Sonita Muluh’s preparation for the 2026 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships turned out great for her, as she managed to achieve a number of incredible lifts in training. With just days left until her appearance, Sonita shared one of the most impressive feats of strength ever achieved by a woman. Specifically, she locked out a mind-blowing 340-kilogram (749.6-pound) raw squat, which was an unofficial +84KG IPF World Record.
It is no secret that the squat is Sonita Muluh’s greatest event, as she has been a dominant force for multiple years now. However, her recent achievement definitely challenged what many believed to be the human limit, as she did not simply exceed the record, but instead absolutely crushed it.
Sonita Muluh put on a lifting belt, knee sleeves, and a pair of wrist wraps for her 340-kilogram (749.6-pound) squat attempt. This perfectly aligned with the regulations of raw powerlifting in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). She then took a few steps backward with the full weight of the barbell on her shoulders. After taking one last deep breath, Sonita descended with the weight until she reached the desired depth. The harder part was getting back up with the barbell, but Sonita maintained a steady pace and completed the lift.
*The current official +84KG Raw Squat IPF World Record stands at 318.5 kilograms (702.2 pounds) and was set by Sonita Muluh at the 2026 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships.
“I don’t believe am real either.
It felt soo light on the back that i expected it to move faster. But the amount of fatigue I have accumulated over 1 week is insane.
In the space of 1 week, I have squatted 300kg 6 times” wrote Muluh on Instagram.
Watch Sonita Muluh’s squat here:
Just a couple of days before her truly incredible 340-kilogram (749.6-pound) squat, Sonita Muluh also shared a full training session that left many in awe. Namely, she focused on completing two heavy reps across all three events and still ended up totaling more than the current IPF World Record mark. So, it is clear that Sonita is ready to put on a show at the World Championships.
The 2026 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships will take place over the course of June 13-21 in Druskininkai, Lithuania. Sonita Muluh will appear on the final day of the competition, leaving her with a couple more days to complete her preparation. It has the potential to be a special experience for Muluh, as she will be looking to reclaim the title after losing to Brittany Schlater.
Sonita Muluh has taken part in a total of 28 sanctioned powerlifting competitions and has won 16 of them. The victories include the IPF World Championships, EPF European Championships, and other high-profile meets.
The +84KG weight class has been one of the highlights of recent IPF World Championships and it is promising to feature an interesting battle once again. Brittany Schlater will be coming in as the defending champion, but Sonita Muluh is doing everything in her power to put up a perfect performance.
