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Panagiotis Tarinidis is aiming to make history in powerlifting this year, as he recently shared his 730-kilogram (1,609.4-pound) raw Total from training, which is an Unofficial U66KG IPF World Record. So, in order to achieve this, Panagiotis had to max out on all three lifts during the same training session. While it was not easy, it serves as proof of what he is currently capable of.
Panagiotis Tarinidis put on his lifting belt, knee sleeves, and wrist wraps to perform his squat. He loaded 260 kilograms (573.2 pounds) on the barbell and attempted the lift with multiple spotters around him. Panagiotis’ squat turned out to be quite a grind, as he got stuck immediately when he started getting back up, but pushed through and successfully lifted the weight.
Since he is known as the “King of the Grind”, Panagiotis Tarinidis had a similar struggle on the bench press as well. However, his unparalleled determination paid off once again, and he managed to bench press 180 kilograms (396.8 pounds).
Last but not least, Panagiotis Tarinidis took on the 290 kilograms (639.3 pounds) deadlift. So, he once again put on a lifting belt, set up a conventional stance, and grabbed the barbell with a mixed grip. He then started pulling, but got stuck once the barbell reached his knees. In turn, Panagiotis experienced the infamous deadlift shake, but that did not stop him from locking out the humongous weight.
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Panagiotis Tarinidis Training Session Recap
Squat: 260 kilograms (573.2 pounds)
Bench Press: 180 kilograms (396.8 pounds)
Deadlift: 290 kilograms (639.3 pounds)
Total: 730 kilograms (1,609.4 pounds) — U66KG Unofficial IPF World Record
*The current official U66KG IPF World Record stands at 710.5-kg (1,566.4-lb) and is held by Senumong Kasemsand. He set the record at the 2022 AsianPF Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships.
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Panagiotis Tarinidis described his recent Unofficial Total IPF World Record as his “best training to this day”. Moreover, it came at just the right time, since Panagiotis is a month out from the 2024 IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships. He states that it will be the biggest competition in powerlifting history, and thus his biggest challenge so far. Nonetheless, Panagiotis is very confident that he will perform well, with the Unofficial World Record being a boost as well.
“1 month of absolute work and efforts left and we’ll be there.”
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After failing to win the 2022 IPF Worlds and getting disqualified from the EPF European Championships the same year, Panagiotis Tarinidis found himself in a difficult situation. However, he came back stronger in 2023 and dominated almost every competition he took part in. Thus, Panagiotis claimed the titles of IPF World Champion and EPF European Champion. Moreover, he reached some tremendous milestones, such as a 300-kilogram (661.4-pound) deadlift PR that he landed on his birthday. So, judging by his recent Unofficial World Record, he is on track to add some more success to his resume.
During his entire career, Panagiotis Tarinidis has taken part in 28 sanctioned powerlifting competitions. He won 14 gold medals during that time, with the majority of them coming in the past three years. In addition, Panagiotis broke multiple records throughout his time in powerlifting and established himself as one of the greatest lifters in the world.
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023
Panagiotis Tarinidis has claimed all of the most prestigious titles in powerlifting, except the one at the IPF Sheffield Powerlifting Championships. So, he is completely focused on his upcoming appearance and is looking to be in a good position when it comes to the title battle. Only a month remains until the competition, so Panagiotis will undoubtedly push himself to the limits in order to add a few more kilograms to his lifts by then.
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