On July 16, 2023, Hause posted a video to his Instagram where he completed a back squat with wraps of 362.8 kilograms (800 pounds) for six reps on his second set. According to Hause, the training session was a personal record (PR). Instead of using a traditional barbell, Hause utilized a cambered bar which curved around his upper back and decreased the shoulder mobility needed to hold the bar in position. The athlete wore wrist wraps, knee sleeves, and a lifting belt during the milestone squats.

As a young powerlifter, Hause already has little to prove. The athlete burst onto the scene in 2022 with staggering displays of power, both in training and on the competitive platform. Some examples include a 467.8-kilogram (1031.4-pound) squat with wraps PR from a July 2022 training session and a raw deadlift PR of 420 kilograms (926 pounds) just about a week later.

While notching these astounding PRs, Hause would put the all-time World Record total with wraps in the 308-kilogram division in his crosshairs. He would smash that mark in late August 2022 with a 1,117.5-kilogram (2,463.6-pound) total with wraps at the 2022 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) American Pro. Hause hasn’t competed since then, citing, in a separate Instagram post, undisclosed personal reasons that needed to be prioritized. The athlete was apparently on track to compete in an undisclosed competition in May 2023 but pulled out, likely for these same reasons.

In recent months, it seems Hause is back at his “world-destroying ways,” steadily sharing different updates on his training and overall progress in the gym, like his six-rep squat with wraps PR. A raw bench press set of 206.3 kilograms (455 pounds) for eight reps in June 2023 might stand out as another noteworthy footnote in Hause’s growing resume.

At the time of this writing, it’s unclear where or when Hause will compete next. All that seems definitive is that he’s back to refining his skills and talents in the gym. Based on his precedent, such a development could only be bad news for any of his competitive peers.

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On August 3, 2022, Hause shared footage of himself capturing a 1,143-kilogram (2,522-pound) total with wraps during a recent workout. That Total is 26.5 kilograms (58.4 pounds) more than Hause’s recent All-Time World Record in the 140-kilogram weight class at the 2022 WRPF American Pro. Hause did not disclose his weight for this session nor the precise date of the workout.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In addition to his best-ever training total, Hause’s squat, bench press, and deadlift top marks are all personal records (PR). Here’s a rundown of Hause’s training performance:

Andrew Hause — Raw (W/Wraps) Training Stats 

• Squat — 476.6 kilograms (1,031 pounds) | Personal Record 
• Bench Press — 256.3 kilograms (565 pounds) | Personal Record
• Deadlift — 420 kilograms (926 pounds) | Personal Record
• Total —1,144 kilograms (2,522 pounds) | Personal Record 

As the powerlifter alluded to in an Instagram post, Hause found it challenging to transfer these stats to the 2022 WRPF American Pro. The training session nonetheless remains a potential preview of the power Hause might be able to harness on a sanctioned lifting platform in the future. 

“Not the cleanest lifts, but here are my best numbers from last meet prep,” Hause wrote. “[It was] a whole different monster to hit them in a meet on the same day. I need to keep pushing. Operation 2,650!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hause’s High Ambitions

Even with his recent All-Time World Record in the 140-kilogram weight class, Hause still needs 66.4 kilograms (146.4 pounds) to surpass Bell’s heaviest recorded total in the history of powerlifting. However, Hause has ambitions to do more than exceed Bell’s legendary mark in a competition. He apparently wants to smash that figure. 

The 24-year-old Hause frequently references “Operation 2,650” in many of his social media posts, which is a nod to his goal of someday scoring a 1,202-kilogram (2,650-pound) total with wraps. This achievement would be 18.8 kilograms (40.1 pounds) more than Bell’s record. If he attains that number, it would also make Hause the first-ever powerlifter to log a total of at least 1,200 kilograms (2,645.5 pounds) (in the Raw With Wraps category).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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At the time of this article’s publication, according to Open Powerlifting, Hause possesses the fourth-highest ever total with wraps regardless of weight class. With due time and steady progress, the athlete could find himself on the top of the mountain while completely separating himself from his peers. 

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2022 WRPF American Pro — Andrew Hause | 140KG, Raw (w/Wraps)

• Squat — 460 kilograms (1,014.1 pounds)
• Bench Press — 247.5 kilograms (545.6 pounds)
• Deadlift — 410 kilograms (903.9 pounds)
• Total — 1,117.5 pounds (2,463.7 pounds) — All-Time World Record

 

 

 

 

 

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According to Open Powerlifting, Hause surpassed Eric Lilliebridge’s former All-Time World Record total of 1,115 kilograms (2,458.1.pounds) from the 2016 United Powerlifting Association (UPA) Iron Battle on the Mississippi. 

