Ashton Rouska
USA · Male · 217 lbs (98.5 kg) bodyweight at best meet · USAPL
Squat-dominant
#42 in the elite index
589.1 DOTS
Best squat
883 lbs
400.5 kg
Best bench press
474 lbs
215 kg
Best deadlift
844.4 lbs
383 kg
Best total
2,167.1 lbs
983 kg
Best DOTS
589.1
Profile analysis
Ashton Rouska ranks #42 among the men in our elite index and #57 in USA and #2 in the 105 kg class, with a best DOTS score of 589.1 set at Virginia Winter Wrecker (2020).
Relative to bodyweight, Ashton squats 4.07×, benches 2.18× and deadlifts 3.89× bodyweight. The total splits 40% squat, 22% bench and 38% deadlift.
Squat-dominant. The squat takes a larger share of the total than in a typical elite lifter, a pattern usually linked to strong quads and favourable leg-to-torso proportions.
Across 47 raw full-power meets in 5 federations (USAPL, USPA, NAPF, AMP), Ashton took 38 first places. From the first recorded meet to the best one, the total grew by 932.6 lbs (423.0 kg) — about 70.9 lbs per year over 13.1 years.
Scores: DOTS, Wilks and IPF GL points
Three ways to compare strength across bodyweights. Wilks is the long-time US reference, IPF GL (Goodlift) points are used by the IPF since 2020. Best score across all meets.
Best DOTS
589.1
Best Wilks
582.2
Best IPF GL
121.0
Career make rate and attempt selection
Ashton made 83% of recorded attempts (290/350) and went 9-for-9 in 3 of 29 fully recorded meets.
| Lift | Make rate | Opener | Jump to 2nd | Jump to 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 91% (105/116) | 91% of best | +51 lbs | +23 lbs |
| Bench press | 83% (96/116) | 94% of best | +21 lbs | +9 lbs |
| Deadlift | 75% (89/118) | 92% of best | +63 lbs | +24 lbs |
Based only on meets where the federation published every attempt. Jumps are averages in pounds.
Personal record timeline
61 competition PRs after the first meet. Most recent: total on 2026-03-05. Longest gap between two PRs: 2.5 years.
| Date | Lift | New best | Gain | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Total | 2,167.1 lbs (983 kg) | +33.1 lbs | Open Nationals |
| 2026-03-05 | Squat | 883 lbs (400.5 kg) | +43 lbs | Open Nationals |
| 2025-11-22 | Squat | 840 lbs (381 kg) | +1.1 lbs | SBD Austin |
| 2023-09-14 | Total | 2,134.1 lbs (968 kg) | +16.5 lbs | Raw Nationals |
| 2023-09-14 | Squat | 838.9 lbs (380.5 kg) | +22 lbs | Raw Nationals |
| 2023-03-04 | Total | 2,117.5 lbs (960.5 kg) | +12.1 lbs | Arnold Pro Series Finals |
| 2023-03-04 | Bench press | 474 lbs (215 kg) | +11 lbs | Arnold Pro Series Finals |
| 2023-03-04 | Squat | 816.8 lbs (370.5 kg) | +1.1 lbs | Arnold Pro Series Finals |
| 2022-03-05 | Squat | 815.7 lbs (370 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Arnold A7 Grand Prix |
| 2021-12-04 | Total | 2,105.4 lbs (955 kg) | +9.9 lbs | Virginia Pro |
| 2021-12-04 | Bench press | 463 lbs (210 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Virginia Pro |
| 2021-12-04 | Squat | 810.2 lbs (367.5 kg) | +4.4 lbs | Virginia Pro |
| 2021-06-14 | Squat | 805.8 lbs (365.5 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Raw Nationals |
| 2021-02-27 | Squat | 800.3 lbs (363 kg) | +6.6 lbs | Texas Strength Classic |
| 2020-11-14 | Total | 2,095.5 lbs (950.5 kg) | +67.2 lbs | Virginia Winter Wrecker |
Lift ratios and bodyweight
Deadlift / squat
0.96×
Pulling vs. squatting strength
Bench / squat
0.54×
Pressing vs. squatting strength
Bodyweight 2013
173.8 lbs
