John Haack totaled 1,044 kilograms at the 2026 American Pro to set a new U100KG raw all-time world record.
John Haack continues to push the limits of what is possible in the 100-kilogram weight class.
The powerlifting superstar delivered another record-setting performance at the 2026 Powerlifting United American Pro. Haack finished with a massive 1,044-kilogram (2,301.6-pound) raw total, breaking his own U100KG all-time world record.
The American Pro was held Aug. 7-8 at the Henrico Sports & Events Center in Richmond, Virginia. Haack competed during the elite portion of the event, which featured some of the top powerlifters in the sport.
He didn’t need a perfect day to make history, either.
Haack passed on his third squat attempt and narrowly missed a massive 420-kilogram deadlift to finish the competition. By that point, however, the world record was already his.
John Haack Sets New U100KG Raw Total World Record
Haack entered the competition as the man who already owned the U100KG raw total world record.
His previous mark stood at 1,043.5 kilograms (2,300.5 pounds), set at the 2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3.
Two years later, Haack managed to push the number a little higher.
His three best lifts at the American Pro combined for 1,044 kilograms:
- Squat: 380 kg (837.8 lbs)
- Bench Press: 265 kg (584.2 lbs)
- Deadlift: 399 kg (879.6 lbs)
- Total: 1,044 kg (2,301.6 lbs), U100KG raw all-time world record
It was only a half-kilogram improvement over his previous record. At this level of powerlifting, that was enough to rewrite the record book once again.
Haack Opens With A Huge Squat
Haack started the meet with 340 kilograms (749.6 pounds) on the squat before making a significant jump for his second attempt.
He loaded 380 kilograms (837.8 pounds) and successfully completed the lift. The squat also established a new U100KG Powerlifting United national record.
Haack then elected to pass on his third attempt.
Rather than chase an even bigger squat, he moved on with 380 kilograms secured and saved some energy for the bench press and deadlift.
His squat attempts were:
- 340 kg (749.6 lbs), successful
- 380 kg (837.8 lbs), successful, U100KG PLU national record
- Third attempt, passed
A Perfect Bench Press Performance
There were no misses for Haack once he reached the bench.
He opened at 232.5 kilograms (512.6 pounds) and followed it with 250 kilograms (551.2 pounds).
Haack then finished with a successful 265-kilogram (584.2-pound) bench press on his third attempt.
That put him in position to attack his own total record during the deadlift portion of the competition.
His bench press attempts were:
- 232.5 kg (512.6 lbs), successful
- 250 kg (551.2 lbs), successful
- 265 kg (584.2 lbs), successful
Haack Secures World Record And Nearly Pulls 926 Pounds
Haack needed another big performance on the deadlift to finish the job.
He opened with 365 kilograms (804.7 pounds) before jumping to 399 kilograms (879.6 pounds) for his second attempt.
Haack completed the lift using a conventional stance and mixed grip. It brought his total to 1,044 kilograms and officially moved him beyond his previous U100KG all-time world record.
With the record secured, Haack went for something much bigger.
He loaded 420 kilograms (925.9 pounds) for his final attempt.
Haack came close to completing the enormous pull but was unable to secure the lockout. Had he finished it, his total would have jumped all the way to 1,065 kilograms (2,347.9 pounds).
His deadlift attempts were:
- 365 kg (804.7 lbs), successful
- 399 kg (879.6 lbs), successful
- 420 kg (925.9 lbs), unsuccessful
Even with the miss, Haack walked away with another piece of powerlifting history.
John Haack Continues To Build His Powerlifting Legacy
Haack has spent more than a decade establishing himself among the elite lifters of his generation.
His résumé spans multiple weight classes and includes major victories and world-record performances. His combination of squat, bench press and deadlift strength has made him particularly dominant when it comes to overall totals.
The 2026 American Pro provided another example.
Haack didn’t simply win. He surpassed a world record that already belonged to him.
And his unsuccessful 925.9-pound deadlift showed there could still be significantly more on the table.
For now, 1,044 kilograms (2,301.6 pounds) stands as the new U100KG raw total all-time world record, with John Haack once again sitting alone at the top.
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