Those near 90 squeezes have seen women from a variety of backgrounds take up the challenge, including physique, figure, powerlifting, crossfit, bikini, lingerie football, bodybuilding, track and field and pro basketball. Notably absent from the mix - fitness.
The women have ranged in weight from 105 pounds all the way up to 195 pounds.
One thing is clear: Breaking the 100-pound barrier on the dynamometer is a major accomplishment. To date, just six women have surpassed that mark. At the top of the heap, powerhouse physique competitor Shayla Turcotte. She went well over the 130-pound mark from both the right side and the left side. The closest to Shayla so far - physique competitor Heidi Dianne with a squeeze of 129.60 pounds from the right side.
Following are the top twenty attempts to date measured in pounds.
| Name | Height | Weight | Side | Score | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shayla Turcotte | 6.00 | 185 | R | 137.60 | physique |
| Shayla Turcotte | 6.00 | 185 | L | 134.40 | physique |
| Heidi Dianne | 5.04 | 138 | R | 129.60 | physique |
| Heidi Dianne | 5.04 | 138 | L | 118.20 | physique |
| Heidi Dianne | 5.04 | 138 | R | 118.00 | physique |
| Cassie Keeping | 5.08 | 146 | R | 112.60 | crossfit |
| Angel | 5.05 | 135 | R | 107.80 | figure |
| Heidi Dianne | 5.04 | 138 | L | 103.20 | physique |
| Shannon Courtney | 5.02 | 162 | R | 102.00 | physique |
| Angel | 5.05 | 135 | R | 101.00 | figure |
| Wendy Lindquist | 5.03 | 128 | R | 100.80 | bodybuilding |
| Tasha Wolf | 5.07 | 138 | R | 99.60 | powerlifter |
| Chelsea Konechny | 5.04 | 140 | L | 99.20 | figure |
| Cassie Keeping | 5.08 | 146 | L | 98.60 | crossfit |
| Kristen Olychuk | 5.06 | 130 | L | 96.40 | bikini, hockey |
| Kristen Olychuk | 5.06 | 130 | L | 95.00 | bikini, hockey |
| Hanna Hallman | 5.02 | 135 | L | 94.80 | physique |
| Kristen Olychuk | 5.06 | 130 | R | 94.40 | bikini, hockey |
| Wendy Lindquist | 5.03 | 128 | L | 94.00 | bodybuilding |
| Hanna Hallman | 5.02 | 135 | R | 93.00 | physique |
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