Eric LaPointe
USA · Male · 164.8 lbs (74.8 kg) bodyweight at best meet · USAPL
Pull-dominant
#469 in the elite index
541.0 DOTS
Best squat
556.7 lbs
252.5 kg
Best bench press
380.3 lbs
172.5 kg
Best deadlift
722 lbs
327.5 kg
Best total
1,659 lbs
752.5 kg
Best DOTS
541.0
Profile analysis
Eric LaPointe ranks #469 among the men in our elite index and #396 in USA and #13 in the 75 kg class, with a best DOTS score of 541.0 set at Raw Nationals (2024).
Relative to bodyweight, Eric squats 3.38×, benches 2.31× and deadlifts 4.38× bodyweight. The total splits 34% squat, 23% bench and 44% deadlift.
Pull-dominant. The deadlift represents more of the total than average, the signature of a powerful posterior chain and often long arms relative to the torso.
Across 24 raw full-power meets in 2 federations (USAPL, NAPF), Eric took 7 first places. From the first recorded meet to the best one, the total grew by 369.3 lbs (167.5 kg) — about 34.2 lbs per year over 10.8 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
541.0
Best Wilks
537.5
Best IPF GL
109.9
Career make rate and attempt selection
Eric made 87% of recorded attempts (188/215) and went 9-for-9 in 6 of 23 fully recorded meets.
| Lift | Make rate | Opener | Jump to 2nd | Jump to 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 89% (63/71) | 93% of best | +22 lbs | +20 lbs |
| Bench press | 86% (62/72) | 93% of best | +17 lbs | +13 lbs |
| Deadlift | 88% (63/72) | 92% of best | +33 lbs | +21 lbs |
Based only on meets where the federation published every attempt. Jumps are averages in pounds.
Personal record timeline
38 competition PRs after the first meet. Most recent: total on 2024-09-05 (2.2 years ago). Longest gap between two PRs: 3.6 years.
| Date | Lift | New best | Gain | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-05 | Total | 1,659 lbs (752.5 kg) | +11 lbs | Raw Nationals |
| 2024-05-26 | Total | 1,648 lbs (747.5 kg) | +11 lbs | Odyssey Barbell Spring Open |
| 2024-05-26 | Bench press | 380.3 lbs (172.5 kg) | +11 lbs | Odyssey Barbell Spring Open |
| 2022-06-08 | Total | 1,636.9 lbs (742.5 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Mega Nationals |
| 2022-06-08 | Squat | 556.7 lbs (252.5 kg) | +16.5 lbs | Mega Nationals |
| 2022-03-05 | Total | 1,631.4 lbs (740 kg) | +16.5 lbs | Arnold A7 Pro-Am Equipped - Pro Raw |
| 2022-03-05 | Deadlift | 722 lbs (327.5 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Arnold A7 Pro-Am Equipped - Pro Raw |
| 2022-03-05 | Squat | 540.1 lbs (245 kg) | +11 lbs | Arnold A7 Pro-Am Equipped - Pro Raw |
| 2020-10-31 | Total | 1,614.9 lbs (732.5 kg) | +44.1 lbs | Odyssey Barbell Club Classic |
| 2020-10-31 | Deadlift | 716.5 lbs (325 kg) | +16.5 lbs | Odyssey Barbell Club Classic |
| 2020-10-31 | Bench press | 369.3 lbs (167.5 kg) | +16.5 lbs | Odyssey Barbell Club Classic |
| 2020-10-31 | Squat | 529.1 lbs (240 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Odyssey Barbell Club Classic |
| 2020-03-08 | Squat | 523.6 lbs (237.5 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Arnold SBD Pro American |
| 2019-10-16 | Total | 1,570.8 lbs (712.5 kg) | +33.1 lbs | Raw Nationals |
| 2019-10-16 | Deadlift | 700 lbs (317.5 kg) | +27.6 lbs | Raw Nationals |
Lift ratios and bodyweight
Deadlift / squat
1.30×
Pulling vs. squatting strength
Bench / squat
0.68×
Pressing vs. squatting strength
Bodyweight 2015
160.1 lbs
Average at meets
Bodyweight 2026
164.8 lbs
+4.7 lbs over the career
Progression over time
Compared with all competitive lifters (up to 183 lbs class)
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Competition history
