18yo Mahailya Reeves (+84KG) Scores The Heaviest Women’s Raw Bench Press In IPF’s History With 164.5-kg (362.7-lb) – Fitness Volt (2025)

The 2022 IPF World Sub-Junior and Junior Powerlifting Championships took place between August 27th and September 04th, in Istanbul, Turkey. Competitions with only younger age divisions are always full of surprises, but a few athletes stood out as favorites because of their reputation. One of them was Mahailya Reeves, who was noticed for her bench press skills at 15-years-old. Now a few years have passed and Mahailya managed to break the IPF Raw Bench Press World Record in the +84-kilogram weight class. She did so by successfully locking out 164.5 kilograms (362.7 pounds), which was one of the competition’s highlights.

Not only did Mahailya Reeves break the record in the +84-kilogram weight class, but by taking a quick look at the records from other weight classes it is clear to see that no woman has bench pressed more weight in the history of the IPF. Most impressively, Mahailya achieved this at the age of only 18-years old.

Amélie Mierger previously held this World Record, as she bench pressed 163 kilograms (359.4 pounds) at the 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships. Unluckily for her, the record stood for just two months.

Watch Mahailya’s bench press here:

Related: 18-Year-Old Mahailya Reeves (+84KG) Scores 165-kg (363.8-lb) Unofficial Bench Press IPF World Record at 2022 AMP Nationals

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Mahailya Reeves’ Full Performance

Mahailya Reeves won the +84-kilogram weight class very comfortably, since the girl closest to her trailed by 129.5 kilograms (285.5 pounds). Reeves did not score any new competition PRs, but on the brighter side, that proves that she has more left in the tank.

Mahailya’s performance at the 2022 IPF World Sub-Junior and Junior Powerlifting Championships could’ve been better if she succeeded in her final deadlift attempt. In spite of the result, she was definitely happy with what she achieved.

Squat

  • 220 kilograms (485 pounds)
  • 225 kilograms (496 pounds)
  • 230 kilograms (507 pounds)

Bench Press

  • 152 kilograms (335.1 pounds)
  • Unsuccessful — 164.5 kilograms (362.7 pounds)
  • 164.5 kilograms (362.7 pounds) — +84KG Open IPF World Record

Deadlift

  • 190 kilograms (418.9 pounds)
  • 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds)
  • Unsuccessful — 222.5 kilograms (490.5 pounds)

Total — 594.5 kilograms (1,310.6 pounds)

Courtesy of the ALpowerliftingTV YouTube channel, Watch all of Mahailya’s lifts here:

Related: 18-yo Powerlifter Mahailya Reeves Sets New Raw Deadlift PR With 490-lb (222.2-kg)

This was Mahailya Reeves’ 21st sanctioned powerlifting appearance and her 19th victory. In addition to that, she also set an IPF World Record in the Open division (all age classes) for the first time. Her achievements in under four years of professional competition are remarkable.

Mahailya Reeves’ Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip Squat Bench Deadlift Total Dots
Raw 540.1 380 540.1 1350.3 474.08

