The 2022 WRPF Freaks Come Out At Night powerlifting competition took place on November 5th, 2022, in Baltimore, MD, and we got to see a few World Records fall. One of the athletes who walked away with a new achievement was a French representative, Nabil Lahlou. Despite setting the All-Time Raw Deadlift World Record in the 67.5-kilogram weight class less than one month ago, Nabil now further improved by an additional 4.5 kilograms (10 pounds). This means that the new deadlift mark now stands at 322.5 kilograms (711 pounds).
Nabil Lahlou landed the 322-kilogram (711-pound) World Record by utilizing a sumo stance and a hook grip. Furthermore, Nabil was only allowed to use a lifting belt as he competed in the raw division.
Nabil Lahlou weighed in at 67.4 kilograms (148.6 pounds) for the 2022 WRPF Freaks Come Out At Night. So, his 322-kilogram (711-pound) deadlift was 4.8x his bodyweight.
Apart from setting the deadlift World Record, Nabil Lahlou also attempted to pull 330 kilograms (727.5 pounds), but was unsuccessful. In addition, Nabil scored new competition PRs in every event apart from the squat.
Squat
215 kilograms (474 pounds)
232.5 kilograms (512.6 pounds)
Did not attempt
*Nabil Lahlou has a heavier squat competition PR of 237.5 kilograms (523.6 pounds), which he set at the 2022 USAPL Got ‘Em Mustache Classic.
Bench Press
122.5 kilograms (270.1 pounds)
132.5 kilograms (292.1 pounds) — Competition PR
Did not attempt
Deadlift
287.5 kilograms (633.8 pounds)
322.5 kilograms (711 pounds) — U67.5KG Raw Deadlift All-Time World Record & Competition PR
Unsuccessful — 330 kilograms (727.5 pounds)
Total — 687.5 kilograms (1,515.7 pounds) — Competition PR
Drug Tested PWRBLD Gym March Madness Powerlifting Meet
Juniors 20-23
1366.9
483.62
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Drug Tested PWRBLD Gym March Madness Powerlifting Meet
Division
Juniors 20-23
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
148.8
Weight
146.4
Squat
435.4
463
485
485
Bench
237
253.5
-259
253.5
Deadlift
589.7
-628.3
628.3
628.3
GLP
96.34
1
USPA
2020-11-14
Drug Tested NOVA Fall Classic
Juniors 20-23
1245.6
439.27
Location
USA-VA
Competition
Drug Tested NOVA Fall Classic
Division
Juniors 20-23
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
148.8
Weight
147
Squat
396.8
-413.4
424.4
424.4
Bench
226
-248
-253.5
226
Deadlift
573.2
595.2
-622.8
595.2
GLP
87.58
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: November 9, 2022
This was Nabil Lahlou’s 15th time competing professionally in powerlifting and his 12th win. It was also a massive World Record improvement which further separates him from the other lifters. In the meantime, he will continue striving towards that 5x bodyweight deadlift, but it’s unclear when he’ll compete next.
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