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Sonita Muluh Makes History at 2026 Avancus Houston - Image credit @sonita_ml & @avancushouston Instagram
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Sonita Muluh has been one of the standout athletes in the professional powerlifting scene for several years, consistently competing for some of the biggest titles in the sport. She once again showed why she is among the best at the 2026 Avancus Houston, where she competed in the raw division on October 4 in Texas. Muluh went on to claim the gold medal and capped off her performance by achieving the heaviest raw squat ever recorded in women’s powerlifting.
Since she competed in the raw division, Sonita Muluh was only allowed to wear knee sleeves, a lifting belt, and wrist wraps. She kicked off her squat performance with a successful opening lift of 285 kilograms (628.3 pounds), showing that she is capable of lifting much more. Building on that strong baseline, Sonita moved on to her second attempt, smoothly handling 305 kilograms (672.4 pounds).
Sonita Muluh’s third and heaviest attempt came out to 320 kilograms (705.5 pounds) and it looked exceptionally smooth, with her ascent maintaining the same speed as her descent. She did not experience any visible sticking points along the way, which indicated that she likely had more in the tank. This monumental lift surpassed the previous heaviest official women’s squat ever completed in a competition by 1.5 kilograms (3.3 pounds), cementing her spot at the top of raw powerlifting history.
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Sonita Muluh had a perfect day in Houston, Texas, as she successfully executed her plan and completed all nine of her attempts. As a result, she ranked first among all competitors in the women’s division after putting up the second-heaviest total of her entire career. The highlight of her performance was the squat, where she managed to push the boundaries and prove that her power is unparalleled.
Squat
285 kilograms (628.3 pounds)
305 kilograms (672.4 pounds)
320 kilograms (705.5 pounds) — Heaviest Women’s Squat in Powerlifting History & Unofficial +84KG IPF World Record
Data source: OpenPowerlifting. Data through September 26, 2026.
Sonita Muluh is now looking forward to the Sheffield V powerlifting competition, which is set to take place on November 21st. With over one month left until the show, Sonita has time to continue improving, which promises another spectacular performance and potentially new World Records.
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.