Competition Results

Place Fed Date Competition Division Total Dots
1 IPF 2022-08-31 World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships Juniors 1310.6 460.78
Location Turkey
Competition World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division Juniors
Age 18
Equipment Raw
Class 185.2
Weight 310.9
Squat 485 496 507.1 507.1
Bench 335.1 -362.7 362.7 362.7
Deadlift 418.9 440.9 -490.5 440.9
GLP 99.73
1 AMP 2022-06-18 Nationals FR-Sj 1344.8 474.08
Location USA-FL
Competition Nationals
Division FR-Sj
Age 18
Equipment Raw
Class 185.2
Weight 305.1
Squat 468.5 -485 496 496
Bench 352.7 363.8 -369.3 363.8
Deadlift 435.4 -474 485 485
GLP 102.53
1 FHSAA 2022-02-10 Girls Weightlifting State Championships Class 1A 380 133.78
Location USA-FL
Competition Girls Weightlifting State Championships
Division Class 1A
Age 18
Equipment Raw
Class 198.9
Weight 307.8
Bench -360 380 -395 380
GLP 121.56
1 FHSAA 2022-01-29 Class 1A Region 2 Meet Class 1A 380 134.23
Location USA-FL
Competition Class 1A Region 2 Meet
Division Class 1A
Age 18
Equipment Raw
Class 198.9
Weight 301.4
Bench 345 365 380 380
GLP 121.64
1 FHSAA 2022-01-18 Class 1A District 5 Meet Class 1A 360 127.04
Location USA-FL
Competition Class 1A District 5 Meet
Division Class 1A
Age 18
Equipment Raw
Class 198.9
Weight 303.1
Bench 340 360 360
GLP 115.21
1 RPS 2021-10-23 Central Florida PHG Throwdown III Pro Teen 16-17 1262.1 448.25
Location USA-FL
Competition Central Florida PHG Throwdown III
Division Pro Teen 16-17
Age 17
Equipment Raw
Class 242.5
Weight 292.6
Squat 485
Bench 314.2
Deadlift 463
GLP 96.7
1 USAPL 2021-09-18 3rd Annual Ocala Open Super Total X3 Championships FR-T2 1218.1 434.56
Location USA-FL
Competition 3rd Annual Ocala Open Super Total X3 Championships
Division FR-T2
Age 17
Equipment Raw
Class 185.2
Weight 286.3
Squat -463 463 -474 463
Bench 281.1 292.1 303.1 303.1
Deadlift 407.9 429.9 451.9 451.9
GLP 93.59
DQ FHSAA 2021-02-14 Girls Weightlifting State Championships Class 1A
Location USA-FL
Competition Girls Weightlifting State Championships
Division Class 1A
Age 17
Equipment Raw
Class 198.9
Weight 322
Bench 285 305 315 315
1 FHSAA 2021-01-29 Class 1A Region 2 Meet Class 1A 305 106.7
Location USA-FL
Competition Class 1A Region 2 Meet
Division Class 1A
Age 17
Equipment Raw
Class 198.9
Weight 326.8
Bench 275 305 305
GLP 97.43
1 FHSAA 2021-01-23 Class 1A District 5 Meet Class 1A 275 96.22
Location USA-FL
Competition Class 1A District 5 Meet
Division Class 1A
Age 17
Equipment Raw
Class 198.9
Weight 326
Bench 250 275 275
GLP 87.85
1 FHSAA 2020-02-14 Girls Weightlifting State Championships Class 1A 375 131.27
Location USA-FL
Competition Girls Weightlifting State Championships
Division Class 1A
Age 16
Equipment Raw
Class 198.9
Weight 323.9
Bench 375
GLP 119.81
1 FHSAA 2020-01-30 Class 1A Region 3 Meet Class 1A 340 119.09
Location USA-FL
Competition Class 1A Region 3 Meet
Division Class 1A
Age 16
Equipment Raw
Class 198.9
Weight 321.3
Bench 314 -340 340 340
GLP 108.64
1 FHSAA 2020-01-24 Class 1A District 5 Meet Class 1A 315 110.18
Location USA-FL
Competition Class 1A District 5 Meet
Division Class 1A
Age 16
Equipment Raw
Class 198.9
Weight 327.6
Bench 315 315
GLP 100.61
1 USAPL 2019-10-16 Raw Nationals FR-T1 1350.3 472.55
Location USA-IL
Competition Raw Nationals
Division FR-T1
Age 15
Equipment Raw
Class 185.2
Weight 325
Squat 523.6 540.1 -562.2 540.1
Bench 347.2 358.3 369.3 369.3
Deadlift 418.9 -440.9 440.9 440.9
GLP 102.32
3 USAPL 2019-10-16 Raw Nationals FR-O 1350.3 472.55
Location USA-IL
Competition Raw Nationals
Division FR-O
Age 15
Equipment Raw
Class 185.2
Weight 325
Squat 523.6 540.1 -562.2 540.1
Bench 347.2 358.3 369.3 369.3
Deadlift 418.9 -440.9 440.9 440.9
GLP 102.32
1 USAPL 2019-08-17 Southeast Regionals FR-T1 1289.7 451.34
Location USA-FL
Competition Southeast Regionals
Division FR-T1
Age 15
Equipment Raw
Class 185.2
Weight 325
Squat -496 496 -534.6 496
Bench 347.2 -358.3 -358.3 347.2
Deadlift 424.4 446.4 446.4
GLP 97.72
1 USAPL 2019-06-22 Southern Gulf Coast Classic Championships FR-T1 1273.2 445.94
Location USA-FL
Competition Southern Gulf Coast Classic Championships
Division FR-T1
Age 15
Equipment Raw
Class 185.2
Weight 321.4
Squat 468.5 490.5 -540.1 490.5
Bench 330.7 341.7 -363.8 341.7
Deadlift 424.4 440.9 -463 440.9
GLP 96.56
1 USAPL 2019-03-17 4th Annual Orlando Open Championships FR-T1 1344.8 471.61
Location USA-FL
Competition 4th Annual Orlando Open Championships
Division FR-T1
Age 15
Equipment Raw
Class 185.2
Weight 317.5
Squat 440.9 485 523.6 523.6
Bench 341.7 352.7 358.3 358.3
Deadlift 402.3 429.9 463 463
GLP 102.12
1 FHSAA 2019-02-08 Florida State Finals Class 1A 360 126.62
Location USA-FL
Competition Florida State Finals
Division Class 1A
Age 15
Equipment Raw
Class 198.9
Weight 309.8
Bench 360
GLP 115.14
1 FHSAA 2019-01-25 Class 1A Region 2 Meet Class 1A 355 124.95
Location USA-FL
Competition Class 1A Region 2 Meet
Division Class 1A
Age 15
Equipment Raw
Class 198.9
Weight 308.4
Bench 275 335 355 355
GLP 113.56
1 FHSAA 2019-01-18 Class 1A District 4 Meet Class 1A 335 117.98
Location USA-FL
Competition Class 1A District 4 Meet
Division Class 1A
Age 15
Equipment Raw
Class 198.9
Weight 307
Bench 315 335 -350 335
GLP 107.17

Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023


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There is likely to be a bench press competition between Mahailya Reeves and the previous record holder, Amélie Mierger, in the near future since they are only separated by a few pounds. However, Mahailya currently holds it and is also more than ten years younger than Mierger. Additionally, Mahailya bench pressed even more weight in training, so she may be able to improve on her record in the future.

If you have any questions or need further clarification about this news, please leave a comment below, and Andrew will get back to you as soon as possible.

18yo Mahailya Reeves (+84KG) Scores The Heaviest Women’s Raw Bench Press In IPF’s History With 164.5-kg (362.7-lb) – Fitness Volt (2025)
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