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Throughout history, there has always been a fascination and sense of satisfaction in witnessing people demonstrate their incredible strength. However, it was during the 1950s that the sport of powerlifting truly took off and captured the attention of enthusiasts worldwide. Since then, powerlifting has become increasingly popular and is currently enjoying its highest level of recognition and interest. So, we decided to make a list of every All-Time World Record in raw and equipped divisions.
Powerlifting consists of dozens of federations who host their own competitions and have their own records. On the other hand, the phrase “All-Time World Record” has a specific meaning when it comes to powerlifting records. It stands for the most weight that has ever been lifted successfully in a competition that was sanctioned by any international federation. This indicates that the record is acknowledged on a global scale and is not restricted to a particular organization or area.
There are four events in which an athlete can set an All-Time World Record, and those are the Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift, and Total. In addition, there are raw and equipped divisions, as well as multiple weight classes.
“Raw” powerlifting competitions typically allow athletes to wear lifting belts, singlets, wrist wraps, knee sleeves, and chalk. On the other hand, equipped powerlifting allows the use of pieces of equipment which have a much more significant impact on the weight of the lifts. Examples of “equipped” powerlifting are bench press shirts, squat suits, knee wraps, and more.
Raw Squat — Men
Ray Williams is the man who set the mark to beat on the raw squats, as he holds the All-Time World Record of 490 kilograms (1,080 pounds). He set this record at the 2019 USAPL Arnold SBD Pro American. While Ray set the record for his +140-kilogram weight class, it is also the heaviest raw squat across all 12 weight classes.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Ray Williams: 490 kilogram (1,080 pounds) — 2019
Jezza Uepa: 470 kilograms (1,036 pounds) — 2017
Jesus Olivares: 470 kilograms (1,036 pounds) — 2023
Craig Foster: 465 kilograms (1,025 pounds) — 2022
Daniel Bell: 455 kilograms (1,003 pounds) — 2020
Men’s Raw Squat — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Andrzej Stanaszek (290 kilograms / 639 pounds)
U56KG: Andrzej Stanaszek (292.5 kilograms / 644 pounds)
U60KG: Aleksey Nikulin (270 kilograms / 595 pounds)d
U67.5KG: Jonathan Garcia (271 kilograms / 597 pounds)
U75KG: Taylor Atwood (303 kilograms / 668 pounds)
U82.5KG: Jawon Garrison (345.5 kilograms / 761 pounds)
U90KG: Amit Sapir (365 kilograms / 804 pounds)
U100KG: Joe Sullivan (386 kilograms / 850 pounds)
U110KG: Phillip Herndon (395 kilograms / 870 pounds)
U125KG: Reece Fullwood (412.5 kilograms / 909 pounds)
U140KG: Shane Haller (420 kilograms / 929 pounds)
+140KG: Ray Williams (490 kilograms / 1,080 pounds)
Raw Squat — Women
Although April Mathis has held the World Record for over a decade, Bonica Brown managed to break it very recently. She did so by raw squatting 280 kilograms (617 pounds) at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Bonica Brown: 280 kilogram (617 pounds) — 2023
April Mathis: 278.9 kilograms (615 pounds) — 2011
Amanda Martin: 275.5 kilograms (607 pounds) — 2021
Tamara Walcott: 272.5 kilograms (600 pounds) — 2022
Alexis Jones: 272.5 kilograms (600 pounds) — 2023
Women’s Raw Squat — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Stacia Cambra (122.5 kilograms / 270 pounds)
U48KG: Tiffany Chapon (161 kilograms / 254 pounds)
U52KG: Noémie Allabert (171.5 kilograms / 378 pounds)
U56KG: Marianna Gasparyan (220 kilograms / 485 pounds)
U60KG: Marianna Gasparyan (230 kilograms / 507 pounds)
U67.5KG: Marianna Gasparyan (225 kilograms / 496 pounds)
U75KG: Kristy Hawkins (265 kilograms / 584 pounds)
U82.5KG: Hunter Henderson (267.5 kilograms / 589 pounds)
U90KG: Samantha Rice (267.5 kilograms / 589 pounds)
+90KG: Bonica Brown (280 kilograms / 617 pounds)
Raw Bench Press — Men
Julius Maddox is unprecedented in the bench press event, as no one has even gotten close to him. There have been some unofficial lifts by athletes such as Danal Zamani, but when it comes to performing in a competition, Maddox is the greatest. So, he holds the raw bench press World Record of 355 kilograms (782 pounds), which he set at the 2021 WRPF Hybrid Showdown III.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Julius Maddox: 355 kilograms (782 pounds) — 2021
Kirill Sarychev: 335 kilograms (738 pounds) — 2015
Eric Spoto: 327.5 kilograms (722 pounds) — 2013
Thomas Davis: 325 kilograms (716 pounds) — 2021
Scot Mendelson: 324.3 kilograms (715 pounds) — 2005
Men’s Raw Bench Press — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Roland Ezuruike (200 kilograms / 440 pounds)
U56KG: Sherif Osman (207.5 kilograms / 457 pounds)
U60KG: Sherif Osman (211 kilograms / 465 pounds)
U67.5KG: Roman Eremashvili (228 kilograms / 502 pounds)
U75KG: Roman Eremashvili (245 kilograms / 540 pounds)
U82.5KG: Stanislav Milostnoy (250 kilograms / 551 pounds)
U90KG: Andrey Sapozhonkov (280 kilograms / 617 pounds)
U100KG: Oleg Perepechenov (290 kilograms / 639 pounds)
U110KG: Jeremy Hoornstra (305 kilograms / 672 pounds)
U125KG: Jeremy Hoornstra (306.1 kilograms / 675 pounds)
U140KG: Johnnie Harris (320 kilograms / 705 pounds)
+140KG: Julius Maddox (355 kilograms / 782 pounds)
Raw Bench Press — Women
Although she lost her squat World Record, April Mathis is still in possession of her 207.5-kilogram (457-pound) bench press world record. She set this at the 2016 SPF Gritmas Classic, meaning it has remained unchanged for the past seven years.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
April Mathis: 207.5 kilograms (457 pounds) — 2016
Samanth DiBois: 181.4 kilograms (400 pounds) — 2016
Carina Davis: 180 kilograms (396 pounds) — 2021
Roberta Collins: 177.5 kilograms (391 pounds) — 2003
Jessica Springer: 177.5 kilograms (391 pounds) — 2020
Women’s Raw Bench Press — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Lucy Ogechukwu Ejike (127.5 kilograms / 281 pounds)
U48KG: Esther Osa Oyema (310 kilograms / 218 pounds)
U52KG: Esther Osa Oyema (133 kilograms / 293 pounds)
U56KG: Fatma Omar (143 kilograms / 315 pounds)
U60KG: Ma?gorzata Ha?as-Koralewska (145 kilograms / 319 pounds)
U67.5KG: Natalya Samarina (153 kilograms / 337 pounds)
U75KG: Allison Hind (163.2 kilograms / 360 pounds)
U82.5KG: Shannon Nash (172.5 kilograms / 380 pounds)
U90KG: Ma?gorzata Kopiec (177.5 kilograms / 391 pounds)
+90KG: April Mathis (207.5 kilograms / 457 pounds)
Raw Deadlift — Men
Arguably the most impressive lift in powerlifting belongs to Danny Grigsby. He managed to deadlift 487.5 kilograms (1,074 pounds) at the 2022 WRPF American Pro, making him the closest man to break the half a ton barrier.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Danny Grigsby: 487.5 kilograms (1,074 pounds) — 2022
Benedikt Magnússon: 460.4 kilograms (1,015 pounds) — 2011
Jamal Browner: 455 kilograms (1,003 pounds) — 2022
Krzysztof Wierzbicki: 447.5 kilograms (986 pounds) — 2021
Yury Belkin: 445 kilograms (981 pounds) — 2022
Men’s Raw Deadlift — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Luis Sotelo (230 kilograms / 507 pounds)
U56KG: Dalton LaCoe (271.5 kilograms / 598 pounds)
U60KG: Maksim Chursanov (291 kilograms / 641 pounds)
U67.5KG: Nabil Lahlou (322.5 kilograms / 711 pounds)
U75KG: Chris Yip (350 kilograms / 771 pounds)
U82.5KG: Dmitry Nasonov (405 kilograms / 892 pounds)
U90KG: John Haack (410 kilograms / 903 pounds)
U100KG: Krzysztof Wierzbicki (433.5 kilograms / 955 pounds)
U110KG: Danny Grigsby (467.5 kilograms / 1,030 pounds)
U125KG: Danny Grigsby (487.5 kilograms / 1,074 pounds)
U140KG: Danny Grigsby (465 kilograms / 1,025 pounds)
+140KG: Benedikt Magnússon (460.4 kilograms / 1,015 pounds)
Raw Deadlift — Women
Tamara Walcott is the queen of raw deadlifts, as she has the heaviest pull in the history of women’s powerlifting. Her greatest deadlift came at the 2022 WRPF American Pro and weighed 290 kilograms (639 pounds). In addition, Tamara has ventured into the Strongman world and set deadlift records there as well.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Tamara Walcott: 290 kilograms (639 pounds) — 2022
Chakera Ingram: 282.5 kilograms (622 pounds) — 2018
Samantha Rice: 280 kilograms (617 pounds) — 2023
Kristy Hawkins: 275 kilograms (606 pounds) — 2021
Brianny Terry: 275 kilograms (606 pounds) — 2022
Women’s Raw Deadlift — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Payal Ghosh (170 kilograms / 374 pounds)
U48KG: Heather Connor (192.5 kilograms / 424 pounds)
U52KG: Jenn Rotsinger (202.5 kilograms / 446 pounds)
U56KG: Stefanie Cohen (230 kilograms / 507 pounds)
U60KG: Whitney Baxley (236 kilograms / 520 pounds)
U67.5KG: Galina Abramova (250 kilograms / 551 pounds)
U75KG: Kristy Hawkins (275 kilograms / 606 pounds)
U82.5KG: Chakera Ingram (282.5 kilograms / 622 pounds)
U90KG: Samantha Rice (280 kilograms / 617 pounds)
+90KG: Tamara Walcott (290 kilograms / 639 pounds)
Raw Total — Men
Jesus Olivares is the newest record holder in the Raw Total event. He set the record just a few months ago at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships by totaling 1,152.5 kilograms (2,540 pounds). In addition, he set the record at a drug-tested meet, which adds to its value.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Jesus Olivares: 1,152.5 kilograms (2,540 pounds) — 2023
Daniel Bell: 1,127.5 kilograms (2,485 pounds) — 2020
Ray Williams: 1,112.5 kilograms (2,452 pounds) — 2019
Josh Morris: 1,077.5 kilograms (2,375 pounds) — 2017
Thomas Davis: 1,077.5 kilograms (2,375 pounds) — 2021
