Michael Bernete-Diaz
Belgium · Male · 159.2 lbs (72.2 kg) bodyweight at best meet · KBGV
Bench specialist
#1204 in the elite index
470.7 DOTS
Best squat
507.1 lbs
230 kg
Best bench press
374.8 lbs
170 kg
Best deadlift
545.6 lbs
247.5 kg
Best total
1,411 lbs
640 kg
Best DOTS
470.7
Profile analysis
Michael Bernete-Diaz ranks #1204 among the men in our elite index and #58 in Belgium and #108 in the 74 kg class, with a best DOTS score of 470.7 set at Belgisch Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique - Powerlifting - Classic - Open (2025).
Relative to bodyweight, Michael squats 3.19×, benches 2.35× and deadlifts 3.43× bodyweight. The total splits 36% squat, 26% bench and 38% 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 12 raw full-power meets in 4 federations (VGPF, KBGV, KNKF-SP, EPF), Michael took 8 first places. From the first recorded meet to the best one, the total grew by 363.8 lbs (165.0 kg) — about 66.6 lbs per year over 5.5 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
470.7
Best Wilks
468.6
Best IPF GL
95.2
Career make rate and attempt selection
Michael made 78% of recorded attempts (69/89) and went 9-for-9 in 0 of 9 fully recorded meets.
| Lift | Make rate | Opener | Jump to 2nd | Jump to 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 83% (25/30) | 93% of best | +25 lbs | +14 lbs |
| Bench press | 79% (23/29) | 93% of best | +20 lbs | +10 lbs |
| Deadlift | 70% (21/30) | 95% of best | +28 lbs | +12 lbs |
Based only on meets where the federation published every attempt. Jumps are averages in pounds.
Personal record timeline
26 competition PRs after the first meet. Most recent: total on 2025-10-25 (1.0 years ago). Longest gap between two PRs: 3.0 years.
Lift ratios and bodyweight
Deadlift / squat
1.08×
Pulling vs. squatting strength
Bench / squat
0.74×
Pressing vs. squatting strength
Bodyweight 2020
155.1 lbs
Average at meets
Bodyweight 2026
160.8 lbs
+5.7 lbs over the career
Progression over time
Compared with all competitive lifters (up to 163.1 lbs class)
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Competition history
| Date | Meet | Place | Bodyweight | Squat / Bench / Deadlift | Total | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-15 | European Open Classic Powerlifting Championships · EPF | 13 | 160.8 lbs | 474 lbs / 358.3 lbs / 496 lbs | 1,328.3 lbs (602.5 kg) | 440.1 |
| 2025-10-25 | Belgisch Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique - Powerlifting - Classic - Open · KBGV | 1 | 159.2 lbs | 490.5 lbs / 374.8 lbs / 545.6 lbs | 1,411 lbs (640 kg) | 470.7 |
| 2025-06-01 | Kwalificatiewedstrijd 2 · VGPF | 1 | 160.9 lbs | 507.1 lbs / 369.3 lbs / 507.1 lbs | 1,383.4 lbs (627.5 kg) | 458.1 |
| 2024-10-26 | Belgisch Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique - Powerlifting - Classic - Open · KBGV | 1 | 159.4 lbs | 474 lbs / 352.7 lbs / 512.6 lbs | 1,339.3 lbs (607.5 kg) | 446.4 |
| 2024-04-27 | Kwalificatiewedstrijd 2 · VGPF | 1 | 159.8 lbs | 485 lbs / 341.7 lbs / 523.6 lbs | 1,350.3 lbs (612.5 kg) | 449.2 |
| 2023-11-25 | Benelux Tournament · KNKF-SP | 3 | 159.1 lbs | 479.5 lbs / 347.2 lbs / 512.6 lbs | 1,339.3 lbs (607.5 kg) | 447.0 |
| 2023-05-20 | Belgisch Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique - Powerlifting - Classic - Sub-Junior & Junior & Master · KBGV | 1 | 160.9 lbs | 468.5 lbs / 341.7 lbs / 507.1 lbs | 1,317.3 lbs (597.5 kg) | 436.3 |
| 2023-02-24 | Interclub 1 · VGPF | 2 | 158 lbs | 429.9 lbs / 330.7 lbs / 496 lbs | 1,256.6 lbs (570 kg) | 421.4 |
| 2022-05-14 | Interclub 3 · VGPF | 1 | 160.5 lbs | 440.9 lbs / 354.1 lbs / 496 lbs | 1,290.8 lbs (585.5 kg) | 428.3 |
| 2022-02-27 | Interclub 1 · VGPF | 1 | 160.1 lbs | 440.9 lbs / 336.2 lbs / 474 lbs | 1,251.1 lbs (567.5 kg) | 415.9 |
| 2021-08-07 | Vlaams Kampioenschap - Powerlifting & Bench Press - Classic & Equipped · VGPF | 2 | 158.5 lbs | 385.8 lbs / 319.7 lbs / 446.4 lbs | 1,151.9 lbs (522.5 kg) | 385.4 |
| 2020-09-26 | Corona Herstart - Wedstrijd 2 · VGPF | 1 | 155.1 lbs | 363.8 lbs / 308.6 lbs / 374.8 lbs | 1,047.2 lbs (475 kg) | 355.6 |
Frequent rivals
Lifters from our index who competed at the same meets as Michael at least twice.
Gilles De Peuter →
7 shared meets · last 2025
Tim Molkens →
7 shared meets · last 2025
Jonathan Celis →
5 shared meets · last 2026
Jens De Maeseneer →
5 shared meets · last 2025
Imad Hamich →
5 shared meets · last 2025
Lars Driezen →
5 shared meets · last 2025
Jorne Feijaerts →
4 shared meets · last 2025
Brandon Jacobs →
4 shared meets · last 2025
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