Robert "Rob" Wilkerson
Born: April 14, 1981
Hometown: McCalla, AL
Current Residence: Atmore, AL
What is your Alabama Connection?
Born and raised here. Lived here my whole life.
Current pursuits in life & powerlifting:
As of 2026 I’m Head Football Coach at Monroe County High School. For now, I’m retired from powerlifting.
Lifting History:
When did you start weightlifting and what inspired you to start weightlifting?
My high school coaches got me started weightlifting. They help me get into local high school competitions.
When did you get involved with powerlifting and what got you interested in the sport?
I began powerlifting when I was 15, but I did not become serious until I graduated college.
Do you have a powerlifting nick name, if so what is it and how did you get it?
Big Wilk and it was from when I played college football
What weight class(es) did you compete in? SHW
What are your best lifts in each category in each weight class?
Best Lifts @ SHW Weight Class
DEADLIFT
TOTAL
BENCH PRESS
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
SQUAT
2006.2
610
633.8
RAW
826.6
2210
WRAPS
1000
Best Lifts @ SHW Weight Class
1st 1000 lb. RAW Squat in history, March 5, 2011.
TOTAL
EQUIPMENT
SQUAT
BENCH PRESS
BENCH PRESS
DEADLIFT
1000
605
605
2210
WRAPS
How many years did you compete? 15 years
Between what year and what year did you compete? 2005-2020
What is the approximate total number of meets you competed in? 15
List your favorite meets you competed in.
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MHP Class of Titans 2012
What’s the highest classification you achieved? Elite
What’s the highest score you achieved? 510.78
What are some of your powerlifting accomplishments?
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In high school I won a state title in the 258lb class with the highest bench which was 415lbs.
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1st 1000 lb RAW Squat in History in 2011
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I have squatted over 800 pounds, benched 550 pounds raw, in every meet except one.
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I have not registered a total lower than 1900 pounds.
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Winning the MHP Class of Titans 2012
Who are some of the most memorable lifters/people for you in your career?
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Buddy McKee for being the first person to tell me I would Squat 1000lbs raw
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Jack Kottwitz awesome training partner who pushes me to hit the 1000lbs
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Josh Bryant for being a great coach and my coach
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Chris Senese great friend
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Brant Bishop for being a constant supporter and friend
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Jesse Rodgers awesome meet director and his meets is where I set most of my records
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Claude Bouyer awesome friend and great bencher
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Jonathan Campbell for being my training partner and friend throughout my accomplishments
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Ken Anderson & Kevin Pitman (Anderson Powerlifting) for being loyal sponsors all those years
With your name as part of the history of powerlifting in Alabama, what would you like to be most remembered for?
That I was consistent, giving, and always willing to listen and learn from others.
What words of wisdom would you like to pass down to future powerlifters?
Do what works for you and remain consistent if you want longevity in this sport.
900lb Squat - Clash of the Titans
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900lb Squat - Clash of the Titans
1st 1000 lb. RAW Squat in Powerlifting History, March 5, 2011.
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633.8 lb. RAW Bench Press