Men’s Raw Total — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Andrzej Stanaszek (600 kilograms / 1,322 pounds)
U56KG: Precious McKenzie (610 kilograms / 1,344 pounds)
U60KG: Sergey Fedosienko (670.5 kilograms / 1,478 pounds)
U67.5KG: Michael Estrella (738 kilograms / 1,627 pounds)
U75KG: Taylor Atwood (838.5 kilograms / 1,848 pounds)
U82.5KG: Blake Lehew (915 kilograms / 2,017 pounds)
U90KG: John Haack (1,022.5 kilograms /2,254 pounds)
U100KG: John Haack (1,030 kilograms / 2,270 pounds)
U110KG: Jamal Browner (1,052.5 kilograms / 2,320 pounds)
U125KG: Zac Meyers (1,055 kilograms / 2,325 pounds)
U140KG: Larry Williams (1,075 kilograms / 2,275 pounds)
+140KG: Jesus Olivares (1,152.5 kilograms / 2,540 pounds)
Raw Total — Women
Tamara Walcott appears once more on the list of All-Time World Records for the Raw Total event. She accumulated 735 kilograms (1,620 pounds) across three events at the 2022 WRPF American Pro, which is more than anyone has done before her.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Tamara Walcott: 735 kilograms (1,620 pounds) — 2022
April Mathis: 730.2 kilograms (1,610 pounds) — 2011
Samantha Rice: 702.5 kilograms (1,548 pounds) — 2023
Alexis Jones: 701 kilograms (1,154 pounds)— 2023
Chakera Ingram: 692.5 kilograms (1,521 pounds) — 2018
Women’s Raw Total — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Stacia Cambra (355 kilograms / 782 pounds)
U48KG: Tiffany Chapon (428.5 kilograms / 944 pounds)
U52KG: Jenn Rotsinger (465 kilograms / 1,025 pounds)
U56KG: Marianna Gasparyan (552.5 kilograms / 1,218 pounds)
U60KG: Marianna Gasparyan (580 kilograms / 1,278 pounds)
U67.5KG: Marianna Gasparyan (570 kilograms / 1,256 pounds)
U75KG: Kristy Hawkins (687.5 kilograms / 1,151 pounds)
U82.5KG: Chakera Ingram (692.5 kilograms / 1,526 pounds)
U90KG: Samantha Rice (702.5 kilograms / 1,548 pounds)
+90KG: Tamara Walcott (735 kilograms / 1,620 pounds)
Equipped Squat — Men
The equipped squat of Nathan Baptist was truly a unique sight to see, as his 595-kilogram (1,311-pound) squat is the heaviest in this division. He landed it at the 2021 UPA Utah Kick Off Meet no one came close to it for three years now.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Nathan Baptist: 595 kilograms (1,311 pounds) — 2021
Brian Carroll: 592.5 kilograms (1,306 pounds) — 2020
Dave Hoff: 577.5 kilograms (1,273 pounds) — 2019
Jonas Rantanen: 575 kilograms (1,267 pounds) — 2011
Donnie Thompson: 573.7 kilograms (1,265 pounds) — 2011
Men’s Equipped Squat — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Andrzej Stanaszek (300.5 kilograms / 662 pounds)
U56KG: Jeremy Smith (317.5 kilograms / 700 pounds)
U60KG: Gerard McNamara (342.5 kilograms / 755 pounds)
U67.5KG: Alex Kovatch (378.7 kilograms / 835 pounds)
U75KG: Wes McCormick (412.5 kilograms / 909 pounds)
U82.5KG: Kalle Räsänen (450 kilograms / 992 pounds)
U90KG: Kalle Räsänen (486 kilograms / 1,071 pounds)
U100KG: Sam Byrd (498.9 kilograms / 1,100 pounds)
U110KG: Chris Della Fave (526.1 kilograms / 1,160 pounds)
U125KG: Dave Hoff (548.8 kilograms / 1,210 pounds)
U140KG: Brian Carroll (592.3 kilograms / 1,306 pounds)
+140KG: Nathan Baptist (595 kilograms / 1,311.7 pounds)
Equipped Squat — Women
Leah Reichman stands alone at the top of the women’s division for the equipped squat, as she has lifted almost 50 kilograms (110 pounds) more than anyone else. Thus, she holds the World Record of 432.5 kilograms (953 pounds), having set it at the 2023 APF Womens Pro/Am.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Leah Reichman: 432.5 kilograms (953 pounds) — 2023
Becca Swanson: 387.5 kilograms (854 pounds) — 2005
Crystal Tate: 369.6 kilograms (815 pounds) — 2019
Amber Hansen: 367.5 kilograms (810 pounds) — 2023
Jordan Buchla: 353.8 kilograms (780 pounds) — 2022
Women’s Equipped Squat — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Reema Kumari (182.5 kilograms / 402 pounds)
U48KG: Marianne Kosonen (222.5 kilograms / 490 pounds)
U52KG: Marianne Kosonen (255 kilograms / 562 pounds)
U56KG: Jenna Odziana (272.5 kilograms / 600 pounds)
U60KG: Brianda Romero (285 kilograms / 628 pounds)
U67.5KG: Heidi Howar (310.7 kilograms / 685 pounds)
U75KG: Laura Phelps-Stackhouse (351.5 kilograms / 775 pounds)
U82.5KG: Anna McCloskey (351.5 kilograms / 775 pounds)
U90KG: Amber Hansen (367.5 kilograms / 810 pounds)
+90KG: Leah Reichman (432.5 kilograms / 953 pounds)
Equipped Bench Press — Men
The award for the most dominant World Record goes to Jimmy Kolb, who has managed to surpass his closest rival by almost 100 kilograms (220 pounds). Jimmy has done this in the equipped bench press event with his 612.5-kilogram (1,350-pound) World Record. He set this record at the 2023 IPA Hillbilly Havoc.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Jimmy Kolb: 612.5 kilograms (1,350 pounds) — 2023
Will Barotti: 521.6 kilograms (1,150 pounds) — 2022
Rich Putnam: 514.8 kilograms (1,135 pounds) — 2022
Mike Womack: 513.5 kilograms (1,132 pounds) — 2022
Bill Gillespie: 512.5 kilograms (1,129 pounds) — 2022
Men’s Equipped Bench Press — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Vladimir Balynets (190 kilograms / 418 pounds)
U56KG: Jeremy Smith (226.8 kilograms / 500 pounds)
U60KG: Eric Head (227.5 kilograms / 501 pounds)
U67.5KG: Kevin Harmon (276.6 kilograms / 610 pounds)
U75KG: Harley Sanders (322.5 kilograms / 711 pounds)
U82.5KG: Rob Forell (412.7 kilograms / 910 pounds)
U90KG: Rob Forell (453.5 kilograms / 1,000 pounds)
U100KG: Rob Forell (455.8 kilograms / 1,005 pounds)
U110KG: Greg Powell (500 kilograms / 1,102 pounds)
U125KG: Doug Smithey (499 kilograms / 1,100 pounds)
U140KG: Rich Putnam (514.8 kilograms / 1,135 pounds)
+140KG: Jimmy Kolb (612.5 kilograms / 1,350 pounds)
Equipped Bench Press — Women
The contention for the women’s equipped bench press World record has always been stacked, but Rea-Ann Miller has recently made a giant leap forward. She bench pressed 294.8 kilograms (650 pounds) at the 2023 MM Bench for Wolfe II and claimed the World Record.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Rae-Ann Miller: 294.8 kilograms (650 pounds) — 2023
Amber Hansen: 278.9 kilograms (615 pounds) — 2021
Katrina Bielomyza: 277.5 kilograms (611 pounds) — 2021
Emma Yitalo-James: 275 kilograms (606 pounds) — 2023
Becca Swanson: 272.5 kilograms (600 pounds) — 2008
Women’s Equipped Bench Press — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Cosette Neely (142.8 kilograms / 315 pounds)
U48KG: Cosette Neely (155 kilograms / 341 pounds)
U52KG: Tiffany Biancardi (208.6 kilograms / 460 pounds)
U56KG: Tiffany Biancardi (197.5 kilograms / 435 pounds)
U60KG: Tiffany Biancardi (204.1 kilograms / 450 pounds)
U67.5KG: Kathleen James (208.6 kilograms / 460 pounds)
U75KG: Allison Hind (242.6 kilograms / 535 pounds)
U82.5KG: Shawna Mendelson (256.2 kilograms / 565 pounds)
U90KG: Emma Ylitalo-James (275 kilograms / 606 pounds)
+90KG: Rae-Ann Miller (294.8 kilograms / 650 pounds)
Equipped Deadlift — Men
The equipped deadlift World Record is held by Andy Bolton who locked out 457.5 kilograms (1,008 pounds) at the 2009 BPC South East Qualifier and Novice Bash. Interestingly, this is the only event in powerlifting where the equipped record is lighter than the raw record.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Andy Bolton: 457.5 kilograms (1,008 pounds) — 2009
Konstant?ns Konstantinovs: 430 kilograms (948 pounds) — 2006
Garry Frank: 422.5 kilograms (931 pounds) — 2002
Tibor Mészáros: 420.5 kilograms (927 pounds) — 2004
Krzysztof Wierzbicki: 420 kilograms (925 pounds) — 2017
Men’s Equipped Deadlift — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Sergey Fedosienko (257.5 kilograms / 567 pounds)
U56KG: Lamar Gant (290 kilograms / 639 pounds)
U60KG: Lamar Gant (310 kilograms / 683 pounds)
U67.5KG: Daniel Austin (320 kilograms / 705 pounds)
U75KG: Alexis Maher (365 kilograms / 804 pounds)
U82.5KG: Micah Marino (360.6 kilograms / 795 pounds)
U90KG: Ed Coan (390 kilograms / 859 pounds)
U100KG: Krzysztof Wierzbicki (410 kilograms / 903 pounds)
U110KG: Krzysztof Wierzbicki (420 kilograms / 925 pounds)
U125KG: Konstant?n Konstant?novs (430 kilograms / 948 pounds)
U140KG: Andy Bolton (420 kilograms / 925 pounds)
+140KG: Andy Bolton (457.5 kilograms / 1,008 pounds)
Equipped Deadlift — Women
Only two women have ever crossed the 300-kilogram (661-pound) milestone in the equipped deadlift event, and Becca Swanson is the more prominent of the two. She holds the World Record of 315 kilograms (694 pounds), which she set at the 2005 WPC WPO European Semi Finals.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Becca Swanson: 315 kilograms (694 pounds) — 2005
Crystal Tate: 300 kilograms (661 pounds) — 2018
Leah Reichman: 288 kilograms (635 pounds) — 2021
Deana D’Andrea: 275 kilograms (606 pounds) — 2023
Andrea Corder: 274.4 kilograms (605 pounds) — 2019
Women’s Equipped Deadlift — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Wei-Ling Chen (175 kilograms / 385 pounds)
U48KG: Wei-Ling Chen (195 kilograms / 429 pounds)
U52KG: Marianne Kosonen (210 kilograms / 462 pounds)
U56KG: Jamie Field (232.5 kilograms / 512 pounds)
U60KG: Anna Mezhova (245 kilograms / 540 pounds)
U67.5KG: Krista Ford (260 kilograms / 573 pounds)
U75KG: Andrea Corder (274.4 kilograms / 605 pounds)
U82.5KG: Deana D’Andrea (273 kilograms / 601 pounds)
U90KG: Crystal Tate (297.5 kilograms / 655 pounds)
+90KG: Becca Swanson (315 kilograms / 694 pounds)
Equipped Total — Men
Overall, Dave Hoff wrote his name in the history books as the equipped Total World Record holder. His record stands at 1,407.5 kilograms (3,103 pounds) from the 2019 WPC WPO Super Finals.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Dave Hoff: 1,407.5 kilograms (3,103 pounds) — 2019
Donnie Thompson: 1360.7 kilograms (3,000 pounds) — 2011
