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All-Time Squat Records
Maximum weight squatted to depth in a sanctioned meet.
2,630,882 sanctioned squats from 767,800 lifters across 25 parent federations are on file. The 25 heaviest by sex sit below, with each lifter appearing once on their heaviest qualifying attempt. Use the filter to narrow by class, age, equipment, or tested status.
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Top 25 Men's Squats
The 25 heaviest men's squats on file span 2007 to 2026, drawn from 9 federations and 4 weight classes. Nathan Baptist leads at 595.0 kg1312 lb, set at Utah Kick Off Meet in 2021. All 25 were lifted in a single-ply, multi-ply, or unlimited suit.
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Each step is a new all-time men's squat record, across all weight classes and equipment. 35 record-setting lifts since 1964; current holder Nathan Baptist at 595.0 kg1312 lb, set in 2021.
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Nathan Baptist | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 595.0 kg1312 lb | UPA · Utah Kick Off Meet | 2021-02-06 · 5 yr |
| 02 | Brian Carroll | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 581.0 kg1281 lb | RPS · Gene Rychlak Jr Pro Invitational | 2020-10-03 · 5 yr |
| 03 | Rodney Woodward | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Unlimited | — | 578.3 kg1275 lb | IPA · Strength of Heroes-Pro | 2025-09-06 · 8 mo |
| 04 | Dave Hoff | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 577.5 kg1273 lb | WPC · WPO Super Finals | 2019-10-28 · 6 yr |
| 05 | Jonas Rantanen | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 575.0 kg1268 lb | FPO · Bullfarm Championships | 2011-10-08 · 14 yr |
| 06 | Donnie Thompson | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 573.8 kg1265 lb | SPF · PowerStation Pro/Am | 2011-08-20 · 14 yr |
| 07 | Vladislav Alhazov | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 567.0 kg1250 lb | IPA · Columbus Pro-Am | 2008-01-19 · 18 yr |
| 08 | Phillip Herndon | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 553.4 kg1220 lb | IPA · 2nd Annual Sonny Comly Memorial Meet | 2024-06-08 · 1 yr |
| 09 | Jeff Frank | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 552.5 kg1218 lb | UPA · Relentless Minnesota | 2016-07-08 · 9 yr |
| 10 | Joe Stein | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 551.1 kg1215 lb | SPF · The Strength of Heroes Championships | 2021-09-11 · 4 yr |
| 11 | Andy Bolton | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 550.5 kg1214 lb | WPC · WPO Finals | 2007-03-02 · 19 yr |
| 12 | Yevgen Yarymbash | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 550.0 kg1213 lb | XPC · Elite/Pro Open | 2013-03-03 · 13 yr |
| 13 | Henry Thomason | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 547.5 kg1207 lb | APF · Texas Cup | 2011-11-05 · 14 yr |
| 14 | AJ Roberts | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 546.6 kg1205 lb | SPF · Ironman Classic Pro/Am | 2012-03-10 · 14 yr |
| 15 | Andrew Pfefferle | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 545.0 kg1202 lb | IPA · Showdown at the Storm Equipped Invitational | 2024-05-25 · 2 yr |
| 16 | Patrick Warren | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 545.0 kg1202 lb | IPA · Holy Wars III | 2026-02-07 · 3 mo |
| 17 | Robert Bain | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 545.0 kg1202 lb | IPA · Holy Wars III | 2026-02-07 · 3 mo |
| 18 | Tyler Butcher | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Single-ply | — | 544.3 kg1200 lb | IPA · North of the Border | 2025-11-15 · 6 mo |
| 19 | Matt Magnavita | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 544.3 kg1200 lb | SPF · Winter Warfare | 2022-03-12 · 4 yr |
| 20 | Matt Wenning | 140 kg309 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 542.5 kg1196 lb | UPA · Powerlifting & Bench Press National Championships | 2011-04-16 · 15 yr |
| 21 | Chuck Vogelpohl | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 535.2 kg1180 lb | IPA · Lexen Extreme Coalition Multi-ply Pro/Elite | 2011-03-05 · 15 yr |
| 22 | Chad Aichs | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 532.5 kg1174 lb | WPC · WPO Finals | 2007-03-02 · 19 yr |
| 23 | Bob Merkh | 125 kg276 lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 528.4 kg1165 lb | XPS · Iron Asylum | 2022-03-26 · 4 yr |
| 24 | Chris Della Fave | 110 kg243 lb | M | Unlimited | — | 526.2 kg1160 lb | IPA · Strength of Heroes | 2022-09-10 · 3 yr |
| 25 | Scott Cartwright | 140+ kg309+ lb | M | Multi-ply | — | 526.2 kg1160 lb | SPF · PRO-AM | 2009-08-21 · 16 yr |
Top 25 Women's Squats
The 25 heaviest women's squats on file span 2005 to 2026, drawn from 12 federations and 12 weight classes. Leah Reichman leads at 432.5 kg954 lb, set at Womens Pro/Am in 2023. All 25 were lifted in a single-ply, multi-ply, or unlimited suit.
