As part of her championship performance, Lawrence broke her own IPF raw squat World Record by squatting 249 kilograms (549 pounds). The IPF acknowledged Lawrence’s success in an Instagram post.

Lawrence totaled 636.5 kilograms (1,403.2 pounds) across all three lifts, and she went eight for nine on her attempts. She only missed one of her deadlift attempts.

Amanda Lawrence (84KG) | 2023 IPF Worlds Top Stats

• Squat — 249 kilograms (549 pounds) | IPF World Record
• Bench Press — 130 kilograms (286.6 pounds)
• Deadlift — 257.5 kilograms (567.7 pounds)
• Total — 636.5 kilograms (1,403.2 pounds)

Lawrence’s latest World Record squat came on her third attempt of the day. Powerlifting America shared a video of the lift.

During the squat, she wore knee sleeves and a weightlifting belt, as well as wrist wraps. She descended into the hole under control and immediately began coming up. The ascent was slow at first, and it appeared the left side of the bar was slightly ahead of the right, but she stood tall at the end of the attempt with a smile on her face as the referee instructed her to rack the barbell. The video doesn’t show how many white lights she got, but the lift was confirmed as good.

According to Open Powerlifting, Lawrence extended her own world record with that lift. Her previous record was set in March 2023, when she squatted 246.5 kilograms (543.4 pounds) at the IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships in Sheffield, England. At that meet, she also set the IPF raw deadlift world record by pulling 268.5 kilograms (591.9 pounds). Those two lifts helped her claim the world record for total, as well, with a combined 645 kilograms (1,421.9 pounds).

Lawrence has also won the 84-kilogram IPF World Championship title in 2022, 2021, and 2019. There was no 2020 meet due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of this writing, it’s unknown which meet she intends to enter next.

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On Mar. 25, 2023, Lawrence used the Sheffield, England, lifting platform as a trademark showcase of her strength. In a fourth-place overall performance, the athlete recorded three raw IPF World Records on her squat (246.5 kilograms/543.4 pounds), deadlift (268.5 kilograms/591.9 pounds), and total (645 kilograms/1,421.9 pounds). Her deadlift is the heaviest in IPF history among female competitors.

Per Lifting Cast, the Sheffield contest was judged on a body weight-to-strength ratio, and it saw 52-kilogram (114-pound) lifter Evie Corrigan take home the victory with a 459-kilogram (1,014.1-pound) total.

Lawrence weighed in at 83.4 kilograms (183.8 pounds). She wore a lifting belt for her deadlift; a belt, knee sleeves, and wrist wraps for her squat; and judging by the camera angle of her bench press, she had no additional supportive equipment adorned.

Here is an overview of Lawrence’s top stats from her performance at the 2023 Sheffield Championships:

Amanda Lawrence (84KG) | 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships Top Stats

• Squat — 246.5 kilograms (543.4 pounds) | IPF Raw 84-kilogram record
• Bench Press — 130 kilograms (286.6 pounds)
• Deadlift — 268.5 kilograms (591.9 pounds) | IPF Raw 84-kilogram record; Heaviest women’s deadlift in IPF History
• Total — 645 kilograms (1,421.9 pounds) | IPF Raw 84-kilogram record

On her Instagram, Lawrence was appropriately succinct with a reflection on her usual superstar-level performance.

“You could say a few world records fell yesterday. I’M BACK,” Lawrence wrote.

It seems likely that Lawrence, a three-time IPF World Champion (2019, 2021-2022), will add another title to her belt this summer at the 2023 IPF Worlds in Valletta, Malta. As such, Lawrence is setting her sights on another ambition: the first 272-kilogram (600-pound) deadlift in women’s IPF powerlifting history.

“600 pounds will fall, you have yet to see my final form,” Lawrence wrote.

The social media reveal of such goals after a record-laden meet drew the attention of other notable powerlifting stars like Jessica Buettner, Jesus Olivares, and Russel Orhii. Buettner simply commented with some fire emojis, Olivares expressed his pride in his peer, and Orhii perhaps put it best: “This woman is different.”

Yes, indeed, Lawrence is quite different.

At this stage of her career, Lawrence is more of a pioneer than a powerlifter. Not only is she extending the distance between herself and her competition; she’s seemingly breaking ground some could likely have only ever dreamed of.

