Brent Mikesell

Brent Mikesell is an American powerlifter best known for his squat. He was born in Idaho in 1967, grew up in Washington and played American football on a scholarship at the University of Montana before turning to strength sport. On March 27, 2002, he set a world record by squatting 1075 pounds, and he surpassed it by squatting 1141 pounds in 2004, a lift of 517.5 kg made to full depth in WPC gear. His raw best, made with no assisting equipment, was 410.0 kg, and that pair of marks is why the article calls him arguably among the greatest squat lifters of all time. He lives in Spokane, Washington, where he teaches physical education and mathematics.