Average at meets
Bodyweight 2026
243.3 lbs
+69.5 lbs over the career
Progression over time
Compared with all competitive lifters (up to 231.5 lbs class)
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Competition history
| Date | Meet | Place | Bodyweight | Squat / Bench / Deadlift | Total | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-13 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 5 | 240.4 lbs | 866.4 lbs / 440.9 lbs / 755.1 lbs | 2,062.4 lbs (935.5 kg) | 555.9 |
| 2026-03-05 | Open Nationals · AMP | 1 | 246.1 lbs | 883 lbs / 446.4 lbs / 837.8 lbs | 2,167.1 lbs (983 kg) | 579.0 |
| 2025-11-22 | SBD Austin · AMP | 4 | 231 lbs | 840 lbs / 424.4 lbs / 836.7 lbs | 2,101 lbs (953 kg) | 575.2 |
| 2025-01-26 | Sheffield Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 12 | 230.5 lbs | 826.7 lbs / 396.8 lbs / 749.6 lbs | 1,973.1 lbs (895 kg) | 540.7 |
| 2024-06-15 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 1 | 226.9 lbs | 805.8 lbs / 463 lbs / 804.7 lbs | 2,073.4 lbs (940.5 kg) | 571.9 |
| 2024-03-14 | Classic Raw Open Nationals · AMP | 1 | 226.2 lbs | 800.3 lbs / 463 lbs / 811.3 lbs | 2,074.5 lbs (941 kg) | 572.9 |
| 2023-11-11 | Texas Fall Championship · AMP | 1 | 227.5 lbs | 760.6 lbs / 440.9 lbs / 799.2 lbs | 2,000.7 lbs (907.5 kg) | 551.2 |
| 2023-09-14 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 233.3 lbs | 838.9 lbs / 474 lbs / 821.2 lbs | 2,134.1 lbs (968 kg) | 582.0 |
| 2023-03-04 | Arnold Pro Series Finals · USAPL | 2 | 231.2 lbs | 816.8 lbs / 474 lbs / 826.7 lbs | 2,117.5 lbs (960.5 kg) | 579.6 |
| 2022-12-10 | Virginia Pro · USAPL | 2 | 227 lbs | 799.2 lbs / 451.9 lbs / 810.2 lbs | 2,061.3 lbs (935 kg) | 568.5 |
| 2022-08-28 | Korea Summer Classic · USAPL | 1 | 228.7 lbs | 793.7 lbs / 451.9 lbs / 843.3 lbs | 2,088.9 lbs (947.5 kg) | 574.3 |
| 2022-06-08 | Mega Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 223.5 lbs | 782.6 lbs / 451.9 lbs / 804.7 lbs | 2,039.3 lbs (925 kg) | 566.1 |
| 2022-03-05 | Arnold A7 Grand Prix · USAPL | 1 | 228.8 lbs | 815.7 lbs / 451.9 lbs / 837.8 lbs | 2,105.4 lbs (955 kg) | 578.7 |
| 2021-12-04 | Virginia Pro · USAPL | 1 | 227.7 lbs | 810.2 lbs / 463 lbs / 832.2 lbs | 2,105.4 lbs (955 kg) | 579.8 |
| 2021-10-02 | Virginia Pro Qualifier · USAPL | 1 | 223.5 lbs | 760.6 lbs / 446.4 lbs / 804.7 lbs | 2,011.7 lbs (912.5 kg) | 558.3 |
| 2021-06-14 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 221.4 lbs | 805.8 lbs / 451.9 lbs / 821.2 lbs | 2,079 lbs (943 kg) | 579.4 |
| 2021-05-23 | Virginia Open State Championships · USAPL | 1 | 222 lbs | 749.6 lbs / 440.9 lbs / 738.5 lbs | 1,929 lbs (875 kg) | 537.0 |
| 2021-02-27 | Texas Strength Classic · USAPL | 1 | 220.2 lbs | 800.3 lbs / 446.4 lbs / 821.2 lbs | 2,067.9 lbs (938 kg) | 577.6 |
| 2020-11-14 | Virginia Winter Wrecker · USAPL | 1 | 217 lbs | 793.7 lbs / 457.5 lbs / 844.4 lbs | 2,095.5 lbs (950.5 kg) | 589.1 |
| 2020-11-14 | Virginia Winter Wrecker · USAPL | 1 | 217 lbs | 793.7 lbs / 457.5 lbs / 844.4 lbs | 2,095.5 lbs (950.5 kg) | 589.1 |
| 2020-10-10 | Virginia Novice Open 2 · USAPL | 1 | 218.5 lbs | 749.6 lbs / 446.4 lbs / 832.2 lbs | 2,028.3 lbs (920 kg) | 568.5 |
| 2020-10-10 | Virginia Novice Open 2 · USAPL | 1 | 218.5 lbs | 749.6 lbs / 446.4 lbs / 832.2 lbs | 2,028.3 lbs (920 kg) | 568.5 |
| 2020-03-07 | Arnold Grand Prix by SBD · NAPF | 1 | 203.1 lbs | 730.8 lbs / 407.9 lbs / 804.7 lbs | 1,943.4 lbs (881.5 kg) | 563.4 |
