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Powerlifting

Powerlifter Heather Connor Blasts Through 80-kg (176.4-lb) Raw Bench Press PR

Heather Connor is setting new PRs ten weeks out from the 2023 IPF World Championships.

Vedad Tabakovic

Written by Vedad Tabakovic

Last Updated onApril 4, 2023

Heather Connor

Heather Connor - Image credit @heather.e.connor Instagram

Heather Connor is already known for her strong work ethic and dedication to her training regimen. She has however pushed herself even further over the past year by embracing new challenges both mentally and physically. Heather Connor, who had previously won two IPF World Championships, was unable to secure her third title last year due to significant obstacles that arose before and during the competition. Despite narrowly missing a target, Heather Connor has been motivated to an even greater extent and is now even more determined to succeed. So, with the aim of improving her so-called weaknesses, Heather focused a lot on the bench press. This resulted in a brand new bench press PR of 80 kilograms (176.4 pounds), proving that she is on the right path.

Heather Connor is widely recognized as one of the best deadlifters in the world, but her advancements in the bench press could make all the difference in her pursuit of a championship title. The most weight that Heather has ever benched in a competition is 75 kilograms (165.3 pounds). So, as every gym-goer knows, a 5-kilogram (11-pound) difference on the bench press can require months, if not even a year, of hard work to achieve.

To make her new feat even more impressive, Heather Connor only put on a lifting belt, making the bench press PR raw by all standards. It also looked to be surprisingly easy for Heather, who perhaps left some room for another PR in the future. She has not revealed her bodyweight at the time of the lift, but she usually competes in the 47-kilogram weight class.

Watch the lift here:

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Related: Powerlifter Heather Connor Annihilates a 152.5-kg (336.2-lb) Raw Squat PR

Heather Connor received the invitation to the 2023 IPF Classic Powerlifting World Championships recently and accepted the offer a few weeks ago. Therefore, she has ten weeks until the action takes place in Malta, more than enough time to get in peak shape and score some more PRs.

“Accepted my 5th World Champions invite to represent the U.S in Malta. Time to show up as my healtiest/strongest self!”

Although Heather Connor faced some challenges in 2022, she also achieved notable successes, including winning the AMP National Championship and the 2022 FFForce Girl Power competition. Heather also set a new IPF World Record Deadlift of 185 kilograms (407.9 pounds) at the 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships. However, she aims to significantly improve this record in the future, having locked out over 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds) a few times in training already.

Overall, Heather Connor boasts a successful resume, consisting of 24 sanctioned appearances and 16 victories. She also holds several World Records, making her a well-known figure in the sport.

Heather Connor’s Competition PRs

  • Squat: 143 kilograms (315.2 pounds) — (2021 USAPL Raw Nationals)
  • Bench Press: 75 kilograms (165.3 pounds) — (2021 Ireland-UA ABS Pro)
  • Deadlift: 192.5 kilograms (424.4 pounds) — (2021 USAPL Raw Nationals)
  • Total: 410 kilograms (903.9 pounds) — (2021 Ireland-UA ABS Pro)

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Related: Powerlifter Heather Connor Totals 417.5 kg (920 lb) In Training

Heather Connor’s Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip Squat Bench Deadlift Total Dots
Raw 315.3 165.3 315.3 903.9 551.29

