List of United States men's national weightlifting champions
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (May 2023) |
This is a list of the men's American weightlifting champions since 1928.
National Champions (1973-2023)[edit]
As of 1 July 2023 [1]
| Athlete | Weight class | Year | Hometown/Team | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Chhum | 61 kg | 2023 | Max Kane Barbell | 270 kg |
| Hampton Morris | 67 kg | 2023 | Unaffiliated | 298 kg |
| Travis Cooper | 73 kg | 2023 | Rising Tide Weightlifting | 309 kg |
| Edward Ginnan | 81 kg | 2023 | Myriad Weightlifting | 321 kg |
| Brandon Victorian | 89 kg | 2023 | Blue Wave Weightlifting | 342 kg |
| Layne Palm | 96 kg | 2023 | Bexar Barbell | 334 kg |
| Trevor Kimm | 102 kg | 2023 | Unaffiliated | 325 kg |
| Kolbi Ferguson | 109 kg | 2023 | Atlas Weightlifting Club | 362 kg |
| Keiser Witte | +109 kg | 2023 | Alee Athletics | 412 kg |
| Howard Roche Cintron | 55 kg | 2022 | Florida Elite | 226 kg |
| Hampton Morris | 61 kg | 2022 | Unaffiliated | 282 kg |
| Matthew McCullough | 67 kg | 2022 | Texas A&M | 280 kg |
| Jacob Horst | 73 kg | 2022 | Garage Strength | 312 kg |
| Ryan Grimsland | 81 kg | 2022 | Unaffiliated | 330 kg |
| Nathan Damron | 89 kg | 2022 | California Strength | 360 kg |
| Trevor Kimm | 96 kg | 2022 | Unaffiliated | 333 kg |
| Wes Kitts | 102 kg | 2022 | California Strength | 370 kg |
| Nathan Lewis | 109 kg | 2022 | 1Kilo | 343 kg |
| Alejandro Medina | +109 kg | 2022 | Florida Elite | 375 kg |
| Howard Roche Cintron | 55 kg | 2021 | Middle Georgia Weightlifting | 211 kg |
| Hampton Morris | 61 kg | 2021 | Unattached | 271 kg |
| Ryan Grimsland | 67 kg | 2021 | Unattached | 296 kg |
| Clarence Cummings | 73 kg | 2021 | Team Divergent | 315 kg |
| Harrison Maurus | 81 kg | 2021 | Power and Grace Performance | 350 kg |
| Beau Brown | 89 kg | 2021 | Heartland Strength | 334 kg |
| Jason Bonnick | 96 kg | 2021 | Florida Elite | 343 kg |
| Ryan Sester | 102 kg | 2021 | Heroic Barbell | 352 kg |
| Ian Wilson | 109 kg | 2021 | Hassle Free BBC | 380 kg |
| Caine Wilkes | +109 kg | 2021 | Unattached | 394 kg |
| Carlos Millen | 61 kg | 2020 | Coastal Empire Weightlifting | 239 kg |
| Jacob Horst | 67 kg | 2020 | Garage Strength | 291 kg |
| Clarence Cummings | 73 kg | 2020 | Team Divergent | 330 kg |
| Harrison Maurus | 81 kg | 2020 | Power and Grace Performance | 335 kg |
| Travis Cooper | 89 kg | 2020 | East Coast Gold | 328 kg |
| Nathan Damron | 96 kg | 2020 | California Strength | 366 kg |
| Thomas Duer | 102 kg | 2020 | East Coast Gold | 330 kg |
| Wes Kitts | 109 kg | 2020 | California Strength | 375 kg |
| Keiser Witte | +109 kg | 2020 | Alee Athletics | 390 kg |
| Don Abrahamson | 67.5 kg | 1978 | Maitland, FL | 260 kg |
| Don Abrahamson | 67.5 kg | 1982 | 285 kg | |
| Don Abrahamson | 67.5 kg | 1984 | Sports Palace | 275 kg |
| Aaron Adams | 62 kg | 2006 | 246 kg | |
| Aaron Adams | 62 kg | 2008 | Unattached | 250 kg |
| Aaron Adams | 62 kg | 2009 | LSU-Shreveport | 259 kg |
| Val Balison | 82.5 kg | 1981 | 327.5 kg | |
| Steve Barlett | 52 kg | 1985 | 170 kg | |
| Darren Barnes | 56 kg | 2010 | Lift For Life | 211 kg |
| Darren Barnes | 56 kg | 2012 | East Coast Gold | 221 kg |
| Darren Barnes | 56 kg | 2015 | East Coast Gold | 242 kg |
| Darren Barnes | 56 kg | 2016 | East Coast Gold | 240 kg |
| Darrel Barnes | 62 kg | 2012 | East Coast Gold | 251 kg |
| Darrel Barnes | 62 kg | 2018 | East Coast Gold | 245 kg |
| Joshua Barnett | 56 kg | 2009 | Team Florida Altamonte | 190 kg |
| Wes Barnett | 100 kg | 1992 | Wesley | 350 kg |
| Wes Barnett | 99 kg | 1993 | Wesley | 345 kg |
| Wes Barnett | 108 kg | 1994 | Wesley | 360 kg |
| Wes Barnett | 108 kg | 1995 | Wesley | 370 kg |
| Wes Barnett | 108 kg | 1997 | Wesley | 375.5 kg |
| Wes Barnett | 105 kg | 1999 | Wesley | 380 kg |
| Bob Bednarski | 110 kg | 1973 | York Barbell Club | 340 kg |
| Jim Benjamin | 67.5 kg | 1977 | 255 kg | |
| John Bergman | +110 kg | 1986 | Sports Palace | 372.5 kg |
| Angelo Bianco | 77 kg | 2017 | Average Broz Gymnasium | 320 kg |
| Sam Bigler | 82.5 kg | 1976 | 320 kg | |
| Robert Blackwell | 89 kg | 2019 | California Strength | 329 kg |
| Ray Blaha | 110 kg | 1977 | 337.5 kg | |
| Ryan Borges | 56 kg | 2013 | Team Florida Gulf Coast | 218 kg |
| Brett Brian | 90 kg | 1988 | Gayle Hatch | 325 kg |
| Brett Brian | 90 kg | 1991 | Gayle Hatch | 342.5 kg |
| Brett Brian | 90 kg | 1992 | Baton Rouge, LA | 342.5 kg |
| Henry Brower | 69 kg | 2003 | Team Savannah | 282.5 kg |
| Henry Brower | 69 kg | 2004 | Team Savannah | 275 kg |
| Henry Brower | 69 kg | 2005 | Team Savannah | 280 kg |
| Henry Brower | 69 kg | 2006 | Team Savannah | 285.5 kg |
| Henry Brower | 69 kg | 2008 | Team Savannah | 293 kg |
| Henry Brower | 69 kg | 2009 | Team Savannah | 287 kg |
| Henry Brower | 69 kg | 2010 | Team Savannah | 268 kg |
| Matt Bruce | 77 kg | 2006 | Gayle Hatch Weightlifters | 327 kg |
| Casey Burgener | +105 kg | 2006 | Team Southern California | 383 kg |
| Casey Burgener | +105 kg | 2007 | Team Southern California | 390 kg |
| Casey Burgener | 105 kg | 2010 | Team CrossFit | 357 kg |
| Colin Burns | 94 kg | 2014 | Texas Barbell | 359 kg |
| Colin Burns | 94 kg | 2017 | Team Juggernaut | 369 kg |
| Mark Cameron | 110 kg | 1975 | 365 kg | |
| Mark Cameron | 110 kg | 1976 | 385 kg | |
| Mark Cameron | 100 kg | 1977 | 355 kg | |
| Mark Cameron | 110 kg | 1978 | York, PA | 370 kg |
| Mark Cameron | 110 kg | 1979 | 385 kg | |
| Mark Cameron | 110 kg | 1980 | 372.5 kg | |
| Dan Cantore | 67.5 kg | 1973 | Golden Gate | 272.5 kg |
| Dan Cantore | 67.5 kg | 1974 | 287.5 kg | |
| Dan Cantore | 67.5 kg | 1975 | 275 kg | |
| Dan Cantore | 67.5 kg | 1976 | 285 kg | |
| Guy Carlton | 110 kg | 1981 | 360 kg | |
| Guy Carlton | 110 kg | 1984 | 362.5 kg | |
| Jim Chaplin | 69 kg | 2002 | Team Savannah | 267.5 kg |
| Oscar Chaplin, III | 70 kg | 1997 | Team Savannah | 297.5 kg |
| Oscar Chaplin, III | 77 kg | 1998 | Team Savannah | 312.5 kg |
| Oscar Chaplin, III | 77 kg | 1999 | Team Savannah | 325 kg |
| Oscar Chaplin, III | 77 kg | 2000 | Team Savannah | 332.5 kg |
| Oscar Chaplin, III | 85 kg | 2002 | Team Savannah | 347.5 kg |
| Oscar Chaplin, III | 85 kg | 2004 | Team Savannah | 320 kg |
| Jon Chappell | 52 kg | 1979 | 177.5 kg | |
| Ken Clark | 100 kg | 1981 | 350 kg | |
| Ken Clark | 100 kg | 1982 | 367.5 kg | |
| Ken Clark | 100 kg | 1983 | 370 kg | |
