Steven Vu
USA · Male · 163.9 lbs (74.4 kg) bodyweight at best meet · WRPF
Pull-dominant
#885 in the elite index
526.6 DOTS
Best squat
606.3 lbs
275 kg
Best bench press
325.2 lbs
147.5 kg
Best deadlift
700 lbs
317.5 kg
Best total
1,609.4 lbs
730 kg
Best DOTS
526.6
Profile analysis
Steven Vu ranks #885 among the men in our elite index and #673 in USA and #38 in the 75 kg class, with a best DOTS score of 526.6 set at FQ Classic 3 (2023).
Relative to bodyweight, Steven squats 3.70×, benches 1.98× and deadlifts 4.27× bodyweight. The total splits 37% squat, 20% bench and 43% deadlift.
Pull-dominant. The deadlift represents more of the total than average, the signature of a powerful posterior chain and often long arms relative to the torso.
Across 7 raw full-power meets in 3 federations (USPA, IPL, WRPF), Steven took 7 first places. From the first recorded meet to the best one, the total grew by 567.7 lbs (257.5 kg) — about 96.2 lbs per year over 5.9 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
526.6
Best Wilks
523.4
Best IPF GL
106.9
Career make rate and attempt selection
Steven made 76% of recorded attempts (13/17) and went 9-for-9 in 0 of 1 fully recorded meet.
| Lift | Make rate | Opener | Jump to 2nd | Jump to 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 100% (6/6) | 91% of best | +30 lbs | +22 lbs |
| Bench press | 80% (4/5) | 97% of best | +17 lbs | +11 lbs |
| Deadlift | 50% (3/6) | — | +28 lbs | +22 lbs |
Based only on meets where the federation published every attempt. Jumps are averages in pounds.
Personal record timeline
19 competition PRs after the first meet. Most recent: total on 2023-05-07 (3.5 years ago). Longest gap between two PRs: 3.1 years.
| Date | Lift | New best | Gain | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-07 | Total | 1,609.4 lbs (730 kg) | +88.2 lbs | FQ Classic 3 |
| 2023-05-07 | Deadlift | 700 lbs (317.5 kg) | +77.2 lbs | FQ Classic 3 |
| 2023-05-07 | Squat | 606.3 lbs (275 kg) | +33.1 lbs | FQ Classic 3 |
| 2022-05-01 | Total | 1,521.2 lbs (690 kg) | +71.7 lbs | FQ Classic 2 |
| 2022-05-01 | Deadlift | 622.8 lbs (282.5 kg) | +11 lbs | FQ Classic 2 |
| 2022-05-01 | Bench press | 325.2 lbs (147.5 kg) | +22 lbs | FQ Classic 2 |
| 2022-05-01 | Squat | 573.2 lbs (260 kg) | +38.6 lbs | FQ Classic 2 |
| 2019-03-16 | Total | 1,449.5 lbs (657.5 kg) | +159.8 lbs | California State Championships |
| 2019-03-16 | Deadlift | 611.8 lbs (277.5 kg) | +60.6 lbs | California State Championships |
| 2019-03-16 | Bench press | 303.1 lbs (137.5 kg) | +22 lbs | California State Championships |
| 2019-03-16 | Squat | 534.6 lbs (242.5 kg) | +77.2 lbs | California State Championships |
| 2018-08-25 | Total | 1,289.7 lbs (585 kg) | +148.8 lbs | Anaheim Fit Expo |
| 2018-08-25 | Deadlift | 551.2 lbs (250 kg) | +49.6 lbs | Anaheim Fit Expo |
| 2018-08-25 | Bench press | 281.1 lbs (127.5 kg) | +44.1 lbs | Anaheim Fit Expo |
| 2018-08-25 | Squat | 457.5 lbs (207.5 kg) | +55.1 lbs | Anaheim Fit Expo |
Lift ratios and bodyweight
Deadlift / squat
1.15×
Pulling vs. squatting strength
Bench / squat
0.54×
Pressing vs. squatting strength
Bodyweight 2017
145.5 lbs
Average at meets
Bodyweight 2023
163.9 lbs
+18.4 lbs over the career
Progression over time
Compared with all competitive lifters (up to 183 lbs class)
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Competition history
| Date | Meet | Place | Bodyweight | Squat / Bench / Deadlift | Total | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-07 | FQ Classic 3 · WRPF | 1 | 163.9 lbs | 606.3 lbs / 303.1 lbs / 700 lbs | 1,609.4 lbs (730 kg) | 526.6 |
| 2022-05-01 | FQ Classic 2 · WRPF | 1 | 162.3 lbs | 573.2 lbs / 325.2 lbs / 622.8 lbs | 1,521.2 lbs (690 kg) | 501.1 |
| 2019-03-16 | California State Championships · USPA | 1 | 164.2 lbs | 534.6 lbs / 303.1 lbs / 611.8 lbs | 1,449.5 lbs (657.5 kg) | 473.7 |
| 2019-03-16 | California State Championships · USPA | 1 | 164.2 lbs | 534.6 lbs / 303.1 lbs / 611.8 lbs | 1,449.5 lbs (657.5 kg) | 473.7 |
| 2018-08-25 | Anaheim Fit Expo · USPA | 1 | 162.9 lbs | 457.5 lbs / 281.1 lbs / 551.2 lbs | 1,289.7 lbs (585 kg) | 423.7 |
| 2017-11-02 | Worlds · IPL | 1 | 144.8 lbs | 402.3 lbs / 237 lbs / 501.6 lbs | 1,140.9 lbs (517.5 kg) | 406.9 |
| 2017-06-11 | Metroflex Classic · USPA | 1 | 146.2 lbs | 380.3 lbs / 203.9 lbs / 457.5 lbs | 1,041.7 lbs (472.5 kg) | 369.0 |
Frequent rivals
Lifters from our index who competed at the same meets as Steven at least twice.
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Michael Miller
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