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Powerlifter Kristy Hawkins Scores a Five Rep Raw Bench Press PR of 135-kg (297.6-lb)

Just three weeks after competing, Kristy Hawkins has made further progress in the bench press.

Written by Andrew Smith

Updated by Ash, ACE, MSc

Published on18 August, 2022 | 12:35 PM EDT

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Kristy Hawkins - Image via @kristy_hawkins Instagram

Kristy Hawkins has accomplished a lot in powerlifting, but she is currently aiming to become the best-ranked athlete across both men’s and women’s divisions. With her recent performance at the 2022 WRPF American Pro, Kristy claimed some records as well as a DOTS score of 704.76. Only Marianna Gasparyan has had a better performance prior to this, as she earned a score of 709.96 at the 2019 WRPF Kern US Open. Well, in order to overtake Marianna, Kristy has to improve just a bit more, and she has already done so by claiming a new bench press PR.

She has no weaknesses in any of her lifts, but her bench press is the least advanced. However, that won’t be the case for much longer. On Aug. 18th, Kristy posted a five-rep bench press PR on Instagram, which saw her lift 135 kilograms (297.6 pounds) with a perfect technique for each repetition. She did everything by powerlifting regulations and did not use any equipment to aid her in the set. So, her new PR is also completely raw. 

Kristy Hawkins captioned the post with “Finally got this 5 rep PR @ 135kg/297lb.”, which makes it seem like she has been aiming to perform this for a very long time. So, although we don’t know when Kristy will compete next, this progress makes her next appearance highly anticipated.

You can watch the lift here:

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Related: Powerlifter Kristy Hawkins Grinds Out a Colossal 285-kg (628.3-lb) Raw Deadlift PR

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It is of great importance for Kristy Hawkins to improve her bench press performance since it is the only event in which she does not hold an All-Time World Record. She holds the 75-kilogram weight class raw squat, deadlift, and total World Records. In addition, Kristy also holds the Raw With Wraps Total All-Time World Record in the 75-kilogram weight class. 

It is very likely that Kristy Hawkins will push herself in the hopes of also setting a bench press World Record. Allison Hind currently holds that record, as she bench pressed 163.5 kilograms (360.5 pounds) at the 2018 XPS Iron Maidens. On the other hand, Kristy’s competition PR is 155 kilograms (341.7 pounds). 

Kristy Hawkins At A Glance

Kristy Hawkins has competed at 20 sanctioned powerlifting competitions, of which she won 16. She is also currently on an 11-win streak. 

  • Squat (Wraps): 290 kilograms (639.3 pounds) — (2022 WRPF American Pro)
  • Bench Press (Raw): 155 kilograms (341.7 pounds) — (2020 USPA Only the Strong)
  • Deadlift (Raw): 277.5 kilograms (611.7 pounds) — (2022 WRPF American Pro) — U75 All-Time World Record
  • Total (Raw W/Wraps): 720 kilograms (1,587.3 pounds) — (2022 WRPF American Pro) — U75 All-Time World Record

*DOTS: 704.76 — (2022 WRPF American Pro) — 2nd Highest Raw W/Wraps Score Across All Divisions

Kristy Hawkins also competed as a bodybuilder, getting her IFBB Pro card at the 2007 NPC Nationals. She made her move to powerlifting after retiring from bodybuilding in 2011.

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Related: Powerlifter Kristy Hawkins Lands 3 World Records At 2021 WRPF Showdown

Kristy Hawkins Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip Squat Bench Deadlift Total Dots
Raw 584.2 341.7 584.2 1515.7 676.36
Wraps 639.3 336.2 639.3 1587.3 704.76