| Ken Clark | 100 kg | 1984 | 360 kg | |
| Ken Clark | 100 kg | 1985 | 355 kg | |
| Ken Clark | 100 kg | 1987 | 337.5 kg | |
| Michael Cohen | 90 kg | 1983 | 352.5 kg | |
| Michael Cohen | 90 kg | 1986 | 332.5 kg | |
| Tommy Colandro | 90 kg | 1987 | 335 kg | |
| Travis Cooper | 85 kg | 2013 | Muscle Driver USA | 341 kg |
| Travis Cooper | 77 kg | 2015 | Muscle Driver USA | 327 kg |
| Travis Cooper | 77 kg | 2016 | Unattached | 326 kg |
| Travis Cooper | 77 kg | 2018 | East Coast Gold | 295 kg |
| Travis Cooper | 81 kg | 2019 | East Coast Gold | 318 kg |
| Dave Conragan | 91 kg | 1997 | Unattached | 300 kg |
| Derrick Crass | 82.5 kg | 1987 | 310 kg | |
| Derrick Crass | 90 kg | 1989 | 340 kg | |
| Derrick Crass | 90 kg | 1990 | 345 kg | |
| Ron Crawley | 52 kg | 1978 | Washington, DC | 175 kg |
| Ron Crawley | 56 kg | 1983 | 200 kg | |
| CJ Cummings | 69 kg | 2015 | Team Savannah | 306 kg |
| James Butch Curry, Jr | 90 kg | 1979 | 325 kg | |
| James Butch Curry, Jr | 90 kg | 1980 | 337.5 kg | |
| Nathan Damron | 94 kg | 2018 | Mash Mafia | 350 kg |
| Nathan Damron | 96 kg | 2019 | Mash Mafia | 357 kg |
| Myron Davis | 75 kg | 1980 | 297.5 kg | |
| Brian Derwin | 100 kg | 1980 | 362.5 kg | |
| Matthew Devine | 94 kg | 2009 | East Coast Gold | 315 kg |
| Scott Dibert | 69 kg | 2000 | East Coast Gold | 285 kg |
| Kevin Dittler | 83 kg | 1997 | Southern Arizona | 292.5 kg |
| Salvador Dominguez | 56 kg | 1974 | 220 kg | |
| John Downey | 85 kg | 2018 | Catalyst Athletics | 320 kg |
| Kendrick Farris | 85 kg | 2006 | Shreveport/Boosier City | 345 kg |
| Kendrick Farris | 85 kg | 2007 | Shreveport/Boosier City | 355 kg |
| Kendrick Farris | 85 kg | 2009 | LSU-Shreveport | 338 kg |
| Kendrick Farris | 85 kg | 2011 | LSU-Shreveport | 356 kg |
| Kendrick Farris | 85 kg | 2012 | LSU-Shreveport | 355 kg |
| Kendrick Farris | 94 kg | 2016 | Unattached | 377 kg |
| Forrest Felton | 52 kg | 1975 | 165 kg | |
| Al Feuerbach | 110 kg | 1974 | 345 kg | |
| Jared Fleming | 94 kg | 2013 | East Coast Gold | 337 kg |
| Jared Fleming | 94 kg | 2015 | East Coast Gold | 365 kg |
| Paul Fleschler | 91 kg | 1993 | Sayre Park | 345 kg |
| Paul Fleschler | 91 kg | 1994 | Sayre Park | 342.5 kg |
| Donovan Ford | 105 kg | 2015 | Hassle Free | 370 kg |
| Michael Fox | 56 kg | 2014 | East Coast Gold | 235 kg |
| Michael Fox | 56 kg | 2017 | Team Juggernaut | 238 kg |
| Lance Frye | 77 kg | 2005 | East Coast Gold | 330 kg |
| Lance Frye | 77 kg | 2008 | East Coast Gold | 317 kg |
| Andy Garcy | 85 kg | 2001 | Wesley | 320 kg |
| James Gargano | +110 kg | 1974 | 345 kg | |
| Cody Gibbs | 105 kg | 2007 | Shreveport/Boosier City | 360 kg |
| Cody Gibbs | 105 kg | 2009 | LSU-Shreveport | 338 kg |
| Gene Gilsdorf | 56 kg | 1986 | 207.5 kg | |
| Gene Gilsdorf | 56 kg | 1987 | 202.5 kg | |
| Gene Gilsdorf | 56 kg | 1990 | Wesley | 197.5 kg |
| Gene Gilsdorf | 56 kg | 1991 | Wesley | 202.5 kg |
| Gene Gilsdorf | 56 kg | 1992 | Onaga, KS | 207.5 kg |
| Shelton Gilyard | 54 kg | 1997 | Team Florida | 195.0 kg |
| Shelton Gilyard | 56 kg | 2000 | Calpians | 217.5 kg |
| Shelton Gilyard | 56 kg | 2001 | Calpians | 207.5 kg |
| Shelton Gilyard | 56 kg | 2002 | Unattached | 215.0 kg |
| Shelton Gilyard | 56 kg | 2003 | Team Florida | 210.0 kg |
| Shelton Gilyard | 56 kg | 2004 | Team Florida | 225.0 kg |
| Shelton Gilyard | 56 kg | 2005 | Team Florida | 220.0 kg |
| Shelton Gilyard | 56 kg | 2008 | Team Florida Gulf Coast | 197.0 kg |
| Dean Goad | 76 kg | 1993 | Calpians | 302.5 kg |
| Dean Goad | 83 kg | 1994 | Calpians | 312.5 kg |
| Dean Goad | 83 kg | 1995 | Calpians | 322.5 kg |
| Dean Goad | 83 kg | 1996 | Calpians | 312.5 kg |
| Dean Goad | 94 kg | 1999 | Calpians | 327.5 kg |
| Tom Gough | 91 kg | 1995 | Team Southern California | 350.0 kg |
| Tom Gough | 91 kg | 1996 | Marin WLC | 350.0 kg |
| Tom Gough | 99 kg | 1997 | Team Southern California | 375.0 kg |
| Tom Gough | 105 kg | 1998 | Team Southern California | 362.5 kg |
| Tom Gough | 94 kg | 2000 | Team Montana | 360.0 kg |
| Michael Graber | 56 kg | 2011 | Team New Jersey | 179.0 kg |
| TJ Greenstone | +109 kg | 2019 | East Coast Gold | 367 kg |
| Phil Grippaldi | 90 kg | 1973 | York Barbell Club | 325.0 kg |
| Phil Grippaldi | 90 kg | 1974 | 342.5 kg | |
| Phil Grippaldi | 90 kg | 1977 | 337.5 kg | |
| Shane Hamman | +108 kg | 1997 | Team Oklahoma | 362.5 kg |
| Shane Hamman | +105 kg | 1998 | Team Oklahoma | 385kg |
| Shane Hamman | +105 kg | 1999 | Unattached | 402.5 kg |
| Shane Hamman | +105 kg | 2000 | Unattached | 400kg |
| Shane Hamman | +105 kg | 2001 | Unattached | 415 kg |
| Shane Hamman | +105 kg | 2002 | Unattached | 425 kg |
| Shane Hamman | +105 kg | 2003 | Unattached | 405 kg |
| Shane Hamman | +105 kg | 2004 | Unattached | 410 kg |
| Shane Hamman | +105 kg | 2005 | Unattached | 387.5 kg |
| Jerry Hannan | +110 kg | 1981 | 392.5 kg | |
| John Harris | 85 kg | 2003 | Weseley | 302.5 kg |
| Mark Henry | +108 kg | 1993 | Unattached | 385.0 kg |
| Mark Henry | +108 kg | 1994 | Unattached | 387.5 kg |
| Mark Henry | +108 kg | 1996 | Unattached | 400 kg |
| Tom Hirtz | 82.5 kg | 1974 | 307.5 kg | |
| Tom Hirtz | 82.5 kg | 1979 | 317.5 kg | |
| Dan Hogan | 62 kg | 2003 | Team Florida | 235 kg |
| Albert Hood | 56 kg | 1981 | 217.5 kg | |
| Albert Hood | 56 kg | 1982 | 215 kg | |
| Albert Hood | 56 kg | 1984 | Health Rite | 232.5 kg |
| Jacob Horst | 62 kg | 2016 | Garage Strength | 238 kg |
| Jacob Horst | 67 kg | 2019 | Garage Strength | 278 kg |
| Dane Hussey | 60 kg | 1975 | 242.5 kg | |
| Dane Hussey | 60 kg | 1976 | 242.5 kg | |
| Chad Ikei | 52 kg | 1991 | Team Hawaii | 185 kg |
| Chad Ikei | 54 kg | 1993 | Team Hawaii | 212.5 kg |
| Chad Ikei | 54 kg | 1994 | Team Hawaii | 227.5 kg |
| Chad Ikei | 54 kg | 1995 | Team Hawaii | 220 kg |
| Chad Ikei | 54 kg | 1996 | Team Hawaii | 222.5 kg |
| Bryan Jacob | 60 kg | 1990 | 250 kg | |
| Bryan Jacob | 60 kg | 1991 | Gayle Hatch | 260 kg |
| Bryan Jacob | 60 kg | 1992 | Norcross, GA | 262.5 kg |
| Bryan Jacob | 59 kg | 1993 | Gayle Hatch | 265 kg |
| Bryan Jacob | 59 kg | 1994 | Gayle Hatch | 262.5 kg |
| Bryan Jacob | 59 kg | 1995 | Coffee's Gym | 265 kg |
| Bryan Jacob | 64 kg | 1997 | Coffee's Gym | 265 kg |
| Bryan Jacob | 62 kg | 1999 | Coffee's Gym | 245 kg |
| Bryan Jacob | 62 kg | 2001 | Coffee's Gym | 232.5 kg |
| Michael Jacques | 67.5 kg | 1983 | 287.5 kg | |
| Michael Jacques | 67.5 kg | 1985 | 290 kg | |
