Marco Galindo
USA · Male · 197.8 lbs (89.7 kg) bodyweight at best meet · WRPF
Balanced lifter
#47 in the elite index
587.8 DOTS
Best squat
733 lbs
332.5 kg
Best bench press
474 lbs
215 kg
Best deadlift
799.2 lbs
362.5 kg
Best total
2,000.7 lbs
907.5 kg
Best DOTS
587.8
Profile analysis
Marco Galindo ranks #47 among the men in our elite index and #62 in USA and #5 in the 90 kg class, with a best DOTS score of 587.8 set at Power Surge Pro/Am (2023).
Relative to bodyweight, Marco squats 3.71×, benches 2.40× and deadlifts 4.04× bodyweight. The total splits 37% squat, 24% bench and 40% 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 16 raw full-power meets in 4 federations (APF, USPA, IPL, WRPF), Marco took 16 first places. From the first recorded meet to the best one, the total grew by 870.8 lbs (395.0 kg) — about 66.9 lbs per year over 13.0 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
587.8
Best Wilks
580.3
Best IPF GL
120.8
Career make rate and attempt selection
Marco made 74% of recorded attempts (50/68) and went 9-for-9 in 0 of 5 fully recorded meets.
| Lift | Make rate | Opener | Jump to 2nd | Jump to 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 75% (18/24) | 93% of best | +39 lbs | +10 lbs |
| Bench press | 78% (18/23) | 93% of best | +26 lbs | +14 lbs |
| Deadlift | 67% (14/21) | 96% of best | +38 lbs | +17 lbs |
Based only on meets where the federation published every attempt. Jumps are averages in pounds.
Personal record timeline
33 competition PRs after the first meet. Most recent: total on 2023-09-30 (3.1 years ago). Longest gap between two PRs: 4.6 years.
| Date | Lift | New best | Gain | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-30 | Total | 2,000.7 lbs (907.5 kg) | +16.5 lbs | Power Surge Pro/Am |
| 2023-09-30 | Bench press | 474 lbs (215 kg) | +16.5 lbs | Power Surge Pro/Am |
| 2023-09-30 | Squat | 733 lbs (332.5 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Power Surge Pro/Am |
| 2023-05-27 | Total | 1,984.2 lbs (900 kg) | +82.7 lbs | Mind Over Metal Classic II |
| 2023-05-27 | Deadlift | 799.2 lbs (362.5 kg) | +22 lbs | Mind Over Metal Classic II |
| 2023-05-27 | Bench press | 457.5 lbs (207.5 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Mind Over Metal Classic II |
| 2023-05-27 | Squat | 727.5 lbs (330 kg) | +22 lbs | Mind Over Metal Classic II |
| 2023-02-25 | Total | 1,901.5 lbs (862.5 kg) | +38.6 lbs | Open Battle of the Bay IX |
| 2023-02-25 | Bench press | 451.9 lbs (205 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Open Battle of the Bay IX |
| 2023-02-25 | Squat | 705.5 lbs (320 kg) | +66.1 lbs | Open Battle of the Bay IX |
| 2022-01-15 | Total | 1,862.9 lbs (845 kg) | +71.7 lbs | Hybrid Showdown 4 |
| 2022-01-15 | Deadlift | 777.1 lbs (352.5 kg) | +22 lbs | Hybrid Showdown 4 |
| 2022-01-15 | Bench press | 446.4 lbs (202.5 kg) | +11 lbs | Hybrid Showdown 4 |
