Becca Swanson

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Becca Swanson is an American bodybuilder, powerlifter, and strongwoman who is often referred to as "The World's Strongest Woman" or "The Strongest Woman on the Planet".[1] She currently holds several powerlifting world records for women, including the highest squat, highest deadlift, and highest total lift.[2]

Swanson started out in 1996 as a bodybuilder, but switched to powerlifting because, according to her, larger, more muscular women had fallen out of favor in bodybuilding.[3] She is currently the only woman ever to squat over 800 pounds, or total over 1600 pounds. She has also competed in strongwoman contests, starting in 2002.

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[edit] WPC/APF World Records

  • 198+ Weight Class - 843.2 lb (382.5 kg) Squat
  • 198+ Weight Class - 501.5 lb (227.5 kg) Bench Press
  • 198+ Weight Class - 650.3 lb (295.0 kg) Deadlift
  • 198+ Weight Class - 1,912 lb (867 kg) Total
  • 198 lb (90 kg) Weight Class - 635 lb (288 kg) Squat
  • 198 lb (90 kg) Weight Class - 1,566 lb (710 kg) Total

[edit] Profile

  • Height: 5 ft 9 in
  • Weight: 240 lb (110 kg)
  • Calves: 17.5 in (440 mm)
  • Quads: 27 in (690 mm)
  • Shoulders: 54 in (1,400 mm)
  • Biceps: 17.5 in (440 mm)

[edit] References

  1. ^ Wennerstrom, Steve (2004-05). Flex 'N' Femme. Flex magazine. Retrieved on 2007-09-24.
  2. ^ Women's 198 Pound/90 Kg Weight Class Top 20. Powerlifting Watch. Retrieved on 2007-09-24.
  3. ^ Swanson, Becca (2004-06-30). About Me. Retrieved on 2007-09-24.

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