Raw Bench Press Records - Women
All-time raw bench press records for women, ranked by weight lifted across all weight classes and federations.
The all-time raw bench press world record for women is 227.5 kg, set by L. Holmes at World Police and Fire Games on Jun 26, 2005. Source: OpenPowerlifting competition results.
Top 20 All-Time
| Rank | Athlete | Bench Press | Bodyweight | Weight Class | Meet | Date | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L. Holmes | 227.5 kg | - | 125 kg | World Police and Fire Games | Jun 26, 2005 | - |
| 2 | April Mathis | 207.5 kg | - | 90+ kg | Gritmas Classic | Dec 3, 2016 | - |
| 3 | April Mathis | 205.0 kg | - | 110+ kg | Redemption III | May 28, 2016 | - |
| 4 | S. Miller | 201.9 kg | - | 125+ kg | Penn State Open Bench Press & Deadlift | Apr 28, 1984 | - |
| 5 | J. Brown | 195.0 kg | - | 100 kg | Savannah Open Bench Press | Feb 5, 1983 | - |
| 6 | B. Hayes | 195.0 kg | - | 110 kg | High Desert Bench Press Contest | May 1, 1984 | - |
| 7 | J. McDaniel | 188.2 kg | - | 90 kg | Ironman Nationals | Apr 10, 2011 | - |
| 8 | C. Bowden | 185.0 kg | - | 82.5 kg | Venice Bench Press | Aug 1, 1981 | - |
| 9 | Małgorzata Kopiec | 175.0 kg | - | 75+ kg | III Memoriał Małgorzaty Hałas-Koralewskiej | Jun 20, 2026 | - |
| 10 | C. Gibson | 174.6 kg | - | 92.9+ kg | Smithville Jamboree Bench Press | Apr 1, 1983 | - |
| 11 | Alexis Jones | 172.5 kg | - | 100+ kg | Raw Nationals | Sep 14, 2023 | - |
| 12 | Tamara Walcott | 172.5 kg | - | 140 kg | American Pro | Jul 29, 2022 | - |
| 13 | Mahailya Reeves | 172.4 kg | - | 90.2+ kg | Girls Weightlifting State Championships | Feb 10, 2022 | - |
| 14 | Diana Sergeeva | 170.5 kg | - | 75 kg | Nikolai Kagansky Memorial Cup | Jul 11, 2026 | - |
| 15 | Grace Ebere Anozie | 168.0 kg | - | 82.5+ kg | World Cup | Feb 22, 2012 | - |
| 16 | Mahailya Reeves | 167.5 kg | - | 84+ kg | Raw Nationals | Oct 16, 2019 | - |
| 17 | Roberta Collins | 167.5 kg | - | 85+ kg | Ohio State Bench Press Championships | Jan 11, 2003 | - |
| 18 | Precious Orji | 164.0 kg | - | 86+ kg | African Championships | Sep 15, 2015 | - |
| 19 | Tamara Walcott | 162.5 kg | - | 140+ kg | Ghost Clash 4 - Pro Day | Apr 13, 2025 | - |
| 20 | Małgorzata Kopiec | 160.0 kg | - | 67.5+ kg | Wyniki Puchar Polski W Wyciskaniu Sztangi Leżąc Raw | Jun 18, 2022 | - |
Record by Weight Class
The raw bench press record holder in every women's weight class.
Record Progression History
How the all-time raw bench press record has progressed over time.
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Records Over Time
raw bench press records for women by year.
| Year | Bench Press Record |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.0 kg |
| 2011 | 130.0 kg |
| 2012 | 138.0 kg |
| 2013 | 136.0 kg |
| 2014 | 140.0 kg |
| 2015 | 150.0 kg |
| 2016 | 151.0 kg |
| 2017 | 152.5 kg |
| 2018 | 152.5 kg |
| 2019 | 167.5 kg |
| 2020 | 155.0 kg |
| 2021 | 155.0 kg |
| 2022 | 165.0 kg |
| 2023 | 165.0 kg |
| 2024 | 167.0 kg |
| 2025 | 162.5 kg |
| 2026 | 165.0 kg |
About Raw Bench Press Records
The raw 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.
Raw bench press records have grown significantly since the raw division became formally recognized in most federations around 2010. As more elite lifters have shifted to raw competition, records have been pushed to levels that were previously thought impossible without supportive equipment. The current generation of raw lifters benefits from better programming, nutrition science, and competition opportunities than any previous era.
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.