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John Haack Demolishes a 600-lb (272.2-kg) Bench Press Ahead Of 2022 WRPF American Pro

The excitement is quickly building up as John Haack’s appearance is nearing. He will compete at the 2022 WRPF American Pro, which will take place July 29-30, in Manassas, VA. It is...

Jul 21, 2022

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71-Year-Old John LaFlamme Squats 427-lb (193.7-kg) For An Unofficial Raw IPF Masters 4 Record 

Powerlifting has a number of inspirational and motivational athletes, and John LaFlamme is certainly one of them. John is a 71-year-old elite...

Jul 20, 2022 Read article

Powerlifter Hunter Henderson Lands a 515-lb (233.6-kg) Raw Squat Three Rep PR

We have already witnessed Hunter Henderson compete twice this year. This involved lengthy and exhausting preparations, so she is now taking an...

Jul 19, 2022 Read article

Powerlifter Joe Sullivan Squats 342.5-kg (755-lb) For a New Raw Three Rep PR

A name that cannot be overlooked when discussing the greatest squatters of today is Joe Sullivan. He is an All-Time World Record...

Jul 19, 2022 Read article

Powerlifter Chad Penson Hits a 915-lb (415-kg) Squat PR (W/Wraps), 33-lb (15-kg) Over The World Record

Just one year ago, Chad Penson shocked the world, as he became the first person in the 90-kilogram weight class to squat...

Jul 18, 2022 Read article

Powerlifter Kristy Hawkins Grinds Out a Colossal 285-kg (628.3-lb) Raw Deadlift PR

Kristy Hawkins is without a doubt one of the greatest female powerlifters in history. She has accomplished almost everything there is in...

Jul 18, 2022 Read article

Powerlifter Sen Yang (120KG) Sets a 440-kg (970-lb) Equipped IPF Squat World Record at 2022 World Games

The 2022 World Games took place from July 7-10, 2022, in Birmingham, Alabama, and the powerlifting fans got to see some really...

Jul 18, 2022 Read article

Powerlifter John Haack Squats 365-kg (804.7-lb) For a New Personal Best

The greatest powerlifter in the 90-kilogram weight class, John Haack, is almost back to competing for the first time since January. Some...

Jul 17, 2022 Read article

Powerlifter Chris Bridgeford Claims Squat & Bench PRs In His Prep For 2022 WRPF American Pro

Having been one of the most promising powerlifters in the past decade, Chris Bridgeford has only competed three times since 2019. However,...

Jul 16, 2022 Read article

Bonica Brown (+84KG) Scores a 322.5-kg (711-lb) IPF Equipped Squat World Record at 2022 World Games

Following her incredible performances at the 2022 IPF World’s, Bonica Brown has already gotten back to competing. Despite only a month has...

Jul 14, 2022 Read article

53-Year-Old Nick Best Crushes a 700-lb (317.5-kg) 13-Inch Deadlift For Eight Reps

As Nick Best’s training feats of strength constantly prove, he is aging like fine wine. At 53 years old, Nick is not...

Jul 14, 2022 Read article

Powerlifter Andrew Hause Smashes a 420-kg (925.9-lb) Raw Deadlift PR In Training

Powerlifter Andrew Hause is growing stronger with every training session in his gym. Just a few days Andrew squatted 467.8 kilograms (1,031.4...

Jul 13, 2022 Read article

Powerlifter Agata Sitko Scores Three Equipped IPF Records At The 2022 World Games

It was clear that Agata Sitko is a generational talent when she managed to put some pressure on Jessica Buettner at the...

Jul 11, 2022 Read article
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