Erik Willis
Canada · Male · 309.2 lbs (140.3 kg) bodyweight at best meet · CPU
Bench specialist
#814 in the elite index
528.8 DOTS
Best squat
749.6 lbs
340 kg
Best bench press
571 lbs
259 kg
Best deadlift
835.6 lbs
379 kg
Best total
2,128.6 lbs
965.5 kg
Best DOTS
528.8
Profile analysis
Erik Willis ranks #814 among the men in our elite index and #75 in Canada and #15 in the 120+ kg class, with a best DOTS score of 528.8 set at Nationals (2024).
Relative to bodyweight, Erik squats 2.42×, benches 1.85× and deadlifts 2.70× bodyweight. The total splits 35% squat, 26% bench and 39% deadlift.
Bench specialist. The bench press carries an unusually high share of the total, pointing to strong pressing leverages (shorter arms, big chest and triceps).
Across 41 raw full-power meets in 5 federations (CPU, IPF, NauruPF, CommonwealthPF), Erik took 27 first places. From the first recorded meet to the best one, the total grew by 998.7 lbs (453.0 kg) — about 78.1 lbs per year over 12.8 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
528.8
Best Wilks
539.4
Best IPF GL
105.6
Career make rate and attempt selection
Erik made 80% of recorded attempts (158/198) and went 9-for-9 in 5 of 22 fully recorded meets.
| Lift | Make rate | Opener | Jump to 2nd | Jump to 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 79% (52/66) | 93% of best | +30 lbs | +19 lbs |
| Bench press | 86% (57/66) | 92% of best | +31 lbs | +14 lbs |
| Deadlift | 74% (49/66) | 93% of best | +50 lbs | +23 lbs |
Based only on meets where the federation published every attempt. Jumps are averages in pounds.
Personal record timeline
60 competition PRs after the first meet. Most recent: total on 2024-09-14 (2.2 years ago). Longest gap between two PRs: 3.0 years.
| Date | Lift | New best | Gain | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-14 | Total | 2,128.6 lbs (965.5 kg) | +27.6 lbs | Nationals |
| 2024-09-14 | Deadlift | 835.6 lbs (379 kg) | +7.7 lbs | Nationals |
| 2024-09-14 | Bench press | 571 lbs (259 kg) | +3.3 lbs | Nationals |
| 2024-03-21 | Total | 2,101 lbs (953 kg) | +1.1 lbs | Easterns |
| 2024-03-21 | Deadlift | 827.8 lbs (375.5 kg) | +1.1 lbs | Easterns |
| 2021-09-23 | Total | 2,099.9 lbs (952.5 kg) | +5.5 lbs | World Classic Powerlifting Championships |
| 2021-09-23 | Deadlift | 826.7 lbs (375 kg) | +9.9 lbs | World Classic Powerlifting Championships |
| 2021-09-23 | Bench press | 567.7 lbs (257.5 kg) | +5.5 lbs | World Classic Powerlifting Championships |
| 2021-08-17 | Deadlift | 816.8 lbs (370.5 kg) | +1.1 lbs | Pan-American Championships |
| 2021-08-17 | Bench press | 562.2 lbs (255 kg) | +33.1 lbs | Pan-American Championships |
| 2020-03-03 | Total | 2,094.4 lbs (950 kg) | +37.5 lbs | Nationals |
| 2020-03-03 | Deadlift | 815.7 lbs (370 kg) | +15.4 lbs | Nationals |
| 2020-03-03 | Bench press | 529.1 lbs (240 kg) | +11 lbs | Nationals |
| 2020-03-03 | Squat | 749.6 lbs (340 kg) | +11 lbs | Nationals |
| 2019-09-15 | Total | 2,056.9 lbs (933 kg) | +50.7 lbs | Commonwealth Championships |
