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Home » Powerlifting

Powerlifter Sonita Muluh Lands 280-kg (617.3-lb) Raw Squat; Unofficial All-Time World Record

Sonita Muluh lifted more than the heaviest raw squat in the history of women's powerlifting.

Written by Vedad Tabakovic

Published on16 March, 2023 | 12:44 PM EDT

Updated on16 March, 2023 | 12:44 PM EDT

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The sport of powerlifting is blooming right now, as a number of athletes are close to setting World Record marks. Sonita Muluh, however, is particularly notable and impressive, as she often puts up record-breaking lifts. This was the case on March 15th, 2023, when Sonita shared a massive 280-kilogram (617.3-pound) squat to her Instagram. Not only is it a colossal lift, but also unofficially weighs more than the current heaviest squat in the women’s division of powerlifting.

Seeing that Sonita Muluh only used a lifting belt and knee sleeves to perform the lift, her 280-kilogram (617.3-pound) squat is acceptable by the regulations of raw powerlifting. So, comparing it to the current raw World Record of 278.9 kilograms (614.9 pounds), it is clear that Sonita is ready to set a new mark. However, having performed the lift in training, Sonita has only unofficially broken the World Record. So, April Mathis’ raw squat from the 2011 APF Southern States remains the heaviest in history.

Sonita Muluh’s 280-kilogram (617.3-pound) squat did not look as difficult as everyone would think, which makes it even more impressive. So, despite being on a cutting diet currently, losing significant amounts of weight, Sonita’s strength is still growing, making this one of the greatest periods of her career so far.

“Doing things I never thought possible a year ago.”

Watch the lift here:

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Sonita Muluh has not been a household name in the past, but her brilliant improvement is certainly making her one of the best powerlifters in the world. For reference, at the start of last year, Sonita’s greatest squat came out to 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds), but she is already lifting over the World Record just one year later. So, it will be interesting to see what she can achieve in the near future while riding the momentum wave.

Sonita Muluh made her powerlifting debut in 2020 and is currently sitting on 11 sanctioned appearances. Despite not competing for too long, Sonita has already won eight times, which includes some prestigious competitions. The biggest one being the 2022 EPF European Championships, which is amongst the most respectable titles in the sport.

Sonita Muluh’s Competition PRs

*Sonita Muluh set all of her Competition PRs at the 2022 EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championships just a few months ago.

  • Squat: 270 kilograms (595.2 pounds)
  • Bench Press: 137.5 kilograms (303.1 pounds)
  • Deadlift: 253.5 kilograms (558.8 pounds)
  • Total: 661 kilograms (1,457.2 pounds)

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Related: Powerlifter Amanda Lawrence Sets 255-kg (562.2-lb) Unofficial IPF World Record Squat In Training

Sonita Muluh’s Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip Squat Bench Deadlift Total Dots
Raw 629.4 314.2 629.4 1517.9 548.66

