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Powerlifter Russel Orhii Crushes 212.5-kg (468.4-lb) Bench Press PR In Prep For a Return To The IPF

Russel Orhii will no longer compete in the USAPL since he aims to claim an IPF World title.

Written by Vedad Tabakovic

Updated by Tom Miller, CSCS

Published on2 August, 2023 | 9:12 AM EDT

Updated on2 August, 2023 | 9:12 AM EDT

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Russel Orhii is easily one of the greatest powerlifters ever in the 83-kilogram weight class, having won numerous titles across the years. Therefore, it was somewhat surprising that he had not been too active this year in terms of competitions. However, his training sessions were still going strong, and he looks stronger than ever. This is evident by Russel’s numerous recent feats of strength, most notably the new 212.5-kilogram (468.4-pound) Bench Press PR.

Russel Orhii only used wrist wraps to set a 212.5-kilogram (468.4-pound) bench press PR, making it raw. However, Russel had to struggle a lot in order to set this PR, but pushing himself to his limits will only result in even more improvement. Regardless of the grind, Russel still maintained perfect technique, proving why he is one of the greatest powerlifters in the world.

Watch the lift here:

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Related: Powerlifter Russel Orhii Scores a Huge 337.5-kg (744-lb) Raw Squat Two-Rep PR

Russel Orhii’s Comeback To The IPF

The context is incredibly important in this story, since Russel Orhii was once a part of the IPF, but has been a USAPL lifter for the past few years. These two powerlifting federations were once connected, but split up after some disagreements. After the split, the athletes had to choose one federation to compete in exclusively.

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Russel Orhii evaluated the situation after the split and opted for the USAPL, which no longer seems like the correct option to him. He has now officially left USAPL and revealed exactly why in a recent YouTube video.

“I’m leaving the USAPL. The reason why I am leaving the USAPL is because I want to go back to being a World Champion Powerlifter…

I decided to stay with the USAPL (in 2021), thinking that it would allow me to grow the business of the better brand…

As I have done that, the IPF has taken bigger strides than the USAPL, with just the little things that kind of add to what it means to be a powerlifter.”

Russel Orhii also stated that the IPF will have more big competitions for him, as he was previously only attracted to the USAPL Nationals. Speaking of which, he wanted to claim his sixth USAPL National title later this year, but had to withdraw and turn his attention to the IPF as soon as possible.

While USAPL and IPF were together, the athletes from the USA qualified for the World Championships through the USAPL Nationals. However, due to their split, IPF was forced to set up an affiliate, Powerlifting America (AMP), which now puts on their Nationals as a way to qualify.

“If I want to go to the IPF, I have to serve a six month suspension, and that starts whenever I reinstate myself. So, if I were to compete in the USAPL Nationals, I would then start my suspension. That would have made me eligible to compete in April of 2024. By that time, the AMP Nationals (Qualifier for 2024 IPF Worlds) would have already happened.”

One unusual side effect of Russel Orhii’s situation is that he will end 2023 without making a single appearance in a sanctioned competition. In the past eight years, this has only been the case in 2020.

Regardless, we will soon get to see him compete in the 2024 Powerlifting America (AMP) Nationals, IPF World Championships, and a bit later on, the IPF World Games and IPF Sheffield as well.

Watch the full video here:

Related: Powerlifter Russel Orhii Sets New Squat, Deadlift, & Total Competition PRs At 2022 USAPL Korea Winter Showdown

Russel Orhii Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip Squat Bench Deadlift Total Dots
Raw 749.6 429.9 749.6 1951.1 572.69

