Ben Lujan
USA · Male · 202.2 lbs (91.7 kg) bodyweight at best meet · AMP
Squat-dominant
#461 in the elite index
541.3 DOTS
Best squat
733 lbs
332.5 kg
Best bench press
440.9 lbs
200 kg
Best deadlift
705.5 lbs
320 kg
Best total
1,868.4 lbs
847.5 kg
Best DOTS
541.3
Profile analysis
Ben Lujan ranks #461 among the men in our elite index and #393 in USA and #29 in the 93 kg class, with a best DOTS score of 541.3 set at Texas State Championship (2026).
Relative to bodyweight, Ben squats 3.63×, benches 2.18× and deadlifts 3.49× bodyweight. The total splits 39% squat, 23% 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 17 raw full-power meets in 4 federations (USAPL, USPA, PLU, AMP), Ben took 12 first places. From the first recorded meet to the best one, the total grew by 308.6 lbs (140.0 kg) — about 60.5 lbs per year over 5.1 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
541.3
Best Wilks
534.4
Best IPF GL
111.3
Career make rate and attempt selection
Ben made 71% of recorded attempts (108/152) and went 9-for-9 in 1 of 16 fully recorded meets.
| Lift | Make rate | Opener | Jump to 2nd | Jump to 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 67% (34/51) | 95% of best | +28 lbs | +13 lbs |
| Bench press | 76% (38/50) | 93% of best | +21 lbs | +15 lbs |
| Deadlift | 71% (36/51) | 96% of best | +26 lbs | +14 lbs |
Based only on meets where the federation published every attempt. Jumps are averages in pounds.
Personal record timeline
26 competition PRs after the first meet. Most recent: bench press on 2026-08-29. Longest gap between two PRs: 2.0 years.
| Date | Lift | New best | Gain | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-29 | Bench press | 440.9 lbs (200 kg) | +11 lbs | Texas State Championship |
| 2025-04-13 | Total | 1,868.4 lbs (847.5 kg) | +99.2 lbs | Ghost Clash 4 - Pro Day |
| 2025-04-13 | Deadlift | 705.5 lbs (320 kg) | +49.6 lbs | Ghost Clash 4 - Pro Day |
| 2025-04-13 | Bench press | 429.9 lbs (195 kg) | +11 lbs | Ghost Clash 4 - Pro Day |
| 2025-04-13 | Squat | 733 lbs (332.5 kg) | +33.1 lbs | Ghost Clash 4 - Pro Day |
| 2024-11-09 | Total | 1,769.2 lbs (802.5 kg) | +16.5 lbs | New Mexico State Championships |
| 2024-11-09 | Squat | 700 lbs (317.5 kg) | +22 lbs | New Mexico State Championships |
| 2024-03-24 | Total | 1,752.7 lbs (795 kg) | +27.6 lbs | 4th Annual Battle of the Four Corners |
| 2024-03-24 | Bench press | 418.9 lbs (190 kg) | +5.5 lbs | 4th Annual Battle of the Four Corners |
| 2024-03-24 | Squat | 677.9 lbs (307.5 kg) | +11 lbs | 4th Annual Battle of the Four Corners |
| 2023-09-14 | Total | 1,725.1 lbs (782.5 kg) | +11 lbs | Raw Nationals |
| 2023-09-14 | Bench press | 413.4 lbs (187.5 kg) | +16.5 lbs | Raw Nationals |
| 2023-09-14 | Squat | 666.9 lbs (302.5 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Raw Nationals |
| 2023-04-13 | Total | 1,714.1 lbs (777.5 kg) | +82.7 lbs | Collegiate Nationals |
