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Larry Wheels Accepts Bench Press Challenge From Hafthor Björnsson & Hits 440lbs For 23-Reps

Larry Wheels feeds off of smashing records, especially his own. The multi-talented powerlifter recently accepted a bench press challenge from Hafthor Björnsson on Instagram and bench pressed 440lbs (200kg) for a blistering...

Jan 20, 2022

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Powerlifter Samantha Rice Breaks Two All-Time Raw World Records At USPA Hybrid Showdown 4

Samantha Rice put on an absolute show at The Hybrid Showdown 4, held on  January 15-16th, 2022 At the HYBRID Performance Method...

Jan 19, 2022 Read article

Larry Wheels Bench Pressed A Whopping 240/180kg For Reps, Hafthor Bjornsson Challenged Him For More

Powerlifter, bodybuilder, and arm wrestler Larry Wheels recently added a new feat to his incredible powerlifting resume. Wheels is a record-wrecking machine...

Jan 19, 2022 Read article

Powerlifter Jesus Olivares Hits A Speedy 412 kg (907 lbs) Squat Single In Training 

The winner of the 2021 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships, Jesus Olivares, is continuing to lift some very heavy weight in training....

Jan 19, 2022 Read article

Hunter Henderson Squats All-Time World Record Of 250 kg (551.2 lbs) at Hybrid Showdown 4

Hunter Henderson is considered by many to be a phenom on the platform, having performed extremely well at every powerlifting meet she...

Jan 19, 2022 Read article

Strongman Laurence “Big Loz” Shahlaei Prepares For A Powerlifting Competition

The 2016 Europe’s Strongest Man, Laurence “Big Loz” Shahlaei, is preparing for another powerlifting competition. He will compete in the “Tattooed &...

Jan 19, 2022 Read article

Video: Blake Lehew Notches 2 All-Time Raw World Records At USPA Hybrid Showdown 4

Powerlifting can be one of the most dangerous yet rewarding disciplines in the world. Despite having low expectations, powerlifting phenom Blake Lehew...

Jan 18, 2022 Read article

Powerlifter John Haack Breaks Two All-Time World Records At The Hybrid Showdown 4 Meet

John Haack continues to show why he is such a dominant figure in the sport of powerlifting. Following his impressive lifts in...

Jan 18, 2022 Read article

The Hybrid Showdown 4 Powerlifting Meet Full Recap And Results

The Hybrid Showdown became one of the best powerlifting competitions, mainly because of their very strong rosters. This year’s edition, The Hybrid...

Jan 17, 2022 Read article

Powerlifter Jordanne Panton Deadlift Insane 222.5kg (490lbs) Double PR

At only 22-years-old, Jordanne Panton has accomplished a lot in her career, including becoming a 5x American National champion. Jordanne has been...

Jan 15, 2022 Read article

Larry Wheels Coaches MMA Sensation Abdu Rozik The Basics Of Powerlifting In A Dubai Gym

Powerlifter Larry Wheels recently tutored a unique student in powerlifting. A powerlifter, bodybuilder, and arm wrestler, Larry Wheels is best known for...

Jan 14, 2022 Read article

Powerlifter Jonathan Cayco Squats 250 kg (551.2 lbs) For 8 Rep PR

Jonathan Cayco is moving some serious weight in training, and claiming some personal records alongside. The current IPF World Champion in the...

Jan 13, 2022 Read article

Video: Powerlifter Natalie Richards Hits A New Squat PR Of 385.8lbs

Natalie Richards is a blue-chip athlete and certainly one to watch this year. On Jan. 10, 2022, the rising powerlifter took to...

Jan 11, 2022 Read article
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