| Michael Jacques | 67.5 kg | 1988 | Team South | 277.5 kg |
| Michael Jacques | 67.5 kg | 1989 | Team South | 272.5 kg |
| Michael Jacques | 67.5 kg | 1990 | 265 kg | |
| Michael Jacques | 70 kg | 1993 | Gayle Hatch | 260 kg |
| Michael Jacques | 70 kg | 1995 | Coffee's Gym | 267.5 kg |
| Chuck Jambliter | 75 kg | 1984 | Unattached | 300 kg |
| Lee James | 90 kg | 1976 | 355 kg | |
| Lee James | 90 kg | 1978 | York, PA | 355 kg |
| Derrick Johnson | 62 kg | 2004 | Shreveport | 242.5 kg |
| Derrick Johnson | 62 kg | 2007 | Lift For Life | 255 kg |
| Derrick Johnson | 62 kg | 2013 | Unattached | 257 kg |
| Derrick Johnson | 62 kg | 2014 | Texas Barbell | 271 kg |
| Derrick Johnson | 62 kg | 2015 | Texas Barbell | 270 kg |
| Derrick Johnson | 62 kg | 2017 | Texas Barbell | 262 kg |
| Phil Jake Johnson | 69 kg | 2007 | Midwest Weightlifting | 286 kg |
| David Jones | 75 kg | 1978 | 295 kg | |
| David Jones | 67.5 kg | 1979 | 270 kg | |
| Patrick Judge | +105 kg | 2008 | Team Florida Gulf Coast | 367 kg |
| Patrick Judge | +105 kg | 2009 | Team Florida Gulf Coast | 376 kg |
| Patrick Judge | +105 kg | 2010 | Unattahed | 372 kg |
| Mike Karchut | 82.5 kg | 1973 | Sayre Park | 315 kg |
| Mike Karchut | 90 kg | 1975 | 340 kg | |
| Mike Karchut | 82.5 kg | 1978 | Chicago, IL | 337.5 kg |
| Mike Karchut | 82.5 kg | 1980 | 327.5 kg | |
| Pete Kelley | 99 kg | 1995 | Wesley | 335 kg |
| Pete Kelley | 99 kg | 1996 | Wesley | 352.5 kg |
| Pete Kelley | 94 kg | 1998 | Wesley | 337.5 kg |
| Pete Kelley | 105 kg | 2001 | Wesley | 355 kg |
| Pete Kelley | 105 kg | 2002 | Wesley | 350 kg |
| Pete Kelley | 105 kg | 2003 | Wesley | 365 kg |
| Pete Kelley | 105 kg | 2004 | Wesley | 382.5 kg |
| Pete Kelley | 105 kg | 2005 | Wesley | 362.5 kg |
| Antwan Kilbert | 61 kg | 2019 | 237 kg | |
| Wesley Kitts | 105 kg | 2016 | California Strength | 370 kg |
| Brey Kobashigawa | 55 kg | 2019 | 224 kg | |
| Arn Kritsky | 82.5 kg | 1985 | 325 kg | |
| Zachary Krych | 85 kg | 2010 | Team Minnesota | 324 kg |
| Dave Langon | 100 kg | 1990 | Sports Palace | 337.5 kg |
| Dave Langon | 100 kg | 1991 | Sports Palace | 345 kg |
| Alex Lee | 69 kg | 2016 | Garage Strength | 312 kg |
| Alex Lee | 69 kg | 2018 | 285 kg | |
| Mario Lemon | 56 kg | 1998 | Team Savannah | 212.5 kg |
| Chris LeRoux | 52 kg | 1990 | 187.5 kg | |
| Chris Leroux | 62 kg | 2005 | Calpians | 237.5 kg |
| Chris Leroux | 56 kg | 2006 | Calpians | 204 kg |
| Mark Levell | 82.5 kg | 1984 | Sayre Park | 310.0 kg |
| William Lewis | 56 kg | 1999 | Team Savannah | 200.0 kg |
| Michael Listro | 75 kg | 1989 | Bellville | 292.5 kg |
| Michael Listro | 75 kg | 1990 | 292.5 kg | |
| Fred Lowe | 75 kg | 1973 | York Barbell Club | 315.0 kg |
| Fred Lowe | 75 kg | 1974 | 305.0 kg | |
| Fred Lowe | 75 kg | 1975 | 297.5 kg | |
| Fred Lowe | 75 kg | 1976 | 305.0 kg | |
| Fred Lowe | 75 kg | 1981 | 315.0 kg | |
| Jeff Macy | 75 kg | 1991 | Team Florida | 290.0 kg |
| Jeff Macy | 83 kg | 1993 | Team Florida | 300.0 kg |
| Michael Martin | 77 kg | 2001 | Team Savannah | 317.5 kg |
| Mario Martinez | +110 kg | 1982 | 380.0 kg | |
| Mario Martinez | +110 kg | 1983 | 377.5 kg | |
| Mario Martinez | +110 kg | 1984 | 400.0 kg | |
| Mario Martinez | +110 kg | 1985 | 395.0 kg | |
| Mario Martinez | +110 kg | 1986 | Sports Palace | 372.5 kg |
| Mario Martinez | +110 kg | 1987 | 392.5 kg | |
| Mario Martinez | +110 kg | 1988 | Sports Palace | 402.5 kg |
| Mario Martinez | +110 kg | 1989 | Sports Palace | 357.5 kg |
| Mario Martinez | +110 kg | 1991 | Sports Palace | 367.5 kg |
| Mario Martinez | +110 kg | 1992 | S. San Francisco, CA | 382.5 kg |
| John McGovern | 85 kg | 2014 | Razor's Edge Fitness | 337.0 kg |
| Thomas McKinney | +108 kg | 1995 | East Coast Gold | 330.0 kg |
| Tim McRae | 56 kg | 1989 | 207.5 kg | |
| Tim McRae | 67.5 kg | 1991 | Team Florida | 275.0 kg |
| Tim McRae | 64 kg | 1993 | Volusia County | 300.0 kg |
| Tim McRae | 70 kg | 1994 | Volusia County | 310.0 kg |
| Tim McRae | 70 kg | 1996 | Volusia County | 310.0 kg |
| Tim McRae | 76 kg | 1997 | Volusia County | 330.0 kg |
| Tim McRae | 85 kg | 1998 | Volusia County | 335.0 kg |
| Tim McRae | 85 kg | 1999 | Unattached | 332.5 kg |
| Patrick Mendes | +105 kg | 2011 | Unattached | 389.0 kg |
| Justin Meyer | 102 kg | 2019 | 350.0 kg | |
| Jeff Michels | 110 kg | 1982 | 400.0 kg | |
| Jeff Michels | 110 kg | 1983 | 407.5 kg | |
| Jeff Michels | 110 kg | 1985 | 377.5 kg | |
| Jeff Michels | 110 kg | 1988 | York Barbell Club | 357.5 kg |
| Jeff Michels | 110 kg | 1989 | York Barbell Club | 347.5 kg |
| Jeff Michels | +110 kg | 1990 | York Barbell Club | 360.0 kg |
| Roman Mielec | 60 kg | 1974 | 232.5 kg | |
| Brian Miyamoto | 60 kg | 1983 | 235.0 kg | |
| Brian Miyamoto | 60 kg | 1985 | 230.0 kg | |
| Brian Miyamoto | 60 kg | 1986 | 225.0 kg | |
| Brian Miyamoto | 60 kg | 1987 | 232.5 kg | |
| Roy Moore | 60 kg | 1973 | York Barbell Club | 235.0 kg |
| Spencer Moorman | 105 kg | 2013 | California Strength | 350.0 kg |
| Spencer Moorman | 105 kg | 2014 | California Strength | 346.0 kg |
| Robert Murphy | 94 kg | 2002 | Team Florida | 337.5 kg |
| Robert Murphy | 94 kg | 2003 | Team Florida | 345.0 kg |
| Robert Murphy | 94 kg | 2004 | Team Florida | 350.0 kg |
| Robert Murphy | 94 kg | 2005 | Team Florida | 355.0 kg |
| Jim Napier | 82.5 kg | 1977 | 322.5 kg | |
| Ken Nashihara | 52 kg | 1987 | 187.5 kg | |
| Thahn Nguyen | 60 kg | 1988 | Sports Palace | 222.5 kg |
| Thahn Nguyen | 60 kg | 1989 | Sports Palace | 237.5 kg |
| Thahn Nguyen | 64 kg | 1996 | Sports Palace | 272.5 kg |
| Jonathan North | 94 kg | 2011 | California Strength | 346 kg |
| Brian Okada | 52 kg | 1982 | 170.0 kg | |
| Brian Okada | 52 kg | 1984 | Unattached | 205.0 kg |
| Brian Okada | 56 kg | 1988 | Team Hawaii | 195.0 kg |
| Brian Okada | 52 kg | 1992 | Wailuku, HI | 195.0 kg |
| Brian Okada | 59 kg | 1997 | Team Hawaii | 215.0 kg |
| Pat Omori | 56 kg | 1977 | 210.0 kg | |
| Pat Omori | 56 kg | 1979 | 202.5 kg | |
| John Orlando | 75 kg | 1985 | 280.0 kg | |
| D'Angelo Osorio | 105 kg | 2017 | Hassle Free Bbc | 376.0 kg |
| D'Angelo Osorio | 105 kg | 2018 | Hassle Free Bbc | 358.0 kg |
| Vern Patao | 67.5 kg | 1992 | Kahulu, HI | 290.0 kg |
| Vern Patao | 64 kg | 1994 | 282.5 kg | |
| Vern Patao | 64 kg | 1995 | Team Hawaii | 270.0 kg |
| Charles Pavia | 69 kg | 1998 | Team Florida | 287.5 kg |
| Charles Pavia | 69 kg | 1999 | Team Florida | 285.0 kg |
| Dave Phillips | 82.5 kg | 1990 | 330.0 kg | |