Jonas Rantanen: 1,340 kilograms (2,954 pounds) — 2011
Bob Merkh: 1,317.6 kilograms (2,905 pounds) — 2022
Chris Della Fave: 1,301.8 kilograms (2,870 pounds) — 2022
Men’s Equipped Total — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Sergey Fedosienko ( 687.5 kilograms / 1,151 pounds)
U56KG: Sergey Fedosienko (742.5 kilograms / 1,636 pounds)
U60KG: Sergey Fedosienko (765 kilograms / 1,685 pounds)
U67.5KG: Brian Schwab (875.4 kilograms / 1,930 pounds)
U75KG: Oleksandr Kutcher (985 kilograms / 2,171 pounds)
U82.5KG: Kalle Räsänen (1,100 kilograms / 2,425 pounds)
U90KG: Shawn Frankl (1,192.9 kilograms / 2,630 pounds)
U100KG: Shawn Frankl (1,231.5 kilograms / 2,715 pounds)
U110KG: Chris Della Fave (1,301.8 kilograms / 2,870 pounds)
U125KG: Dave Hoff (1,363 kilograms / 3,005 pounds)
U140KG: Dave Hoff (1,407.5 kilograms / 3,103 pounds)
+140KG: Donnie Thompson (1,360.7 kilograms / 3,000 pounds)
Equipped Total — Women
Speaking of the women’s equipped Total World Record, Leah Reichman has just recently broken a record which has been in Becca Swanson’s possession for 18 years. She did so by totaling 932.5 kilograms (2,055 pounds) at the 2023 APF Womens Pro/Am.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Leah Reichman: 932.5 kilograms (2,055 pounds) — 2023
Becca Swanson: 930 kilograms (2,050 pounds) — 2005
Crystal Tate: 852.7 kilograms (1,880 pounds) — 2019
Deana D’Andrea: 845 kilograms (1,862 pounds) — 2023
Amber Hansen: 818.7 kilograms (1,805 pounds) — 2022
Women’s Equipped Total — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Cosette Neely (494.4 kilograms / 1,090 pounds)
U48KG: Cosette Neely (530 kilograms / 1,168 pounds)
U52KG: Marianne Kosonen (613 kilograms / 1,351 pounds)
U56KG: Tiffany Biancardi (617.5 kilograms / 1,361 pounds)
U60KG: Heidi Howar (682.5 kilograms / 1,504 pounds)
U67.5KG: Heidi Howar (746.1 kilograms / 1,645 pounds)
U75KG: Laura Phelps-Stackhouse (816.4 kilograms / 1,800 pounds)
U82.5KG: Deana D’Andrea (840.5 kilograms / 1,853 pounds)
U90KG: Becca Swanson (855 kilograms / 1,884 pounds)
+90KG: Leah Reichman (932.5 kilograms / 2,055 pounds)
Most of the records listed above were set within the last few years, while only a few historic records remain unbroken. This proves that we are currently living through a golden age of powerlifting and are lucky to witness the likes of Jesus Olivares, Danny Grigsby, Tamara Walcott, Kristy Hawkins, and many other amazing athletes.
Published: 17 May, 2023 | 3:16 PM EDT
Throughout history, there has always been a fascination and sense of satisfaction in witnessing people demonstrate their incredible strength. However, it was during the 1950s that the sport of powerlifting truly took off and captured the attention of enthusiasts worldwide. Since then, powerlifting has become increasingly popular and is currently enjoying its highest level of recognition and interest. So, we decided to make a list of every All-Time World Record in raw and equipped divisions.
Powerlifting consists of dozens of federations who host their own competitions and have their own records. On the other hand, the phrase “All-Time World Record” has a specific meaning when it comes to powerlifting records. It stands for the most weight that has ever been lifted successfully in a competition that was sanctioned by any international federation. This indicates that the record is acknowledged on a global scale and is not restricted to a particular organization or area.
There are four events in which an athlete can set an All-Time World Record, and those are the Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift, and Total. In addition, there are raw and equipped divisions, as well as multiple weight classes.
“Raw” powerlifting competitions typically allow athletes to wear lifting belts, singlets, wrist wraps, knee sleeves, and chalk. On the other hand, equipped powerlifting allows the use of pieces of equipment which have a much more significant impact on the weight of the lifts. Examples of “equipped” powerlifting are bench press shirts, squat suits, knee wraps, and more.
Raw Squat — Men
Ray Williams is the man who set the mark to beat on the raw squats, as he holds the All-Time World Record of 490 kilograms (1,080 pounds). He set this record at the 2019 USAPL Arnold SBD Pro American. While Ray set the record for his +140-kilogram weight class, it is also the heaviest raw squat across all 12 weight classes.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Raw Squat — Women
Although April Mathis has held the World Record for over a decade, Bonica Brown managed to break it very recently. She did so by raw squatting 280 kilograms (617 pounds) at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Raw Bench Press — Men
Julius Maddox is unprecedented in the bench press event, as no one has even gotten close to him. There have been some unofficial lifts by athletes such as Danal Zamani, but when it comes to performing in a competition, Maddox is the greatest. So, he holds the raw bench press World Record of 355 kilograms (782 pounds), which he set at the 2021 WRPF Hybrid Showdown III.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Raw Bench Press — Women
Although she lost her squat World Record, April Mathis is still in possession of her 207.5-kilogram (457-pound) bench press world record. She set this at the 2016 SPF Gritmas Classic, meaning it has remained unchanged for the past seven years.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Arguably the most impressive lift in powerlifting belongs to Danny Grigsby. He managed to deadlift 487.5 kilograms (1,074 pounds) at the 2022 WRPF American Pro, making him the closest man to break the half a ton barrier.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Raw Deadlift — Women
Tamara Walcott is the queen of raw deadlifts, as she has the heaviest pull in the history of women’s powerlifting. Her greatest deadlift came at the 2022 WRPF American Pro and weighed 290 kilograms (639 pounds). In addition, Tamara has ventured into the Strongman world and set deadlift records there as well.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Raw Total — Men
Jesus Olivares is the newest record holder in the Raw Total event. He set the record just a few months ago at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships by totaling 1,152.5 kilograms (2,540 pounds). In addition, he set the record at a drug-tested meet, which adds to its value.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Raw Total — Women
Tamara Walcott appears once more on the list of All-Time World Records for the Raw Total event. She accumulated 735 kilograms (1,620 pounds) across three events at the 2022 WRPF American Pro, which is more than anyone has done before her.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Equipped Squat — Men
The equipped squat of Nathan Baptist was truly a unique sight to see, as his 595-kilogram (1,311-pound) squat is the heaviest in this division. He landed it at the 2021 UPA Utah Kick Off Meet no one came close to it for three years now.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Equipped Squat — Women
Leah Reichman stands alone at the top of the women’s division for the equipped squat, as she has lifted almost 50 kilograms (110 pounds) more than anyone else. Thus, she holds the World Record of 432.5 kilograms (953 pounds), having set it at the 2023 APF Womens Pro/Am.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Equipped Bench Press — Men
The award for the most dominant World Record goes to Jimmy Kolb, who has managed to surpass his closest rival by almost 100 kilograms (220 pounds). Jimmy has done this in the equipped bench press event with his 612.5-kilogram (1,350-pound) World Record. He set this record at the 2023 IPA Hillbilly Havoc.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Equipped Bench Press — Women
The contention for the women’s equipped bench press World record has always been stacked, but Rea-Ann Miller has recently made a giant leap forward. She bench pressed 294.8 kilograms (650 pounds) at the 2023 MM Bench for Wolfe II and claimed the World Record.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Equipped Deadlift — Men
The equipped deadlift World Record is held by Andy Bolton who locked out 457.5 kilograms (1,008 pounds) at the 2009 BPC South East Qualifier and Novice Bash. Interestingly, this is the only event in powerlifting where the equipped record is lighter than the raw record.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Equipped Deadlift — Women
Only two women have ever crossed the 300-kilogram (661-pound) milestone in the equipped deadlift event, and Becca Swanson is the more prominent of the two. She holds the World Record of 315 kilograms (694 pounds), which she set at the 2005 WPC WPO European Semi Finals.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Overall, Dave Hoff wrote his name in the history books as the equipped Total World Record holder. His record stands at 1,407.5 kilograms (3,103 pounds) from the 2019 WPC WPO Super Finals.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Speaking of the women’s equipped Total World Record, Leah Reichman has just recently broken a record which has been in Becca Swanson’s possession for 18 years. She did so by totaling 932.5 kilograms (2,055 pounds) at the 2023 APF Womens Pro/Am.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Most of the records listed above were set within the last few years, while only a few historic records remain unbroken. This proves that we are currently living through a golden age of powerlifting and are lucky to witness the likes of Jesus Olivares, Danny Grigsby, Tamara Walcott, Kristy Hawkins, and many other amazing athletes.
