Matt Sohmer
USA · Male · 262.3 lbs (119 kg) bodyweight at best meet · USPA
Squat-dominant
#186 in the elite index
558.6 DOTS
Best squat
887.4 lbs
402.5 kg
Best bench press
446.4 lbs
202.5 kg
Best deadlift
810.2 lbs
367.5 kg
Best total
2,138.5 lbs
970 kg
Best DOTS
558.6
Profile analysis
Matt Sohmer ranks #186 among the men in our elite index and #200 in USA and #13 in the 125 kg class, with a best DOTS score of 558.6 set at North American Championships (2019).
Relative to bodyweight, Matt squats 3.38×, benches 1.70× and deadlifts 3.09× bodyweight. The total splits 41% squat, 21% bench and 38% 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 36 raw full-power meets in 10 federations (AAU, ADFPF, WDFPF, ADAU), Matt took 29 first places. From the first recorded meet to the best one, the total grew by 451.9 lbs (205.0 kg) — about 58.8 lbs per year over 7.7 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
558.6
Best Wilks
558.8
Best IPF GL
113.2
Career make rate and attempt selection
Matt made 76% of recorded attempts (123/161) and went 9-for-9 in 3 of 17 fully recorded meets.
| Lift | Make rate | Opener | Jump to 2nd | Jump to 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 70% (37/53) | 95% of best | +41 lbs | +14 lbs |
| Bench press | 87% (47/54) | 90% of best | +24 lbs | +13 lbs |
| Deadlift | 72% (39/54) | 94% of best | +47 lbs | +18 lbs |
Based only on meets where the federation published every attempt. Jumps are averages in pounds.
Personal record timeline
48 competition PRs after the first meet. Most recent: total on 2019-11-14 (7.0 years ago). Longest gap between two PRs: 2.1 years.
| Date | Lift | New best | Gain | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-14 | Total | 2,138.5 lbs (970 kg) | +22 lbs | North American Championships |
| 2019-11-14 | Bench press | 446.4 lbs (202.5 kg) | +11 lbs | North American Championships |
| 2019-11-14 | Squat | 887.4 lbs (402.5 kg) | +5.5 lbs | North American Championships |
| 2019-08-03 | Total | 2,116.4 lbs (960 kg) | +44.1 lbs | The Tribute |
| 2019-08-03 | Bench press | 435.4 lbs (197.5 kg) | +33.1 lbs | The Tribute |
| 2019-08-03 | Squat | 881.8 lbs (400 kg) | +16.5 lbs | The Tribute |
| 2019-06-08 | Total | 2,072.3 lbs (940 kg) | +66.1 lbs | Virginia is for Lifters |
| 2019-06-08 | Bench press | 402.3 lbs (182.5 kg) | +27.6 lbs | Virginia is for Lifters |
| 2019-06-08 | Squat | 865.3 lbs (392.5 kg) | +11 lbs | Virginia is for Lifters |
| 2019-02-09 | Bench press | 374.8 lbs (170 kg) | +22 lbs | SMG's Westchester Rebellion |
| 2019-02-09 | Squat | 854.3 lbs (387.5 kg) | +11 lbs | SMG's Westchester Rebellion |
| 2018-10-11 | Total | 2,006.2 lbs (910 kg) | +16.2 lbs | Raw Nationals |
| 2018-10-11 | Deadlift | 810.2 lbs (367.5 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Raw Nationals |
| 2018-10-11 | Bench press | 352.7 lbs (160 kg) | +2.7 lbs | Raw Nationals |