| Anthony Pomponio | 85 kg | 2015 | Iron Athlete Weightlifter | 339.0 kg |
| Jacob Pudenz | 109 kg | 2019 | California Strength | 336.0 kg |
| Pete Rawluk | 82.5 kg | 1975 | 312.5 kg | |
| George Giff Reed, IV | 69 kg | 2001 | Hoosiers | 252.5 kg |
| David Reigle | 75 kg | 1977 | 290.0 kg | |
| David Reigle | 75 kg | 1979 | 287.5 kg | |
| Brian Reisenauer | 56 kg | 2018 | 232.0 kg | |
| Phil Sabatini | 94 kg | 2010 | East Coast Gold | 331.0 kg |
| LeGrand Sakamaki | 59 kg | 1996 | Team Hawaii | 232.5 kg |
| LeGrand Sakamaki | 62 kg | 1998 | Team Hawaii | 262.5 kg |
| LeGrand Sakamaki | 62 kg | 2000 | Team Hawaii | 265.0 kg |
| LeGrand Sakamaki | 62 kg | 2002 | Team Hawaii | 267.5 kg |
| Phil Sanderson | 60 kg | 1977 | 245.0 kg | |
| Phil Sanderson | 60 kg | 1979 | 252.5 kg | |
| Phil Sanderson | 60 kg | 1980 | 242.5 kg | |
| Phil Sanderson | 60 kg | 1981 | 240.0 kg | |
| Phil Sanderson | 60 kg | 1982 | 240.0 kg | |
| Phil Sanderson | 60 kg | 1984 | York Barbell Club | 235.0 kg |
| David Santillo | 75 kg | 1992 | Runnemede, NJ | 300.0 kg |
| David Santillo | 76 kg | 1994 | Calpians | 280.0 kg |
| David Santillo | 76 kg | 1995 | Calpians | 307.5 kg |
| David Santillo | 76 kg | 1996 | Calpians | 305.0 kg |
| Gary Savage | 75 kg | 1986 | York Barbell Club | 297.5 kg |
| Cal Schake | 67.5 kg | 1980 | 290.0 kg | |
| Cal Schake | 67.5 kg | 1981 | 290.0 kg | |
| Cal Schake | 75 kg | 1982 | 315.0 kg | |
| Cal Schake | 75 kg | 1983 | 320.0 kg | |
| Cal Schake | 67.5 kg | 1986 | York Barbell Club | 262.5 kg |
| Cal Schake | 67.5 kg | 1987 | 275.0 kg | |
| Rich Schutz | 100 kg | 1986 | 332.5 kg | |
| Rich Schutz | 110 kg | 1987 | 345.0 kg | |
| Rich Schutz | 100 kg | 1988 | Sayre Park | 355.0 kg |
| Rich Schutz | 100 kg | 1989 | Sayre Park | 347.5 kg |
| Rich Schutz | 110 kg | 1990 | 365.0 kg | |
| Rich Schutz | 100 kg | 1991 | Sayre Park | 360.0 kg |
| Rich Schutz | 110 kg | 1992 | Mt. Prospect, IL | 370.0 kg |
| Rich Schutz | 108 kg | 1993 | Sayre Park | 350.0 kg |
| Rich Schutz | 99 kg | 1994 | Sayre Park | 342.5 kg |
| Kurt Setterberg | 100 kg | 1978 | Warren, OH | 345.0 kg |
| Kurt Setterberg | 100 kg | 1979 | 350.0 kg | |
| Les Sewall | 52 kg | 1980 | 182.5 kg | |
| Donald Shankle | 105 kg | 2006 | Wichita Falls | 353.0 kg |
| Donald Shankle | 105 kg | 2008 | Wichita Falls | 346.0 kg |
| Donald Shankle | 105 kg | 2011 | California Strength | 359.0 kg |
| Donald Shankle | 105 kg | 2012 | California Strength | 370.0 kg |
| Jerome Smith | 73 kg | 2019 | 292.0 kg | |
| Mike Soha | 85 kg | 2009 | Unattached | 271.0 kg |
| John Stang | 69 kg | 2017 | Mash Mafia Weightlifting | 276.0 kg |
| Jacob Stefan | +110 kg | 1973 | LA YMCA | 352.5 kg |
| Tom Stock | +110 kg | 1978 | Belleville, IL | 377.5 kg |
| Tom Stock | +110 kg | 1979 | 377.5 kg | |
| Tom Stock | +110 kg | 1980 | 392.5 kg | |
| Cameron Swart | +105 kg | 2012 | Team Houston | 374.0 kg |
| Dwight Tamanaha | 56 kg | 1973 | LA YMCA | 205.0 kg |
| James Tatum | 77 kg | 2014 | Muscle Driver USA | 324.0 kg |
| James Tatum | 85 kg | 2016 | Unattached | 341.0 kg |
| James Tatum | 85 kg | 2017 | East Coast Gold W/L Team | 335.0 kg |
| Matt Terry | 94 kg | 2001 | Bengal | 335.0 kg |
| Stewart Thornbugh | 56 kg | 1978 | Charleston, IL | 220.0 kg |
| Andy Tysz | 105 kg | 2000 | Phat Elvis | 345.0 kg |
| Innocent Ukpong | 85 kg | 2008 | Team Houston | 318.0 kg |
| Roberto Tony Urrutia | 75 kg | 1987 | 300.0 kg | |
| Roberto Tony Urrutia | 75 kg | 1988 | York Barbell Club | 330.0 kg |
| Roberto Tony Urrutia | 82.5 kg | 1989 | York | 315.0 kg |
| Roberto Tony Urrutia | 82.5 kg | 1991 | Titan | 325.0 kg |
| Roberto Tony Urrutia | 82.5 kg | 1992 | Hollywood, FL | 330.0 kg |
| Norik Vardanian | 94 kg | 2008 | Unattached | 355.0 kg |
| Chad Vaughn | 77 kg | 2002 | Spoon BBC | 315.0 kg |
| Chad Vaughn | 77 kg | 2003 | Spoon BBC | 325.0 kg |
| Chad Vaughn | 77 kg | 2004 | Spoon BBC | 332.5 kg |
| Chad Vaughn | 85 kg | 2005 | Spoon BBC | 335.0 kg |
| Chad Vaughn | 77 kg | 2006 | Spoon BBC | 322.0 kg |
| Chad Vaughn | 77 kg | 2010 | Spoon BBC | 325.0 kg |
| Chad Vaughn | 77 kg | 2011 | Spoon BBC | 335.0 kg |
| Chad Vaughn | 77 kg | 2012 | Spoon BBC | 325.0 kg |
| Chad Vaughn | 77 kg | 2013 | Spoon BBC | 303.0 kg |
| Sam Walker | +110 kg | 1977 | 352.5 kg | |
| Donny Warner | 52 kg | 1973 | York Barbell Club | 177.5 kg |
| Donny Warner | 60 kg | 1978 | York, PA | 247.5 kg |
| Robert Wentlejewski | 108 kg | 1996 | Northern Arizona | 322.5 kg |
| Curt White | 52 kg | 1977 | 187.5 kg | |
| Curt White | 82.5 kg | 1982 | 322.5 kg | |
| Curt White | 82.5 kg | 1983 | 355.0 kg | |
| Curt White | 82.5 kg | 1986 | York Barbell Club | 337.5 kg |
| Curt White | 90 kg | 1985 | 350.0 kg | |
| Curt White | 82.5 kg | 1988 | York Barbell Club | 322.5 kg |
| Brad Wickersham | 56 kg | 1985 | 197.5 kg | |
| Joel Widdel | 52 kg | 1974 | 195.0 kg | |
| Joel Widdel | 52 kg | 1976 | 175.0 kg | |
| Joel Widdel | 56 kg | 1980 | 210.0 kg | |
| Bruce Wilhelm | +110 kg | 1975 | 347.5 kg | |
| Bruce Wilhelm | +110 kg | 1976 | 385.0 kg | |
| Caine Wilkes | +105 kg | 2013 | Unattached | 392.0 kg |
| Caine Wilkes | +105 kg | 2014 | Unattached | 400.0 kg |
| Caine Wilkes | +105 kg | 2015 | Muscle Driver USA | 416.0 kg |
| Caine Wilkes | +105 kg | 2016 | Mash Mafia Weightlifting | 404.0 kg |
| Caine Wilkes | +105 kg | 2017 | Little League Weightlifting | 387.0 kg |
| Corey Wilkes | 85 kg | 2000 | Unattached | 340.0 kg |
| Caleb Williams | 69 kg | 2011 | Coffee's Gym | 283.0 kg |
| Caleb Williams | 69 kg | 2012 | Peak Performance of GA | 294.0 kg |
| Caleb Williams | 69 kg | 2013 | Peak Performance of GA | 291.0 kg |
| Caleb Williams | 69 kg | 2014 | Peak Performance of GA | 304.0 kg |
| Ian Wilson | 94 kg | 2012 | Hassle Free Barbell | 344.0 kg |
| Kevin Winter | 90 kg | 1981 | 342.5 kg | |
| Kevin Winter | 90 kg | 1982 | 340.0 kg | |
| Kevin Winter | 90 kg | 1984 | Sports Palace | 347.5 kg |
| Keiser Witte | +105 kg | 2018 | 377.0 kg | |
| Jeff Wittmer | 94 kg | 2006 | Wesley | 335.0 kg |
| Jeff Wittmer | 94 kg | 2007 | Wesley | 345.0 kg |
| Steve Womble | 52 kg | 1986 | 162.5 kg | |
| Steve Womble | 52 kg | 1988 | Olympic Health Club | 172.5 kg |
| Steve Womble | 52 kg | 1989 | Olympic Health Club | 160.0 kg |
| John Yamauchi | 56 kg | 1975 | 212.5 kg | |
| John Yamauchi | 56 kg | 1976 | 217.5 kg | |
| Kyle Yamauchi | 62 kg | 2010 | Team Hawaii | 238.0 kg |
| Kyle Yamauchi | 62 kg | 2011 | Team Hawaii | 237.0 kg |
