Single-ply Total Records - Women
All-time single-ply total records for women, ranked by weight lifted across all weight classes and federations.
The all-time single-ply total world record for women is 884.5 kg, set by C. Roberts at Dan Hammock Memorial on Nov 23, 1980. Source: OpenPowerlifting competition results.
Top 20 All-Time
| Rank | Athlete | Total | Bodyweight | Weight Class | Meet | Date | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C. Roberts | 884.5 kg | - | 125 kg | Dan Hammock Memorial | Nov 23, 1980 | - |
| 2 | A. Jackson | 870.0 kg | - | 110 kg | Florida State Championships | Feb 1, 1986 | - |
| 3 | Harrington | 862.5 kg | - | 125+ kg | Natural Nationals | Jan 26, 1995 | - |
| 4 | D. Adams | 810.0 kg | - | 90 kg | Edward S. Hudson Memorial | Nov 3, 1984 | - |
| 5 | Bonica Brown | 793.0 kg | - | 84+ kg | Open Nationals | May 10, 2019 | - |
| 6 | Bonica Brown | 785.0 kg | - | 76+ kg | World Games | Jul 8, 2022 | - |
| 7 | Alexis Jones | 780.5 kg | - | 100+ kg | Nebraska Collegiate State Championships | Dec 10, 2022 | - |
| 8 | Rodriquez | 775.6 kg | - | 82.5 kg | Inter-Institutional Varsity Meet | Mar 21, 1998 | - |
| 9 | P. Murray | 764.3 kg | - | 100 kg | New Jersey State Meet | Mar 1, 1985 | - |
| 10 | M. McDonnell | 755.2 kg | - | 110+ kg | Keystone Open Below Class II | Mar 13, 1982 | - |
| 11 | Galina Karpova | 755.0 kg | - | 90+ kg | Russian Powerlifting Cup | Aug 18, 2009 | - |
| 12 | M. McLean | 741.6 kg | - | 75 kg | Wendy's/Coke Classic Georgia State Championships | Mar 23, 1991 | - |
| 13 | Galina Karpova | 737.5 kg | - | 67.5+ kg | World Games | Jul 14, 2005 | - |
| 14 | Agata Sitko | 726.0 kg | - | 76 kg | World Games | Jul 8, 2022 | - |
| 15 | Agata Sitko | 704.5 kg | - | 84 kg | European Powerlifting Championships | May 3, 2022 | - |
| 16 | Jessica O'Donnell | 690.0 kg | - | 75+ kg | World Games | Jul 25, 2009 | - |
| 17 | Lexi Harris | 689.5 kg | - | 117.7+ kg | Girls State Meet | Mar 17, 2017 | - |
| 18 | Kelsey McCarthy | 680.0 kg | - | 72 kg | Open Nationals | May 10, 2019 | - |
| 19 | K. Williams | 662.5 kg | - | 103 kg | New Mexico State | May 2, 2000 | - |
| 20 | Galina Potselueva | 660.0 kg | - | 67.5 kg | Bryansk Oblast Powerlifting Cup & Bench Press Championships | Nov 28, 2008 | - |
Record by Weight Class
The single-ply total record holder in every women's weight class.
Record Progression History
How the all-time single-ply total record has progressed over time.
| Date | Athlete | Total | Weight Class | Meet | Improvement |
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Records Over Time
single-ply total records for women by year.
| Year | Total Record |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 770.0 kg |
| 2012 | 775.0 kg |
| 2013 | 753.0 kg |
| 2014 | 747.5 kg |
| 2015 | 705.0 kg |
| 2016 | 725.0 kg |
| 2017 | 763.0 kg |
| 2018 | 783.0 kg |
| 2019 | 793.0 kg |
| 2020 | 713.0 kg |
| 2021 | 737.5 kg |
| 2022 | 688.0 kg |
| 2023 | 670.0 kg |
| 2024 | 710.0 kg |
| 2025 | 793.0 kg |
| 2026 | 725.0 kg |
About Single-ply Total Records
The single-ply total has been one of the most closely watched record categories in competitive powerlifting. The total is the sum of a lifter's best successful squat, bench press, and deadlift attempts. It represents the most complete measure of overall powerlifting strength and is what ultimately determines a lifter's placing in competition.
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.
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