| 2018-10-11 | Squat | 843.3 lbs (382.5 kg) | +3.3 lbs | Raw Nationals |
Lift ratios and bodyweight
Deadlift / squat
0.91×
Pulling vs. squatting strength
Bench / squat
0.50×
Pressing vs. squatting strength
Bodyweight 2012
268.4 lbs
Average at meets
Bodyweight 2019
265 lbs
−3.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-14 | North American Championships · USPA | 1 | 262.3 lbs | 887.4 lbs / 446.4 lbs / 804.7 lbs | 2,138.5 lbs (970 kg) | 558.6 |
| 2019-08-03 | The Tribute · USPA | 1 | 270.5 lbs | 881.8 lbs / 435.4 lbs / 799.2 lbs | 2,116.4 lbs (960 kg) | 547.3 |
| 2019-06-08 | Virginia is for Lifters · USPA | 1 | 267 lbs | 865.3 lbs / 402.3 lbs / 804.7 lbs | 2,072.3 lbs (940 kg) | 538.2 |
| 2019-02-09 | SMG's Westchester Rebellion · USPA | 1 | 260.1 lbs | 854.3 lbs / 374.8 lbs / 777.1 lbs | 2,006.2 lbs (910 kg) | 525.6 |
| 2018-10-11 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 261.2 lbs | 843.3 lbs / 352.7 lbs / 810.2 lbs | 2,006.2 lbs (910 kg) | 524.8 |
| 2018-07-21 | 5 Bar Showdown · USAPL | 3 | 263.2 lbs | 810.2 lbs / 303.1 lbs / 760.6 lbs | 1,873.9 lbs (850 kg) | 489.0 |
| 2018-03-10 | Eastern USA Powerlifting Championships · IPA | 1 | 262.8 lbs | 840 lbs / 350 lbs / 800 lbs | 1,990 lbs (902.7 kg) | 519.6 |
| 2017-03-04 | Arnold Slingshot Pro American · NAPF | 2 | 253.4 lbs | 815.7 lbs / 330.7 lbs / 804.7 lbs | 1,951.1 lbs (885 kg) | 515.8 |
| 2017-01-28 | Northeast Iron Beast Classic IV NYS Championships · USAPL | 1 | 256.2 lbs | 821.2 lbs / 336.2 lbs / 804.7 lbs | 1,962.1 lbs (890 kg) | 516.8 |
| 2017-01-28 | Northeast Iron Beast Classic IV NYS Championships · USAPL | 1 | 256.2 lbs | 821.2 lbs / 336.2 lbs / 804.7 lbs | 1,962.1 lbs (890 kg) | 516.8 |
| 2016-10-13 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 3 | 255.7 lbs | 804.7 lbs / 319.7 lbs / 755.1 lbs | 1,879.4 lbs (852.5 kg) | 495.3 |
| 2016-10-13 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 255.7 lbs | 806.9 lbs / 319.7 lbs / 755.1 lbs | 1,881.6 lbs (853.5 kg) | 495.9 |
| 2016-06-19 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 2 | 263.5 lbs | 805.8 lbs / 314.2 lbs / 771.6 lbs | 1,891.6 lbs (858 kg) | 493.4 |
| 2016-04-14 | Collegiate Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 257.9 lbs | 755.1 lbs / 303.1 lbs / 760.6 lbs | 1,818.8 lbs (825 kg) | 477.9 |
| 2016-03-05 | Arnolds StartingStrength.com Pro Raw Challenge · NAPF | 1 | 256.7 lbs | 804.7 lbs / 314.2 lbs / 738.5 lbs | 1,857.4 lbs (842.5 kg) | 488.8 |
| 2016-03-05 | Arnolds StartingStrength.com Pro Raw Challenge · NAPF | 2 | 256.7 lbs | 804.7 lbs / 314.2 lbs / 738.5 lbs | 1,857.4 lbs (842.5 kg) | 488.8 |
| 2015-10-15 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 8 | 258.4 lbs | 804.7 lbs / 308.6 lbs / 711 lbs | 1,824.3 lbs (827.5 kg) | 479.1 |
| 2015-10-15 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 2 | 258.4 lbs | 804.7 lbs / 308.6 lbs / 711 lbs | 1,824.3 lbs (827.5 kg) | 479.1 |