Published: 17 May, 2023 | 3:16 PM EDT
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Powerlifting consists of dozens of federations who host their own competitions and have their own records. On the other hand, the phrase “All-Time World Record” has a specific meaning when it comes to powerlifting records. It stands for the most weight that has ever been lifted successfully in a competition that was sanctioned by any international federation. This indicates that the record is acknowledged on a global scale and is not restricted to a particular organization or area.
There are four events in which an athlete can set an All-Time World Record, and those are the Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift, and Total. In addition, there are raw and equipped divisions, as well as multiple weight classes.
“Raw” powerlifting competitions typically allow athletes to wear lifting belts, singlets, wrist wraps, knee sleeves, and chalk. On the other hand, equipped powerlifting allows the use of pieces of equipment which have a much more significant impact on the weight of the lifts. Examples of “equipped” powerlifting are bench press shirts, squat suits, knee wraps, and more.
Raw Squat — Men
Ray Williams is the man who set the mark to beat on the raw squats, as he holds the All-Time World Record of 490 kilograms (1,080 pounds). He set this record at the 2019 USAPL Arnold SBD Pro American. While Ray set the record for his +140-kilogram weight class, it is also the heaviest raw squat across all 12 weight classes.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Ray Williams: 490 kilogram (1,080 pounds) — 2019
Jezza Uepa: 470 kilograms (1,036 pounds) — 2017
Jesus Olivares: 470 kilograms (1,036 pounds) — 2023
Craig Foster: 465 kilograms (1,025 pounds) — 2022
Daniel Bell: 455 kilograms (1,003 pounds) — 2020
Men’s Raw Squat — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Andrzej Stanaszek (290 kilograms / 639 pounds)
U56KG: Andrzej Stanaszek (292.5 kilograms / 644 pounds)
U60KG: Aleksey Nikulin (270 kilograms / 595 pounds)d
U67.5KG: Jonathan Garcia (271 kilograms / 597 pounds)
U75KG: Taylor Atwood (303 kilograms / 668 pounds)
U82.5KG: Jawon Garrison (345.5 kilograms / 761 pounds)
U90KG: Amit Sapir (365 kilograms / 804 pounds)
U100KG: Joe Sullivan (386 kilograms / 850 pounds)
U110KG: Phillip Herndon (395 kilograms / 870 pounds)
U125KG: Reece Fullwood (412.5 kilograms / 909 pounds)
U140KG: Shane Haller (420 kilograms / 929 pounds)
+140KG: Ray Williams (490 kilograms / 1,080 pounds)
Raw Squat — Women
Although April Mathis has held the World Record for over a decade, Bonica Brown managed to break it very recently. She did so by raw squatting 280 kilograms (617 pounds) at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Bonica Brown: 280 kilogram (617 pounds) — 2023
April Mathis: 278.9 kilograms (615 pounds) — 2011
Amanda Martin: 275.5 kilograms (607 pounds) — 2021
Tamara Walcott: 272.5 kilograms (600 pounds) — 2022
Alexis Jones: 272.5 kilograms (600 pounds) — 2023
Women’s Raw Squat — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Stacia Cambra (122.5 kilograms / 270 pounds)
U48KG: Tiffany Chapon (161 kilograms / 254 pounds)
U52KG: Noémie Allabert (171.5 kilograms / 378 pounds)
U56KG: Marianna Gasparyan (220 kilograms / 485 pounds)
U60KG: Marianna Gasparyan (230 kilograms / 507 pounds)
U67.5KG: Marianna Gasparyan (225 kilograms / 496 pounds)
U75KG: Kristy Hawkins (265 kilograms / 584 pounds)
U82.5KG: Hunter Henderson (267.5 kilograms / 589 pounds)
U90KG: Samantha Rice (267.5 kilograms / 589 pounds)
+90KG: Bonica Brown (280 kilograms / 617 pounds)
Raw Bench Press — Men
Julius Maddox is unprecedented in the bench press event, as no one has even gotten close to him. There have been some unofficial lifts by athletes such as Danal Zamani, but when it comes to performing in a competition, Maddox is the greatest. So, he holds the raw bench press World Record of 355 kilograms (782 pounds), which he set at the 2021 WRPF Hybrid Showdown III.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Julius Maddox: 355 kilograms (782 pounds) — 2021
Kirill Sarychev: 335 kilograms (738 pounds) — 2015
Eric Spoto: 327.5 kilograms (722 pounds) — 2013
Thomas Davis: 325 kilograms (716 pounds) — 2021
Scot Mendelson: 324.3 kilograms (715 pounds) — 2005
Men’s Raw Bench Press — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Roland Ezuruike (200 kilograms / 440 pounds)
U56KG: Sherif Osman (207.5 kilograms / 457 pounds)
U60KG: Sherif Osman (211 kilograms / 465 pounds)
U67.5KG: Roman Eremashvili (228 kilograms / 502 pounds)
U75KG: Roman Eremashvili (245 kilograms / 540 pounds)
U82.5KG: Stanislav Milostnoy (250 kilograms / 551 pounds)
U90KG: Andrey Sapozhonkov (280 kilograms / 617 pounds)
U100KG: Oleg Perepechenov (290 kilograms / 639 pounds)
U110KG: Jeremy Hoornstra (305 kilograms / 672 pounds)
U125KG: Jeremy Hoornstra (306.1 kilograms / 675 pounds)
U140KG: Johnnie Harris (320 kilograms / 705 pounds)
+140KG: Julius Maddox (355 kilograms / 782 pounds)
Raw Bench Press — Women
Although she lost her squat World Record, April Mathis is still in possession of her 207.5-kilogram (457-pound) bench press world record. She set this at the 2016 SPF Gritmas Classic, meaning it has remained unchanged for the past seven years.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
April Mathis: 207.5 kilograms (457 pounds) — 2016
Samanth DiBois: 181.4 kilograms (400 pounds) — 2016
Carina Davis: 180 kilograms (396 pounds) — 2021
Roberta Collins: 177.5 kilograms (391 pounds) — 2003
Jessica Springer: 177.5 kilograms (391 pounds) — 2020
Women’s Raw Bench Press — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Lucy Ogechukwu Ejike (127.5 kilograms / 281 pounds)
U48KG: Esther Osa Oyema (310 kilograms / 218 pounds)
U52KG: Esther Osa Oyema (133 kilograms / 293 pounds)
U56KG: Fatma Omar (143 kilograms / 315 pounds)
U60KG: Ma?gorzata Ha?as-Koralewska (145 kilograms / 319 pounds)
U67.5KG: Natalya Samarina (153 kilograms / 337 pounds)
U75KG: Allison Hind (163.2 kilograms / 360 pounds)
U82.5KG: Shannon Nash (172.5 kilograms / 380 pounds)
U90KG: Ma?gorzata Kopiec (177.5 kilograms / 391 pounds)
+90KG: April Mathis (207.5 kilograms / 457 pounds)
Raw Deadlift — Men
Arguably the most impressive lift in powerlifting belongs to Danny Grigsby. He managed to deadlift 487.5 kilograms (1,074 pounds) at the 2022 WRPF American Pro, making him the closest man to break the half a ton barrier.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Danny Grigsby: 487.5 kilograms (1,074 pounds) — 2022
Benedikt Magnússon: 460.4 kilograms (1,015 pounds) — 2011
Jamal Browner: 455 kilograms (1,003 pounds) — 2022
Krzysztof Wierzbicki: 447.5 kilograms (986 pounds) — 2021
Yury Belkin: 445 kilograms (981 pounds) — 2022
Men’s Raw Deadlift — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Luis Sotelo (230 kilograms / 507 pounds)
U56KG: Dalton LaCoe (271.5 kilograms / 598 pounds)
U60KG: Maksim Chursanov (291 kilograms / 641 pounds)
U67.5KG: Nabil Lahlou (322.5 kilograms / 711 pounds)
U75KG: Chris Yip (350 kilograms / 771 pounds)
U82.5KG: Dmitry Nasonov (405 kilograms / 892 pounds)
U90KG: John Haack (410 kilograms / 903 pounds)
U100KG: Krzysztof Wierzbicki (433.5 kilograms / 955 pounds)
U110KG: Danny Grigsby (467.5 kilograms / 1,030 pounds)
U125KG: Danny Grigsby (487.5 kilograms / 1,074 pounds)
U140KG: Danny Grigsby (465 kilograms / 1,025 pounds)
+140KG: Benedikt Magnússon (460.4 kilograms / 1,015 pounds)
Raw Deadlift — Women
Tamara Walcott is the queen of raw deadlifts, as she has the heaviest pull in the history of women’s powerlifting. Her greatest deadlift came at the 2022 WRPF American Pro and weighed 290 kilograms (639 pounds). In addition, Tamara has ventured into the Strongman world and set deadlift records there as well.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Tamara Walcott: 290 kilograms (639 pounds) — 2022
Chakera Ingram: 282.5 kilograms (622 pounds) — 2018
Samantha Rice: 280 kilograms (617 pounds) — 2023
Kristy Hawkins: 275 kilograms (606 pounds) — 2021
Brianny Terry: 275 kilograms (606 pounds) — 2022
Women’s Raw Deadlift — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Payal Ghosh (170 kilograms / 374 pounds)
U48KG: Heather Connor (192.5 kilograms / 424 pounds)
U52KG: Jenn Rotsinger (202.5 kilograms / 446 pounds)
U56KG: Stefanie Cohen (230 kilograms / 507 pounds)
U60KG: Whitney Baxley (236 kilograms / 520 pounds)
U67.5KG: Galina Abramova (250 kilograms / 551 pounds)
