.85 | 7 |
| Jun 9, 2018 | Seattle Strength and PowerUSAPL · Raw · MR-O | 74 kg72.5 | 135145155 | 112.5120127.5 | 175182.5192.5 | 457.5 | 335.56 | 3 |
| May 27, 2017 | Drug Tested Las Vegas OpenUSPA · Raw · Open | 110 kg107.1 | — | — | — | 630 | 376.97 | 1 |
| May 27, 2017 | Drug Tested Las Vegas OpenUSPA · Raw · Masters 40-44 | 110 kg107.1 | — | — | — | 630 | 376.97 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2016 | Junior & Senior National Powerlifting Championships365Strong · Raw · Bench only · Open | 90 kg88.72 | — | 199.58208.65217.72 | — | 217.72 | 141.81 | 1 |
| Apr 10, 2016 | Eastern USA Challenge365Strong · Raw · Bench only · Open | 90 kg87.54 | — | — | — | 206.38 | 135.36 | 1 |
| Feb 28, 2015 | British Single LiftsBDFPA · Raw · Bench only · M-JR | 90 kg88 | — | 135145150 | — | 145 | 94.84 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2014 | Powerlifting NationalsIronBoy · Raw · Bench only · Submasters 35-39 | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 204.12 | 131.98 | 1 |
| Aug 11, 2012 | North Carolina State ChampionshipsRAW · Raw · Bench only · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | — | — | NS |
| Aug 11, 2012 | North Carolina State ChampionshipsRAW · Raw · Deadlift only · Open | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | — | — | NS |
| Dec 15, 2002 | American Open PL ChampionshipsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-O | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 435 | 281.27 | 4 |
| Nov 17, 2001 | State RegionalsUSAPL · Single-ply · M-Jr | 82.5 kg82.5 | — | — | — | 375 | 254.02 | 9 |
| Mar 31, 1984 | Region 6 ChampionshipsADFPA · Single-ply · Novice | 90 kg90 | — | — | — | 540 | 349.16 | 2 |
- Lift Handsome Lift Heavy1
Aug 1, 2026 · USAPL · Raw
SQ245
BP195
DL70
Total510
- Lift Handsome Lift Heavy1
Aug 1, 2026 · USAPL · Raw
SQ245
BP195
DL70
Total510
- Tested Day of the Dead1
Oct 25, 2025 · USPA · Raw
SQ237.5
BP192.5
DL277.5
Total707.5
- Tested Day of the Dead1
Oct 25, 2025 · USPA · Raw
SQ237.5
BP192.5
DL277.5
Total707.5
- Tested Mountain Madness1
Apr 27, 2024 · USPA · Raw
SQ—
BP190
DL295.5
Total485.5
- Boys State Meet3
Mar 26, 2022 · THSPA · Single-ply
SQ210.92
BP136.08
DL199.58
Total546.58
- Boys Region 5 Division 32
Mar 12, 2022 · THSPA · Single-ply
SQ199.58
BP124.74
DL199.58
Total523.9
- Odem Owl Invitational1
Feb 5, 2022 · THSPA · Single-ply
SQ204.12
BP124.74
DL199.58
Total528.44
- Mathis Invitational Powerlifting Meet2
Jan 22, 2022 · THSPA · Single-ply
SQ201.85
BP117.93
DL208.65
Total528.44
- Iron Tiger Powerlifting MeetDQ
Jan 8, 2022 · THSPA · Single-ply
SQ192.78
BP—
DL—
Total—
- Boys Region 5 Division 27
Mar 6, 2021 · THSPA · Single-ply
SQ167.83
BP92.99
DL176.9
Total437.72
- Odem Owl Boys Last Qualifying Meet1
Feb 27, 2021 · THSPA · Single-ply
SQ158.76
BP104.33
DL167.83
Total430.91
- Odem Owl Invitational1
Feb 6, 2021 · THSPA · Single-ply
SQ145.15
BP99.79
DL163.29
Total408.23
- Brahma Strong PL Meet4
Jan 28, 2021 · THSPA · Single-ply
SQ138.35
BP104.33
DL158.76
Total401.43
- Pirate Boys Invitational4
Jan 21, 2021 · THSPA · Single-ply
SQ129.27
BP97.52
DL147.42
Total374.21
- Iron Tiger PowerLifting Meet--Boys4
Jan 9, 2021 · THSPA · Single-ply
SQ124.74
BP90.72
DL133.81
Total349.27
- Bishop Boys Last Qualifying Meet6
Feb 28, 2020 · THSPA · Single-ply
SQ142.88
BP88.45
DL151.95
Total383.29
- Iron Lions Invitational5
Feb 8, 2020 · THSPA · Single-ply
SQ133.81
BP83.91
DL149.69
Total367.41
- Mathis Powerlifting Meet6
Feb 1, 2020 · THSPA · Single-ply
SQ142.88
BP90.72
DL142.88
Total376.48
- Gregory-Portland Wildcat Invitational7
Jan 18, 2020 · THSPA · Single-ply
SQ133.81
BP79.38
DL129.27
Total342.46
- Seattle Strength and Power3
Jun 9, 2018 · USAPL · Raw
SQ145
BP120
DL192.5
Total457.5
- Drug Tested Las Vegas Open1
May 27, 2017 · USPA · Raw
SQ210
BP150
DL270
Total630
- Drug Tested Las Vegas Open1
May 27, 2017 · USPA · Raw
SQ210
BP150
DL270
Total630
- Junior & Senior National Powerlifting Championships1
Oct 29, 2016 · 365Strong · Raw
SQ—
BP217.72
DL—
Total217.72
- Eastern USA Challenge1
Apr 10, 2016 · 365Strong · Raw
SQ—
BP206.38
DL—
Total206.38
- British Single Lifts1
Feb 28, 2015 · BDFPA · Raw
SQ—
BP145
DL—
Total145
- Powerlifting Nationals1
Oct 24, 2014 · IronBoy · Raw
SQ—
BP204.12
DL—
Total204.12
- North Carolina State ChampionshipsNS
Aug 11, 2012 · RAW · Raw
SQ—
BP—
DL—
Total—
- North Carolina State ChampionshipsNS
Aug 11, 2012 · RAW · Raw
SQ—
BP—
DL—
Total—
- American Open PL Championships4
Dec 15, 2002 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ167.38
BP107.5
DL160.12
Total435
- State Regionals9
Nov 17, 2001 · USAPL · Single-ply
SQ112.5
BP95
DL167.5
Total375
- Region 6 Championships2
Mar 31, 1984 · ADFPA · Single-ply
SQ190
BP135
DL215
Total540
Competed against
Lifters met at the same meets, same division first.
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- Joseph Rivera-GiprichUSA · 3 meets together548.85kg464.08 DOTS
- John ContrerasUSA · 2 meets together557.5kg486.41 DOTS
- David Hernandez #12USA · 2 meets together594.21kg476.22 DOTS
- Sebastian PerezCanada · 2 meets together551.11kg471.88 DOTS
- Julian CadenaUSA · 2 meets together532.5kg452.68 DOTS
- Hunter CoxUSA · 1 meet together692.5kg454.84 DOTS
- Jessiah BarrUSA · 1 meet together689.46kg533.75 DOTS
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