| Date | Meet | Place | Bodyweight | Squat / Bench / Deadlift | Total | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 4 | 164.8 lbs | 534.6 lbs / 363.8 lbs / 683.4 lbs | 1,581.8 lbs (717.5 kg) | 515.9 |
| 2025-06-26 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 2 | 165 lbs | 545.6 lbs / 374.8 lbs / 711 lbs | 1,631.4 lbs (740 kg) | 531.6 |
| 2024-09-05 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 2 | 164.8 lbs | 556.7 lbs / 380.3 lbs / 722 lbs | 1,659 lbs (752.5 kg) | 541.0 |
| 2024-05-26 | Odyssey Barbell Spring Open · USAPL | 1 | 165.1 lbs | 551.2 lbs / 380.3 lbs / 716.5 lbs | 1,648 lbs (747.5 kg) | 536.7 |
| 2024-03-02 | Arnold Grand Prix · USAPL | 2 | 164.6 lbs | 545.6 lbs / 358.3 lbs / 711 lbs | 1,614.9 lbs (732.5 kg) | 527.0 |
| 2023-09-14 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 6 | 164.7 lbs | 529.1 lbs / 369.3 lbs / 700 lbs | 1,598.3 lbs (725 kg) | 521.5 |
| 2022-06-08 | Mega Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 164.7 lbs | 556.7 lbs / 369.3 lbs / 711 lbs | 1,636.9 lbs (742.5 kg) | 534.0 |
| 2022-03-05 | Arnold A7 Pro-Am Equipped - Pro Raw · USAPL | 2 | 164.9 lbs | 540.1 lbs / 369.3 lbs / 722 lbs | 1,631.4 lbs (740 kg) | 531.9 |
| 2021-06-14 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 4 | 162.1 lbs | 518.1 lbs / 363.8 lbs / 700 lbs | 1,581.8 lbs (717.5 kg) | 521.5 |
| 2020-10-31 | Odyssey Barbell Club Classic · USAPL | 1 | 161.6 lbs | 529.1 lbs / 369.3 lbs / 716.5 lbs | 1,614.9 lbs (732.5 kg) | 533.4 |
| 2020-03-08 | Arnold SBD Pro American · NAPF | 1 | 161.4 lbs | 523.6 lbs / 347.2 lbs / 677.9 lbs | 1,548.7 lbs (702.5 kg) | 511.9 |
| 2019-10-16 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 5 | 162 lbs | 518.1 lbs / 352.7 lbs / 700 lbs | 1,570.8 lbs (712.5 kg) | 517.9 |
| 2018-10-11 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 4 | 161.8 lbs | 518.1 lbs / 347.2 lbs / 672.4 lbs | 1,537.7 lbs (697.5 kg) | 507.4 |
| 2018-03-02 | The Arnold A7 Bar Grip Pro Raw Challenge · USAPL | 3 | 162.1 lbs | 507.1 lbs / 341.7 lbs / 644.9 lbs | 1,493.6 lbs (677.5 kg) | 492.3 |
| 2017-10-10 | Raw National Championships · USAPL | 3 | 162.2 lbs | 507.1 lbs / 347.2 lbs / 644.9 lbs | 1,499.1 lbs (680 kg) | 494.0 |
| 2017-06-17 | Vermont State Championships · USAPL | G | 161.4 lbs | 518.1 lbs / 341.7 lbs / 611.8 lbs | 1,471.6 lbs (667.5 kg) | 486.5 |
| 2017-03-03 | Arnold A7 Bar Grip Pro Raw Challenge · NAPF | 3 | 159.2 lbs | 507.1 lbs / 336.2 lbs / 639.3 lbs | 1,482.6 lbs (672.5 kg) | 494.6 |
| 2016-10-13 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 3 | 161.2 lbs | 479.5 lbs / 325.2 lbs / 629.4 lbs | 1,434.1 lbs (650.5 kg) | 474.5 |
| 2016-10-13 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 6 | 161.2 lbs | 479.5 lbs / 325.2 lbs / 629.4 lbs | 1,434.1 lbs (650.5 kg) | 474.5 |
| 2016-05-07 | 3rd Annual Connecticut Spring Classic · USAPL | 1 | 161.8 lbs | 468.5 lbs / 297.6 lbs / 611.8 lbs | 1,377.9 lbs (625 kg) | 454.7 |
| 2016-05-07 | 3rd Annual Connecticut Spring Classic · USAPL | 1 | 161.8 lbs | 468.5 lbs / 297.6 lbs / 611.8 lbs | 1,377.9 lbs (625 kg) | 454.7 |
| 2015-10-15 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 5 | 160.7 lbs | 451.9 lbs / 306.4 lbs / 600.8 lbs | 1,359.1 lbs (616.5 kg) | 450.5 |
| 2015-10-15 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 5 | 160.7 lbs | 451.9 lbs / 306.4 lbs / 600.8 lbs | 1,359.1 lbs (616.5 kg) | 450.5 |
| 2015-08-22 | New England Open · USAPL | 1 | 158.7 lbs | 424.4 lbs / 292.1 lbs / 573.2 lbs | 1,289.7 lbs (585 kg) | 431.1 |
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