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On March 15, 2023, Lawrence shared an Instagram clip of herself capturing a 254.9-kilogram (562-pound) raw back squat during a training session. The powerlifter utilized a lifting belt, wrist wraps, and knee sleeves for the squat. According to the IPF’s official database, Lawrence’s display of leg power is unofficially 11.5 kilograms (25.3 pounds) more than her current raw IPF World Record for the 84-kilogram class.

Lawrence’s unofficial squat record is connected to her preparation for the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships on March 25, 2023, in Sheffield, England. Given that the Sheffield Championships are under the IPF’s jurisdiction, Lawrence would extend her own IPF record if she matched (or beat) the existing record.

“Dangerous territory. 11 days out, I’m ready to fight.”

The IPF 84-kilogram World Champion in three out of the last four years, Lawrence will be making her Sheffield Championships debut at this iteration of the competition.

In addition to her squat, here’s an overview of Lawrence’s complete raw IPF World Record catalog:

Amanda Lawrence (84KG) | IPF World Records

• Squat — 254.9 kilograms (562 pounds)
• Deadlift — 260.5 kilograms (574.3 pounds)
• Total — 636.5 kilograms (1,403.2 pounds)

Lawrence possesses the second-heaviest raw squat of all-time (255.9 kilograms/564.3 pounds) at 90 kilograms, per Open Powerlifting. Only Samantha Rice has a higher squat (257.7 kilograms/567.7 pounds) in the category.

At the same time, Lawrence also has the third-heaviest raw total ever (646 kilograms/1,424.4 pounds). Only Rice (687.4 kilograms/1,515.6 pounds) and Chakera Ingram (671 kilograms/1,479.3 pounds) have higher raw totals.

Lawrence bagging a victory at the 2023 Sheffield Championships would mark her ninth consecutive sanctioned competition win. Potentially extending her own record milestone would be a perfect cherry on top of such an achievement.

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During a training session on Mar. 2, 2023, Lawrence shared an Instagram video of herself capturing a raw 259-kilogram (573-pound) deadlift. According to the IPF database, the pull is just half a kilogram (1.3 pounds) off of Lawrence’s World Record of 260.5 kilograms (574.3 pounds) from the 2021 IPF World Raw Classic Powerlifting Championships. Lawrence’s deadlift does not come without a struggle, though she held the locked out position for several full seconds.

This performance could tease a potentially successful attempt at surpassing her record in the near future. Lawrence wore just a lifting belt for support. Later in the clip, the competitor is also seen completing a five-rep set with 239.9 kilograms (529 pounds) while wearing a belt and lifting straps.

Lawrence’s latest deadlift display is connected to her ongoing preparation for the 2023 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships. That contest is scheduled for Mar. 25, 2023, in Sheffield, England. It will be Lawrence’s first competitive appearance of the 2023 powerlifting season and her first since successfully defending her IPF World title in South Africa in early June 2022.

Dating back to June 2019, Lawrence has had a spotless competitive record. Between some simultaneous Junior and Open appearances, the powerlifter has won eight straight contests in the 84-kilogram division, including her three IPF World titles. She has also captured three USA Powerlifting (USAPL) National titles, with two coming as a Junior and Open competitor in 2019. The athlete won the Open USAPL National Championship in 2021.

As Lawrence prepares for the 2023 Sheffield Championships, here’s an overview of her all-time raw competition bests:

Amanda Lawrence | All-Time Raw Competition Bests

• Squat — 255.9 kilograms (564.3 pounds)
• Bench Press — 132.5 kilograms (292.1 pounds)
• Deadlift — 260.5 kilograms (574.3 pounds)
• Total — 645.9 kilograms (1,424.4 pounds)

According to Open Powerlifting, Lawrence’s top squat of 255.9 kilograms (564.3 pounds) is the second heaviest all-time in her division. Only Samantha Rice has a heavier squat of 257.5 kilograms (567.7 pounds) from the 2022 United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Pro Raw Championships. In addition, her raw total of 645.9 kilograms (1,424.4 pounds) is the third-heaviest ever. Only Rice (687.4 kilograms/1,515.6 pounds) and Chakera Ingram (671 kilograms/1,479.3 pounds) have higher raw totals.