U75KG: Kristy Hawkins (275 kilograms / 606 pounds)
U82.5KG: Chakera Ingram (282.5 kilograms / 622 pounds)
U90KG: Samantha Rice (280 kilograms / 617 pounds)
+90KG: Tamara Walcott (290 kilograms / 639 pounds)
Raw Total — Men
Jesus Olivares is the newest record holder in the Raw Total event. He set the record just a few months ago at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships by totaling 1,152.5 kilograms (2,540 pounds). In addition, he set the record at a drug-tested meet, which adds to its value.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Jesus Olivares: 1,152.5 kilograms (2,540 pounds) — 2023
Daniel Bell: 1,127.5 kilograms (2,485 pounds) — 2020
Ray Williams: 1,112.5 kilograms (2,452 pounds) — 2019
Josh Morris: 1,077.5 kilograms (2,375 pounds) — 2017
Thomas Davis: 1,077.5 kilograms (2,375 pounds) — 2021
Men’s Raw Total — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Andrzej Stanaszek (600 kilograms / 1,322 pounds)
U56KG: Precious McKenzie (610 kilograms / 1,344 pounds)
U60KG: Sergey Fedosienko (670.5 kilograms / 1,478 pounds)
U67.5KG: Michael Estrella (738 kilograms / 1,627 pounds)
U75KG: Taylor Atwood (838.5 kilograms / 1,848 pounds)
U82.5KG: Blake Lehew (915 kilograms / 2,017 pounds)
U90KG: John Haack (1,022.5 kilograms /2,254 pounds)
U100KG: John Haack (1,030 kilograms / 2,270 pounds)
U110KG: Jamal Browner (1,052.5 kilograms / 2,320 pounds)
U125KG: Zac Meyers (1,055 kilograms / 2,325 pounds)
U140KG: Larry Williams (1,075 kilograms / 2,275 pounds)
+140KG: Jesus Olivares (1,152.5 kilograms / 2,540 pounds)
Raw Total — Women
Tamara Walcott appears once more on the list of All-Time World Records for the Raw Total event. She accumulated 735 kilograms (1,620 pounds) across three events at the 2022 WRPF American Pro, which is more than anyone has done before her.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Tamara Walcott: 735 kilograms (1,620 pounds) — 2022
April Mathis: 730.2 kilograms (1,610 pounds) — 2011
Samantha Rice: 702.5 kilograms (1,548 pounds) — 2023
Alexis Jones: 701 kilograms (1,154 pounds)— 2023
Chakera Ingram: 692.5 kilograms (1,521 pounds) — 2018
Women’s Raw Total — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Stacia Cambra (355 kilograms / 782 pounds)
U48KG: Tiffany Chapon (428.5 kilograms / 944 pounds)
U52KG: Jenn Rotsinger (465 kilograms / 1,025 pounds)
U56KG: Marianna Gasparyan (552.5 kilograms / 1,218 pounds)
U60KG: Marianna Gasparyan (580 kilograms / 1,278 pounds)
U67.5KG: Marianna Gasparyan (570 kilograms / 1,256 pounds)
U75KG: Kristy Hawkins (687.5 kilograms / 1,151 pounds)
U82.5KG: Chakera Ingram (692.5 kilograms / 1,526 pounds)
U90KG: Samantha Rice (702.5 kilograms / 1,548 pounds)
+90KG: Tamara Walcott (735 kilograms / 1,620 pounds)
Equipped Squat — Men
The equipped squat of Nathan Baptist was truly a unique sight to see, as his 595-kilogram (1,311-pound) squat is the heaviest in this division. He landed it at the 2021 UPA Utah Kick Off Meet no one came close to it for three years now.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Nathan Baptist: 595 kilograms (1,311 pounds) — 2021
Brian Carroll: 592.5 kilograms (1,306 pounds) — 2020
Dave Hoff: 577.5 kilograms (1,273 pounds) — 2019
Jonas Rantanen: 575 kilograms (1,267 pounds) — 2011
Donnie Thompson: 573.7 kilograms (1,265 pounds) — 2011
Men’s Equipped Squat — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Andrzej Stanaszek (300.5 kilograms / 662 pounds)
U56KG: Jeremy Smith (317.5 kilograms / 700 pounds)
U60KG: Gerard McNamara (342.5 kilograms / 755 pounds)
U67.5KG: Alex Kovatch (378.7 kilograms / 835 pounds)
U75KG: Wes McCormick (412.5 kilograms / 909 pounds)
U82.5KG: Kalle Räsänen (450 kilograms / 992 pounds)
U90KG: Kalle Räsänen (486 kilograms / 1,071 pounds)
U100KG: Sam Byrd (498.9 kilograms / 1,100 pounds)
U110KG: Chris Della Fave (526.1 kilograms / 1,160 pounds)
U125KG: Dave Hoff (548.8 kilograms / 1,210 pounds)
U140KG: Brian Carroll (592.3 kilograms / 1,306 pounds)
+140KG: Nathan Baptist (595 kilograms / 1,311.7 pounds)
Equipped Squat — Women
Leah Reichman stands alone at the top of the women’s division for the equipped squat, as she has lifted almost 50 kilograms (110 pounds) more than anyone else. Thus, she holds the World Record of 432.5 kilograms (953 pounds), having set it at the 2023 APF Womens Pro/Am.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Leah Reichman: 432.5 kilograms (953 pounds) — 2023
Becca Swanson: 387.5 kilograms (854 pounds) — 2005
Crystal Tate: 369.6 kilograms (815 pounds) — 2019
Amber Hansen: 367.5 kilograms (810 pounds) — 2023
Jordan Buchla: 353.8 kilograms (780 pounds) — 2022
Women’s Equipped Squat — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Reema Kumari (182.5 kilograms / 402 pounds)
U48KG: Marianne Kosonen (222.5 kilograms / 490 pounds)
U52KG: Marianne Kosonen (255 kilograms / 562 pounds)
U56KG: Jenna Odziana (272.5 kilograms / 600 pounds)
U60KG: Brianda Romero (285 kilograms / 628 pounds)
U67.5KG: Heidi Howar (310.7 kilograms / 685 pounds)
U75KG: Laura Phelps-Stackhouse (351.5 kilograms / 775 pounds)
U82.5KG: Anna McCloskey (351.5 kilograms / 775 pounds)
U90KG: Amber Hansen (367.5 kilograms / 810 pounds)
+90KG: Leah Reichman (432.5 kilograms / 953 pounds)
Equipped Bench Press — Men
The award for the most dominant World Record goes to Jimmy Kolb, who has managed to surpass his closest rival by almost 100 kilograms (220 pounds). Jimmy has done this in the equipped bench press event with his 612.5-kilogram (1,350-pound) World Record. He set this record at the 2023 IPA Hillbilly Havoc.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Jimmy Kolb: 612.5 kilograms (1,350 pounds) — 2023
Will Barotti: 521.6 kilograms (1,150 pounds) — 2022
Rich Putnam: 514.8 kilograms (1,135 pounds) — 2022
Mike Womack: 513.5 kilograms (1,132 pounds) — 2022
Bill Gillespie: 512.5 kilograms (1,129 pounds) — 2022
Men’s Equipped Bench Press — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Vladimir Balynets (190 kilograms / 418 pounds)
U56KG: Jeremy Smith (226.8 kilograms / 500 pounds)
U60KG: Eric Head (227.5 kilograms / 501 pounds)
U67.5KG: Kevin Harmon (276.6 kilograms / 610 pounds)
U75KG: Harley Sanders (322.5 kilograms / 711 pounds)
U82.5KG: Rob Forell (412.7 kilograms / 910 pounds)
U90KG: Rob Forell (453.5 kilograms / 1,000 pounds)
U100KG: Rob Forell (455.8 kilograms / 1,005 pounds)
U110KG: Greg Powell (500 kilograms / 1,102 pounds)
U125KG: Doug Smithey (499 kilograms / 1,100 pounds)
U140KG: Rich Putnam (514.8 kilograms / 1,135 pounds)
+140KG: Jimmy Kolb (612.5 kilograms / 1,350 pounds)
Equipped Bench Press — Women
The contention for the women’s equipped bench press World record has always been stacked, but Rea-Ann Miller has recently made a giant leap forward. She bench pressed 294.8 kilograms (650 pounds) at the 2023 MM Bench for Wolfe II and claimed the World Record.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Rae-Ann Miller: 294.8 kilograms (650 pounds) — 2023
Amber Hansen: 278.9 kilograms (615 pounds) — 2021
Katrina Bielomyza: 277.5 kilograms (611 pounds) — 2021
Emma Yitalo-James: 275 kilograms (606 pounds) — 2023
Becca Swanson: 272.5 kilograms (600 pounds) — 2008
Women’s Equipped Bench Press — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Cosette Neely (142.8 kilograms / 315 pounds)
U48KG: Cosette Neely (155 kilograms / 341 pounds)
U52KG: Tiffany Biancardi (208.6 kilograms / 460 pounds)
U56KG: Tiffany Biancardi (197.5 kilograms / 435 pounds)
U60KG: Tiffany Biancardi (204.1 kilograms / 450 pounds)
U67.5KG: Kathleen James (208.6 kilograms / 460 pounds)
U75KG: Allison Hind (242.6 kilograms / 535 pounds)
U82.5KG: Shawna Mendelson (256.2 kilograms / 565 pounds)
U90KG: Emma Ylitalo-James (275 kilograms / 606 pounds)
+90KG: Rae-Ann Miller (294.8 kilograms / 650 pounds)
Equipped Deadlift — Men
The equipped deadlift World Record is held by Andy Bolton who locked out 457.5 kilograms (1,008 pounds) at the 2009 BPC South East Qualifier and Novice Bash. Interestingly, this is the only event in powerlifting where the equipped record is lighter than the raw record.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Andy Bolton: 457.5 kilograms (1,008 pounds) — 2009
Konstant?ns Konstantinovs: 430 kilograms (948 pounds) — 2006
Garry Frank: 422.5 kilograms (931 pounds) — 2002
Tibor Mészáros: 420.5 kilograms (927 pounds) — 2004
Krzysztof Wierzbicki: 420 kilograms (925 pounds) — 2017
Men’s Equipped Deadlift — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Sergey Fedosienko (257.5 kilograms / 567 pounds)
