Phillip Herndon
USA · Male · 272.8 lbs (123.8 kg) bodyweight at best meet · PLU
Squat-dominant
#31 in the elite index
594.1 DOTS
Best squat
934.8 lbs
424 kg
Best bench press
567.7 lbs
257.5 kg
Best deadlift
848.8 lbs
385 kg
Best total
2,303.8 lbs
1,045 kg
Best DOTS
594.1
Profile analysis
Phillip Herndon ranks #31 among the men in our elite index and #43 in USA and #3 in the 125 kg class, with a best DOTS score of 594.1 set at Ghost Clash 4 - Pro Day (2025).
Relative to bodyweight, Phillip squats 3.43×, benches 2.08× and deadlifts 3.11× bodyweight. The total splits 40% squat, 24% bench and 36% 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 26 raw full-power meets in 6 federations (USAPL, USPA, WRPF, USPC), Phillip took 17 first places. From the first recorded meet to the best one, the total grew by 1146.4 lbs (520.0 kg) — about 90.5 lbs per year over 12.7 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
594.1
Best Wilks
596.7
Best IPF GL
120.3
Career make rate and attempt selection
Phillip made 71% of recorded attempts (158/221) and went 9-for-9 in 1 of 21 fully recorded meets.
| Lift | Make rate | Opener | Jump to 2nd | Jump to 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 67% (48/72) | 96% of best | +35 lbs | +10 lbs |
| Bench press | 80% (59/74) | 94% of best | +21 lbs | +14 lbs |
| Deadlift | 68% (51/75) | 94% of best | +36 lbs | +21 lbs |
Based only on meets where the federation published every attempt. Jumps are averages in pounds.
Personal record timeline
44 competition PRs after the first meet. Most recent: bench press on 2026-08-08. Longest gap between two PRs: 4.0 years.
| Date | Lift | New best | Gain | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | Bench press | 567.7 lbs (257.5 kg) | +11 lbs | American Pro Invitational |
| 2026-03-14 | Deadlift | 848.8 lbs (385 kg) | +4.4 lbs | The Bar Showdown |
| 2026-03-14 | Bench press | 556.7 lbs (252.5 kg) | +5.5 lbs | The Bar Showdown |
| 2025-10-18 | Squat | 934.8 lbs (424 kg) | +3.3 lbs | Old Line Hoist |
| 2025-04-13 | Total | 2,303.8 lbs (1,045 kg) | +44.1 lbs | Ghost Clash 4 - Pro Day |
| 2025-04-13 | Bench press | 551.2 lbs (250 kg) | +22 lbs | Ghost Clash 4 - Pro Day |
| 2025-04-13 | Squat | 931.5 lbs (422.5 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Ghost Clash 4 - Pro Day |
| 2025-03-01 | Total | 2,259.7 lbs (1,025 kg) | +2.2 lbs | Pro Invitational |
| 2025-03-01 | Squat | 925.9 lbs (420 kg) | +19.8 lbs | Pro Invitational |
| 2024-04-06 | Bench press | 529.1 lbs (240 kg) | +22 lbs | The Ghost Clash 3 |
| 2023-03-18 | Total | 2,257.5 lbs (1,024 kg) | +102.5 lbs | Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship |
| 2023-03-18 | Deadlift | 844.4 lbs (383 kg) | +23.1 lbs | Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship |
| 2023-03-18 | Squat | 906.1 lbs (411 kg) | +35.3 lbs | Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship |
| 2022-11-05 | Total | 2,155 lbs (977.5 kg) | +82.7 lbs | The Freaks Come Out At Night |
| 2022-11-05 | Deadlift | 821.2 lbs (372.5 kg) | +27.6 lbs | The Freaks Come Out At Night |
Lift ratios and bodyweight
Deadlift / squat
0.91×
Pulling vs. squatting strength
Bench / squat
0.61×
Pressing vs. squatting strength
Bodyweight 2013
178.6 lbs
Average at meets
Bodyweight 2026
274.3 lbs
+95.7 lbs over the career
Progression over time
Compared with all competitive lifters (264.6+ lbs class)
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Competition history
| Date | Meet | Place | Bodyweight | Squat / Bench / Deadlift | Total | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | American Pro Invitational · PLU | 1 | 273.8 lbs | 903.9 lbs / 567.7 lbs / 832.2 lbs | 2,303.8 lbs (1,045 kg) | 593.5 |
| 2026-03-14 | The Bar Showdown · PLU | 1 | 274.7 lbs | 881.8 lbs / 556.7 lbs / 848.8 lbs | 2,287.3 lbs (1,037.5 kg) | 588.6 |
