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Larry Wheels ‘Almost Got Crushed’ Doing 952lb Squat Double With Chains
There are enough videos of people getting hurt in the gym to realize that having good spotters is paramount when moving heavy weight. This proved true…
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Jessica Buettner Demolishes 469lb Squat Ahead Of IPF Worlds
25-year old powerlifter Jessica Buettner is preparing for her first contest of the year. About a month out of the meet, she proved she was ready…
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Amanda Lawrence Deadlifts 253kg, Nears World Record
As one of the best powerlifters in the world today, Amanda Lawrence is no stranger to having insane deadlifts. She recently scored another one in the…
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Larry Wheels Squats Monstrous 827lb Triple
If there is one thing that Larry Wheels is rather familiar with, it is making massive amounts of weight move with ease. He showed this to…
CrossFit
Mat Fraser Lands 540lb Deadlift PR Despite CrossFit Retirement
At the 2021 CrossFit Games a few weeks ago, we saw a new Fittest Man on Earth crowned, after the retirement of Mat Fraser. However just…
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(Update) Leroy Walker Strict Curls World Record 114 kg/250 lbs; Nizami Tagiev Rejects The Record Lift
There’s a new strict curl all-time world record holder in town and his name is Leroy “The Machine” Walker. The Washington-born powerlifter with an impressive 675-lb…
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USA Powerlifting Given 12-Month Suspension By IPF For Refusal To Comply With WADA
On Friday, August 27, 2021, USA Powerlifting (USAPL) was issued a year-long suspension by the International Powerlifting Federation following WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) noncompliance. The decision…
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John Haack Deadlifts 405kg For Unofficial World Record
John Haack is looking to get back to action at the 2021 WRPF Showdown on September 25th-26th. Ahead of this contest, he scored a new personal…
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17-Year Old Powerlifter TJ Marrero Hits American Record With 283kg Raw Deadlift
At age 17, teen powerlifter Antonio “TJ” Marrero is starting to carve a path in the sport of powerlifting that is seemingly going to be legendary.…
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Julius Maddox Has ‘No Excuses’ For Failed 800lb Bench, But ‘It Hurts Deeply’
Over the weekend, Julius Maddox has his second failed attempt at an 800lb bench press world record. Following this mishap, he reflected on the meet and…
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Julius Maddox Fails 800 lbs/363 kg Bench Press Attempt
Julius Maddox failed the highly anticipated 800 lb (363 kg) raw bench press world record attempt on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Wrigley Field Chicago, Illinois…
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Julius Maddox To Face Danial Zamani In Head-To-Head Bench Press Battle
It is impossible to deny that Julius Maddox and Danial Zamani are the two best bench pressers the world has ever seen. Now it appears that…
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Powerlifter Kiersten Scurlock Lands 1412lb Total 7 Weeks Out From Competition
Powerlifter Kiersten Scurlock has been working to put together a strong resume as a +90kg competitor. She is set to compete at The Showdown in just…
Powerlifting
Giants Live: 505kg Deadlift Challenge 2021 Results
I have good news and I have bad news. Let’s start with the bad news first, no new world records. Eddie Hall and Thor are still…
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Julius Maddox Hits 735lb Bench Press With Larry Wheels
Julius Maddox is known for his massive bench press skills, with an 800lb world record attempt around the corner. Ahead of this attempt, he hit the…
Bodybuilding
Kiera Aston Annihilates 240kg Deadlift For 5 Reps Like It Is Nothing
If there are two things you should know about Kiera Aston, it is that she is an impressive bodybuilder, and really good at deadlifts. She proved…
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Lya Bavoil Smashes 200kg Deadlifts For Reps In Prep For World Championships
French powerlifting phenom Lya Bavoil is gearing up to compete at the international Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships in September. Ahead of this massive…
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‘Powerlifting Grandma’ Carrie Reese Scores An Impressive 195lb Deadlift At 84 Years Old
Most 84 year olds are taking things easy, trying to avoid lifting anything heavy. Unless of course, that 84 year old is Carrie Reese, who continues…
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At 100 Years Old, Edith Murway-Traina Is Officially The Oldest Competitive Powerlifter
It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to be a competitive powerlifter, even when you are a young person. That is what makes Edith…