David Ricks
Male · 194.4 lbs (88.2 kg) bodyweight at best meet · RUPC
Balanced lifter
#510 in the elite index
539.0 DOTS
Best squat
717.6 lbs
325.5 kg
Best bench press
463 lbs
210 kg
Best deadlift
716.5 lbs
325 kg
Best total
1,829.8 lbs
830 kg
Best DOTS
539.0
Profile analysis
David Ricks ranks #510 among the men in our elite index and #48 in the 90 kg class, with a best DOTS score of 539.0 set at Raw Unity III (2010).
Relative to bodyweight, David squats 3.69×, benches 2.38× and deadlifts 3.68× bodyweight. The total splits 38% squat, 24% bench and 38% deadlift.
Balanced lifter. All three lifts sit close to the typical elite distribution, with no single movement carrying the total — a sign of well-rounded strength.
Across 35 raw full-power meets in 7 federations (RUPC, USAPL, NAPF, IPF), David took 22 first places. From the first recorded meet to the best one, the total grew by 11.0 lbs (5.0 kg) — about 0.7 lbs per year over 16.3 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
539.0
Best Wilks
532.2
Best IPF GL
110.8
Career make rate and attempt selection
David made 78% of recorded attempts (240/309) and went 9-for-9 in 3 of 34 fully recorded meets.
| Lift | Make rate | Opener | Jump to 2nd | Jump to 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 63% (65/103) | 92% of best | +37 lbs | +26 lbs |
| Bench press | 86% (89/103) | 90% of best | +27 lbs | +23 lbs |
| Deadlift | 83% (86/103) | 88% of best | +49 lbs | +42 lbs |
Based only on meets where the federation published every attempt. Jumps are averages in pounds.
Personal record timeline
8 competition PRs after the first meet. Most recent: bench press on 2018-03-03 (8.7 years ago). Longest gap between two PRs: 7.2 years.
| Date | Lift | New best | Gain | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-03 | Bench press | 463 lbs (210 kg) | +5.5 lbs | The Arnold Grand Prix by SBD |
| 2017-10-10 | Bench press | 457.5 lbs (207.5 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Raw National Championships |
| 2017-04-29 | Bench press | 451.9 lbs (205 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Pacific Invitational |
| 2017-04-29 | Squat | 717.6 lbs (325.5 kg) | +1.1 lbs | Pacific Invitational |
| 2017-03-04 | Squat | 716.5 lbs (325 kg) | +11 lbs | Arnold Grand Prix |
| 2016-10-13 | Total | 1,829.8 lbs (830 kg) | +11 lbs | Raw Nationals |
| 2016-10-13 | Squat | 705.5 lbs (320 kg) | +22 lbs | Raw Nationals |
| 2016-06-19 | Squat | 683.4 lbs (310 kg) | +27.6 lbs | World Classic Powerlifting Championships |
Lift ratios and bodyweight
Deadlift / squat
1.00×
Pulling vs. squatting strength
Bench / squat
0.65×
Pressing vs. squatting strength
Bodyweight 2010
194.4 lbs
Average at meets
Bodyweight 2026
202.5 lbs
+8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | Age Division Nationals · AMP | 1 | 202.5 lbs | 451.9 lbs / 407.9 lbs / 496 lbs | 1,355.8 lbs (615 kg) | 393.7 |
| 2025-10-10 | World Classic & Equipped Masters Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 1 | 202.7 lbs | 529.1 lbs / 418.9 lbs / 496 lbs | 1,444 lbs (655 kg) | 419.0 |
| 2025-03-01 | Classic and Equipped National Championships · USVIPF | G | 207.8 lbs | 231.5 lbs / 165.3 lbs / 231.5 lbs | 628.3 lbs (285 kg) | 180.2 |
| 2024-10-05 | World Classic & Equipped Masters Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 1 | 202.4 lbs | 650.4 lbs / 424.4 lbs / 573.2 lbs | 1,648 lbs (747.5 kg) | 478.6 |
| 2024-08-04 | 21st Annual North American Powerlifting Championships · NAPF | 1 | 201.3 lbs | 551.2 lbs / 402.3 lbs / 501.6 lbs | 1,455 lbs (660 kg) | 423.7 |
| 2024-03-02 | Classic and Equipped National Championships · USVIPF | 1 | 200.8 lbs | 402.3 lbs / 418.9 lbs / 529.1 lbs | 1,350.3 lbs (612.5 kg) | 393.6 |
| 2024-03-02 | Classic and Equipped National Championships · USVIPF | 1 | 200.8 lbs | 402.3 lbs / 418.9 lbs / 529.1 lbs | 1,350.3 lbs (612.5 kg) | 393.6 |
| 2022-10-08 | World Masters Classic & Equipped Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 1 | 203.8 lbs | 622.8 lbs / 453 lbs / 634.9 lbs | 1,710.8 lbs (776 kg) | 495.1 |
| 2022-06-06 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 14 | 202.9 lbs | 672.4 lbs / 446.4 lbs / 584.2 lbs | 1,703.1 lbs (772.5 kg) | 493.9 |