Competition Results

Place Fed Date Competition Division Total Dots
2 AMP 2023-02-24 Classic National Championship FR-O 870.8 520.55
Location USA-TX
Competition Classic National Championship
Division FR-O
Age 31
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 102.8
Squat 292.1 303.1 -308.6 303.1
Bench 148.8 154.3 -159.8 154.3
Deadlift 396.8 413.4 -426.6 413.4
GLP 110.31
1 FFForce 2022-10-15 Girl Power Open 892.9 532.79
Location France
Competition Girl Power
Division Open
Age 31
Equipment Raw
Weight 103.1
Squat 292.1 -308.6 308.6 308.6
Bench 154.3 159.8 165.3 165.3
Deadlift 402.3 418.9 -429.9 418.9
GLP 112.84
2 IPF 2022-06-06 World Classic Powerlifting Championships Open 876.3 524.26
Location South Africa
Competition World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division Open
Age 31
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 102.7
Squat 292.1 308.6 -314.2 308.6
Bench 143.3 154.3 159.8 159.8
Deadlift -407.9 407.9 -425.5 407.9
GLP 111.13
1 AMP 2022-04-01 Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD FR-O 887.4 536.01
Location USA-TX
Competition Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD
Division FR-O
Age 30
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 101.4
Squat 281.1 297.6 314.2 314.2
Bench 154.3 -159.8 -159.8 154.3
Deadlift 396.8 407.9 418.9 418.9
GLP 114.02
4 Ireland-UA 2021-11-27 ABS Pro PRO Female 903.9 541.61
Location Ireland
Competition ABS Pro
Division PRO Female
Age 30
Equipment Raw
Weight 102.5
Squat 286.6 308.6 314.2 314.2
Bench 154.3 159.8 165.3 165.3
Deadlift 402.3 424.4 -435.4 424.4
GLP 114.87
1 USAPL 2021-06-14 Raw Nationals FR-O 899.5 551.29
Location USA-FL
Competition Raw Nationals
Division FR-O
Age 30
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 99.5
Squat 286.6 303.1 315.3 315.3
Bench 148.8 159.8 -165.3 159.8
Deadlift 410.1 424.4 -440.9 424.4
GLP 117.91
1 USAPL 2020-09-26 Palmetto Classic FR-O 870.8 535.71
Location USA-SC
Competition Palmetto Classic
Division FR-O
Age 29
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 99
Squat 286.6 303.1 308.6 308.6
Bench 154.3 -159.8 -159.8 154.3
Deadlift 374.8 391.3 407.9 407.9
GLP 114.74
1 USAPL 2019-10-16 Raw Nationals FR-O 866.4 530.31
Location USA-IL
Competition Raw Nationals
Division FR-O
Age 28
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 99.6
Squat 281.1 292.1 303.1 303.1
Bench 148.8 154.3 159.8 159.8
Deadlift 363.8 385.8 403.4 403.4
GLP 113.36
9 Ireland-UA 2019-08-17 ABS Pro F-O 826.7 494.58
Location Ireland
Competition ABS Pro
Division F-O
Age 28
Equipment Raw
Weight 102.7
Squat 275.6 286.6 297.6 297.6
Bench 148.8 154.3 -159.8 154.3
Deadlift 358.3 374.8 -391.3 374.8
GLP 104.84
1 IPF 2019-06-04 World Classic Powerlifting Championships Open 834.4 509.47
Location Sweden
Competition World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division Open
Age 28
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 100
Squat -281.1 281.1 292.1 292.1
Bench 148.8 154.3 -159.8 154.3
Deadlift 369.3 380.3 388 388
GLP 108.8
1 USAPL 2018-10-11 Raw Nationals FR-O 826.7 504.34
Location USA-WA
Competition Raw Nationals
Division FR-O
Age 27
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 100.1
Squat -281.1 281.1 292.1 292.1
Bench 148.8 154.3 -159.8 154.3
Deadlift 358.3 380.3 -385.8 380.3
GLP 107.67
1 USAPL 2018-03-03 The Arnold SBD Pro American FR-O 876.3 546.54
Location USA-OH
Competition The Arnold SBD Pro American
Division FR-O
Age 26
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 97.2
Squat 286.6 303.1 314.2 314.2
Bench 148.8 -159.8 159.8 159.8
Deadlift 358.3 385.8 402.3 402.3
GLP 117.71
1 IPF 2017-06-14 World Classic Powerlifting Championships Open 821.2 496.3
Location Belarus
Competition World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division Open