U56KG: Lamar Gant (290 kilograms / 639 pounds)
U60KG: Lamar Gant (310 kilograms / 683 pounds)
U67.5KG: Daniel Austin (320 kilograms / 705 pounds)
U75KG: Alexis Maher (365 kilograms / 804 pounds)
U82.5KG: Micah Marino (360.6 kilograms / 795 pounds)
U90KG: Ed Coan (390 kilograms / 859 pounds)
U100KG: Krzysztof Wierzbicki (410 kilograms / 903 pounds)
U110KG: Krzysztof Wierzbicki (420 kilograms / 925 pounds)
U125KG: Konstant?n Konstant?novs (430 kilograms / 948 pounds)
U140KG: Andy Bolton (420 kilograms / 925 pounds)
+140KG: Andy Bolton (457.5 kilograms / 1,008 pounds)
Equipped Deadlift — Women
Only two women have ever crossed the 300-kilogram (661-pound) milestone in the equipped deadlift event, and Becca Swanson is the more prominent of the two. She holds the World Record of 315 kilograms (694 pounds), which she set at the 2005 WPC WPO European Semi Finals.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Becca Swanson: 315 kilograms (694 pounds) — 2005
Crystal Tate: 300 kilograms (661 pounds) — 2018
Leah Reichman: 288 kilograms (635 pounds) — 2021
Deana D’Andrea: 275 kilograms (606 pounds) — 2023
Andrea Corder: 274.4 kilograms (605 pounds) — 2019
Women’s Equipped Deadlift — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Wei-Ling Chen (175 kilograms / 385 pounds)
U48KG: Wei-Ling Chen (195 kilograms / 429 pounds)
U52KG: Marianne Kosonen (210 kilograms / 462 pounds)
U56KG: Jamie Field (232.5 kilograms / 512 pounds)
U60KG: Anna Mezhova (245 kilograms / 540 pounds)
U67.5KG: Krista Ford (260 kilograms / 573 pounds)
U75KG: Andrea Corder (274.4 kilograms / 605 pounds)
U82.5KG: Deana D’Andrea (273 kilograms / 601 pounds)
U90KG: Crystal Tate (297.5 kilograms / 655 pounds)
+90KG: Becca Swanson (315 kilograms / 694 pounds)
Equipped Total — Men
Overall, Dave Hoff wrote his name in the history books as the equipped Total World Record holder. His record stands at 1,407.5 kilograms (3,103 pounds) from the 2019 WPC WPO Super Finals.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Dave Hoff: 1,407.5 kilograms (3,103 pounds) — 2019
Donnie Thompson: 1360.7 kilograms (3,000 pounds) — 2011
Jonas Rantanen: 1,340 kilograms (2,954 pounds) — 2011
Bob Merkh: 1,317.6 kilograms (2,905 pounds) — 2022
Chris Della Fave: 1,301.8 kilograms (2,870 pounds) — 2022
Men’s Equipped Total — Weight Class ATWR
U52KG: Sergey Fedosienko ( 687.5 kilograms / 1,151 pounds)
U56KG: Sergey Fedosienko (742.5 kilograms / 1,636 pounds)
U60KG: Sergey Fedosienko (765 kilograms / 1,685 pounds)
U67.5KG: Brian Schwab (875.4 kilograms / 1,930 pounds)
U75KG: Oleksandr Kutcher (985 kilograms / 2,171 pounds)
U82.5KG: Kalle Räsänen (1,100 kilograms / 2,425 pounds)
U90KG: Shawn Frankl (1,192.9 kilograms / 2,630 pounds)
U100KG: Shawn Frankl (1,231.5 kilograms / 2,715 pounds)
U110KG: Chris Della Fave (1,301.8 kilograms / 2,870 pounds)
U125KG: Dave Hoff (1,363 kilograms / 3,005 pounds)
U140KG: Dave Hoff (1,407.5 kilograms / 3,103 pounds)
+140KG: Donnie Thompson (1,360.7 kilograms / 3,000 pounds)
Equipped Total — Women
Speaking of the women’s equipped Total World Record, Leah Reichman has just recently broken a record which has been in Becca Swanson’s possession for 18 years. She did so by totaling 932.5 kilograms (2,055 pounds) at the 2023 APF Womens Pro/Am.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
Leah Reichman: 932.5 kilograms (2,055 pounds) — 2023
Becca Swanson: 930 kilograms (2,050 pounds) — 2005
Crystal Tate: 852.7 kilograms (1,880 pounds) — 2019
Deana D’Andrea: 845 kilograms (1,862 pounds) — 2023
Amber Hansen: 818.7 kilograms (1,805 pounds) — 2022
Women’s Equipped Total — Weight Class ATWR
U44KG: Cosette Neely (494.4 kilograms / 1,090 pounds)
U48KG: Cosette Neely (530 kilograms / 1,168 pounds)
U52KG: Marianne Kosonen (613 kilograms / 1,351 pounds)
U56KG: Tiffany Biancardi (617.5 kilograms / 1,361 pounds)
U60KG: Heidi Howar (682.5 kilograms / 1,504 pounds)
U67.5KG: Heidi Howar (746.1 kilograms / 1,645 pounds)
U75KG: Laura Phelps-Stackhouse (816.4 kilograms / 1,800 pounds)
U82.5KG: Deana D’Andrea (840.5 kilograms / 1,853 pounds)
U90KG: Becca Swanson (855 kilograms / 1,884 pounds)
+90KG: Leah Reichman (932.5 kilograms / 2,055 pounds)
Most of the records listed above were set within the last few years, while only a few historic records remain unbroken. This proves that we are currently living through a golden age of powerlifting and are lucky to witness the likes of Jesus Olivares, Danny Grigsby, Tamara Walcott, Kristy Hawkins, and many other amazing athletes.
Published: 17 May, 2023 | 3:16 PM EDT
Powerlifting consists of dozens of federations who host their own competitions and have their own records. On the other hand, the phrase “All-Time World Record” has a specific meaning when it comes to powerlifting records. It stands for the most weight that has ever been lifted successfully in a competition that was sanctioned by any international federation. This indicates that the record is acknowledged on a global scale and is not restricted to a particular organization or area.
There are four events in which an athlete can set an All-Time World Record, and those are the Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift, and Total. In addition, there are raw and equipped divisions, as well as multiple weight classes.
“Raw” powerlifting competitions typically allow athletes to wear lifting belts, singlets, wrist wraps, knee sleeves, and chalk. On the other hand, equipped powerlifting allows the use of pieces of equipment which have a much more significant impact on the weight of the lifts. Examples of “equipped” powerlifting are bench press shirts, squat suits, knee wraps, and more.
Raw Squat — Men
Ray Williams is the man who set the mark to beat on the raw squats, as he holds the All-Time World Record of 490 kilograms (1,080 pounds). He set this record at the 2019 USAPL Arnold SBD Pro American. While Ray set the record for his +140-kilogram weight class, it is also the heaviest raw squat across all 12 weight classes.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
- Ray Williams: 490 kilogram (1,080 pounds) — 2019
- Jezza Uepa: 470 kilograms (1,036 pounds) — 2017
- Jesus Olivares: 470 kilograms (1,036 pounds) — 2023
- Craig Foster: 465 kilograms (1,025 pounds) — 2022
- Daniel Bell: 455 kilograms (1,003 pounds) — 2020
- U52KG: Andrzej Stanaszek (290 kilograms / 639 pounds)
- U56KG: Andrzej Stanaszek (292.5 kilograms / 644 pounds)
- U60KG: Aleksey Nikulin (270 kilograms / 595 pounds)d
- U67.5KG: Jonathan Garcia (271 kilograms / 597 pounds)
- U75KG: Taylor Atwood (303 kilograms / 668 pounds)
- U82.5KG: Jawon Garrison (345.5 kilograms / 761 pounds)
- U90KG: Amit Sapir (365 kilograms / 804 pounds)
- U100KG: Joe Sullivan (386 kilograms / 850 pounds)
- U110KG: Phillip Herndon (395 kilograms / 870 pounds)
- U125KG: Reece Fullwood (412.5 kilograms / 909 pounds)
- U140KG: Shane Haller (420 kilograms / 929 pounds)
- +140KG: Ray Williams (490 kilograms / 1,080 pounds)
Raw Squat — Women
Although April Mathis has held the World Record for over a decade, Bonica Brown managed to break it very recently. She did so by raw squatting 280 kilograms (617 pounds) at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
- Bonica Brown: 280 kilogram (617 pounds) — 2023
- April Mathis: 278.9 kilograms (615 pounds) — 2011
- Amanda Martin: 275.5 kilograms (607 pounds) — 2021
- Tamara Walcott: 272.5 kilograms (600 pounds) — 2022
- Alexis Jones: 272.5 kilograms (600 pounds) — 2023
- U44KG: Stacia Cambra (122.5 kilograms / 270 pounds)
- U48KG: Tiffany Chapon (161 kilograms / 254 pounds)
- U52KG: Noémie Allabert (171.5 kilograms / 378 pounds)
- U56KG: Marianna Gasparyan (220 kilograms / 485 pounds)
- U60KG: Marianna Gasparyan (230 kilograms / 507 pounds)
- U67.5KG: Marianna Gasparyan (225 kilograms / 496 pounds)
- U75KG: Kristy Hawkins (265 kilograms / 584 pounds)
- U82.5KG: Hunter Henderson (267.5 kilograms / 589 pounds)
- U90KG: Samantha Rice (267.5 kilograms / 589 pounds)
- +90KG: Bonica Brown (280 kilograms / 617 pounds)
Raw Bench Press — Men
Julius Maddox is unprecedented in the bench press event, as no one has even gotten close to him. There have been some unofficial lifts by athletes such as Danal Zamani, but when it comes to performing in a competition, Maddox is the greatest. So, he holds the raw bench press World Record of 355 kilograms (782 pounds), which he set at the 2021 WRPF Hybrid Showdown III.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
