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 A. Jackson at Florida State Championships on Feb 1, 1986. Source: OpenPowerlifting competition results.
Top 20 All-Time
| Rank | Athlete | Squat | Bodyweight | Weight Class | Meet | Date | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A. Jackson | 375.0 kg | - | 110 kg | Florida State Championships | Feb 1, 1986 | - |
| 2 | J. Long | 335.7 kg | - | 125 kg | Ironman & Womens & Masters Open Championships | Oct 1, 1992 | - |
| 3 | Galina Karpova | 335.0 kg | - | 84+ kg | Russian Powerlifting Championships | Feb 24, 2012 | - |
| 4 | Bonica Brown | 322.5 kg | - | 76+ kg | World Games | Jul 8, 2022 | - |
| 5 | Galina Karpova | 322.5 kg | - | 90+ kg | World Powerlifting Championships | Nov 7, 2010 | - |
| 6 | Rodriquez | 322.1 kg | - | 82.5 kg | Inter-Institutional Varsity Meet | Mar 21, 1998 | - |
| 7 | K. Smith | 320.0 kg | - | 125+ kg | Ft. Hood Meet | May 1, 1988 | - |
| 8 | J. Ramsey | 317.5 kg | - | 90 kg | Buckeye Open | Apr 27, 1985 | - |
| 9 | J. Wright | 312.5 kg | - | 100 kg | Central California Open | Oct 11, 1986 | - |
| 10 | Alexis Jones | 310.0 kg | - | 100+ kg | Nebraska Collegiate State Championships | Dec 10, 2022 | - |
| 11 | M. McDonnell | 306.2 kg | - | 110+ kg | Keystone Open Below Class II | Mar 13, 1982 | - |
| 12 | Galina Karpova | 305.0 kg | - | 67.5+ kg | World Games | Jul 14, 2005 | - |
| 13 | M. McLean | 292.6 kg | - | 75 kg | Wendy's/Coke Classic Georgia State Championships | Mar 23, 1991 | - |
| 14 | Karen Thrige Andersen | 286.0 kg | - | 84 kg | European Equipped Powerlifting Championships | May 1, 2026 | - |
| 15 | Sonja Stefanie Krüger | 280.5 kg | - | 76 kg | World Open Equipped Powerlifting Championships | Nov 14, 2022 | - |
| 16 | Kelsey McCarthy | 274.0 kg | - | 72 kg | Open Nationals | May 10, 2019 | - |
| 17 | Lexi Harris | 272.2 kg | - | 117.7+ kg | Girls State Meet | Mar 17, 2017 | - |
| 18 | T. Rose | 272.2 kg | - | 139.7+ kg | Conroe Invitational | Feb 5, 2022 | - |
| 19 | Jessica O'Donnell | 267.5 kg | - | 75+ kg | World Games | Jul 25, 2009 | - |
| 20 | Dawn Reshel-Sharon | 263.1 kg | - | 60+ kg | Swanson's Midwest Open | 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.
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Records Over Time
single-ply squat records for women by year.
| Year | Squat Record |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 330.0 kg |
| 2012 | 335.0 kg |
| 2013 | 300.0 kg |
| 2014 | 290.0 kg |
| 2015 | 285.0 kg |
| 2016 | 297.5 kg |
| 2017 | 312.5 kg |
| 2018 | 318.0 kg |
| 2019 | 325.0 kg |
| 2020 | 293.0 kg |
| 2021 | 320.0 kg |
| 2022 | 305.0 kg |
| 2023 | 280.0 kg |
| 2024 | 282.5 kg |
| 2025 | 323.0 kg |
| 2026 | 292.5 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.