Single-ply Squat Records - Women
All-time single-ply squat records for women, ranked by weight lifted across all weight classes and federations.
The all-time single-ply squat world record for women is 375.0 kg, set by Maddie Guerra at Tyler Lee Power Lifting Meet on Feb 1, 1986. Source: OpenPowerlifting competition results.
Top 20 All-Time
| Rank | Athlete | Squat | Bodyweight | Weight Class | Meet | Date | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maddie Guerra | 375.0 kg | - | 110 kg | Tyler Lee Power Lifting Meet | Feb 1, 1986 | - |
| 2 | Elighai Pierre | 335.7 kg | - | 125 kg | Natural Nationals | Oct 1, 1992 | - |
| 3 | Júlio Chavez | 335.0 kg | - | 84+ kg | North Midlands Championships | Feb 24, 2012 | - |
| 4 | Max Pearson | 322.5 kg | - | 76+ kg | Student's World Cup | Jul 8, 2022 | - |
| 5 | Júlio Chavez | 322.5 kg | - | 90+ kg | Arab Cup | Nov 7, 2010 | - |
| 6 | J. DeLeon Jr | 322.1 kg | - | 82.5 kg | London Deadlift Championship | Mar 21, 1998 | - |
| 7 | Tegan Uller | 320.0 kg | - | 125+ kg | West Virginia State | May 1, 1988 | - |
| 8 | Hector Castellanos | 317.5 kg | - | 90 kg | Scottish Senior Power Championships | Apr 27, 1985 | - |
| 9 | Oliver Beránek | 312.5 kg | - | 100 kg | Region 10 Championships | Oct 11, 1986 | - |
| 10 | Youcef Boukraa | 310.0 kg | - | 100+ kg | Festival of Steel | Dec 10, 2022 | - |
| 11 | Gustavo Valinciana | 306.2 kg | - | 110+ kg | Southern Open BP | Mar 13, 1982 | - |
| 12 | Júlio Chavez | 305.0 kg | - | 67.5+ kg | Baxter Bench Bash | Jul 14, 2005 | - |
| 13 | W. Davis | 292.6 kg | - | 75 kg | Deutsche Meisterschaften der Jugend und Junioren im Bankdrücken | Mar 23, 1991 | - |
| 14 | Klaus-Dieter Jacob | 286.0 kg | - | 84 kg | Klubbmesterskap | May 1, 2026 | - |
| 15 | Aaron Byas | 280.5 kg | - | 76 kg | World Masters Bench Press Championships | Nov 14, 2022 | - |
| 16 | Amrit-Pal Singh | 274.0 kg | - | 72 kg | Beginner's Brawl | May 10, 2019 | - |
| 17 | April Caldwell | 272.2 kg | - | 117.7+ kg | Israel Championships | Mar 18, 2017 | - |
| 18 | Sam Wilks | 272.2 kg | - | 139.7+ kg | Gladewater Boys Meet | Feb 5, 2022 | - |
| 19 | Mert Ali AltuntaÅŸ | 267.5 kg | - | 75+ kg | World Bench Press Championships | Jul 25, 2009 | - |
| 20 | Daren Walker | 263.1 kg | - | 60+ kg | Texas High School Championships | Jun 21, 1987 | - |
Record by Weight Class
The single-ply squat record holder in every women's weight class.
Record Progression History
How the all-time single-ply squat record has progressed over time.
| Date | Athlete | Squat | Weight Class | Meet | Improvement |
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| - | - | 84 kg | - | +- | |
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| - | - | 84 kg | - | +- | |
| - | - | 84 kg | - | +- | |
| - | - | 84 kg | - | +- | |
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| - | - | 84 kg | - | +- | |
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| - | - | 84 kg | - | +- | |
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| - | - | 84 kg | - | +- | |
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Records Over Time
single-ply squat records for women by year.
| Year | Squat Record |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 267.5 kg |
| 2012 | 270.0 kg |
| 2013 | 280.0 kg |
| 2014 | 275.0 kg |
| 2015 | 268.0 kg |
| 2016 | 262.5 kg |
| 2017 | 273.5 kg |
| 2018 | 275.5 kg |
| 2019 | 265.0 kg |
| 2020 | 260.0 kg |
| 2021 | 265.0 kg |
| 2022 | 275.5 kg |
| 2023 | 278.0 kg |
| 2024 | 279.5 kg |
| 2025 | 280.5 kg |
| 2026 | 286.0 kg |
About Single-ply Squat Records
The single-ply squat has been one of the most closely watched record categories in competitive powerlifting. The squat is the first lift contested in a powerlifting meet and sets the tone for the entire competition. Record-breaking squats require not just raw leg and hip strength, but exceptional core stability, mobility, and the mental fortitude to stand up under crushing loads.
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 squat 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.