- Julius Maddox: 355 kilograms (782 pounds) — 2021
- Kirill Sarychev: 335 kilograms (738 pounds) — 2015
- Eric Spoto: 327.5 kilograms (722 pounds) — 2013
- Thomas Davis: 325 kilograms (716 pounds) — 2021
- Scot Mendelson: 324.3 kilograms (715 pounds) — 2005
- U52KG: Roland Ezuruike (200 kilograms / 440 pounds)
- U56KG: Sherif Osman (207.5 kilograms / 457 pounds)
- U60KG: Sherif Osman (211 kilograms / 465 pounds)
- U67.5KG: Roman Eremashvili (228 kilograms / 502 pounds)
- U75KG: Roman Eremashvili (245 kilograms / 540 pounds)
- U82.5KG: Stanislav Milostnoy (250 kilograms / 551 pounds)
- U90KG: Andrey Sapozhonkov (280 kilograms / 617 pounds)
- U100KG: Oleg Perepechenov (290 kilograms / 639 pounds)
- U110KG: Jeremy Hoornstra (305 kilograms / 672 pounds)
- U125KG: Jeremy Hoornstra (306.1 kilograms / 675 pounds)
- U140KG: Johnnie Harris (320 kilograms / 705 pounds)
- +140KG: Julius Maddox (355 kilograms / 782 pounds)
Raw Bench Press — Women
Although she lost her squat World Record, April Mathis is still in possession of her 207.5-kilogram (457-pound) bench press world record. She set this at the 2016 SPF Gritmas Classic, meaning it has remained unchanged for the past seven years.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
- April Mathis: 207.5 kilograms (457 pounds) — 2016
- Samanth DiBois: 181.4 kilograms (400 pounds) — 2016
- Carina Davis: 180 kilograms (396 pounds) — 2021
- Roberta Collins: 177.5 kilograms (391 pounds) — 2003
- Jessica Springer: 177.5 kilograms (391 pounds) — 2020
- U44KG: Lucy Ogechukwu Ejike (127.5 kilograms / 281 pounds)
- U48KG: Esther Osa Oyema (310 kilograms / 218 pounds)
- U52KG: Esther Osa Oyema (133 kilograms / 293 pounds)
- U56KG: Fatma Omar (143 kilograms / 315 pounds)
- U60KG: Ma?gorzata Ha?as-Koralewska (145 kilograms / 319 pounds)
- U67.5KG: Natalya Samarina (153 kilograms / 337 pounds)
- U75KG: Allison Hind (163.2 kilograms / 360 pounds)
- U82.5KG: Shannon Nash (172.5 kilograms / 380 pounds)
- U90KG: Ma?gorzata Kopiec (177.5 kilograms / 391 pounds)
- +90KG: April Mathis (207.5 kilograms / 457 pounds)
Arguably the most impressive lift in powerlifting belongs to Danny Grigsby. He managed to deadlift 487.5 kilograms (1,074 pounds) at the 2022 WRPF American Pro, making him the closest man to break the half a ton barrier.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
- Danny Grigsby: 487.5 kilograms (1,074 pounds) — 2022
- Benedikt Magnússon: 460.4 kilograms (1,015 pounds) — 2011
- Jamal Browner: 455 kilograms (1,003 pounds) — 2022
- Krzysztof Wierzbicki: 447.5 kilograms (986 pounds) — 2021
- Yury Belkin: 445 kilograms (981 pounds) — 2022
- U52KG: Luis Sotelo (230 kilograms / 507 pounds)
- U56KG: Dalton LaCoe (271.5 kilograms / 598 pounds)
- U60KG: Maksim Chursanov (291 kilograms / 641 pounds)
- U67.5KG: Nabil Lahlou (322.5 kilograms / 711 pounds)
- U75KG: Chris Yip (350 kilograms / 771 pounds)
- U82.5KG: Dmitry Nasonov (405 kilograms / 892 pounds)
- U90KG: John Haack (410 kilograms / 903 pounds)
- U100KG: Krzysztof Wierzbicki (433.5 kilograms / 955 pounds)
- U110KG: Danny Grigsby (467.5 kilograms / 1,030 pounds)
- U125KG: Danny Grigsby (487.5 kilograms / 1,074 pounds)
- U140KG: Danny Grigsby (465 kilograms / 1,025 pounds)
- +140KG: Benedikt Magnússon (460.4 kilograms / 1,015 pounds)
Raw Deadlift — Women
Tamara Walcott is the queen of raw deadlifts, as she has the heaviest pull in the history of women’s powerlifting. Her greatest deadlift came at the 2022 WRPF American Pro and weighed 290 kilograms (639 pounds). In addition, Tamara has ventured into the Strongman world and set deadlift records there as well.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
- Tamara Walcott: 290 kilograms (639 pounds) — 2022
- Chakera Ingram: 282.5 kilograms (622 pounds) — 2018
- Samantha Rice: 280 kilograms (617 pounds) — 2023
- Kristy Hawkins: 275 kilograms (606 pounds) — 2021
- Brianny Terry: 275 kilograms (606 pounds) — 2022
- U44KG: Payal Ghosh (170 kilograms / 374 pounds)
- U48KG: Heather Connor (192.5 kilograms / 424 pounds)
- U52KG: Jenn Rotsinger (202.5 kilograms / 446 pounds)
- U56KG: Stefanie Cohen (230 kilograms / 507 pounds)
- U60KG: Whitney Baxley (236 kilograms / 520 pounds)
- U67.5KG: Galina Abramova (250 kilograms / 551 pounds)
- U75KG: Kristy Hawkins (275 kilograms / 606 pounds)
- U82.5KG: Chakera Ingram (282.5 kilograms / 622 pounds)
- U90KG: Samantha Rice (280 kilograms / 617 pounds)
- +90KG: Tamara Walcott (290 kilograms / 639 pounds)
Raw Total — Men
Jesus Olivares is the newest record holder in the Raw Total event. He set the record just a few months ago at the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships by totaling 1,152.5 kilograms (2,540 pounds). In addition, he set the record at a drug-tested meet, which adds to its value.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
- Jesus Olivares: 1,152.5 kilograms (2,540 pounds) — 2023
- Daniel Bell: 1,127.5 kilograms (2,485 pounds) — 2020
- Ray Williams: 1,112.5 kilograms (2,452 pounds) — 2019
- Josh Morris: 1,077.5 kilograms (2,375 pounds) — 2017
- Thomas Davis: 1,077.5 kilograms (2,375 pounds) — 2021
- U52KG: Andrzej Stanaszek (600 kilograms / 1,322 pounds)
- U56KG: Precious McKenzie (610 kilograms / 1,344 pounds)
- U60KG: Sergey Fedosienko (670.5 kilograms / 1,478 pounds)
- U67.5KG: Michael Estrella (738 kilograms / 1,627 pounds)
- U75KG: Taylor Atwood (838.5 kilograms / 1,848 pounds)
- U82.5KG: Blake Lehew (915 kilograms / 2,017 pounds)
- U90KG: John Haack (1,022.5 kilograms /2,254 pounds)
- U100KG: John Haack (1,030 kilograms / 2,270 pounds)
- U110KG: Jamal Browner (1,052.5 kilograms / 2,320 pounds)
- U125KG: Zac Meyers (1,055 kilograms / 2,325 pounds)
- U140KG: Larry Williams (1,075 kilograms / 2,275 pounds)
- +140KG: Jesus Olivares (1,152.5 kilograms / 2,540 pounds)
Raw Total — Women
Tamara Walcott appears once more on the list of All-Time World Records for the Raw Total event. She accumulated 735 kilograms (1,620 pounds) across three events at the 2022 WRPF American Pro, which is more than anyone has done before her.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
- Tamara Walcott: 735 kilograms (1,620 pounds) — 2022
- April Mathis: 730.2 kilograms (1,610 pounds) — 2011
- Samantha Rice: 702.5 kilograms (1,548 pounds) — 2023
- Alexis Jones: 701 kilograms (1,154 pounds)— 2023
- Chakera Ingram: 692.5 kilograms (1,521 pounds) — 2018
- U44KG: Stacia Cambra (355 kilograms / 782 pounds)
- U48KG: Tiffany Chapon (428.5 kilograms / 944 pounds)
- U52KG: Jenn Rotsinger (465 kilograms / 1,025 pounds)
- U56KG: Marianna Gasparyan (552.5 kilograms / 1,218 pounds)
- U60KG: Marianna Gasparyan (580 kilograms / 1,278 pounds)
- U67.5KG: Marianna Gasparyan (570 kilograms / 1,256 pounds)
- U75KG: Kristy Hawkins (687.5 kilograms / 1,151 pounds)
- U82.5KG: Chakera Ingram (692.5 kilograms / 1,526 pounds)
- U90KG: Samantha Rice (702.5 kilograms / 1,548 pounds)
- +90KG: Tamara Walcott (735 kilograms / 1,620 pounds)
Equipped Squat — Men
The equipped squat of Nathan Baptist was truly a unique sight to see, as his 595-kilogram (1,311-pound) squat is the heaviest in this division. He landed it at the 2021 UPA Utah Kick Off Meet no one came close to it for three years now.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
- Nathan Baptist: 595 kilograms (1,311 pounds) — 2021
- Brian Carroll: 592.5 kilograms (1,306 pounds) — 2020
- Dave Hoff: 577.5 kilograms (1,273 pounds) — 2019
- Jonas Rantanen: 575 kilograms (1,267 pounds) — 2011
- Donnie Thompson: 573.7 kilograms (1,265 pounds) — 2011
- U52KG: Andrzej Stanaszek (300.5 kilograms / 662 pounds)
- U56KG: Jeremy Smith (317.5 kilograms / 700 pounds)
- U60KG: Gerard McNamara (342.5 kilograms / 755 pounds)
- U67.5KG: Alex Kovatch (378.7 kilograms / 835 pounds)
- U75KG: Wes McCormick (412.5 kilograms / 909 pounds)
- U82.5KG: Kalle Räsänen (450 kilograms / 992 pounds)
- U90KG: Kalle Räsänen (486 kilograms / 1,071 pounds)
- U100KG: Sam Byrd (498.9 kilograms / 1,100 pounds)
- U110KG: Chris Della Fave (526.1 kilograms / 1,160 pounds)
- U125KG: Dave Hoff (548.8 kilograms / 1,210 pounds)
- U140KG: Brian Carroll (592.3 kilograms / 1,306 pounds)
- +140KG: Nathan Baptist (595 kilograms / 1,311.7 pounds)
Equipped Squat — Women
Leah Reichman stands alone at the top of the women’s division for the equipped squat, as she has lifted almost 50 kilograms (110 pounds) more than anyone else. Thus, she holds the World Record of 432.5 kilograms (953 pounds), having set it at the 2023 APF Womens Pro/Am.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