Lawrence will be joined by Jessica Buettner — the two-time reigning IPF World Champion in the 76-kilogram division — at the 2023 Sheffield Championships. While Buettner competed in the 84-kilogram category at her last contest, she will revert back to her usual 76-kilogram class.

Once Lawrence has concluded her appearance at the 2023 Sheffield Championships, she will likely turn her attention to the 2023 IPF Worlds. Those will take place on Jun 11-18, 2023, in Valletta, Malta. Should Lawrence emerge victorious, the athlete will have completed a consecutive “three-peat” and notched her fourth IPF title in half a decade. It’d be a fitting accomplishment for one of powerlifting’s biggest stars.

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On August 28, 2022, Marcelle shared an Instagram video of herself squatting 257.6 kilograms (568 pounds) raw for two reps while wearing a lifting belt and knee sleeves. The demonstration of leg strength is a new personal record (PR) for Marcelle and unofficially exceeds Amanda Lawrence’s Raw World Record in the 90-kilogram division by four pounds, set at the 2020 USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Gainsgiving Open.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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According to the caption of Marcelle’s Instagram post, she originally intended only to do one rep of the heavy squat. However, because she “wasn’t a fan of the first rep,” the athlete decided to do another where she took the squat lower to challenge herself.

Super grateful for all of my peers today for being there for me more than I was for myself. This chapter is the one; this chapter defines me as an athlete and where I’m headed.

The look of apparent determination on Marcelle’s face as she weighs whether to do another rep might say it all about this strength achievement. 

Full Steam Ahead

Even while she takes a break from formal competition, Marcelle does not seem to be slowing her ambitions down. The powerlifter has been steadily pushing herself in the gym with some rapid progress of late. 

In late August, in a precursor to her latest leg power achievement, Marcelle captured a (249.9-kilogram) 551-pound squat for two reps. Just a couple of days before that, Marcelle completed a 229-kilogram (505-pound) deadlift PR without wearing a lifting belt. And in early June, the athlete notched a 297 kilogram (655-pound) squat with wraps — 6.8 kilograms (15 pounds) more than Crystal Tate’s current World Record. 

Here’s an overview of Marcelle’s all-time raw competition bests:

Sherine Marcelle (90KG) | All-Time Raw Competition Bests

• Squat — 245 kilograms (540.1 pounds)
• Bench Press —127.5 kilograms (281.1 pounds)
• Deadlift — 227.5 kilograms (501.5 pounds) | Third-Heaviest Squat All-Time (90KG)
• Total — 592.5 kilograms (1,306.2 pounds)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Whenever Marcelle does return to formal competition, it’s clear she’s preparing to put her best-loaded barbell forward. If the year 2022 might be about stepping back with intent for Marcelle, then the year 2023 could resent a flourish that makes the patience pay off. 

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Lawrence’s paused deadlift PR is just 10.5 kilograms (23.3 pounds) off her all-time best with a traditional raw deadlift. The competitor used a sumo stance with a mixed grip and donned a lifting belt for her paused deadlift strength workout. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lawrence’s paused deadlift training and PR aren’t connected to any upcoming contest. Per the caption of her Instagram post, the powerlifter is smack dab in the middle of her off-season as she prepares for her next slate of competitions.

In that respect, 2022 has been a productive year for the world-class powerlifter. Lawrence came in first place in the 84-kilogram division at the 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships in early June. It is Lawrence’s third IPF World title in the last four years (2019, 2021-2022). A few months earlier, in April, she took home first in the same weight class in her debut at the 2022 AMP Classic Open Nationals. 

Dating back to June 2019, Lawrence has come in first place in eight straight competitions. Here’s a rundown of Lawrence’s latest running streak of excellence while the athlete prepares to tack on more accomplishments down the line. Note: In her six-plus-year career, Lawrence has only ever performed raw on a sanctioned lifting platform. 