In the caption of his Instagram post, where he shares a video of his performance, Hause says he weighed 288 pounds the day before the contest — 20 pounds under the weight cap for his division. He even maintained that he “could’ve easily made the cut to 275 [pounds]” if he had pushed for it, which would’ve placed him in the 125-kilogram division. 

Despite what Hause called a “horrendous day” — because he only successfully completed six of nine lifts — the powerlifter goes on to honor his strength peer as he surpasses one of his more esteemed marks. 

“I still managed to chip an All-Time World Record Total that’s stood since 2016,” Hause writes. “It was only being re-broken by the same man over and over for even longer. [Eric Lilliebridge] is a legend, and it is an absolute honor to be on the board with him.”

Hause adds the All-Time World Record Total with wraps to an impressive resume in the 140-kilogram division. His 456.3-kilogram (1,006-pound) squat and total of 1,105.9 kilograms (2,438 pounds) from the 2021 Revolution Powerlifting Syndicate (RPS) Showcase Super Classic are both All-Time Junior World Records with wraps. 

Aside from the record total that demonstrated Hause’s unique upper body and lower body strength across the board, his performance was marked by personal competition bests on the squat, bench press, and deadlift.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Back to the Drawing Board

As he put a bow on this record-breaking performance, Hause alludes to his long-term ambitions.

Per the “Operation2650” hashtag to close out his post (which is also featured prominently in many of his Instagram shares), Hause would like to eventually capture at least a 1,202-kilogram (2,650-pound) total. Such a number would give the athlete the All-Time World Record with wraps among all powerlifters. It would exceed Daniel Bell’s current mark of 1,182.4 kilograms (2,609.9 pounds) from the 2021 WRPF Hybrid Showdown II. 

Indeed, as Hause says, it’s “back to the drawing board.” That hallowed World Record could fall whenever his time in an official contest comes again. 

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On July 12, 2022, over Instagram, Hause — who competes in the 140-kilogram division — completed a 420-kilogram (926-pound) raw deadlift during a training session. The figure is a personal record (PR) for Hause and is 50 pounds more than his competition best of 397.3 kilograms (876 pounds) from the 2021 Revolution Powerlifting Syndicate (RPS) The Showcase Super Classic. Notably, Hause completed that top competition deadlift raw with wraps.

 

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Hause captured this raw PR from a conventional stance while using a mixed grip — where the athlete positions one hand in an underhand position and the other in an overhead position.

In the caption of his Instagram post, Hause references the upcoming 2022 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) American Pro as his next sanctioned competition. That contest will take place at The Salisbury Center in Manassas, VA, from July 29-30, 2022.

Hause’s Recent Path

Hause showing off his deadlift prowess comes on the heels of a recent noteworthy squat achievement.

In early July 2022, the powerlifter completed a 467.8-kilogram (1031.4-pound) squat with wraps PR. He managed to do this while losing roughly 15 pounds a few weeks before the successful attempt. Despite the health obstacle, the squat mark likely shouldn’t have been too surprising given Hause’s history. With a squat of 456.3 kilograms (1,006 pounds) from the 2021 RPS The Showcase Super Classic, he is the current all-time squat Junior World Record (Raw With Wraps) holder.

An approximate week after he squatted 25 pounds more than that record in training, it seems the athlete is well on his way back to full capacity, as this new deadlift PR demonstrates.

Hause’s massive deadlift drew the attention of several prominent powerlifting figures on Instagram, including Larry Wheels, Phillip Herndon, and Eric Lilliebridge. Each of these athletes shortly congratulated Hause in the comments.

 

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The Road Ahead

Hause has made the next imminent goal on his ledger clear. Per the caption of his Instagram, the powerlifter intends to surpass his best-ever competition total of 1,105.8 kilograms (2,438 pounds) from the 2021 RPS The Showcase Super Classic at the 2022 American Pro.

Notably, Hause needs to add only 20.1 kilograms (44.3 pounds) to his total to set a new all-time raw with wraps World Record in the 140-kilogram division. Lilliebridge holds the current record with a total of 1,115 kilograms (2,458.1 pounds) from the 2016 United Powerlifting Association (UPA) Iron Battle on the Mississippi.

At the time of this writing, it is unclear whether Hause will compete raw or with wraps at his upcoming contest. However, according to Open Powerlifting, the athlete has only competed raw once in six career contests. That said, if Hause can exceed both his previous best deadlifts and squat figures in training in some fashion — it seems likely he’ll reach his lofty ambitions.

The 2022 WRPF American Pro will take place on July 29-30, 2022, in Manassas, VA.

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