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 Franchesca Vermillion at Summer Strength Wars on Apr 26, 2025. Source: OpenPowerlifting competition results.
Top 20 All-Time
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.
| Date | Athlete | Bench Press | Weight Class | Meet | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 84 kg | - | +- | |
| - | - | 84 kg | - | +- | |
| - | - | 84 kg | - | +- | |
| - | - | 84 kg | - | +- | |
| - | - | 84 kg | - | +- | |
| - | - | 84 kg | - | +- | |
| - | - | 84 kg | - | +- | |
| - | - | 84 kg | - | +- | |
| - | - | 84 kg | - | +- | |
| - | - | 84 kg | - | +- | |
| - | - | 84 kg | - | +- | |
| - | - | 84 kg | - | +- | |
| - | - | 84 kg | - | +- | |
| - | - | 84 kg | - | +- | |
| - | - | 84 kg | - | +- | |
| - | - | 84 kg | - | - |
Records Over Time
single-ply bench press records for women by year.
| Year | Bench Press Record |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 200.0 kg |
| 2012 | 175.0 kg |
| 2013 | 185.0 kg |
| 2014 | 185.0 kg |
| 2015 | 190.0 kg |
| 2016 | 190.5 kg |
| 2017 | 195.0 kg |
| 2018 | 192.5 kg |
| 2019 | 212.5 kg |
| 2020 | 225.0 kg |
| 2021 | 223.0 kg |
| 2022 | 228.5 kg |
| 2023 | 202.5 kg |
| 2024 | 229.0 kg |
| 2025 | 228.5 kg |
| 2026 | 212.5 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.