Lift ratios and bodyweight
Deadlift / squat
1.11×
Pulling vs. squatting strength
Bench / squat
0.76×
Pressing vs. squatting strength
Bodyweight 2012
201.5 lbs
Average at meets
Bodyweight 2025
297.2 lbs
+95.7 lbs over the career
Progression over time
Compared with all competitive lifters (264.6+ lbs class)
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Competition history
| Date | Meet | Place | Bodyweight | Squat / Bench / Deadlift | Total | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-27 | Pan-American Powerlifting Championships · NAPF | 2 | 291.7 lbs | 672.4 lbs / 529.1 lbs / 777.1 lbs | 1,978.6 lbs (897.5 kg) | 499.9 |
| 2025-06-08 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 13 | 295.1 lbs | 700 lbs / 551.2 lbs / 727.5 lbs | 1,978.6 lbs (897.5 kg) | 498.2 |
| 2025-03-01 | Nationals · CPU | 1 | 305 lbs | 716.5 lbs / 562.2 lbs / 793.7 lbs | 2,072.3 lbs (940 kg) | 516.9 |
| 2024-09-14 | Nationals · CPU | 1 | 309.2 lbs | 722 lbs / 571 lbs / 835.6 lbs | 2,128.6 lbs (965.5 kg) | 528.8 |
| 2024-08-04 | 21st Annual North American Powerlifting Championships · NAPF | 2 | 302.6 lbs | 661.4 lbs / 563.3 lbs / 788.2 lbs | 2,012.8 lbs (913 kg) | 503.2 |
| 2024-06-15 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 4 | 296.1 lbs | 705.5 lbs / 556.7 lbs / 771.6 lbs | 2,033.8 lbs (922.5 kg) | 511.6 |
| 2024-03-21 | Easterns · CPU | 1 | 297 lbs | 722 lbs / 551.2 lbs / 827.8 lbs | 2,101 lbs (953 kg) | 528.0 |
| 2023-08-08 | North American Regional Powerlifting Championships · NAPF | 2 | 278.8 lbs | 650.4 lbs / 529.1 lbs / 782.6 lbs | 1,962.1 lbs (890 kg) | 502.6 |
| 2023-07-20 | Central Canadian Championship · CPU | 1 | 282 lbs | 650.4 lbs / 529.1 lbs / 804.7 lbs | 1,984.2 lbs (900 kg) | 506.4 |
| 2023-02-13 | Nationals · CPU | 3 | 262.3 lbs | 617.3 lbs / 524.7 lbs / 782.6 lbs | 1,924.6 lbs (873 kg) | 502.8 |
| 2022-11-10 | Ontario Provincials · CPU | 1 | 262.4 lbs | 628.3 lbs / 519.2 lbs / 788.2 lbs | 1,935.7 lbs (878 kg) | 505.6 |
| 2022-06-06 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 9 | 263.3 lbs | 639.3 lbs / 518.1 lbs / 727.5 lbs | 1,885 lbs (855 kg) | 491.8 |
| 2022-05-09 | Nationals · CPU | 1 | 276.2 lbs | 639.3 lbs / 529.1 lbs / 661.4 lbs | 1,829.8 lbs (830 kg) | 470.1 |
| 2021-09-23 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 2 | 297.5 lbs | 705.5 lbs / 567.7 lbs / 826.7 lbs | 2,099.9 lbs (952.5 kg) | 527.5 |
| 2021-08-17 | Pan-American Championships · NAPF | 1 | 290 lbs | 683.4 lbs / 562.2 lbs / 816.8 lbs | 2,062.4 lbs (935.5 kg) | 522.0 |
| 2020-03-03 | Nationals · CPU | 1 | 294.3 lbs | 749.6 lbs / 529.1 lbs / 815.7 lbs | 2,094.4 lbs (950 kg) | 527.8 |
| 2019-09-15 | Commonwealth Championships · CommonwealthPF | 1 | 284.8 lbs | 738.5 lbs / 518.1 lbs / 800.3 lbs | 2,056.9 lbs (933 kg) | 523.4 |
| 2019-06-04 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 2 | 261.4 lbs | 683.4 lbs / 512.6 lbs / 755.1 lbs | 1,951.1 lbs (885 kg) | 510.3 |
| 2019-03-04 | National Championship · CPU | 1 | 264.3 lbs | 727.5 lbs / 509.3 lbs / 760.6 lbs | 1,997.4 lbs (906 kg) | 520.5 |