| 2015-08-15 | Limitless Championship · USAPL | 1 | 269.2 lbs | 810.2 lbs / 308.6 lbs / 711 lbs | 1,829.8 lbs (830 kg) | 474.0 |
| 2015-08-15 | Limitless Championship · USAPL | 1 | 269.2 lbs | 810.2 lbs / 308.6 lbs / 711 lbs | 1,829.8 lbs (830 kg) | 474.0 |
| 2015-07-07 | North American Powerlifting Championships · NAPF | 1 | 262.1 lbs | 782.6 lbs / 292.1 lbs / 756.2 lbs | 1,830.9 lbs (830.5 kg) | 478.4 |
| 2015-07-07 | North American Powerlifting Championships · NAPF | 1 | 262.1 lbs | 782.6 lbs / 292.1 lbs / 756.2 lbs | 1,830.9 lbs (830.5 kg) | 478.4 |
| 2014-10-25 | GA & Southern States BP & PL Championships · USAPL | 1 | 270.9 lbs | 804.7 lbs / 270.1 lbs / 738.5 lbs | 1,813.3 lbs (822.5 kg) | 468.7 |
| 2014-05-31 | Albany Strength Championships · USAPL | 1 | 275.6 lbs | 788.2 lbs / 303.1 lbs / 760.6 lbs | 1,851.9 lbs (840 kg) | 476.1 |
| 2013-11-15 | InsurreXtion II · RPS | 1 | 273.8 lbs | 755 lbs / 300 lbs / 750 lbs | 1,805 lbs (818.7 kg) | 465.0 |
| 2013-11-15 | InsurreXtion II · RPS | 1 | 273.8 lbs | 755 lbs / 300 lbs / 750 lbs | 1,805 lbs (818.7 kg) | 465.0 |
| 2013-11-02 | World Powerlifting Championships · WDFPF | 1 | 271.6 lbs | 755.1 lbs / 297.6 lbs / 744.1 lbs | 1,796.8 lbs (815 kg) | 464.1 |
| 2013-07-25 | Junior Olympics · AAU | 1 | 273 lbs | 804.7 lbs / 292.1 lbs / 727.5 lbs | 1,824.3 lbs (827.5 kg) | 470.4 |
| 2013-01-19 | World Championships · AAU | 1 | 271 lbs | 766.1 lbs / 292.1 lbs / 716.5 lbs | 1,774.7 lbs (805 kg) | 458.7 |
| 2013-01-19 | World Championships · AAU | 1 | 271 lbs | 766.1 lbs / 292.1 lbs / 716.5 lbs | 1,774.7 lbs (805 kg) | 458.7 |
| 2012-11-11 | Central PA Open · ADAU | 1 | 265.8 lbs | 749.6 lbs / 292.1 lbs / 705.5 lbs | 1,747.2 lbs (792.5 kg) | 454.4 |
| 2012-11-11 | Central PA Open · ADAU | 1 | 265.8 lbs | 749.6 lbs / 292.1 lbs / 705.5 lbs | 1,747.2 lbs (792.5 kg) | 454.4 |
| 2012-10-27 | World Powerlifting Championships · WDFPF | 1 | 261.9 lbs | 733 lbs / 292.1 lbs / 705.5 lbs | 1,730.6 lbs (785 kg) | 452.4 |
| 2012-07-26 | Junior Olympics · AAU | 1 | 266 lbs | 760.6 lbs / 275.6 lbs / 650.4 lbs | 1,686.5 lbs (765 kg) | 438.6 |
| 2012-06-02 | Powerlifting Nationals · ADFPF | 1 | 275.6 lbs | 722 lbs / 275.6 lbs / 705.5 lbs | 1,703.1 lbs (772.5 kg) | 437.8 |
| 2012-03-10 | Combined Nationals & International Bench Press and Deadlift · AAU | 1 | 275.6 lbs | 700 lbs / 275.6 lbs / 711 lbs | 1,686.5 lbs (765 kg) | 433.6 |
Frequent rivals
Lifters from our index who competed at the same meets as Matt at least twice.
Charlie Dickson →
8 shared meets · last 2018
John Haack →
6 shared meets · last 2019
Blake Lehew →
6 shared meets · last 2019
David Ricks →
6 shared meets · last 2018
Sean Noriega →
6 shared meets · last 2018
Keith McHoney →
6 shared meets · last 2017
Ray Williams →
5 shared meets · last 2018
LS McClain →
5 shared meets · last 2018
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