Age 26
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 101.3
Squat 292.1 303.1 -308.6 303.1
Bench 143.3 -154.3 -154.3 143.3
Deadlift 352.7 369.3 374.8 374.8
GLP 105.59
4 NAPF 2017-03-04 Arnold Grand Prix Open 827.8 495.8
Location USA-OH
Competition Arnold Grand Prix
Division Open
Age 25
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 102.6
Squat 297.6 -308.6 -308.6 297.6
Bench 143.3 -154.3 -154.3 143.3
Deadlift 347.2 369.3 386.9 386.9
GLP 105.14
1 USAPL 2016-10-13 Raw Nationals FR-O 814.6 488.89
Location USA-GA
Competition Raw Nationals
Division FR-O
Age 25
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 102.3
Squat 264.6 276.7 287.7 287.7
Bench 137.8 143.3 155.4 155.4
Deadlift 347.2 369.3 371.5 371.5
GLP 103.75
2 IPF 2016-06-19 World Classic Powerlifting Championships Open 771.6 461.91
Location USA-TX
Competition World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division Open
Age 25
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 102.6
Squat 242.5 259 270.1 270.1
Bench 137.8 -148.8 -148.8 137.8
Deadlift 341.7 363.8 -392.4 363.8
GLP 97.94
1 NAPF 2016-03-05 Arnolds StartingStrength.com Pro Raw Challenge Open 755.1 449.58
Location USA-OH
Competition Arnolds StartingStrength.com Pro Raw Challenge
Division Open
Age 24
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 103.4
Squat 237 -259 259 259
Bench 126.8 137.8 143.3 143.3
Deadlift 325.2 -352.7 352.7 352.7
GLP 95.14
1 USAPL 2015-12-12 South Carolina State Championship FR-O 729.7 433.8
Location USA-SC
Competition South Carolina State Championship
Division FR-O
Age 24
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 103.6
Squat 237 253.5 -270.1 253.5
Bench 126.8 132.3 137.8 137.8
Deadlift 308.6 319.7 338.4 338.4
GLP 91.75
1 USAPL 2015-12-12 South Carolina State Championship FR-O 137.8 81.91
Location USA-SC
Competition South Carolina State Championship
Division FR-O
Age 24
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 103.6
Bench 126.8 132.3 137.8 137.8
GLP 66.24
2 USAPL 2015-10-15 Raw Nationals FR-O 722 447.2
Location USA-PA
Competition Raw Nationals
Division FR-O
Age 24
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 98.1
Squat 237 259 -275.6 259
Bench 132.3 -143.3 -143.3 132.3
Deadlift 308.6 330.7 -347.2 330.7
GLP 96.04
1 USAPL 2015-05-30 North Carolina State Championships FR-O 712.1 433.68
Location USA-NC
Competition North Carolina State Championships
Division FR-O
Age 24
Equipment Raw
Class 103.6
Weight 100.3
Squat 231.5 248 -253.5 248
Bench -121.3 132.3 -149.9 132.3
Deadlift 275.6 314.2 331.8 331.8
GLP 92.53
1 USAPL 2015-03-21 Battle on the Border IX FR-Jr 733 415.44
Location USA-NC
Competition Battle on the Border IX
Division FR-Jr
Age 23
Equipment Raw
Class 114.6
Weight 110.7
Squat 253.5
Bench 143.3
Deadlift 336.2
GLP 86.6
1 USAPL 2014-11-01 Fall Festival of Power FR-Jr 551.2 306.37
Location USA-NC
Competition Fall Festival of Power
Division FR-Jr
Age 23
Equipment Raw
Class 114.6
Weight 113.8
Squat 242.5
Deadlift 308.6
DQ USAPL 2014-11-01 Fall Festival of Power FR-Jr
Location USA-NC
Competition Fall Festival of Power
Division FR-Jr
Age 23
Equipment Raw
Class 114.6
Weight 113.8
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Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023

Relative to her weight class, Heather Connor’s 80-kilogram (176.4-pound) bench press is certainly one of the more impressive accomplishments one can achieve in powerlifting. It also makes it clear that Heather is becoming better in every aspect of her physical and mental readiness, which might be key in her fight for the 2023 IPF World Championships title.

Published: 4 April, 2023 | 8:09 PM EDT

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