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Sonita Muluh made a name for herself as the greatest ever women’s powerlifter in the squat event, often crushing the spirits of her rivals. Well, it doesn’t seem like her domination will stop any time soon, as she recently secured a new personal record in training. The squat came out to 318 kilograms (701.1 pounds), meaning that Sonita ended up with an Unofficial All-Time World Record.
Sonita Muluh’s training session was filled with humongous lifts, proved by her final warm-up of 300 kilograms (661.4 pounds). Namely, no other woman has ever squatted this much weight raw, but Sonita is making easy work of it.
After completing her warm up, Sonita Muluh loaded 318 kilograms (701.1 pounds) onto the barbell. This was 13 kilograms (28.7 pounds) more than what she ever squatted in training, showing how much improvement she has made. Despite the massive jump, Sonita easily locked out the lift, setting a new personal record and an Unofficial All-Time World Record.
Sonita Muluh showed amazing strength using just her knee sleeves and a lifting belt, like in raw powerlifting rules. She carried the heavy bar herself, did a big squat, and put it back on the rack all alone. Afterward, she dropped to the floor, so surprised and happy about what she did.
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Sonita Muluh is currently preparing for the 2025 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships which are sanctioned by the IPF (International Powerlifting Federation). It will take place on January 26th in the United Kingdom. The meet features an insanely stacked lineup of athletes, fitting for the highest-paying powerlifting show of the year. So, Sonita plans to charge for the title and set some World Records in the process as well.
Sonita Muluh has already taken part in 19 sanctioned powerlifting competitions throughout her career and won 12 so far. Her most notable victories include the 2024 IPF World Championships and three EPF European Championships.
Data source: OpenPowerlifting. Data through July 25, 2026.
There are still two months remaining until the 2024 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships, but Sonita Muluh has already exceeded the squat World Record by a significant margin. So, it sparks the question, how much more will Sonita improve in the remaining time? One thing is certain, she will give her all to claim the gold medal.
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.