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Each step is a new all-time women's squat record, across all weight classes and equipment. 21 record-setting lifts since 1975; current holder Leah Reichman at 432.5 kg954 lb, set in 2023.
| Rank | Lifter | Class | Sex | Equip | Tested | Load | Meet | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Leah Reichman | 110+ kg243+ lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 432.5 kg954 lb | APF · Womens Pro/Am | 2023-04-15 · 3 yr |
| 02 | Jordan Buchla | 100 kg220 lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 388.0 kg856 lb | IPA · Cincinnati Women's Pro Am - Pro Day | 2025-03-23 · 1 yr |
| 03 | Becca Swanson | 90+ kg198+ lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 387.5 kg855 lb | WPC · WPO Semifinals | 2005-10-29 · 20 yr |
| 04 | Crystal Tate | 90+ kg198+ lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 369.7 kg815 lb | APF · Women's Pro-Am | 2019-04-13 · 7 yr |
| 05 | Amber Hansen | 90 kg198 lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 367.5 kg810 lb | APF · Womens Pro/Am | 2023-04-15 · 3 yr |
| 06 | Sheena Reed | 140+ kg309+ lb | F | Multi-ply | Yes | 362.9 kg800 lb | IPA · Cincinnati Women's Pro/Am | 2026-04-12 · 1 mo |
| 07 | Mackenzie Tomasik | 140 kg309 lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 360.6 kg795 lb | IPA · Cincinnati Women's Pro/Am | 2026-04-12 · 1 mo |
| 08 | Deana Tollefson | 90 kg198 lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 358.5 kg791 lb | IPA · Cincinnati Women's Pro Am - Pro Day | 2025-03-23 · 1 yr |
| 09 | Katrina Bielomyza | 110 kg243 lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 355.0 kg783 lb | APO · Massachusetts State Championships | 2025-04-19 · 1 yr |
| 10 | Taylor Schaeffer | 75 kg165 lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 353.8 kg780 lb | IPA · Strength of Heroes-Pro | 2025-09-06 · 8 mo |
| 11 | Anna McCloskey | 82.5 kg182 lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 351.5 kg775 lb | MM · National Championships | 2020-08-08 · 5 yr |
| 12 | Laura Phelps-Stackhouse | 75 kg165 lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 351.5 kg775 lb | SPF · Ironman Classic Pro/Am | 2012-03-10 · 14 yr |
| 13 | Kaycee Galitz | 140 kg309 lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 340.5 kg751 lb | IPA · Cincinnati Women's Pro Am - Pro Day | 2025-03-23 · 1 yr |
| 14 | Galina Karpova | 84+ kg185+ lb | F | Single-ply | Yes | 335.0 kg739 lb | FPR · Russian Powerlifting Championships | 2012-02-24 · 14 yr |
| 15 | Tara Webber | 75 kg165 lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 331.5 kg731 lb | IPA · Cincinnati Women's Pro Am - Pro Day | 2025-03-23 · 1 yr |
| 16 | Shawna Mendelson | 82.5 kg182 lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 328.9 kg725 lb | SPF · Spring Mania | 2020-09-05 · 5 yr |
| 17 | Joanne Connolly | 82.5 kg182 lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 327.5 kg722 lb | IrishPO · National Championships | 2020-10-03 · 5 yr |
| 18 | Dakota Duffy | 110 kg243 lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 325.0 kg717 lb | IPA · Holy Wars III | 2026-02-07 · 3 mo |
| 19 | Bonica Brown | 84+ kg185+ lb | F | Single-ply | Yes | 325.0 kg717 lb | USAPL · Open Nationals | 2019-05-10 · 7 yr |
| 20 | Daria Efimtseva | 84+ kg185+ lb | F | Single-ply | Yes | 323.0 kg712 lb | AsianPF · Asian Masters & Open Powerlifting Championships | 2025-12-02 · 5 mo |
| 21 | April Mathis | 75+ kg165+ lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 322.5 kg711 lb | WPC · WPO Championships | 2018-11-11 · 7 yr |
| 22 | Jessica Bowersock | 90+ kg198+ lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 322.1 kg710 lb | XPC · Pro Finals | 2019-03-02 · 7 yr |
| 23 | Priyanka Santiago | 100 kg220 lb | F | Unlimited | — | 320.0 kg706 lb | IPA · Evolve Winter Showdown II | 2024-12-07 · 1 yr |
| 24 | Tara Duncan | 110 kg243 lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 320.0 kg706 lb | IPA · PHG Throwdown 6 at I-4 Fit | 2024-10-26 · 1 yr |
| 25 | Jenna Odziana | 60 kg132 lb | F | Multi-ply | — | 320.0 kg706 lb | UPA · Reign of Power | 2026-03-14 · 2 mo |
Records are computed from the OpenPowerlifting public-domain dataset and represent the highest qualifying lift on file for each (federation, sex, equipment, weight class, age class, tested) combination. State records are scoped by the lifter's registered state of residence (matching USAPL/PA/USPA rules), not by meet location; coverage depends on the federation — USAPL and USPA report lifter state for 87–97% of entries, while some smaller feds report it rarely. Records may differ from a federation's official record book. Read more about how these records are computed.