| 2019-01-22 | Nauru Independence Day Championships · NauruPF | 2 | 282.6 lbs | 711 lbs / 512.6 lbs / 771.6 lbs | 1,995.2 lbs (905 kg) | 508.9 |
| 2018-11-02 | Ontario Open and Masters Provincials · CPU | 1 | 281.1 lbs | 705.5 lbs / 518.1 lbs / 782.6 lbs | 2,006.2 lbs (910 kg) | 512.6 |
| 2018-06-06 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 1 | 262 lbs | 700 lbs / 507.1 lbs / 777.1 lbs | 1,984.2 lbs (900 kg) | 518.5 |
| 2018-02-19 | Canadian Championship · CPU | 1 | 263.9 lbs | 683.4 lbs / 507.1 lbs / 705.5 lbs | 1,896 lbs (860 kg) | 494.3 |
| 2017-11-16 | Ontario Open and Masters Provincials · CPU | 1 | 263.9 lbs | 706.6 lbs / 504.9 lbs / 772.7 lbs | 1,984.2 lbs (900 kg) | 517.3 |
| 2017-06-03 | Ottawa Open · CPU | 1 | 267.2 lbs | 694.5 lbs / 474 lbs / 733 lbs | 1,901.5 lbs (862.5 kg) | 493.7 |
| 2017-05-27 | Toronto Pro Supershow · CPU | 6 | 266.1 lbs | 650.4 lbs / 463 lbs / 727.5 lbs | 1,840.9 lbs (835 kg) | 478.6 |
| 2017-03-13 | Canadian National Championship · CPU | 1 | 263.2 lbs | 655.9 lbs / 503.8 lbs / 727.5 lbs | 1,887.2 lbs (856 kg) | 492.4 |
| 2016-11-12 | Ontario Masters and Open Championship · CPU | 1 | 263 lbs | 628.3 lbs / 435.4 lbs / 705.5 lbs | 1,769.2 lbs (802.5 kg) | 461.8 |
| 2016-06-19 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 4 | 261 lbs | 666.9 lbs / 479.5 lbs / 760.6 lbs | 1,907 lbs (865 kg) | 499.1 |
| 2016-02-15 | Canadian Championship · CPU | 1 | 261 lbs | 683.4 lbs / 463 lbs / 766.1 lbs | 1,912.5 lbs (867.5 kg) | 500.5 |
| 2015-11-21 | Ontario Open and Masters Provincials · CPU | 1 | 257.5 lbs | 672.4 lbs / 440.9 lbs / 738.5 lbs | 1,851.9 lbs (840 kg) | 486.9 |
| 2015-07-25 | Ottawa Strong Open · CPU | 1 | 262.8 lbs | 584.2 lbs / 451.9 lbs / 727.5 lbs | 1,763.7 lbs (800 kg) | 460.5 |
| 2015-04-06 | Canadian Championship · CPU | 1 | 256.2 lbs | 650.4 lbs / 451.9 lbs / 733 lbs | 1,835.3 lbs (832.5 kg) | 483.4 |
| 2015-02-07 | Ontario College and University Championship · CPU | 1 | 248 lbs | 628.3 lbs / 418.9 lbs / 705.5 lbs | 1,752.7 lbs (795 kg) | 466.9 |
| 2014-11-29 | OPA Classic Provincials · CPU | 1 | 247.8 lbs | 617.3 lbs / 424.4 lbs / 716.5 lbs | 1,758.2 lbs (797.5 kg) | 468.6 |
| 2014-10-18 | North Bay Open · CPU | 1 | 248.9 lbs | 661.4 lbs / 396.8 lbs / 606.3 lbs | 1,664.5 lbs (755 kg) | 442.9 |
| 2014-07-12 | Ottawa Open · CPU | 2 | 252.9 lbs | 639.3 lbs / 418.9 lbs / 672.4 lbs | 1,730.6 lbs (785 kg) | 457.9 |
| 2014-03-31 | Canadian Championship · CPU | 1 | 230.4 lbs | 606.3 lbs / 391.3 lbs / 683.4 lbs | 1,681 lbs (762.5 kg) | 460.8 |
| 2013-11-16 | Ontario Classic Championship · CPU | 1 | 226.6 lbs | 551.2 lbs / 358.3 lbs / 650.4 lbs | 1,559.8 lbs (707.5 kg) | 430.4 |
| 2013-07-21 | Ottawa Open · CPU | 3 | 227.1 lbs | 507.1 lbs / 325.2 lbs / 617.3 lbs | 1,449.5 lbs (657.5 kg) | 399.7 |
| 2012-10-15 | Ottawa Open · CPU | 1 | 201.5 lbs | 402.3 lbs / 253.5 lbs / 474 lbs | 1,129.9 lbs (512.5 kg) | 328.8 |
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