| 2022-01-15 | Squat | 639.3 lbs (290 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Hybrid Showdown 4 |
| 2021-07-31 | Total | 1,791.3 lbs (812.5 kg) | +71.7 lbs | Barbell Brigade Open |
Lift ratios and bodyweight
Deadlift / squat
1.09×
Pulling vs. squatting strength
Bench / squat
0.65×
Pressing vs. squatting strength
Bodyweight 2011
162.5 lbs
Average at meets
Bodyweight 2024
196.5 lbs
+34.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-06 | The Ghost Clash 3 · WRPF | 1 | 196.5 lbs | 711 lbs / 468.5 lbs / 771.6 lbs | 1,951.1 lbs (885 kg) | 575.0 |
| 2023-09-30 | Power Surge Pro/Am · WRPF | 1 | 197.8 lbs | 733 lbs / 474 lbs / 793.7 lbs | 2,000.7 lbs (907.5 kg) | 587.8 |
| 2023-05-27 | Mind Over Metal Classic II · WRPF | 1 | 197.8 lbs | 727.5 lbs / 457.5 lbs / 799.2 lbs | 1,984.2 lbs (900 kg) | 582.9 |
| 2023-02-25 | Open Battle of the Bay IX · USPA | 1 | 195.5 lbs | 705.5 lbs / 451.9 lbs / 744.1 lbs | 1,901.5 lbs (862.5 kg) | 561.8 |
| 2022-01-15 | Hybrid Showdown 4 · USPA | 1 | 185.2 lbs | 639.3 lbs / 446.4 lbs / 777.1 lbs | 1,862.9 lbs (845 kg) | 566.6 |
| 2021-07-31 | Barbell Brigade Open · USPA | 1 | 176.9 lbs | 633.8 lbs / 435.4 lbs / 722 lbs | 1,791.3 lbs (812.5 kg) | 559.2 |
| 2021-02-27 | Battle of the Bay VII · USPA | 1 | 181.7 lbs | 584.2 lbs / 380.3 lbs / 755.1 lbs | 1,719.6 lbs (780 kg) | 528.7 |
| 2017-10-21 | Fort Lauderdale Fit Expo · USPA | 1 | 179.9 lbs | 595.2 lbs / 380.3 lbs / 727.5 lbs | 1,703.1 lbs (772.5 kg) | 526.6 |
| 2017-10-21 | Fort Lauderdale Fit Expo · USPA | 1 | 179.9 lbs | 595.2 lbs / 380.3 lbs / 727.5 lbs | 1,703.1 lbs (772.5 kg) | 526.6 |
| 2017-05-20 | Orlando INZER Europa · IPL | 1 | 181.7 lbs | 562.2 lbs / 358.3 lbs / 722 lbs | 1,642.4 lbs (745 kg) | 505.0 |
| 2017-05-20 | Orlando INZER Europa · IPL | 1 | 181.7 lbs | 562.2 lbs / 358.3 lbs / 722 lbs | 1,642.4 lbs (745 kg) | 505.0 |
| 2016-04-29 | Orlando Europa Expo · USPA | 1 | 179 lbs | 567.7 lbs / 347.2 lbs / 666.9 lbs | 1,581.8 lbs (717.5 kg) | 490.5 |
| 2016-04-29 | Orlando Europa Expo · USPA | 1 | 179 lbs | 567.7 lbs / 347.2 lbs / 666.9 lbs | 1,581.8 lbs (717.5 kg) | 490.5 |
| 2015-11-22 | Thanksgiving Throwdown Powerlifting Meet · USPA | 1 | 179.7 lbs | 534.6 lbs / 347.2 lbs / 655.9 lbs | 1,537.7 lbs (697.5 kg) | 475.8 |
| 2015-11-22 | Thanksgiving Throwdown Powerlifting Meet · USPA | 1 | 179.7 lbs | 534.6 lbs / 347.2 lbs / 655.9 lbs | 1,537.7 lbs (697.5 kg) | 475.8 |
| 2011-04-01 | Amateur Nationals · APF | 1 | 162.5 lbs | 363.8 lbs / 259 lbs / 507.1 lbs | 1,129.9 lbs (512.5 kg) | 371.9 |
Frequent rivals
Lifters from our index who competed at the same meets as Marco at least twice.
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William Ball
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Kyler Kitchens
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Ján Špais
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