Competition Results

Place Fed Date Competition Division Total Dots
1 USAPL 2022-12-17 Korea Winter Showdown MR-O 1951.1 572.69
Location South Korea
Competition Korea Winter Showdown
Division MR-O
Age ~27.5
Equipment Raw
Class 198.4
Weight 198.1
Squat -700 722 749.6 749.6
Bench 402.3 418.9 429.9 429.9
Deadlift 705.5 738.5 771.6 771.6
GLP 117.74
1 USAPL 2022-06-08 Mega Nationals MR-O 1847.5 568.87
Location USA-NV
Competition Mega Nationals
Division MR-O
Age ~27.5
Equipment Raw
Class 181.9
Weight 181.2
Squat 655.9 684.5 706.6 706.6
Bench 396.8 407.9 413.4 413.4
Deadlift 683.4 716.5 727.5 727.5
GLP 116.58
1 IPF 2021-09-23 World Classic Powerlifting Championships Open 1854.1 569.22
Location Sweden
Competition World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division Open
Age ~26.5
Equipment Raw
Class 183
Weight 182.1
Squat 655.9 691.1 706.6 706.6
Bench 396.8 407.9 413.4 413.4
Deadlift 683.4 716.5 734.1 734.1
GLP 116.69
1 USAPL 2021-06-14 Raw Nationals MR-O 1858.5 570.89
Location USA-FL
Competition Raw Nationals
Division MR-O
Age ~26.5
Equipment Raw
Class 183
Weight 182
Squat 661.4 692.3 712.1 712.1
Bench 407.9 418.9 424.4 424.4
Deadlift 688.9 722 -738.5 722
GLP 117.02
1 USAPL 2019-10-16 Raw Nationals MR-O 1826.5 561.72
Location USA-IL
Competition Raw Nationals
Division MR-O
Age ~24.5
Equipment Raw
Class 183
Weight 181.6
Squat -666.9 -691.1 691.1 691.1
Bench 402.3 418.9 424.4 424.4
Deadlift 677.9 711 -722 711
GLP 115.13
1 IPF 2019-06-04 World Classic Powerlifting Championships Open 1836.4 565.24
Location Sweden
Competition World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division Open
Age ~24.5
Equipment Raw
Class 183
Weight 181.3
Squat 639.3 673.5 690 690
Bench 402.3 418.9 429.9 429.9
Deadlift 666.9 694.5 716.5 716.5
GLP 115.84
1 USAPL 2018-10-11 Raw Nationals MR-O 1765.9 541.48
Location USA-WA
Competition Raw Nationals
Division MR-O
Age ~23.5
Equipment Raw
Class 183
Weight 182.5
Squat 633.8 663.6 -679 663.6
Bench 402.3 -413.4 418.9 418.9
Deadlift 633.8 661.4 683.4 683.4
GLP 111.01
2 IPF 2018-06-06 World Classic Powerlifting Championships Open 1727.3 529.76
Location Canada
Competition World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division Open
Age ~23.5
Equipment Raw
Class 183
Weight 182.5
Squat 606.3 639.3 658.1 658.1
Bench 391.3 407.9 418.9 418.9
Deadlift 628.3 650.4 -661.4 650.4
GLP 108.61
1 USAPL 2018-03-03 The Arnold SBD Pro American MR-O 1719.6 528.48
Location USA-OH
Competition The Arnold SBD Pro American
Division MR-O
Age ~23.5
Equipment Raw
Class 183
Weight 181.8
Squat 633.8 -661.4 -661.4 633.8
Bench 374.8 391.3 402.3 402.3
Deadlift 639.3 666.9 683.4 683.4
GLP 108.32
1 USAPL 2017-10-10 Raw National Championships MR-Jr 1748.3 538.77
Location USA-FL
Competition Raw National Championships
Division MR-Jr
Age ~22.5
Equipment Raw
Class 183
Weight 180.9
Squat 622.8 644.9 662.5 662.5
Bench 374.8 385.8 396.8 396.8
Deadlift 639.3 672.4 688.9 688.9
GLP 110.4
1 USAPL 2017-10-10 Raw National Championships MR-O 1748.3 538.77
Location USA-FL
Competition Raw National Championships
Division MR-O
Age ~22.5
Equipment Raw
Class 183
Weight 180.9
Squat 622.8 644.9 662.5 662.5
Bench 374.8 385.8 396.8 396.8
Deadlift 639.3 672.4 688.9 688.9
GLP 110.4
1 USAPL 2017-08-26 Texas Raw Championships MR-Jr 1747.2 537.57
Location USA-TX
Competition Texas Raw Championships
Division MR-Jr
Age ~22.5
Equipment Raw
Class 183
Weight 181.4
Squat 606.3 639.3 655.9 655.9
Bench 374.8 391.3 402.3 402.3
Deadlift 639.3 677.9 688.9 688.9
GLP 110.17
1 USAPL 2017-08-26 Texas Raw Championships MR-O 1747.2 537.57
Location USA-TX
Competition Texas Raw Championships
Division MR-O
Age ~22.5
Equipment Raw
Class 183
Weight 181.4
Squat 606.3 639.3 655.9 655.9
Bench 374.8 391.3 402.3 402.3
Deadlift 639.3 677.9 688.9 688.9
GLP 110.17
1 USAPL 2017-02-18 Aggie Showdown MR-Jr 1686.5 517.5
Location USA-TX
Competition Aggie Showdown
Division MR-Jr
Age ~22.5
Equipment Raw
Class 183
Weight 182.3
Squat 584.2 617.3 -666.9 617.3
Bench 341.7 374.8 391.3 391.3
Deadlift 628.3 677.9 -700 677.9
GLP 106.09
1 USAPL 2017-02-18 Aggie Showdown MR-O 1686.5 517.5
Location USA-TX
Competition Aggie Showdown
Division MR-O
Age ~22.5
Equipment Raw
Class 183
Weight 182.3
Squat 584.2 617.3 -666.9 617.3
Bench 341.7 374.8 391.3 391.3
Deadlift 628.3 677.9 -700 677.9
GLP 106.09
1 USAPL 2016-12-03 Southern Regional Championships MR-Jr 1686.5 503.98
Location USA-TX
Competition Southern Regional Championships
Division MR-Jr
Age ~21.5
Equipment Raw
Class 205
Weight 191.4
Squat 567.7 600.8 633.8 633.8
Bench 347.2 363.8 385.8 385.8
Deadlift 584.2 628.3 666.9 666.9
GLP 103.54
1 USAPL 2016-02-20 Aggie Showdown MR-C 1570.8 482.64
Location USA-TX
Competition Aggie Showdown
Division MR-C
Age ~21.5
Equipment Raw
Class 183
Weight 181.9
Squat 518.1 545.6 562.2 562.2
Bench 330.7 358.3 369.3 369.3
Deadlift 562.2 595.2 639.3 639.3
GLP 98.93
1 USAPL 2015-11-07 Raw Collegiate Cup MR-Jr 1510.2 466.27
Location USA-TX
Competition Raw Collegiate Cup
Division MR-Jr
Age ~20.5
Equipment Raw
Class 183
Weight 180.3
Squat 485 523.6 540.1 540.1
Bench 330.7 347.2 363.8 363.8
Deadlift 540.1 578.7 606.3 606.3
GLP 95.52
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023

Russel Orhii is already a 2x IPF World Champion (2019 & 2021), but his main goal now will be reclaiming his title in 2024. He also stated that he will remain in the 83-kilogram weight class for the foreseeable future, despite some outside speculations that he is moving to the 90-kilogram weight class. So, he is now taking a very big step, but it seems correct, as IPF is currently ruling the drug-tested powerlifting scene.


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