| 2022-02-26 | Classic & Equipped National Championships · USVIPF | 1 | 204.8 lbs | 584.2 lbs / 437.6 lbs / 639.3 lbs | 1,661.2 lbs (753.5 kg) | 479.7 |
| 2022-02-26 | Classic & Equipped National Championships · USVIPF | 1 | 204.8 lbs | 584.2 lbs / 437.6 lbs / 639.3 lbs | 1,661.2 lbs (753.5 kg) | 479.7 |
| 2021-09-23 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 1 | 204.3 lbs | 584.2 lbs / 436.5 lbs / 633.8 lbs | 1,654.6 lbs (750.5 kg) | 478.4 |
| 2021-06-14 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 10 | 204.3 lbs | 700 lbs / 446.4 lbs / 622.8 lbs | 1,769.2 lbs (802.5 kg) | 511.5 |
| 2020-03-07 | Arnold Grand Prix by SBD · NAPF | 2 | 204 lbs | 633.8 lbs / 435.4 lbs / 661.4 lbs | 1,730.6 lbs (785 kg) | 500.6 |
| 2019-10-16 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 202.9 lbs | 683.4 lbs / 435.4 lbs / 683.4 lbs | 1,802.3 lbs (817.5 kg) | 522.8 |
| 2019-10-16 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 5 | 202.9 lbs | 683.4 lbs / 435.4 lbs / 683.4 lbs | 1,802.3 lbs (817.5 kg) | 522.8 |
| 2019-06-04 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 1 | 204.4 lbs | 617.3 lbs / 435.4 lbs / 600.8 lbs | 1,653.5 lbs (750 kg) | 477.9 |
| 2019-03-02 | Arnold SBD Grand Prix · USAPL | 2 | 202.3 lbs | 683.4 lbs / 435.4 lbs / 617.3 lbs | 1,736.1 lbs (787.5 kg) | 504.4 |
| 2018-10-11 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 203.3 lbs | 688.9 lbs / 407.9 lbs / 633.8 lbs | 1,730.6 lbs (785 kg) | 501.6 |
| 2018-10-11 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 12 | 203.3 lbs | 688.9 lbs / 407.9 lbs / 633.8 lbs | 1,730.6 lbs (785 kg) | 501.6 |
| 2018-03-03 | The Arnold Grand Prix by SBD · NAPF | 3 | 203.7 lbs | 644.9 lbs / 463 lbs / 683.4 lbs | 1,791.3 lbs (812.5 kg) | 518.6 |
| 2017-10-10 | Raw National Championships · USAPL | 3 | 203.8 lbs | 644.9 lbs / 457.5 lbs / 672.4 lbs | 1,774.7 lbs (805 kg) | 513.7 |
| 2017-10-10 | Raw National Championships · USAPL | 1 | 203.8 lbs | 644.9 lbs / 457.5 lbs / 672.4 lbs | 1,774.7 lbs (805 kg) | 513.7 |
| 2017-06-14 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 6 | 203.6 lbs | 644.9 lbs / 451.9 lbs / 672.4 lbs | 1,769.2 lbs (802.5 kg) | 512.3 |
| 2017-04-29 | Pacific Invitational · PA | 1 | 202.3 lbs | 717.6 lbs / 451.9 lbs / 650.4 lbs | 1,819.9 lbs (825.5 kg) | 528.7 |
| 2017-03-04 | Arnold Grand Prix · NAPF | 3 | 202.6 lbs | 716.5 lbs / 429.9 lbs / 622.8 lbs | 1,769.2 lbs (802.5 kg) | 513.6 |
| 2016-10-13 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 2 | 205 lbs | 705.5 lbs / 446.4 lbs / 677.9 lbs | 1,829.8 lbs (830 kg) | 528.1 |
| 2016-10-13 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 205 lbs | 705.5 lbs / 446.4 lbs / 677.9 lbs | 1,829.8 lbs (830 kg) | 528.1 |
| 2016-06-19 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 1 | 201.9 lbs | 683.4 lbs / 440.9 lbs / 617.3 lbs | 1,741.6 lbs (790 kg) | 506.4 |
| 2016-03-05 | Arnolds Slingshot Pro American · NAPF | 3 | 202.2 lbs | 578.7 lbs / 424.4 lbs / 644.9 lbs | 1,648 lbs (747.5 kg) | 478.8 |
| 2015-10-15 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 202.8 lbs | 611.8 lbs / 391.3 lbs / 622.8 lbs | 1,625.9 lbs (737.5 kg) | 471.7 |
| 2015-07-19 | SSPT Invitational · USAPL | 1 | 201.3 lbs | 523.6 lbs / 303.1 lbs / 551.2 lbs | 1,377.9 lbs (625 kg) | 401.3 |
| 2013-07-19 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 202.2 lbs | 622.8 lbs / 435.4 lbs / 677.9 lbs | 1,736.1 lbs (787.5 kg) | 504.5 |
| 2013-07-19 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 202.2 lbs | 622.8 lbs / 435.4 lbs / 677.9 lbs | 1,736.1 lbs (787.5 kg) | 504.5 |
| 2010-01-30 | Raw Unity III · RUPC | 1 | 194.4 lbs | 655.9 lbs / 446.4 lbs / 716.5 lbs | 1,818.8 lbs (825 kg) | 539.0 |
Frequent rivals
Lifters from our index who competed at the same meets as David at least twice.
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Ray Williams →
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Ashton Rouska →
10 shared meets · last 2021
Charlie Dickson →
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Chance Mitchell →
8 shared meets · last 2022
Dennis Cornelius →
8 shared meets · last 2021
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