Becca Swanson
Encyclopedia
Becca Swanson is an American bodybuilder, powerlifter, pro wrestler and strongwoman
who is often referred to as "The World's Strongest Woman" or "The Strongest Woman on the Planet". She currently holds several powerlifting world records for women, including the highest squat
, highest deadlift
, highest bench press
and highest total lift.
's World League Wrestling
based in Eldon, Missouri
. Swanson won the WLW Ladies Championship
from Amy Hennig on October 3, 2009 at the WLW Tenth Anniversary Show. On March 12, 2010; Swanson would lose the title to Lucy Mendez in a triple threat match which also included Hennig. On March 13, Swanson was unsuccessful in capturing the WLW Women's Championship for a second time as Hennig would defeat both Swanson and Mendez in a triple threat match.
Strongwoman
Strongwoman refers to either a woman performing feats of strength in a show or circus, or a woman who competes in strength athletics. Traditionally, strongwomen have had a special appeal, as women involved in demonstrated feats of strength were exceptions....
who is often referred to as "The World's Strongest Woman" or "The Strongest Woman on the Planet". She currently holds several powerlifting world records for women, including the highest squat
Squat (exercise)
In strength training, the squat is a compound, full body exercise that trains primarily the muscles of the thighs, hips and buttocks, quads , hamstrings, as well as strengthening the bones, ligaments and insertion of the tendons throughout the lower body...
, highest deadlift
Deadlift
The deadlift is a weight training exercise where a loaded barbell is lifted off the ground from a stabilized, bent over position. It is one of the three canonical powerlifting exercises, along with the squat and bench press.-Overview:...
, highest bench press
Bench press
The bench press is an exercise of the upper body. For bodybuilding purposes, it is used to stimulate the pectorals, deltoids, and triceps. While on his or her back, the person performing the bench press lowers a weight to the level of the chest, then pushes it back up until the arm is straight...
and highest total lift.
Bodybuilding, powerlifting, and strongwoman
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. She is currently the only woman ever to squat over 800 pounds, bench 600 pounds or total over 2000 pounds. She has also competed in strongwoman contests, starting in 2002.Harley Race's Wrestling Academy/World League Wrestling (2009-2010)
A pro wrestler for Harley RaceHarley Race
Harley Leland Race is a retired American professional wrestler and current promoter and trainer. During his career as a wrestler, he held the NWA World Heavyweight Championship 7 times...
's World League Wrestling
Harley Race's Wrestling Academy
Harley Race's Wrestling Academy is a professional wrestling school located in Eldon, Missouri. It was established in 1999 by former World Heavyweight Champion, Harley Race. Students of the school are incorporated into the professional wrestling promotion World League Wrestling.-School:The Harley...
based in Eldon, Missouri
Eldon, Missouri
Eldon is a city in Miller County, Missouri, United States. It is thirty miles southwest from Jefferson City. The population was 4,895 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Eldon is located at...
. Swanson won the WLW Ladies Championship
WLW Ladies Championship
The World League Wrestling Ladies Championship, is the top title contested for female wrestlers in the independent professional wrestling promotion World League Wrestling.-Current champion:...
from Amy Hennig on October 3, 2009 at the WLW Tenth Anniversary Show. On March 12, 2010; Swanson would lose the title to Lucy Mendez in a triple threat match which also included Hennig. On March 13, Swanson was unsuccessful in capturing the WLW Women's Championship for a second time as Hennig would defeat both Swanson and Mendez in a triple threat match.
WPC/APF/WPO World Records
- 198+ Weight Class - 854 lb (387.4 kg) Squat
- 198+ Weight Class - 600 lb (272.2 kg) Bench PressBench pressThe bench press is an exercise of the upper body. For bodybuilding purposes, it is used to stimulate the pectorals, deltoids, and triceps. While on his or her back, the person performing the bench press lowers a weight to the level of the chest, then pushes it back up until the arm is straight...
- 198+ Weight Class - 683 lb (309.8 kg) Deadlift
- 198+ Weight Class - 2050 lb (929.9 kg) Total (best lifts in one meet) Weight Class - 804 lb (364.7 kg) Squat Weight Class - 480 lb (217.7 kg) Bench Weight Class - 600 lb (272.2 kg) Deadlift Weight Class - 1884 lb (854.6 kg) Total
Profile
- Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight: 240 lb (108.9 kg)
- Calves: 17.5 in (44.5 cm)
- Quads: 27 in (68.6 cm)
- Shoulders: 54 in (137.2 cm)
- Biceps: 18 in (45.7 cm)
In wrestling
- Nicknames
- "The World's Strongest Woman"
- "The Strongest Woman in the Planet"
- "The Strongest Woman in the World"
Professional wrestling
- World League Wrestling
- WLW Ladies ChampionshipWLW Ladies ChampionshipThe World League Wrestling Ladies Championship, is the top title contested for female wrestlers in the independent professional wrestling promotion World League Wrestling.-Current champion:...
(1 time)
- World Wrestling Xpress
- WWX Women's Champion (1 time)
Weightlifting
- World Powerlifting CongressWorld Powerlifting CongressThe World Powerlifting Congress is a powerlifting federation hosting meets around the world. The federation hosts competitions which allow multi-ply equipment, but hosted a Raw world championship for the first time in 2009....
- 90 KG Class
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- 710.5 Total (June 14, 2002)
- 90+ KG Class
- 377.5 SquatSquat (exercise)In strength training, the squat is a compound, full body exercise that trains primarily the muscles of the thighs, hips and buttocks, quads , hamstrings, as well as strengthening the bones, ligaments and insertion of the tendons throughout the lower body...
(June 4, 2005) - 217.5 Bench pressBench pressThe bench press is an exercise of the upper body. For bodybuilding purposes, it is used to stimulate the pectorals, deltoids, and triceps. While on his or her back, the person performing the bench press lowers a weight to the level of the chest, then pushes it back up until the arm is straight...
(June 4, 2005) - 290.5 DeadliftDeadliftThe deadlift is a weight training exercise where a loaded barbell is lifted off the ground from a stabilized, bent over position. It is one of the three canonical powerlifting exercises, along with the squat and bench press.-Overview:...
(June 4, 2005) - 873 Total (June 4, 2005)
- 710.5 Total (June 14, 2002)
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