The women's powerlifting world record in the IPF Classic Raw 84kg category is a total of 627.5 kg — comprising squat, bench press, and deadlift combined. This represents the absolute peak of women's competitive raw powerlifting.
The gender gap in powerlifting is approximately 30–40% when comparing absolute totals across similar weight classes. Top high school boys who train seriously in powerlifting can post totals exceeding women's world records in lighter weight classes.
237.5kg squat, 135.0kg bench, 255.0kg deadlift.
The women's IPF Classic Raw 84kg world record total is 627.5 kg, set by Amanda Lawrence of the USA at Chemnitz, Germany in 2025. The total comprises squat (237.5 kg), bench press (135.0 kg), and deadlift (255.0 kg).
Women's world records in powerlifting are approximately 60–70% of men's records in equivalent weight class comparisons. The gender gap is larger in powerlifting than in most endurance sports, reflecting testosterone's large role in developing muscle mass and strength.
Amanda Lawrence is a US powerlifter who holds the IPF Classic Raw 84kg women's world record total of 627.5 kg. She is widely considered the strongest woman in classic raw powerlifting history.
Classic Raw powerlifting allows only a belt, knee sleeves (for squats), and a singlet — no supportive suits, wraps, or multi-ply equipment. It represents the closest to unequipped strength performance, making world records a cleaner measure of raw strength.