Justin Sorenson
USA · Male · 239.5 lbs (108.7 kg) bodyweight at best meet · PLU
Squat-dominant
#198 in the elite index
557.9 DOTS
Best squat
777.1 lbs
352.5 kg
Best bench press
463 lbs
210 kg
Best deadlift
826.7 lbs
375 kg
Best total
2,066.8 lbs
937.5 kg
Best DOTS
557.9
Profile analysis
Justin Sorenson ranks #198 among the men in our elite index and #204 in USA and #26 in the 110 kg class, with a best DOTS score of 557.9 set at American Pro 3 (2024).
Relative to bodyweight, Justin squats 3.24×, benches 1.93× and deadlifts 3.45× bodyweight. The total splits 38% squat, 22% bench and 40% 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 14 raw full-power meets in 4 federations (USAPL, USPA, WRPF, PLU), Justin took 10 first places. From the first recorded meet to the best one, the total grew by 992.1 lbs (450.0 kg) — about 116.3 lbs per year over 8.5 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
557.9
Best Wilks
553.8
Best IPF GL
113.9
Career make rate and attempt selection
Justin made 88% of recorded attempts (79/90) and went 9-for-9 in 3 of 10 fully recorded meets.
| Lift | Make rate | Opener | Jump to 2nd | Jump to 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 93% (28/30) | 92% of best | +31 lbs | +19 lbs |
| Bench press | 77% (23/30) | 93% of best | +22 lbs | +10 lbs |
| Deadlift | 93% (28/30) | 92% of best | +34 lbs | +26 lbs |
Based only on meets where the federation published every attempt. Jumps are averages in pounds.
Personal record timeline
31 competition PRs after the first meet. Most recent: total on 2024-11-09 (2.0 years ago). Longest gap between two PRs: 3.5 years.
| Date | Lift | New best | Gain | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-09 | Total | 2,066.8 lbs (937.5 kg) | +88.2 lbs | American Pro 3 |
| 2024-11-09 | Deadlift | 826.7 lbs (375 kg) | +38.6 lbs | American Pro 3 |
| 2024-11-09 | Bench press | 463 lbs (210 kg) | +33.1 lbs | American Pro 3 |
| 2024-11-09 | Squat | 777.1 lbs (352.5 kg) | +16.5 lbs | American Pro 3 |
| 2024-01-14 | Total | 1,978.6 lbs (897.5 kg) | +248 lbs | Southwest Regional Championship |
| 2024-01-14 | Deadlift | 788.2 lbs (357.5 kg) | +77.2 lbs | Southwest Regional Championship |
| 2024-01-14 | Bench press | 429.9 lbs (195 kg) | +33.1 lbs | Southwest Regional Championship |
| 2024-01-14 | Squat | 760.6 lbs (345 kg) | +137.8 lbs | Southwest Regional Championship |
| 2023-05-07 | Total | 1,730.6 lbs (785 kg) | +137.8 lbs | FQ Classic 3 |
| 2023-05-07 | Deadlift | 711 lbs (322.5 kg) | +33.1 lbs | FQ Classic 3 |
| 2023-05-07 | Bench press | 396.8 lbs (180 kg) | +55.1 lbs | FQ Classic 3 |
| 2023-05-07 | Squat | 622.8 lbs (282.5 kg) | +44.1 lbs | FQ Classic 3 |
| 2021-03-27 | Total | 1,592.8 lbs (722.5 kg) | +55.1 lbs | Drug Tested Desert Alpha |
| 2021-03-27 | Deadlift | 677.9 lbs (307.5 kg) | +27.6 lbs | Drug Tested Desert Alpha |
| 2021-03-27 | Squat | 578.7 lbs (262.5 kg) | +27.6 lbs | Drug Tested Desert Alpha |
Lift ratios and bodyweight
Deadlift / squat
1.06×
Pulling vs. squatting strength
Bench / squat
0.60×
Pressing vs. squatting strength
Bodyweight 2016
176.1 lbs
Average at meets
Bodyweight 2024
237.3 lbs
+61.1 lbs over the career
Progression over time
Compared with all competitive lifters (up to 264.6 lbs class)
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Competition history
| Date | Meet | Place | Bodyweight | Squat / Bench / Deadlift | Total | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-09 | American Pro 3 · PLU | 2 | 239.5 lbs | 777.1 lbs / 463 lbs / 826.7 lbs | 2,066.8 lbs (937.5 kg) | 557.9 |
| 2024-01-14 | Southwest Regional Championship · WRPF | 1 | 235 lbs | 760.6 lbs / 429.9 lbs / 788.2 lbs | 1,978.6 lbs (897.5 kg) | 538.0 |
| 2023-05-07 | FQ Classic 3 · WRPF | 1 | 223.3 lbs | 622.8 lbs / 396.8 lbs / 711 lbs | 1,730.6 lbs (785 kg) | 480.5 |
| 2023-05-07 | FQ Classic 3 · WRPF | 3 | 223.3 lbs | 622.8 lbs / 396.8 lbs / 711 lbs | 1,730.6 lbs (785 kg) | 480.5 |
| 2021-03-27 | Drug Tested Desert Alpha · USPA | 1 | 217.4 lbs | 578.7 lbs / 336.2 lbs / 677.9 lbs | 1,592.8 lbs (722.5 kg) | 447.5 |
| 2021-03-27 | Drug Tested Desert Alpha · USPA | 1 | 217.4 lbs | 578.7 lbs / 336.2 lbs / 677.9 lbs | 1,592.8 lbs (722.5 kg) | 447.5 |
| 2020-09-04 | Drug Tested National Championships · USPA | 12 | 216.7 lbs | 545.6 lbs / 336.2 lbs / 650.4 lbs | 1,532.2 lbs (695 kg) | 431.0 |
| 2020-09-04 | Drug Tested National Championships · USPA | 2 | 216.7 lbs | 545.6 lbs / 336.2 lbs / 650.4 lbs | 1,532.2 lbs (695 kg) | 431.0 |
| 2019-11-10 | Drug Tested Legion Sports World Cup · USPA | 1 | 218.7 lbs | 551.2 lbs / 341.7 lbs / 644.9 lbs | 1,537.7 lbs (697.5 kg) | 430.8 |
| 2019-06-15 | Drug Tested Culture Fitness and Fashion Powerlifting Expo · USPA | 1 | 196.4 lbs | 512.6 lbs / 314.2 lbs / 634.9 lbs | 1,461.7 lbs (663 kg) | 430.9 |
| 2019-06-15 | Drug Tested Culture Fitness and Fashion Powerlifting Expo · USPA | 1 | 196.4 lbs | 512.6 lbs / 314.2 lbs / 634.9 lbs | 1,461.7 lbs (663 kg) | 430.9 |
| 2019-02-02 | Drug Tested Arizona Open · USPA | 1 | 195.8 lbs | 507.1 lbs / 292.1 lbs / 584.2 lbs | 1,383.4 lbs (627.5 kg) | 408.5 |
| 2018-10-20 | Arizona State Championships · USPA | 1 | 195.1 lbs | 463 lbs / 297.6 lbs / 523.6 lbs | 1,284.2 lbs (582.5 kg) | 379.9 |
| 2016-04-30 | Arizona High School Championship & Spring Open · USAPL | 1 | 176.1 lbs | 418.9 lbs / 231.5 lbs / 424.4 lbs | 1,074.8 lbs (487.5 kg) | 336.4 |
Frequent rivals
Lifters from our index who competed at the same meets as Justin at least twice.
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