| Dirk Yasko | 52 kg | 1983 | 172.5 kg |
National Champions Press, Snatch, and Clean & Jerk (1928-1972)[edit]
As of 14 May 2019[2]
| Athlete | Weight class | Year | Hometown/Team | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Anderson | Heavyweight | 1955 | York Barbell Club | 519 kg |
| Paul Anderson | Heavyweight | 1956 | Tocoa, GA | 533 kg |
| Dave Ashman | Heavyweight | 1957 | York Barbell Club | 433 kg |
| Dave Ashman | Heavyweight | 1958 | York Barbell Club | 454 kg |
| Dave Ashman | Heavyweight | 1959 | York Barbell Club | 472 kg |
| Richard Bachtell | 60 kg | 1929 | Arcade AC. Hagerstown, MD | 852 1/2 Lbs |
| Richard Bachtell | 60 kg | 1930 | Association of Bar Bell Men | 847 Lbs |
| Richard Bachtell | 60 kg | 1931 | Arcade AC | 852 1/2 Lbs |
| Richard Bachtell | 60 kg | 1932 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 570 Lbs |
| Richard Bachtell | 60 kg | 1934 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 896 1/2 Lbs |
| Richard Bachtell | 60 kg | 1935 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 935 Lbs |
| Richard Bachtell | 60 kg | 1937 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 635 Lbs |
| Richard Bachtell | 60 kg | 1943 | York Barbell Club | 630 Lbs |
| Fernando Báez | 56 kg | 1968 | 740 Lbs | |
| Fernando Báez | 56 kg | 1969 | Puerto Rico | 745 Lbs |
| Fernando Báez | 60 kg | 1970 | 750 Lbs | |
| Bob Bartholomew | 90 kg | 1966 | York Barbell Club | 985 Lbs |
| Bob Bednarski | 110 kg | 1967 | York Barbell Club | 1175 Lbs |
| Bob Bednarski | 110 kg | 1968 | York Barbell Club | 1280 Lbs |
| Bob Bednarski | 110 kg | 1969 | York Barbell Club | 1210 Lbs |
| Bob Bednarski | 110 kg | 1970 | York Barbell Club | 1185 Lbs |
| Jim Benjamin | 67.5 kg | 1970 | 860 Lbs | |
| Jim Benjamin | 67.5 kg | 1971 | 390.0 kg | |
| Isaac Berger | 60 kg | 1955 | York Barbell Club | 705 Lbs |
| Isaac Berger | 60 kg | 1956 | York Barbell Club | 720 Lbs |
| Isaac Berger | 60 kg | 1957 | York Barbell Club | 760 Lbs |
| Isaac Berger | 60 kg | 1958 | York Barbell Club | 800 Lbs |
| Isaac Berger | 60 kg | 1959 | York Barbell Club | 740 Lbs |
| Isaac Berger | 60 kg | 1960 | York Barbell Club | 810 Lbs |
| Isaac Berger | 60 kg | 1961 | York Barbell Club | 790 Lbs |
| Isaac Berger | 60 kg | 1964 | York Barbell Club | 795 Lbs |
| Al Bevan | 82.5 kg | 1928 | Los Angeles AC | 605 Lbs |
| Jim Bradford | Heavyweight | 1960 | Ashford A.C. | 1085 Lbs |
| Jim Bradford | Heavyweight | 1961 | Ashford A.C. | 1070 Lbs |
| Homer Brannum | 67.5 kg | 1965 | Dallas, TX | 820 Lbs |
| Homer Brannum | 67.5 kg | 1967 | Dallas, TX | 835 Lbs |
| Eugene Casasola | 52 kg | 1970 | York Barbell Club | 605 Lbs |
| Dan Cantore | 67.5 kg | 1972 | 422.5 kg | |
| Frank Capsouras | 90 kg | 1969 | York Barbell Club | 1080 Lbs |
| Frank Capsouras | 110 kg | 1972 | 525.0 kg | |
| Eugene Casasola | 52 kg | 1970 | York Barbell Club | 605 Lbs |
| Elwood Cauffman | 58 kg | 1939 | Central YMCA, Rochester, NY | 560 Lbs |
| Gary Cleveland | 82.5 kg | 1964 | 955 Lbs | |
| Gary Cleveland | 82.5 kg | 1965 | 985 Lbs | |
| Wesley Cochrane | 56 kg | 1941 | Maspeth WLC, LI | 616 1/2 Lbs |
| Fred Curry | 60 kg | 1944 | Santa Monica, CA | 660 Lbs |
| H. G. Curtis | Heavyweight | 1945 | U. S. Navy | 855 Lbs |
| John Davis | 82.5 kg | 1939 | York Barbell Club | 815 Lbs |
| John Davis | 82.5 kg | 1940 | York Barbell Club | 855 Lbs |
| John Davis | Heavyweight | 1941 | York Barbell Club | 1009 3/4 Lbs |
| John Davis | Heavyweight | 1942 | York Barbell Club | 905 Lbs |
| John Davis | Heavyweight | 1943 | York Barbell Club | 940 Lbs |
| John Davis | Heavyweight | 1946 | Brooklyn, NY | 918 Lbs |
| John Davis | Heavyweight | 1947 | York, PA | 900 Lbs |
| John Davis | Heavyweight | 1948 | York, PA | 1025 Lbs |
| John Davis | Heavyweight | 1950 | York, PA | 1010 Lbs |
| John Davis | Heavyweight | 1951 | York, PA | 1062 Lbs |
| John Davis | Heavyweight | 1952 | York, PA | 1002 Lbs |
| John Davis | Heavyweight | 1953 | York, PA | 990 Lbs |
| Gary Deal | 110 kg | 1971 | 525.0 kg | |
| Joe De Pietro | 56 kg | 1942 | Unattached, Paterson, NJ | 256 kg |
| Joe De Pietro | 56 kg | 1943 | Unattached, Paterson, NJ | 265 kg |
| Joe De Pietro | 60 kg | 1945 | Circle Pool Club | 279 kg |
| Joe De Pietro | 56 kg | 1946 | WLC, Southern California | 293 kg |
| Joe De Pietro | 56 kg | 1947 | Yacos, Detroit | 279 kg |
| Joe De Pietro | 56 kg | 1948 | Paterson, NJ | 306 kg |
| Joe De Pietro | 56 kg | 1949 | Paterson, NJ | 281 kg |
| Joe De Pietro | 56 kg | 1950 | Paterson, NJ | 288 kg |
| Joe De Pietro | 56 kg | 1951 | Paterson, NJ | 290 kg |
| Salvador Dominguez | 56 kg | 1970 | York Barbell Club | 650 Lbs |
| Salvador Dominguez | 56 kg | 1971 | 302.5 kg | |
| Salvador Dominguez | 56 kg | 1972 | 305.0 kg | |
| Bert Elliott | 75 kg | 1954 | Los Angeles, CA | 765 Lbs |
| Clyde Emerick | 82.5 kg | 1952 | U.S. Army | 865 Lbs |
| Clyde Emerick | 90 kg | 1956 | York Barbell Club | 955 Lbs |
| Clyde Emerick | 90 kg | 1957 | York Barbell Club | 910 Lbs |
| Clyde Emerick | 90 kg | 1959 | York Barbell Club | 945 Lbs |
| Adolph Faas | 75 kg | 1929 | Cooper AC, Brooklyn, NY | 902 Lbs |
| Angel Faminglietta | 56 kg | 1957 | Panama | 640 Lbs |
| Joseph Fiorito | 53.5 kg | 1932 | Norristown, PA | 485 Lbs |
| Joseph Fiorito | 53.5 kg | 1933 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 496 1/2 Lbs |
| Joseph Fiorito | 53.5 kg | 1935 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 718 Lbs |
| Joseph Fiorito | 53.5 kg | 1936 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 533 1/2 Lbs |
| Joseph Fiorito | 56 kg | 1940 | York Barbell Club | 550 Lbs |
| John Fritshe | 51 kg | 1936 | Sandow AC, Philadelphia, PA | 456 1/2 Lbs |
| Tony Garcy | 67.5 kg | 1960 | York Barbell Club | 780 Lbs |
| Tony Garcy | 67.5 kg | 1962 | York Barbell Club | 800 Lbs |
| Tony Garcy | 67.5 kg | 1963 | York Barbell Club | 805 Lbs |
| Tony Garcy | 75 kg | 1965 | Chicago, IL | 880 Lbs |
| Tony Garcy | 75 kg | 1966 | York Barbell Club | 940 Lbs |
| A. Gaukler | 58 kg | 1929 | German American AC, NY | 665 1/2 Lbs |
| Jim George | 82.5 kg | 1956 | Akron OH | 875 Lbs |
| Jim George | 82.5 kg | 1958 | Akron OH | 880 Lbs |
| Jim George | 82.5 kg | 1959 | A.C.M.W.L. | 900 Lbs |
| Jim George | 82.5 kg | 1960 | A.C.M.W.L. | 915 Lbs |
| Pete George | 67.5 kg | 1946 | American College of Modern WL | 716 Lbs |
| Pete George | 75 kg | 1949 | Akron, OH | 830 Lbs |
| Pete George | 75 kg | 1950 | Akron, OH | 835 Lbs |
