Single-ply Bench Press Records - Women
All-time single-ply bench press records for women, ranked by weight lifted across all weight classes and federations.
The all-time single-ply bench press world record for women is 255.0 kg, set by Małgorzata Kopiec at Mistrzostwa Polski on Apr 26, 2025. Source: OpenPowerlifting competition results.
Top 20 All-Time
| Rank | Athlete | Bench Press | Bodyweight | Weight Class | Meet | Date | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Małgorzata Kopiec | 255.0 kg | - | 90 kg | Mistrzostwa Polski | Apr 26, 2025 | - |
| 2 | Harrington | 250.0 kg | - | 125+ kg | Natural Nationals | Jan 26, 1995 | - |
| 3 | E. Smith | 249.5 kg | - | 110 kg | Georgia Championships | Mar 26, 1988 | - |
| 4 | Rae-Ann Miller | 242.5 kg | - | 90+ kg | Nickel City's Strongest | Aug 15, 2020 | - |
| 5 | Kate Sweatman | 240.5 kg | - | 84+ kg | World Classic & Equipped Bench Press Championships | May 18, 2025 | - |
| 6 | B. White | 238.1 kg | - | 125 kg | Southern States Bench Press | Apr 25, 1987 | - |
| 7 | Rae-Ann Miller | 229.1 kg | - | 100 kg | Release the Kraken Bench & Deadlift | Jul 13, 2019 | - |
| 8 | Rhaea Stinn | 229.0 kg | - | 84 kg | Nationals | Sep 14, 2024 | - |
| 9 | Hildeborg Juvet Hugdal | 228.5 kg | - | 76+ kg | World Games | Jul 8, 2022 | - |
| 10 | Alexis Jones | 220.5 kg | - | 100+ kg | Nebraska Collegiate State Championships | Dec 10, 2022 | - |
| 11 | S. Warner | 210.9 kg | - | 75 kg | Baddest Bench in Texas | Jul 20, 1991 | - |
| 12 | Andrea Sortwell | 210.0 kg | - | 82.5 kg | State Championships | Dec 8, 2002 | - |
| 13 | Viktoriya Sheludko | 210.0 kg | - | 75+ kg | Olympia Powerlifting Benchpress and Deadlift Invitational | Sep 27, 2013 | - |
| 14 | S. Rogers | 206.4 kg | - | 145+ kg | New York State | Apr 6, 1996 | - |
| 15 | Eleonora Pontoni | 205.0 kg | - | 76 kg | 23° Coppa Italia di Powerlifting Attrezzata | Dec 14, 2024 | - |
| 16 | Sandra Lönn | 205.0 kg | - | 82.5+ kg | Lag-SM BP | Dec 11, 2009 | - |
| 17 | Palilo | 200.0 kg | - | 52 kg | National Powerlifting Championships & North Americans | Jun 23, 2007 | - |
| 18 | E. Smith | 199.6 kg | - | 140+ kg | Eastern Natural BP & DL | Apr 30, 1995 | - |
| 19 | Lexi Harris | 197.3 kg | - | 117.7+ kg | Girls State Meet | Mar 17, 2017 | - |
| 20 | Monique Hayes | 195.0 kg | - | 56 kg | Quest American Invitiational | Apr 29, 2006 | - |
Record by Weight Class
The single-ply bench press record holder in every women's weight class.
Record Progression History
How the all-time single-ply bench press record has progressed over time.
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Records Over Time
single-ply bench press records for women by year.
| Year | Bench Press Record |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 212.5 kg |
| 2012 | 207.5 kg |
| 2013 | 220.5 kg |
| 2014 | 227.0 kg |
| 2015 | 235.0 kg |
| 2016 | 230.0 kg |
| 2017 | 232.5 kg |
| 2018 | 215.0 kg |
| 2019 | 220.0 kg |
| 2020 | 220.0 kg |
| 2021 | 227.5 kg |
| 2022 | 230.0 kg |
| 2023 | 235.5 kg |
| 2024 | 237.5 kg |
| 2025 | 240.5 kg |
| 2026 | 239.0 kg |
About Single-ply Bench Press Records
The single-ply bench press has been one of the most closely watched record categories in competitive powerlifting. The bench press is often considered the most technical of the three powerlifts. Setting a bench press record demands precise bar path, powerful chest and tricep strength, and the ability to maintain a legal pause on the chest before pressing to lockout.
Equipped records showcase the extreme end of powerlifting performance. Single-ply equipment adds significant supportive resistance to each lift, allowing trained lifters to handle loads well beyond their raw capabilities. Mastering equipped lifting is a skill in its own right - learning to use the suit or shirt effectively requires years of specialized training and technique development.
Want to see how your bench press compares? Use our percentile calculator to see where you rank among all competition lifters, or visit the strength standards page for a detailed breakdown by weight class. View all record categories on the records overview.