- Leah Reichman: 432.5 kilograms (953 pounds) — 2023
- Becca Swanson: 387.5 kilograms (854 pounds) — 2005
- Crystal Tate: 369.6 kilograms (815 pounds) — 2019
- Amber Hansen: 367.5 kilograms (810 pounds) — 2023
- Jordan Buchla: 353.8 kilograms (780 pounds) — 2022
- U44KG: Reema Kumari (182.5 kilograms / 402 pounds)
- U48KG: Marianne Kosonen (222.5 kilograms / 490 pounds)
- U52KG: Marianne Kosonen (255 kilograms / 562 pounds)
- U56KG: Jenna Odziana (272.5 kilograms / 600 pounds)
- U60KG: Brianda Romero (285 kilograms / 628 pounds)
- U67.5KG: Heidi Howar (310.7 kilograms / 685 pounds)
- U75KG: Laura Phelps-Stackhouse (351.5 kilograms / 775 pounds)
- U82.5KG: Anna McCloskey (351.5 kilograms / 775 pounds)
- U90KG: Amber Hansen (367.5 kilograms / 810 pounds)
- +90KG: Leah Reichman (432.5 kilograms / 953 pounds)
Equipped Bench Press — Men
The award for the most dominant World Record goes to Jimmy Kolb, who has managed to surpass his closest rival by almost 100 kilograms (220 pounds). Jimmy has done this in the equipped bench press event with his 612.5-kilogram (1,350-pound) World Record. He set this record at the 2023 IPA Hillbilly Havoc.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
- Jimmy Kolb: 612.5 kilograms (1,350 pounds) — 2023
- Will Barotti: 521.6 kilograms (1,150 pounds) — 2022
- Rich Putnam: 514.8 kilograms (1,135 pounds) — 2022
- Mike Womack: 513.5 kilograms (1,132 pounds) — 2022
- Bill Gillespie: 512.5 kilograms (1,129 pounds) — 2022
- U52KG: Vladimir Balynets (190 kilograms / 418 pounds)
- U56KG: Jeremy Smith (226.8 kilograms / 500 pounds)
- U60KG: Eric Head (227.5 kilograms / 501 pounds)
- U67.5KG: Kevin Harmon (276.6 kilograms / 610 pounds)
- U75KG: Harley Sanders (322.5 kilograms / 711 pounds)
- U82.5KG: Rob Forell (412.7 kilograms / 910 pounds)
- U90KG: Rob Forell (453.5 kilograms / 1,000 pounds)
- U100KG: Rob Forell (455.8 kilograms / 1,005 pounds)
- U110KG: Greg Powell (500 kilograms / 1,102 pounds)
- U125KG: Doug Smithey (499 kilograms / 1,100 pounds)
- U140KG: Rich Putnam (514.8 kilograms / 1,135 pounds)
- +140KG: Jimmy Kolb (612.5 kilograms / 1,350 pounds)
Equipped Bench Press — Women
The contention for the women’s equipped bench press World record has always been stacked, but Rea-Ann Miller has recently made a giant leap forward. She bench pressed 294.8 kilograms (650 pounds) at the 2023 MM Bench for Wolfe II and claimed the World Record.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
- Rae-Ann Miller: 294.8 kilograms (650 pounds) — 2023
- Amber Hansen: 278.9 kilograms (615 pounds) — 2021
- Katrina Bielomyza: 277.5 kilograms (611 pounds) — 2021
- Emma Yitalo-James: 275 kilograms (606 pounds) — 2023
- Becca Swanson: 272.5 kilograms (600 pounds) — 2008
- U44KG: Cosette Neely (142.8 kilograms / 315 pounds)
- U48KG: Cosette Neely (155 kilograms / 341 pounds)
- U52KG: Tiffany Biancardi (208.6 kilograms / 460 pounds)
- U56KG: Tiffany Biancardi (197.5 kilograms / 435 pounds)
- U60KG: Tiffany Biancardi (204.1 kilograms / 450 pounds)
- U67.5KG: Kathleen James (208.6 kilograms / 460 pounds)
- U75KG: Allison Hind (242.6 kilograms / 535 pounds)
- U82.5KG: Shawna Mendelson (256.2 kilograms / 565 pounds)
- U90KG: Emma Ylitalo-James (275 kilograms / 606 pounds)
- +90KG: Rae-Ann Miller (294.8 kilograms / 650 pounds)
Equipped Deadlift — Men
The equipped deadlift World Record is held by Andy Bolton who locked out 457.5 kilograms (1,008 pounds) at the 2009 BPC South East Qualifier and Novice Bash. Interestingly, this is the only event in powerlifting where the equipped record is lighter than the raw record.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
- Andy Bolton: 457.5 kilograms (1,008 pounds) — 2009
- Konstant?ns Konstantinovs: 430 kilograms (948 pounds) — 2006
- Garry Frank: 422.5 kilograms (931 pounds) — 2002
- Tibor Mészáros: 420.5 kilograms (927 pounds) — 2004
- Krzysztof Wierzbicki: 420 kilograms (925 pounds) — 2017
- U52KG: Sergey Fedosienko (257.5 kilograms / 567 pounds)
- U56KG: Lamar Gant (290 kilograms / 639 pounds)
- U60KG: Lamar Gant (310 kilograms / 683 pounds)
- U67.5KG: Daniel Austin (320 kilograms / 705 pounds)
- U75KG: Alexis Maher (365 kilograms / 804 pounds)
- U82.5KG: Micah Marino (360.6 kilograms / 795 pounds)
- U90KG: Ed Coan (390 kilograms / 859 pounds)
- U100KG: Krzysztof Wierzbicki (410 kilograms / 903 pounds)
- U110KG: Krzysztof Wierzbicki (420 kilograms / 925 pounds)
- U125KG: Konstant?n Konstant?novs (430 kilograms / 948 pounds)
- U140KG: Andy Bolton (420 kilograms / 925 pounds)
- +140KG: Andy Bolton (457.5 kilograms / 1,008 pounds)
Equipped Deadlift — Women
Only two women have ever crossed the 300-kilogram (661-pound) milestone in the equipped deadlift event, and Becca Swanson is the more prominent of the two. She holds the World Record of 315 kilograms (694 pounds), which she set at the 2005 WPC WPO European Semi Finals.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
- Becca Swanson: 315 kilograms (694 pounds) — 2005
- Crystal Tate: 300 kilograms (661 pounds) — 2018
- Leah Reichman: 288 kilograms (635 pounds) — 2021
- Deana D’Andrea: 275 kilograms (606 pounds) — 2023
- Andrea Corder: 274.4 kilograms (605 pounds) — 2019
- U44KG: Wei-Ling Chen (175 kilograms / 385 pounds)
- U48KG: Wei-Ling Chen (195 kilograms / 429 pounds)
- U52KG: Marianne Kosonen (210 kilograms / 462 pounds)
- U56KG: Jamie Field (232.5 kilograms / 512 pounds)
- U60KG: Anna Mezhova (245 kilograms / 540 pounds)
- U67.5KG: Krista Ford (260 kilograms / 573 pounds)
- U75KG: Andrea Corder (274.4 kilograms / 605 pounds)
- U82.5KG: Deana D’Andrea (273 kilograms / 601 pounds)
- U90KG: Crystal Tate (297.5 kilograms / 655 pounds)
- +90KG: Becca Swanson (315 kilograms / 694 pounds)
Overall, Dave Hoff wrote his name in the history books as the equipped Total World Record holder. His record stands at 1,407.5 kilograms (3,103 pounds) from the 2019 WPC WPO Super Finals.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
- Dave Hoff: 1,407.5 kilograms (3,103 pounds) — 2019
- Donnie Thompson: 1360.7 kilograms (3,000 pounds) — 2011
- Jonas Rantanen: 1,340 kilograms (2,954 pounds) — 2011
- Bob Merkh: 1,317.6 kilograms (2,905 pounds) — 2022
- Chris Della Fave: 1,301.8 kilograms (2,870 pounds) — 2022
- U52KG: Sergey Fedosienko ( 687.5 kilograms / 1,151 pounds)
- U56KG: Sergey Fedosienko (742.5 kilograms / 1,636 pounds)
- U60KG: Sergey Fedosienko (765 kilograms / 1,685 pounds)
- U67.5KG: Brian Schwab (875.4 kilograms / 1,930 pounds)
- U75KG: Oleksandr Kutcher (985 kilograms / 2,171 pounds)
- U82.5KG: Kalle Räsänen (1,100 kilograms / 2,425 pounds)
- U90KG: Shawn Frankl (1,192.9 kilograms / 2,630 pounds)
- U100KG: Shawn Frankl (1,231.5 kilograms / 2,715 pounds)
- U110KG: Chris Della Fave (1,301.8 kilograms / 2,870 pounds)
- U125KG: Dave Hoff (1,363 kilograms / 3,005 pounds)
- U140KG: Dave Hoff (1,407.5 kilograms / 3,103 pounds)
- +140KG: Donnie Thompson (1,360.7 kilograms / 3,000 pounds)
Speaking of the women’s equipped Total World Record, Leah Reichman has just recently broken a record which has been in Becca Swanson’s possession for 18 years. She did so by totaling 932.5 kilograms (2,055 pounds) at the 2023 APF Womens Pro/Am.
Top Five Across All Weight Classes
- Leah Reichman: 932.5 kilograms (2,055 pounds) — 2023
- Becca Swanson: 930 kilograms (2,050 pounds) — 2005
- Crystal Tate: 852.7 kilograms (1,880 pounds) — 2019
- Deana D’Andrea: 845 kilograms (1,862 pounds) — 2023
- Amber Hansen: 818.7 kilograms (1,805 pounds) — 2022
- U44KG: Cosette Neely (494.4 kilograms / 1,090 pounds)
- U48KG: Cosette Neely (530 kilograms / 1,168 pounds)
- U52KG: Marianne Kosonen (613 kilograms / 1,351 pounds)
- U56KG: Tiffany Biancardi (617.5 kilograms / 1,361 pounds)
- U60KG: Heidi Howar (682.5 kilograms / 1,504 pounds)
- U67.5KG: Heidi Howar (746.1 kilograms / 1,645 pounds)
- U75KG: Laura Phelps-Stackhouse (816.4 kilograms / 1,800 pounds)
- U82.5KG: Deana D’Andrea (840.5 kilograms / 1,853 pounds)
- U90KG: Becca Swanson (855 kilograms / 1,884 pounds)
- +90KG: Leah Reichman (932.5 kilograms / 2,055 pounds)
Most of the records listed above were set within the last few years, while only a few historic records remain unbroken. This proves that we are currently living through a golden age of powerlifting and are lucky to witness the likes of Jesus Olivares, Danny Grigsby, Tamara Walcott, Kristy Hawkins, and many other amazing athletes.
Published: 17 May, 2023 | 3:16 PM EDT
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