| Pete George | 75 kg | 1951 | Akron, OH | 860 Lbs |
| Pete George | 75 kg | 1952 | Akron, OH | 800 Lbs |
| Pete George | 75 kg | 1957 | US Army | 885 Lbs |
| Richard Giller | 75 kg | 1955 | Akron, OH | 800 Lbs |
| Paul Goldberg | 67.5 kg | 1959 | York Barbell Club | 780 Lbs |
| Paul Goldberg | 67.5 kg | 1961 | York Barbell Club | 745 Lbs |
| William L. Good | 82.5 kg | 1930 | Unattached, Reamstown, PA | 1017 1/2 Lbs |
| William L. Good | 82.5 kg | 1931 | Unattached, Reamstown, PA | 1056 Lbs |
| William L. Good | 82.5 kg | 1932 | Unattached, Reamstown, PA | 715 Lbs |
| William L. Good | 82.5 kg | 1933 | York Oil Burner AC | 733 Lbs |
| William L. Good | Heavyweight | 1934 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 1210 Lbs |
| William L. Good | Heavyweight | 1935 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 1205 Lbs |
| William L. Good | 82.5 kg | 1937 | Unattached, Reamstown, PA | 800 Lbs |
| Richard Greenawalt | 60 kg | 1950 | Columbus, OH | 367.0 kg |
| John Grimek | Heavyweight | 1936 | Shore AC, Asbury Park, NJ | 786 1/2 Lbs |
| Phil Grippaldi | 90 kg | 1967 | York Barbell Club | 1035 Lbs |
| Phil Grippaldi | 90 kg | 1968 | York Barbell Club | 1055 Lbs |
| Phil Grippaldi | 90 kg | 1970 | Keasby Eagles | 1090 Lbs |
| Gary Gubner | Heavyweight | 1966 | Grand St. Boys' Club | 1170 Lbs |
| Gary Hanson | 56 kg | 1964 | New York, NY | 700 Lbs |
| Gary Hanson | 56 kg | 1965 | New York, NY | 665 Lbs |
| Gary Hanson | 56 kg | 1967 | New York, NY | 690 Lbs |
| Gary Hanson | 60 kg | 1969 | York Barbell Club | 770 Lbs |
| Ed Heffernan | 118 Lb | 1937 | Toronto-York WLC, Canada | 535 Lbs |
| Sid Henry | Heavyweight | 1963 | Dallas, TX | 1125 Lbs |
| Enrique Hernandez | 60 kg | 1971 | Guest | 347.5 kg |
| Rick Holbrook | 90 kg | 1971 | 497.5 kg | |
| Rick Holbrook | 90 kg | 1972 | 512.5 kg | |
| George Horn | 67.5 kg | 1931 | German American AC, NY | 935 Lbs |
| Jack Hughes | 56 kg | 1953 | Akron, OH | 515 Lbs |
| A. Hutchison | 51 kg | 1937 | Oliphant Physical Academy Toronto | 515 Lbs |
| Ichinoseki | 56 kg | 1963 | Japan | 700 Lbs |
| Walter Imahara (6) | 60 kg | 1962 | US Army | 720 Lbs |
| 132 Lb/60 kg | 1963 | US Army | 720 Lbs | |
| 132 Lb/60 kg | 1965 | New Orleans AC | 790 Lbs | |
| 132 Lb/60 kg | 1966 | New Orleans AC | 765 Lbs | |
| 132 Lb/60 kg | 1967 | New Orleans AC | 775 Lbs | |
| 132 Lb/60 kg | 1968 | New Orleans AC | 795 Lbs | |
| Emerick Ishikawa (4) | 56 kg | 1944 | York, PA | 630 Lbs |
| 123 Lb/56 kg | 1945 | York, PA | 635 Lbs | |
| 132 Lb/60 kg | 1946 | Yacos Gym, Detroit | 641 Lbs | |
| 132 Lb/60 kg | 1947 | York, PA | 670 Lbs | |
| Mike Karchut (8) | 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1969 | Duncan YMCA | 1035 Lbs |
| 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1970 | Sayre Park | 1055 Lbs | |
| 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1971 | 457.5 kg | ||
| 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1972 | 472.5 kg | ||
| Frank Kay (3) | 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1941 | Chicago WLC, Chicago, IL | 850 Lbs |
| 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1942 | Chicago WLC, Chicago, IL | 860 Lbs | |
| 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1946 | N.W.W.L.C. | 836 Lbs | |
| Russ Knipp (3) | 165 Lb/75 kg | 1967 | Pittsburgh, PA | 955 Lbs |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1968 | Pittsburgh, PA | 955 Lbs | |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1971 | 457.5 kg | ||
| Robert Knodle (4) | 118 Lb | 1929 | Arcade AC, Hagerstown, MD | 682 Lbs |
| 118 Lb | 1930 | Arcade AC, Hagerstown, MD | 715 Lbs | |
| 118 Lb | 1931 | Arcade AC, Hagerstown, MD | 715 Lbs | |
| 112 Lb | 1934 | Hagerstown, MD | 693 Lbs. | |
| Tommy Kono (11) | 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1952 | US Army | 709 Lbs |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1953 | Oakland, CA | 915 Lbs | |
| 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1954 | Oakland, CA | 930 Lbs | |
| 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1955 | Honolulu | 940 Lbs | |
| 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1957 | Honolulu | 970 Lbs | |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1958 | Honolulu | 890 Lbs | |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1959 | York AC Hawaii | 905 Lbs | |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1960 | York AC Hawaii | 865 Lbs | |
| 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1961 | York AC Hawaii | 980 Lbs | |
| 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1962 | York AC Hawaii | 945 Lbs | |
| 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1963 | York AC Hawaii | 970 Lbs | |
| Stanley Kratkowski (5) | 165 Lb/75 kg | 1932 | Detroit, MI | 680 Lbs |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1934 | German American AC, Detroit | 1039 1/2 Lbs | |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1935 | Michigan AC, Detroit | 1095 Lbs | |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1936 | Michigan Alkali | 748 Lbs | |
| 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1938 | Wyandotte, MI | 805 Lbs | |
| Dick Krell (1) | 123 Lb/56 kg | 1962 | Torio H.C. | 670 Lbs |
| Yaz Kuzuhara (1) | 132 Lb/60 kg | 1954 | York Barbell Club | 685 Lbs |
| Lucian LaPlante (2) | 112 Lb | 1932 | West End AC, Gardner, MA | 470 Lbs. |
| 112 Lb | 1933 | West End AC, Gardner, MA | 485 1/2 Lbs. | |
| B. Leardi (2) | 118 Lb | 1938 | Paterson, NJ | 520 Lbs |
| 118 Lb | 1939 | Paterson YMCA, NJ | 525 Lbs | |
| A. Firpo Lemma (2) | 112 Lb | 1938 | Paterson, NJ | 561 Lbs |
| 112 Lb | 1939 | Paterson, NJ (Bates WLC) | 530 Lbs | |
| J. Arthur Levan (7) | 128 Lb | 1930 | Association of Bar Bell Men | 819 1/2 Lbs |
| 126 Lb | 1931 | Reading, PA | 852 1/2 Lbs | |
| 126 Lb | 1932 | Reading, PA | 540 Lbs | |
| 126 Lb | 1933 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 568 Lbs | |
| 126 Lb | 1934 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 830 Lbs | |
| 126 Lb | 1935 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 841 Lbs | |
| 126 Lb | 1936 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 588 1/2 Lbs | |
| Fred Lowe (8) | 165 Lb/75 kg | 1969 | York Barbell Club | 950 Lbs |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1970 | York Barbell Club | 960 Lbs | |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1972 | 450.0 kg | ||