| 2023-04-13 | Deadlift | 655.9 lbs (297.5 kg) | +16.5 lbs | Collegiate Nationals |
Lift ratios and bodyweight
Deadlift / squat
0.96×
Pulling vs. squatting strength
Bench / squat
0.60×
Pressing vs. squatting strength
Bodyweight 2021
195.5 lbs
Average at meets
Bodyweight 2026
202.2 lbs
+6.7 lbs over the career
Progression over time
Compared with all competitive lifters (up to 205 lbs class)
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Competition history
| Date | Meet | Place | Bodyweight | Squat / Bench / Deadlift | Total | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-29 | Texas State Championship · AMP | 1 | 202.2 lbs | 716.5 lbs / 440.9 lbs / 705.5 lbs | 1,862.9 lbs (845 kg) | 541.3 |
| 2025-11-01 | Overload Classic IV · AMP | 1 | 204.9 lbs | 705.5 lbs / 429.9 lbs / 683.4 lbs | 1,818.8 lbs (825 kg) | 525.0 |
| 2025-04-13 | Ghost Clash 4 - Pro Day · PLU | G | 208.6 lbs | 733 lbs / 429.9 lbs / 705.5 lbs | 1,868.4 lbs (847.5 kg) | 534.9 |
| 2024-11-09 | New Mexico State Championships · USAPL | 1 | 198.9 lbs | 700 lbs / 418.9 lbs / 650.4 lbs | 1,769.2 lbs (802.5 kg) | 518.3 |
| 2024-03-24 | 4th Annual Battle of the Four Corners · USPA | 1 | 205 lbs | 677.9 lbs / 418.9 lbs / 655.9 lbs | 1,752.7 lbs (795 kg) | 505.8 |
| 2023-09-14 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | G | 199.1 lbs | 666.9 lbs / 413.4 lbs / 644.9 lbs | 1,725.1 lbs (782.5 kg) | 505.0 |
| 2023-04-13 | Collegiate Nationals · USAPL | 2 | 196.5 lbs | 661.4 lbs / 396.8 lbs / 655.9 lbs | 1,714.1 lbs (777.5 kg) | 505.2 |
| 2022-10-01 | Muscle Beach Powerlifting Classic · USAPL | 1 | 198.4 lbs | 611.8 lbs / 380.3 lbs / 639.3 lbs | 1,631.4 lbs (740 kg) | 478.5 |
| 2022-10-01 | Muscle Beach Powerlifting Classic · USAPL | 1 | 198.4 lbs | 611.8 lbs / 380.3 lbs / 639.3 lbs | 1,631.4 lbs (740 kg) | 478.5 |
| 2022-07-23 | Rocky Mountain State Games · USAPL | 1 | 193.8 lbs | 567.7 lbs / 352.7 lbs / 628.3 lbs | 1,548.7 lbs (702.5 kg) | 459.8 |
| 2022-03-26 | Collegiate Nationals · USAPL | 9 | 196.6 lbs | 606.3 lbs / 341.7 lbs / 622.8 lbs | 1,570.8 lbs (712.5 kg) | 462.8 |
| 2021-12-04 | Collegiate Cup · USAPL | 2 | 200.2 lbs | 611.8 lbs / 369.3 lbs / 633.8 lbs | 1,614.9 lbs (732.5 kg) | 471.5 |
| 2021-10-17 | New Mexico State Championships · USPA | 1 | 194.4 lbs | 606.3 lbs / 352.7 lbs / 600.8 lbs | 1,559.8 lbs (707.5 kg) | 462.2 |
| 2021-10-17 | New Mexico State Championships · USPA | 1 | 194.4 lbs | 606.3 lbs / 352.7 lbs / 600.8 lbs | 1,559.8 lbs (707.5 kg) | 462.2 |
| 2021-08-15 | Drug Tested Overload Open · USPA | 1 | 194.4 lbs | 606.3 lbs / 352.7 lbs / 633.8 lbs | 1,592.8 lbs (722.5 kg) | 472.0 |
| 2021-08-15 | Drug Tested Overload Open · USPA | 1 | 194.4 lbs | 606.3 lbs / 352.7 lbs / 633.8 lbs | 1,592.8 lbs (722.5 kg) | 472.0 |
| 2021-07-24 | New Mexico State Championship · USAPL | 1 | 194.9 lbs | 595.2 lbs / 330.7 lbs / 633.8 lbs | 1,559.8 lbs (707.5 kg) | 461.7 |
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