Ilyes Bentalha
Algeria · Male · 230.8 lbs (104.7 kg) bodyweight at best meet · IPF
Squat-dominant
#783 in the elite index
529.8 DOTS
Best squat
843.3 lbs
382.5 kg
Best bench press
413.4 lbs
187.5 kg
Best deadlift
677.9 lbs
307.5 kg
Best total
1,934.6 lbs
877.5 kg
Best DOTS
529.8
Profile analysis
Ilyes Bentalha ranks #783 among the men in our elite index and #7 in Algeria and #45 in the 105 kg class, with a best DOTS score of 529.8 set at World Classic Powerlifting Championships (2026).
Relative to bodyweight, Ilyes squats 3.65×, benches 1.79× and deadlifts 2.94× bodyweight. The total splits 44% squat, 21% bench and 35% 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 7 raw full-power meets in 3 federations (IPF, AfricanPF, FAPL), Ilyes took 3 first places. From the first recorded meet to the best one, the total grew by 220.5 lbs (100.0 kg) — about 110.6 lbs per year over 2.0 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
529.8
Best Wilks
524.9
Best IPF GL
108.5
Career make rate and attempt selection
Ilyes made 80% of recorded attempts (36/45) and went 9-for-9 in 2 of 5 fully recorded meets.
| Lift | Make rate | Opener | Jump to 2nd | Jump to 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 80% (12/15) | 94% of best | +44 lbs | +14 lbs |
| Bench press | 80% (12/15) | 92% of best | +21 lbs | +13 lbs |
| Deadlift | 80% (12/15) | 93% of best | +39 lbs | +17 lbs |
Based only on meets where the federation published every attempt. Jumps are averages in pounds.
Personal record timeline
18 competition PRs after the first meet. Most recent: total on 2026-06-13. Longest gap between two PRs: 1.1 years.
| Date | Lift | New best | Gain | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-13 | Total | 1,934.6 lbs (877.5 kg) | +22 lbs | World Classic Powerlifting Championships |
| 2026-06-13 | Bench press | 413.4 lbs (187.5 kg) | +11 lbs | World Classic Powerlifting Championships |
| 2026-06-13 | Squat | 843.3 lbs (382.5 kg) | +11 lbs | World Classic Powerlifting Championships |
| 2026-04-10 | Total | 1,912.5 lbs (867.5 kg) | +26.5 lbs | National Championship Seniors/Veterans |
| 2026-04-10 | Deadlift | 677.9 lbs (307.5 kg) | +16.5 lbs | National Championship Seniors/Veterans |
| 2026-04-10 | Bench press | 402.3 lbs (182.5 kg) | +5.5 lbs | National Championship Seniors/Veterans |
| 2026-04-10 | Squat | 832.2 lbs (377.5 kg) | +4.4 lbs | National Championship Seniors/Veterans |
| 2025-11-24 | Total | 1,886.1 lbs (855.5 kg) | +89.3 lbs | African Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships |
| 2025-11-24 | Deadlift | 661.4 lbs (300 kg) | +5.5 lbs | African Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships |
| 2025-11-24 | Squat | 827.8 lbs (375.5 kg) | +72.8 lbs | African Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships |
| 2025-06-08 | Bench press | 396.8 lbs (180 kg) | +5.5 lbs | World Classic Powerlifting Championships |
| 2025-02-21 | Total | 1,796.8 lbs (815 kg) | +22 lbs | Championnat National de Powerlifting Developpe Couche Seniors / Veteran |
| 2025-02-21 | Bench press | 391.3 lbs (177.5 kg) | +11 lbs | Championnat National de Powerlifting Developpe Couche Seniors / Veteran |
| 2025-02-21 | Squat | 755.1 lbs (342.5 kg) | +16.5 lbs | Championnat National de Powerlifting Developpe Couche Seniors / Veteran |
| 2024-10-29 | Total | 1,774.7 lbs (805 kg) | +60.6 lbs | African Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships |
Lift ratios and bodyweight
Deadlift / squat
0.80×
Pulling vs. squatting strength
Bench / squat
0.49×
Pressing vs. squatting strength
Bodyweight 2024
203.8 lbs
Average at meets
Bodyweight 2026
230.7 lbs
+26.9 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 | 8 | 230.8 lbs | 843.3 lbs / 413.4 lbs / 677.9 lbs | 1,934.6 lbs (877.5 kg) | 529.8 |
| 2026-04-10 | National Championship Seniors/Veterans · FAPL | 1 | 230.6 lbs | 832.2 lbs / 402.3 lbs / 677.9 lbs | 1,912.5 lbs (867.5 kg) | 524.0 |
| 2025-11-24 | African Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships · AfricanPF | 2 | 229.4 lbs | 827.8 lbs / 396.8 lbs / 661.4 lbs | 1,886.1 lbs (855.5 kg) | 517.9 |
| 2025-06-08 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 12 | 203.7 lbs | 716.5 lbs / 396.8 lbs / 650.4 lbs | 1,763.7 lbs (800 kg) | 510.6 |
| 2025-02-21 | Championnat National de Powerlifting Developpe Couche Seniors / Veteran · FAPL | 1 | 205 lbs | 755.1 lbs / 391.3 lbs / 650.4 lbs | 1,796.8 lbs (815 kg) | 518.5 |
| 2024-10-29 | African Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships · AfricanPF | 1 | 204.8 lbs | 738.5 lbs / 380.3 lbs / 655.9 lbs | 1,774.7 lbs (805 kg) | 512.5 |
| 2024-06-15 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 14 | 202.8 lbs | 722 lbs / 352.7 lbs / 639.3 lbs | 1,714.1 lbs (777.5 kg) | 497.3 |
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