| William Lowrance (1) | 132 Lb/60 kg | 1948 | Leo Stern's Gym, CA | 675 Lbs |
| John Mallo (1) | Heavyweight | 1933 | Lion Tailors, Akron, OH | 760 1/2 Lbs |
| Albert Manger (3) | 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1929 | Baltimore, Md. | 957 Lbs |
| Heavyweight | 1930 | Baltimore YMCA, MD | 1001 Lbs | |
| Heavyweight | 1932 | Baltimore, MD | 704 Lbs | |
| James Manning (1) | 165 Lb/75 kg | 1943 | Los Angeles YMCA, LA | 750 Lbs |
| Steve Mansour (2) | 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1968 | 820 Lbs | |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1969 | Michigan | 860 Lbs | |
| Bill March (5) | 198 Lb/90 kg | 1961 | York Barbell Club | 950 Lbs |
| 198 Lb/90 kg | 1962 | York Barbell Club | 975 Lbs | |
| 198 Lb/90 kg | 1963 | York Barbell Club | 1000 Lbs | |
| 198 Lb/90 kg | 1964 | York Barbell Club | 1010 Lbs | |
| 198 Lb/90 kg | 1965 | York Barbell Club | 1020 Lbs | |
| James Massai Bu (1) | 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1964 | New York, NY | 775 Lbs |
| David Mayor (1) | Heavyweight | 1937 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 835 Lbs |
| B. McDowell (1) | 165 Lb/75 kg | 1928 | Willoughby's Gym | 570 Lbs |
| John H. Miller (1) | 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1936 | Unattached | 761 Lbs |
| Joe Mills (1) | 132 Lb/60 kg | 1942 | Notre Dame AC, Woonsocket, RI | 635 Lbs |
| Larry Mintz (1) | 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1966 | Electchester AA | 805 Lbs |
| Robert M. Mitchell (1) | 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1934 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 990 Lbs |
| Miyake (1) | 132 Lb/60 kg | 1963 | Japan | 800 Lbs |
| Dave Moyer (2) | 123 Lb/56 kg | 1963 | Redding, PA | 640 Lbs |
| 114 Lb/52 kg | 1971 | 265.0 kg | ||
| Mike Mungioli (2) | 126 Lb | 1937 | Titan WLC, Maspeth, LI | 585 Lbs |
| 126 Lb | 1938 | Titan WLC, Maspeth, LI | 600 Lbs | |
| Joe Murry (1) | 242 Lb/110 kg | 1968 | 1035 Lbs | |
| Ohuchi (1) | 165 Lb/75 kg | 1963 | Japan | 895 Lbs |
| K. Onuma (1) | 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1958 | Japan | 795 Lbs |
| Mitz Oshima (1) | 132 Lb/60 kg | 1953 | Oakland, CA | 680 Lbs |
| Hitoshi Ouchi (1) | 165 Lb/75 kg | 1963 | Japan | 895 Lbs |
| Ken Patera (4) | Super Heavyweight | 1969 | Multnomah AC | 1195 Lbs |
| Super Heavyweight | 1970 | Multnomah AC | 1285 Lbs | |
| Super Heavyweight | 1971 | 592.5 kg | ||
| Super Heavyweight | 1972 | 607.5 kg | ||
| Joe Pitman (10) | 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1947 | Chambersberg, PA | 705 Lbs |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1948 | Chambersburg, PA | 730 Lbs | |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1949 | Chambersburg, PA | 735 Lbs | |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1950 | Chambersburg, PA | 765 Lbs | |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1951 | Chambersburg, PA | 775 Lbs | |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1953 | York Barbell Club | 745 Lbs | |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1954 | York Barbell Club | 755 Lbs | |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1955 | York Barbell Club | 765 Lbs | |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1956 | York Barbell Club | 785 Lbs | |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1957 | York Barbell Club | 770 Lbs | |
| Joe Puleo (6) | 165 Lb/75 kg | 1962 | York Barbell Club | 875 Lbs |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1963 | York Barbell Club | 860 Lbs | |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1964 | York Barbell Club | 805 Lbs | |
| 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1966 | York Barbell Club | 935 Lbs | |
| 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1967 | York Barbell Club | 955 Lbs | |
| 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1968 | York Barbell Club | 1025 Lbs | |
| John Pulskamp (1) | 198 Lb/90 kg | 1960 | Columbus, A.C. | 990 Lbs |
| Gino Quilici (1) | 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1934 | Multnomah AC | 1012 Lbs |
| Max Rohrer (2) | 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1929 | Cooper AC, Brooklyn, NY | 891 Lbs |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1930 | Cooper AC, Brooklyn, NY | 935 Lbs | |
| William Rohrer (2) | Heavyweight | 1929 | Cooper AC, Brooklyn, NY | 1045 Lbs |
| Heavyweight | 1931 | Cooper AC, Brooklyn, NY | 784 1/2 Lbs | |
| David Rothman (1) | 112 Lb | 1935 | German American AC, NY | 638 Lbs |
| Phil Sanderson (7) | 132 Lb/60 kg | 1972 | 337.5 kg | |
| Norbert Schemansky (9) | Heavyweight | 1949 | N.Y.M.C.A., Detroit, MI | 885 Lbs |
| 198 Lb/90 kg | 1951 | N.Y.M.C.A., Detroit, MI | 915 Lbs | |
| 198 Lb/90 kg | 1952 | Detroit, MI | 887 Lbs | |
| 198 Lb/90 kg | 1953 | Detroit, MI | 900 Lbs | |
| Heavyweight | 1954 | Detroit, MI | 1050 Lbs | |
| 225 Lb | 1957 | Detroit, MI | 990 Lbs | |
| Heavyweight | 1962 | York Barbell Club | 1140 Lbs | |
| Heavyweight | 1964 | York Barbell Club | 1160 Lbs | |
| Heavyweight | 1965 | York Barbell Club | 1155 Lbs | |
| Frank Schofro (1) | Heavyweight | 1944 | Rollo, MO | 850 Lbs |
| Fred Schutz (1) | 198 Lb/90 kg | 1958 | York Barbell Club | 925 Lbs |
| Lionel Shepherd (1) | 123 Lb/56 kg | 1966 | Wilmington WLC | 630 Lbs |
| Dave Sheppard (3) | 198 Lb/90 kg | 1954 | York Barbell Club | 975 Lbs |
| 198 Lb/90 kg | 1955 | York Barbell Club | 965 Lbs | |
| 225 Lb | 1958 | York Barbell Club | 960 Lbs | |
| Frank Spellman (3) | 165 Lb/75 kg | 1946 | York, PA | 831 Lbs |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1948 | York, PA | 855 Lbs | |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1961 | Westside, JC | 800 Lbs | |
| Stan Stanczyk (6) | 165 Lb/75 kg | 1947 | York, PA | 825 Lbs |
| 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1948 | York, PA | 880 Lbs | |
| 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1949 | York, PA | 915 Lbs | |
| 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1950 | York, PA | 910 Lbs | |
| 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1951 | York, PA | 885 Lbs | |
| 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1953 | York, PA | 915 Lbs | |
| Steve Stanko (3) | Heavyweight | 1938 | Perth Amboy, NJ | 850 Lbs |
| Heavyweight | 1939 | York Barbell Club | 895 Lbs | |
| Heavyweight | 1940 | York Barbell Club | 950 1/2 Lbs | |