| 2019-10-16 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 209.4 lbs | 731.9 lbs / 451.9 lbs / 771.6 lbs | 1,955.5 lbs (887 kg) | 558.7 |
| 2019-10-16 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 3 | 209.4 lbs | 731.9 lbs / 451.9 lbs / 771.6 lbs | 1,955.5 lbs (887 kg) | 558.7 |
| 2019-08-10 | Southern Regionals · USAPL | 1 | 208.8 lbs | 711 lbs / 446.4 lbs / 804.7 lbs | 1,962.1 lbs (890 kg) | 561.4 |
| 2019-08-10 | Southern Regionals · USAPL | 1 | 208.8 lbs | 711 lbs / 446.4 lbs / 804.7 lbs | 1,962.1 lbs (890 kg) | 561.4 |
| 2019-07-06 | Summer Power Fest · USAPL | 1 | 208.1 lbs | 705.5 lbs / 457.5 lbs / 821.2 lbs | 1,984.2 lbs (900 kg) | 568.6 |
| 2019-07-06 | Summer Power Fest · USAPL | 1 | 208.1 lbs | 705.5 lbs / 457.5 lbs / 821.2 lbs | 1,984.2 lbs (900 kg) | 568.6 |
| 2019-04-12 | Collegiate Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 205.9 lbs | 683.4 lbs / 446.4 lbs / 800.3 lbs | 1,930.1 lbs (875.5 kg) | 555.9 |
| 2018-12-01 | Collegiate Cup & Texas Open · USAPL | 1 | 201.5 lbs | 688.9 lbs / 429.9 lbs / 782.6 lbs | 1,901.5 lbs (862.5 kg) | 553.4 |
| 2018-10-11 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 2 | 200.6 lbs | 644.9 lbs / 424.4 lbs / 766.1 lbs | 1,835.3 lbs (832.5 kg) | 535.3 |
| 2018-10-11 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 200.6 lbs | 644.9 lbs / 424.4 lbs / 766.1 lbs | 1,835.3 lbs (832.5 kg) | 535.3 |
| 2018-02-25 | Texas Strength Classic · USAPL | 1 | 194.9 lbs | 700 lbs / 385.8 lbs / 716.5 lbs | 1,802.3 lbs (817.5 kg) | 533.5 |
| 2017-10-10 | Raw National Championships · USAPL | 1 | 200.5 lbs | 672.4 lbs / 402.3 lbs / 777.1 lbs | 1,851.9 lbs (840 kg) | 540.3 |
| 2017-10-10 | Raw National Championships · USAPL | 1 | 200.5 lbs | 672.4 lbs / 402.3 lbs / 777.1 lbs | 1,851.9 lbs (840 kg) | 540.3 |
| 2016-10-13 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 4 | 188.1 lbs | 639.3 lbs / 385.8 lbs / 722 lbs | 1,747.2 lbs (792.5 kg) | 527.0 |
| 2016-10-13 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 188.1 lbs | 639.3 lbs / 385.8 lbs / 722 lbs | 1,747.2 lbs (792.5 kg) | 527.0 |
| 2015-12-19 | Texas Regional Championships · USAPL | 1 | 183 lbs | 573.2 lbs / 358.3 lbs / 700 lbs | 1,631.4 lbs (740 kg) | 499.6 |
| 2014-12-06 | Texas Regional Championships · USAPL | 1 | 187.6 lbs | 562.2 lbs / 358.3 lbs / 700 lbs | 1,620.4 lbs (735 kg) | 489.4 |
| 2014-07-17 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 185 lbs | 556.7 lbs / 347.2 lbs / 633.8 lbs | 1,537.7 lbs (697.5 kg) | 468.1 |
| 2014-07-17 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 9 | 185 lbs | 556.7 lbs / 347.2 lbs / 633.8 lbs | 1,537.7 lbs (697.5 kg) | 468.1 |
| 2013-12-14 | Bend the Bar Powerlifting Meet · USPA | 1 | 174.8 lbs | 440.9 lbs / 286.6 lbs / 628.3 lbs | 1,355.8 lbs (615 kg) | 426.3 |
| 2013-12-14 | Bend the Bar Powerlifting Meet · USPA | 1 | 174.8 lbs | 440.9 lbs / 286.6 lbs / 628.3 lbs | 1,355.8 lbs (615 kg) | 426.3 |
| 2013-12-07 | Texas Regional Championships · USAPL | 1 | 176.4 lbs | 474 lbs / 315.3 lbs / 622.8 lbs | 1,412.1 lbs (640.5 kg) | 441.6 |
| 2013-09-28 | 5th Annual Iron Wars · USAPL | 1 | 174.8 lbs | 451.9 lbs / 303.1 lbs / 584.2 lbs | 1,339.3 lbs (607.5 kg) | 421.1 |
| 2013-04-20 | Alaska State Championships · USAPL | 1 | 168 lbs | 407.9 lbs / 286.6 lbs / 540.1 lbs | 1,234.6 lbs (560 kg) | 397.7 |
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