Competition Results

Place Fed Date Competition Division Total Dots
1 WRPF 2022-12-04 PPC Finals Open 1515.7 676.36
Location USA-CA
Competition PPC Finals
Division Open
Age 42
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 162.3
Squat 556.7 584.2 -600.8 584.2
Bench 314.2 330.7 -341.7 330.7
Deadlift 573.2 600.8 -617.3 600.8
GLP 137.67
1 WRPF 2022-07-29 American Pro Masters 40-44 1587.3 704.76
Location USA-VA
Competition American Pro
Division Masters 40-44
Age 41
Equipment Wraps
Class 165.3
Weight 163.8
Squat 606.3 639.3 -661.4 639.3
Bench 319.7 336.2 -347.2 336.2
Deadlift 584.2 611.8 -622.8 611.8
1 WRPF 2022-07-29 American Pro Open 1587.3 704.76
Location USA-VA
Competition American Pro
Division Open
Age 41
Equipment Wraps
Class 165.3
Weight 163.8
Squat 606.3 639.3 -661.4 639.3
Bench 319.7 336.2 -347.2 336.2
Deadlift 584.2 611.8 -622.8 611.8
1 WRPF 2021-09-25 The Bucked Up Showdown Open 1510.2 671.95
Location USA-MO
Competition The Bucked Up Showdown
Division Open
Age 41
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 163.1
Squat 529.1 562.2 578.7 578.7
Bench 308.6 319.7 325.2 325.2
Deadlift 589.7 606.3 606.3
GLP 136.8
1 USPA 2020-12-05 Only the Strong Open 1499.1 665.13
Location USA-MO
Competition Only the Strong
Division Open
Age 40
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 164
Squat 540.1 562.2 573.2 573.2
Bench 308.6 330.7 341.7 341.7
Deadlift 584.2 -600.8 -600.8 584.2
GLP 135.44
1 SPF 2019-11-09 Slingshot Record Breakers Open 1422 632.17
Location USA-CA
Competition Slingshot Record Breakers
Division Open
Age 39
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 163.4
Squat 507.1 -540.1 -540.1 507.1
Bench 319.7 336.2 -345 336.2
Deadlift 540.1 567.7 578.7 578.7
GLP 128.71
1 USA-UA 2019-08-30 Boss of Bosses 6 Pro Open 1521.2 673.47
Location USA-CA
Competition Boss of Bosses 6
Division Pro Open
Age 39
Equipment Wraps
Class 165.3
Weight 164.7
Squat 578.7 606.3 628.3 628.3
Bench 319.7 330.7 -341.7 330.7
Deadlift 540.1 562.2 -573.2 562.2
1 USA-UA 2018-12-15 Hybrid Deadlift Invitational Open 551.2 239.85
Location USA-FL
Competition Hybrid Deadlift Invitational
Division Open
Age 38
Equipment Raw
Class 181.9
Weight 170.2
Deadlift 551.2
1 SPF 2018-11-10 Slingshot Record Breakers Open 1418.7 631.1
Location USA-CA
Competition Slingshot Record Breakers
Division Open
Age 38
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 163.2
Squat 496 529.1 -540.1 529.1
Bench 319.7 331.8 -337.3 331.8
Deadlift 529.1 557.8 -573.2 557.8
GLP 128.49
1 WRPF 2018-08-24 Boss of Bosses V Pro FR-O 1377.9 610.03
Location USA-CA
Competition Boss of Bosses V
Division Pro FR-O
Age 37
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 164.7
Squat 485 518.1 -540.1 518.1
Bench 308.6 320.8 330.7 330.7
Deadlift 529.1 -562.2 -562.2 529.1
GLP 124.24
1 SPF 2017-11-11 Reebok Record Breakers Open 1434.1 638.39
Location USA-CA
Competition Reebok Record Breakers
Division Open
Age 37
Equipment Wraps
Class 165.3
Weight 163
Squat 518.1 551.2 573.2 573.2
Bench 297.6 314.2 -326.3 314.2
Deadlift 518.1 546.7 -549 546.7
1 USPA 2017-04-15 CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships Open 1377.9 613.09
Location USA-CA
Competition CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships
Division Open
Age 36
Equipment Wraps
Class 165.3
Weight 163.1
Squat 540.1
Bench 308.6
Deadlift 529.1
2 SPF 2016-11-05 Reebok Record Breakers Open 1317.3 582.61
Location USA-CA
Competition Reebok Record Breakers
Division Open
Age 36
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 165
Squat 451.9 474 496 496
Bench 297.6 314.2 -326.3 314.2
Deadlift 507.1 -540.1 507.1
GLP 118.67
1 WRPF 2016-08-19 Boss of Bosses 3 Pro FR-O 1328.3 588.61
Location USA-CA
Competition Boss of Bosses 3
Division Pro FR-O
Age 35
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 164.4
Squat 440.9 468.5 490.5 490.5
Bench 297.6 308.6 319.7 319.7
Deadlift 496 518.1 -540.1 518.1
GLP 119.87
1 SPF 2016-03-20 CSA March Madness Light 1317.2 584.47
Location USA-CA
Competition CSA March Madness
Division Light
Age 35
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 164
Squat 485
Bench 314.2
Deadlift 518.1
GLP 119.02
2 SPF 2015-11-07 Reebok Record Breakers Light 1298.5 576.9
Location USA-CA
Competition Reebok Record Breakers
Division Light
Age 35
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 163.6
Squat 451.9 -479.5 -485 451.9
Bench 292.1 303.1 308.6 308.6
Deadlift 474 507.1 537.9 537.9
GLP 117.46
1 SPF 2015-06-27 Summer Slam Light 1256.6 559.37
Location USA-CA
Competition Summer Slam
Division Light
Age 34
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 163
Squat 457.5
Bench 297.6
Deadlift 501.6
GLP 113.88
2 SPF 2015-03-29 March Madness Powerlifting Open Light 1179.5 523.34
Location USA-CA
Competition March Madness Powerlifting Open
Division Light
Age 34
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 164
Squat 440.9
Bench 286.6
Deadlift 451.9
GLP 106.57
1 USPA 2015-02-07 American Cup Los Angeles Fit Expo Open 1151.9 512.77
Location USA-CA
Competition American Cup Los Angeles Fit Expo
Division Open
Age 34
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 163
Squat 413.4
Bench 264.6
Deadlift 474
GLP 104.39
3 SPF 2014-11-09 Womens Pro/Am Light 1047.2 468.47
Location USA-CA
Competition Womens Pro/Am
Division Light
Age 34
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 161.5
Squat 407.9
Bench 220.5
Deadlift 418.9
GLP 95.34
1 USSF 2014-04-13 Oakland Meet Heavy 745 331.25
Location USA-CA
Competition Oakland Meet
Division Heavy
Age 33
Equipment Raw
Class 165.3
Weight 163.4
Squat 335 345 -355 345
Deadlift 375 390 400 400
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Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023

When powerlifters finish a competition, it’s rare for them to make progress right away, since they usually need some rest. The recent improvement Kristy has shown could foreshadow an incredible performance in the future. Furthermore, it is also a big step towards cementing her legacy as the greatest women’s powerlifter ever, since she could set all World Records in the 75-kilogram weight class at this rate. 


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