| Arnie Sundberg (4) | 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1928 | Multnomah AC | 570 Lbs |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1930 | Multnomah AC | 968 Lbs | |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1931 | Multnomah AC | 940 1/2 Lbs | |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1932 | Multnomah AC | 632 Lbs | |
| Anthony Terlazzo (13) | 132 Lb/60 kg | 1932 | New York City | 570 Lbs |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1933 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 667 Lbs | |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1935 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 1006 1/2 Lbs | |
| 132 Lb/60 kg | 1936 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 693 Lbs | |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1937 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 780 Lbs | |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1938 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 765 Lbs | |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1939 | York Barbell Club | 805 Lbs | |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1940 | York Barbell Club | 770 Lbs | |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1941 | York Barbell Club | 800 Lbs | |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1942 | York Barbell Club | 760 Lbs | |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1943 | York Barbell Club | 800 Lbs | |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1944 | York, PA | 800 Lbs | |
| 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1945 | York, PA | 760 Lbs | |
| John Terpak (11) | 148 Lb/67.5 kg | 1936 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 737 Lbs |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1937 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 805 Lbs | |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1938 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 785 Lbs | |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1939 | York Barbell Club | 800 Lbs | |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1940 | York Barbell Club | 800 Lbs | |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1941 | York Barbell Club | 815 Lbs | |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1942 | York Barbell Club | 800 Lbs | |
| 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1943 | York, PA | 800 Lbs | |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1944 | York, PA | 800 Lbs | |
| 165 Lb/75 kg | 1945 | York, PA | 775 Lbs | |
| 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1947 | York, PA | 840 Lbs | |
| John Terry (4) | 132 Lb/60 kg | 1938 | New York, NY | 640 Lbs |
| 132 Lb/60 kg | 1939 | York Barbell Club | 660 Lbs | |
| 132 Lb/60 kg | 1940 | York Barbell Club | 665 Lbs | |
| 132 Lb/60 kg | 1941 | York Barbell Club | 665 Lbs | |
| Richard Tom (1) | 123 Lb/56 kg | 1952 | Hawaii | 628 Lbs |
| Richard Tomita (2) | 132 Lb/60 kg | 1949 | Honolulu, T. H. | 665 Lbs |
| 132 Lb/60 kg | 1952 | Honolulu, T. H. | 661 Lbs | |
| Tom Tyler (1) | Heavyweight | 1928 | Los Angeles AC | 760 Lbs |
| Ralph Vieria (1) | 118 Lb | 1934 | Red Wing AC, New Bedford, MA | 731 1/2 Lbs |
| Chuck Vinci (7) | 123 Lb/56 kg | 1954 | York Barbell Club | 620 Lbs |
| 123 Lb/56 kg | 1955 | York Barbell Club | 690 Lbs | |
| 123 Lb/56 kg | 1956 | York Barbell Club | 690 Lbs | |
| 123 Lb/56 kg | 1958 | York Barbell Club | 715 Lbs | |
| 123 Lb/56 kg | 1959 | York Barbell Club | 700 Lbs | |
| 123 Lb/56 kg | 1960 | York Barbell Club | 700 Lbs | |
| 123 Lb/56 kg | 1961 | York Barbell Club | 740 Lbs | |
| H. Vinkin (1) | 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1945 | U. S. Navy | 770 Lbs |
| Clement Warner (1) | 165 Lb/75 kg | 1956 | L.I. WLC | 835 Lbs |
| S. Weisch (1) | 181 Lb/82.5 kg | 1935 | Prudential Inc. Co. A.A., Newark | 1023 1/2 Lbs |
| John Yamauchi(3) | 114 Lb/52 kg | 1972 | 275.0 kg | |
| George Yoshioka (1) | 132 Lb/60 kg | 1951 | Honolulu, T. H. | 650 Lbs |
| Walter Zagurski (1) | 165 Lb/75 kg | 1933 | York Oil Burner AC, PA | 694 1/2 Lbs |
Multiple champions[edit]
As of 1 July 2023[3]
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Anthony Terlazzo |
| 12 | Johnny Davis |
| 11 | Tommy Kono, Johnny Terpak |
| 10 | Mario Martinez, Joe Pitman |
| 9 | Joe DePietro, Shane Hamman, Bryan Jacob, Norbert Schemansky, Rich Schutz, Chad Vaughn |
| 8 | Richard Bachtell, Isaac Berger, Shelton Gilyard, Mike Karchut, Pete Kelley, Fred Lowe, Tim McRae |
| 7 | Henry Brower, Travis Cooper, William Good, Michael Jacques, Arthur Levan, Phil Sanderson, Chuck Vinci |
| 6 | Wes Barnett, Mark Cameron, Oscar Chaplin, III, Ken Clark, Kendrick Farris, Pete George, Phil Grippaldi, Walter Imahara, Derrick Johnson, Jeff Michels, Joe Puleo, Cal Schake, Stan Stanczyk, Curt White, Caine Wilkes |
| 5 | Bob Bednarski, Dan Cantore, Joseph Fiorito, Tony Garcy, Gene Gilsdorf, Dean Goad, Tommy Gough, Chad Ikei, Stanley Kratkowski, Bill March, Brian Okada, Roberto Tony Urrutia |
| 4 | Darren Barnes, Salvador Dominguez, Clyde Emerick, Jim George, Gary Hanson, Emerick Ishikawa, Robert Knodle, Brian Miyamoto, Robert Murphy, Ken Patera, LeGrand Sakamaki, David Santillo, Donald Shankle, Arnis Sundberg, John Terry, Caleb Williams, Jacob Horst |
| 3 | Don Abrahamson, Aaron Adams, Dave Ashman, Fernando Baez, Jim Benjamin, Brett Brian, Casey Burgener, Derrick Crass, Nathan Damron, Mark Henry, Albert Hood, Patrick Judge, Frank Kay, Wes Kitts, Russ Knipp, Chris LeRoux, Albert Manger, Hampton Morris, Thahn Nguyen, Vern Patao, Dave Sheppard, Frank Spellman, Steve Stanko, Tom Stock, James Tatum, Joel Widdel, Kevin Winter, Keiser Witte, Steve Womble, John Yamauchi |
| 2 | Paul Anderson, Homer Bannum, Darrel Barnes, Jim Bradford, Colin Burns, Frank Capsouras, Guy Carlton, Howard Roche Cintron, Gary Cleveland, Michael Cohen, Ron Crawley, Clarence Cummings, James Butch Curry, Jr., Paul Fleschler, Jared Fleming, Lance Frye, Cody Gibbs, Paul Goldberg, Ryan Grimsland, Tom Hirtz, Rick Holbrook, Dane Hussey, Lee James, David Jones, Trevor Kimm, Dave Langon, Lucian LaPlante, B. Leardi, Alex Lee, Firpo Lemma, Mike Listro, Jeff Macy, Steve Mansour, Harrison Maurus, Dave Mayor, Spencer Moorman, Mike Mungioli, Pat Omori, D'Angelo Osorio, Charles Pavia, Dave Reigle, Max Rohrer, William Rohrer, Kurt Seterburg, Richard Tomita, Donny Warner, Bruce Wilhelm, Jeff Wittmer, Kyle Yamauchi |