Competition Results

Place Fed Date Competition Division Total Dots
G FFForce 2023-07-01 Silent Worker Meet Prime Time 578.7 209.21
Location France
Competition Silent Worker Meet
Division Prime Time
Age 26
Equipment Raw
Weight 271.2
Deadlift 518.1 551.2 578.7 578.7
2 IPF 2023-06-11 World Classic Powerlifting Championships Open 1517.9 548.66
Location Malta
Competition World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division Open
Age 26
Equipment Raw
Class 185.2
Weight 271.3
Squat 573.2 611.8 629.4 629.4
Bench 297.6 -314.2 314.2 314.2
Deadlift 540.1 574.3 -589.7 574.3
GLP 117.54
1 KBGV 2023-04-08 Belgisch Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique - Powerlifting - Classic - Open Open 1433 521.42
Location Belgium
Competition Belgisch Kampioenschap - Championnats de Belgique - Powerlifting - Classic - Open
Division Open
Age 26
Equipment Raw
Class 185.2
Weight 264.8
Squat 507.1 551.2 -596.3 551.2
Bench 292.1 308.6 308.6
Deadlift 529.1 573.2 -596.3 573.2
GLP 111.41
1 EPF 2022-11-25 European Classic Powerlifting Championships Open 1457.3 532.79
Location Poland
Competition European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division Open
Age 26
Equipment Raw
Class 185.2
Weight 260.4
Squat 529.1 567.7 595.2 595.2
Bench 275.6 292.1 303.1 303.1
Deadlift 518.1 -558.9 558.9 558.9
GLP 113.62
1 EPF 2022-09-09 Western European Powerlifting Championships Open 1391.1 521.75
Location France
Competition Western European Powerlifting Championships
Division Open
Age 25
Equipment Raw
Class 185.2
Weight 240.3
Squat 501.6 534.6 557.8 557.8
Bench 253.5 270.1 281.1 281.1
Deadlift 518.1 552.3 -568.8 552.3
GLP 110.2
1 VGPF 2022-08-20 Vlaams Kampioenschap - Powerlifting & Bench Press - Classic & Equipped Open 1334.9 502.26
Location Belgium
Competition Vlaams Kampioenschap - Powerlifting & Bench Press - Classic & Equipped
Division Open
Age 25
Equipment Raw
Class 185.2
Weight 238.1
Squat 518.1
Bench 264.6
Deadlift 552.3
GLP 105.96
6 IPF 2022-06-06 World Classic Powerlifting Championships Open 1295.2 491.13
Location South Africa
Competition World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division Open
Age 25
Equipment Raw
Class 185.2
Weight 232.9
Squat 468.5 496 512.6 512.6
Bench 242.5 253.5 -259 253.5
Deadlift 529.1 -556.7 -556.7 529.1
GLP 103.33
1 VGPF 2022-04-02 Interclub 2 Open 1218.1 470.74
Location Belgium
Competition Interclub 2
Division Open
Age 25
Equipment Raw
Class 185.2
Weight 221.3
Squat 440.9 457.5 457.5
Bench 231.5 -243.6 231.5
Deadlift 507.1 529.1 -552.3 529.1
GLP 98.43
1 VGPF 2022-02-27 Interclub 1 Open 1047.2 409.25
Location Belgium
Competition Interclub 1
Division Open
Age 25
Equipment Raw
Class 185.2
Weight 215.2
Squat 385.8 385.8
Bench 198.4 198.4
Deadlift 463 463
GLP 85.29
5 IPF 2021-09-23 World Classic Powerlifting Championships Open 1146.4 479.02
Location Sweden
Competition World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division Open
Age 24
Equipment Raw
Class 185.2
Weight 184.7
Squat 418.9 -429.9 429.9 429.9
Bench 198.4 -209.4 209.4 209.4
Deadlift 507.1 -529.1 -529.1 507.1
GLP 98.29
1 EPF 2021-09-03 Western European Powerlifting Championships Open 1190.5 483.87
Location Luxembourg
Competition Western European Powerlifting Championships
Division Open
Age 24
Equipment Raw
Class 185.2
Weight 196.2
Squat 407.9 429.9 440.9 440.9
Bench 203.9 -215 220.5 220.5
Deadlift 490.5 518.1 529.1 529.1
GLP 99.83
3 FFForce 2021-07-03 Silent Worker Meet Prime Time 1196 487.83
Location France
Competition Silent Worker Meet
Division Prime Time
Age 24
Equipment Raw
Class 185.2
Weight 194.6
Squat 385.8 407.9 429.9 429.9
Bench 198.4 215 -226 215
Deadlift 496 523.6 551.2 551.2
GLP 100.57
1 VGPF 2020-09-26 Corona Herstart - Wedstrijd 2 Open 1091.3 454.33
Location Belgium
Competition Corona Herstart - Wedstrijd 2
Division Open
Age 23
Equipment Raw
Class 185.2
Weight 186.2
Squat 374.8 385.8 385.8
Bench -198.4 -198.4 198.4 198.4
Deadlift 463 490.5 507.1 507.1
GLP 93.29
1 VGPF 2020-02-08 Interclub 1 Open 887.4 372.16
Location Belgium
Competition Interclub 1
Division Open
Age 23
Equipment Raw
Class 185.2
Weight 183.3
Squat 297.6 319.7 330.7 330.7
Bench 148.8 154.3 159.8 159.8
Deadlift 363.8 385.8 396.8 396.8
GLP 76.32
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023

It is not clear when Sonita Muluh will compete again, but she could put up a historic feat whenever she steps on stage. It is clear that her goals for the future are massive, but she also seems capable of achieving them. Sonita seems to be enjoying the process, meaning that she will continue improving for a long time to come.


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Vedad is a journalist specializing in strength sports, with three years of experience covering powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, strongman, armwrestling and bodybuilding. He is a lifelong fitness enthusiast, passionate about all aspects of strength training. Vedad's in-depth knowledge of training methodologies and dedication to constant research fuel his insightful and engaging reporting. He works hard to deliver accurate content while continuously seeking to improve his craft.

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