| 2025-10-18 | Old Line Hoist · USPC | 1 | 270.1 lbs | 934.8 lbs / 496 lbs / 831.1 lbs | 2,261.9 lbs (1,026 kg) | 585.3 |
| 2025-04-13 | Ghost Clash 4 - Pro Day · PLU | 1 | 272.8 lbs | 931.5 lbs / 551.2 lbs / 821.2 lbs | 2,303.8 lbs (1,045 kg) | 594.1 |
| 2025-03-01 | Pro Invitational · WPPL | 1 | 273.4 lbs | 925.9 lbs / 529.1 lbs / 804.7 lbs | 2,259.7 lbs (1,025 kg) | 582.4 |
| 2024-04-06 | The Ghost Clash 3 · WRPF | 1 | 272.8 lbs | 859.8 lbs / 529.1 lbs / 837.8 lbs | 2,226.7 lbs (1,010 kg) | 574.3 |
| 2023-03-18 | Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship · USPC | 1 | 258 lbs | 906.1 lbs / 507.1 lbs / 844.4 lbs | 2,257.5 lbs (1,024 kg) | 593.1 |
| 2023-02-18 | The Ghost Clash 2 · WRPF | 2 | 260.4 lbs | 843.3 lbs / 501.6 lbs / 810.2 lbs | 2,155 lbs (977.5 kg) | 564.4 |
| 2022-11-05 | The Freaks Come Out At Night · WRPF | 1 | 241.2 lbs | 870.8 lbs / 463 lbs / 821.2 lbs | 2,155 lbs (977.5 kg) | 580.1 |
| 2021-07-24 | Pennsylvania State Championship · USPA | 1 | 241.2 lbs | 771.6 lbs / 507.1 lbs / 793.7 lbs | 2,072.3 lbs (940 kg) | 557.9 |
| 2017-10-10 | Raw National Championships · USAPL | 6 | 212.9 lbs | 617.3 lbs / 396.8 lbs / 595.2 lbs | 1,609.4 lbs (730 kg) | 456.4 |
| 2017-07-15 | DC Barbell Club PRO Invitational · USAPL | 2 | 198.9 lbs | 545.6 lbs / 341.7 lbs / 600.8 lbs | 1,488.1 lbs (675 kg) | 436.0 |
| 2016-11-19 | Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regionals · USAPL | 1 | 180.8 lbs | 518.1 lbs / 330.7 lbs / 556.7 lbs | 1,405.4 lbs (637.5 kg) | 433.3 |
| 2016-11-19 | Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regionals · USAPL | 1 | 180.8 lbs | 518.1 lbs / 330.7 lbs / 556.7 lbs | 1,405.4 lbs (637.5 kg) | 433.3 |
| 2016-08-06 | Summer Classic · USAPL | 2 | 181.9 lbs | 512.6 lbs / 330.7 lbs / 551.2 lbs | 1,394.4 lbs (632.5 kg) | 428.4 |
| 2016-08-06 | Summer Classic · USAPL | 1 | 181.9 lbs | 512.6 lbs / 330.7 lbs / 551.2 lbs | 1,394.4 lbs (632.5 kg) | 428.4 |
| 2016-05-21 | Philadelphia Freedom Championship · USAPL | 3 | 181.9 lbs | 485 lbs / 303.1 lbs / 551.2 lbs | 1,339.3 lbs (607.5 kg) | 411.5 |
| 2016-03-19 | Pennsylvania States Championships · USAPL | 1 | 200 lbs | 518.1 lbs / 341.7 lbs / 556.7 lbs | 1,416.5 lbs (642.5 kg) | 413.8 |
| 2016-03-19 | Pennsylvania States Championships · USAPL | 1 | 200 lbs | 518.1 lbs / 341.7 lbs / 556.7 lbs | 1,416.5 lbs (642.5 kg) | 413.8 |
| 2015-12-04 | American Open · USAPL | 3 | 200.8 lbs | 529.1 lbs / 330.7 lbs / 551.2 lbs | 1,411 lbs (640 kg) | 411.3 |
| 2015-12-04 | American Open · USAPL | 1 | 200.8 lbs | 529.1 lbs / 330.7 lbs / 551.2 lbs | 1,411 lbs (640 kg) | 411.3 |
| 2015-10-15 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 18 | 196.7 lbs | 518.1 lbs / 325.2 lbs / 529.1 lbs | 1,372.4 lbs (622.5 kg) | 404.3 |
| 2015-10-15 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 38 | 196.7 lbs | 518.1 lbs / 325.2 lbs / 529.1 lbs | 1,372.4 lbs (622.5 kg) | 404.3 |
| 2015-04-18 | PA State Championships · USAPL | 1 | 180.6 lbs | 485 lbs / 314.2 lbs / 545.6 lbs | 1,344.8 lbs (610 kg) | 414.9 |
| 2014-12-12 | American Open · USAPL | 1 | 189.6 lbs | 474 lbs / 286.6 lbs / 534.6 lbs | 1,295.2 lbs (587.5 kg) | 389.0 |
| 2013-12-07 | 12th Annual American Open Championships · USAPL | 2 | 178.6 lbs | 413.4 lbs / 259 lbs / 485 lbs | 1,157.4 lbs (525 kg) | 359.4 |
Frequent rivals
Lifters from our index who competed at the same meets as Phillip at least twice.
John Haack →
6 shared meets · last 2026
Charlie Dickson →
5 shared meets · last 2017
Dawson Windham →
4 shared meets · last 2024
Sean Noriega →
4 shared meets · last 2017
Dallas Bey →
4 shared meets · last 2017
Kalil Zaky →
3 shared meets · last 2026
Alex Charchuk →
3 shared meets · last 2024
Ray Williams →
3 shared meets · last 2017
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