John Haack added another milestone to his powerlifting career after lifting a 1,044-kilogram (2,301.6-pound) total at the 2026 Powerlifting United (PLU) American Pro. The competition took place on August 7–8 at the Henrico Sports & Events Center in Richmond, Virginia, where Haack competed in the 100-kilogram weight class.
The American lifter completed seven of his eight attempts across the three disciplines, passing his final squat and narrowly missing a 420-kilogram deadlift. His successful lifts were enough to establish a new all-time raw total world record of 1,044 kilograms.
Haack Opens With National Squat Record
Haack began with a comfortable 340-kilogram (749.6-pound) opener before increasing the weight to 380 kilograms (837.8 pounds) on his second attempt. The lift set a new PLU U100KG National Raw Squat Record, improving on the previous standard of 365 kilograms (804.7 pounds) established by Tyler Williamson at the 2024 PLU Power Surge Pro/Am VIII.
Squat
- 340 kilograms (749.6 pounds)
- 380 kilograms (837.8 pounds) — U100KG PLU National Raw Squat Record
- No third attempt
Perfect Bench Press Performance
Haack was flawless on the bench press, making all three attempts. He opened with 232.5 kilograms (512.6 pounds), followed with 250 kilograms (551.2 pounds), and finished by locking out 265 kilograms (584.2 pounds).
Bench Press
- 232.5 kilograms (512.6 pounds)
- 250 kilograms (551.2 pounds)
- 265 kilograms (584.2 pounds)
Record Total Secured on Second Deadlift
Needing only two successful deadlifts to complete his record total, Haack opened with 365 kilograms (804.7 pounds) before increasing to 399 kilograms (879.6 pounds). The second lift secured the U100KG Total World Record and brought his competition total to 1,044 kilograms.
With the record already in hand, Haack called for 420 kilograms (925.9 pounds) on his final attempt. Although he came close to completing the lift, he was unable to lock it out.
Deadlift
- 365 kilograms (804.7 pounds)
- 399 kilograms (879.6 pounds)
- 420 kilograms (925.9 pounds) — No lift
John Haack’s 2026 PLU American Pro Results
Haack’s best lifts from the competition were:
- Squat: 380 kilograms (837.8 pounds)
- Bench Press: 265 kilograms (584.2 pounds)
- Deadlift: 399 kilograms (879.6 pounds)
- Total: 1,044 kilograms (2,301.6 pounds)
In addition to recording the heaviest total of the meet, Haack left Richmond with a new PLU U100KG National Raw Squat Record, the U100KG Total World Record, and a new all-time raw total world record after completing seven successful attempts from eight on the platform.