Amanda Lawrence (84KG) | Recent Noteworthy Performances

• IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships — First place | 2019, 2021-2022
• 2019 USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Raw Nationals — First place | Juniors and Open
• 2020 USAPL Gainsgiving Open — First place 
• 2021 USAPL Raw Nationals — First place 
• 2022 AMP Classic Open Nationals — First place 

Note: Lawrence’s status as a Junior athlete and in the Open at the 2019 USAPL Raw Nationals are both factored into her winning streak. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Road to 600

While she’s not preparing for any pending competition, Lawrence’s Instagram post of the paused deadlift PR has a hashtag of #Roadto600. It would appear the athlete is trying to achieve a 272.1-kilogram (600-pound) deadlift in the near future.

Notably, Lawrence is the IPF deadlift World Record holder with a pull of 260.5 kilograms (574.3 pounds) from the 2021 IPF Worlds competition. In the event that Lawrence successfully deadlifts 272.1 kilograms (600 pounds), the figure would unofficially exceed her IPF World Record by 11.6 kilograms (25.7 pounds).

Judging by the ease of her paused deadlift training session, it seems Lawrence is well on track toward achieving her ambitious goal. 

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Check out a video of each of Lawrence’s lifts, courtesy of her Instagram profile: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Here are Lawrence’s full results from the meet:

2022 AMP Classic Open Nationals — Amanda Lawrence (84KG)

• Squat — 242.5-kilograms (534.6 pounds)
• Bench Press — 130-kilograms (286.6 pounds)
• Deadlift — 253-kilograms (557.7 pounds)
• Total — 625.5-kilograms (1378.9 pounds)

Lawrence was not short on gratitude in expressing joy in her Instagram post. After thanking various people — including her “MVP coach,” Joseph Giovanni Ferratti, and fellow professional powerlifters, Calvin Tanner, Grant Ivarson, and Camden Wilson — she saved her arguable best words of appreciation for last. 

“Last but not least, thank you to the fans and everyone at home watching. Your support means everything and is what keeps me going,” Lawrence wrote in the post. 

Meanwhile, powerlifter Jessica Buettner chimed in with a simple but effective, “Easy lifts, goddamn.”

Indeed, it sometimes does seem like Lawrence makes the sport of powerlifting look easy. 

Consistent Excellence

Lawrence’s win at the 2022 AMP Classic Open Nationals is the latest in an impressive string of victories. The powerlifter now has six straight wins dating back to the 2019 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships.

Here are some of the more notable recent results from Lawrence’s young career:

• 2019 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships — 1st overall
• 2019 USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Raw Nationals — 1st overall 
• 2020 USAPL Gainsgiving Open — 1st overall
• 2021 USAPL Raw Nationals — 1st overall
• 2021 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships — 1st overall

The year 2019 might have been when Lawrence first truly broke into the elite powerlifting sphere. Back-to-back victories in that year’s IPF World Championships and the USAPL Raw Nationals were what began her recent streak of excellence.

Roughly two years later, in the 2021 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships, Lawrence broke three IPF World Records. Here are her full stats from that meet:

• Squat — 243.5 kilograms (536.8 pounds) | IPF World Record
• Bench Press — 132.5 kilograms (292.1 pounds)
• Deadlift — 260.5 kilograms (574.3 pounds) | IPF World Record
• Total — 636.5 kilograms (1,403.2 pounds) | IPF World Record

Preparing to Be Great

For someone still rising as a powerlifter, Lawrence’s perseverance through adversity might be what sets her apart. 

In a 2020 interview with BarBend, the powerlifter discussed why it’s imperative she trust herself. To Lawrence, perseverance is vital especially when unexpected roadblocks arise — like a hamstring injury right before the 2019 Raw Nationals. 

“I don’t know if I’m going to be able to hit the numbers I was setting out for because of a setback like that,” Lawrence said of her mindset after the injury. “It makes you second-guess and doubt yourself.”

Whatever Lawrence did to adjust — such as a therapy program that occasionally made her feel “defeated” — clearly worked. That meet saw her go on to break three then-world records with a 243-kilogram squat (535.7 pounds), a 252.5-kilogram bench press (556.66 pounds), and a 613-kilogram total (1,351 pounds). 

“I started this out for myself and to make myself happy,” Lawrence said.

Given the stellar results of Lawrence’s budding career thus far, it’s hard to argue with that kind of positive, self-fulfilling mindset.

The 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships will take place on June 6-12, 2022, in Sun City, South Africa.

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