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Powerlifter Russel Orhii Lands a HUGE 356-kg (785-lb) Raw Squat PR In Training

Russel Orhii has already set his sights on 362.9 kilograms (800 pounds) after setting a new squat PR.

Written by Vedad Tabakovic

Updated by Tom Miller, CSCS

Published on30 August, 2023 | 9:32 AM EDT

Updated on30 August, 2023 | 9:32 AM EDT

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Russel Orhii is back in the spotlight, after a series of incredible lifts in training during the past few months. Having found new motivation and goals for the future, Russel is managing to progress his personal records even further, consequently locking out some of the heaviest lifts in the 83-kilogram weight class. This is especially true for his recent 356-kilogram (785-pound) squat PR that he set on August 28th.

With the barbell almost filled out with humongous 45-pound plates, Russel Orhii took a moment to gather his thoughts before unracking 356 kilograms (785 pounds). One thing that stood out immediately was the bend of the barbell, proving how heavy the lift was. However, Russel did not pay too much attention to the weight, but instead focused on maintaining proper technique and outputting maximum force.

Wearing nothing but a lifting belt and knee sleeves, Russel Orhii dropped down with 356 kilograms (785 pounds), and began his slow ascent. It took him around five seconds to grind out the squat, but the only thing that mattered was that he successfully locked it out.

It is not clear how heavy Russel Orhii was at the time of his lift, but he has recently announced that he will continue competing in the 83-kilogram weight class in 2024.

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

Russel Orhii believes that he is already capable of squatting 800 pounds (362.9 kilograms), but that his recent deadlift training has hindered his abilities a bit. However, having already locked out 800 pounds (362.9 kilograms) in the deadlift event, his goal now is to reach the same milestone in the squat as well.This would be mind-blowing considering that he is currently in his offseason.

“I’m so close to having an 800lb squat AND deadlift.. I bet I could hit 800lbs if deadlift wasn’t taking so much out of me,” wrote Orhii.

Russel Orhii has not taken part in any competitions this year and revealed the reasoning behind his decision just recently. During the past few years, Russel competed exclusively in the USAPL, but he now believes that the IPF has more to offer him. So, he has decided to come back to the IPF and chase his third World Champion title, having already claimed two in 2019 and 2021.

Regarding his full career, Russel Orhii has accumulated 18 professional appearances, and managed to win all but one. Even in the one competition that Orhii did not win, he still finished in a very impressive second place.

It is also important to note that Russel Orhii’s new raw squat PR is 16 kilograms (35.3 pounds) heavier than his competition PR. So, his next performance is set to be record-breaking.

Russel Orhii’s Competition PRs

*The 2022 USAPL Korea Winter Showdown was where Russell Orhii set all of his competition personal records.

  • Squat: 340 kilograms (749.5 pounds)
  • Bench Press: 195 kilograms (429.9 pounds)
  • Deadlift: 350 kilograms (771.6 pounds)
  • Total: 885 kilograms (1,951.1 pounds)

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Related: Powerlifter Russel Orhii Lands a New 320-kg (705.5-lb) Raw Squat Three-Rep PR In Training

Russel Orhii’s 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’s next competition will be the 2024 AMP Nationals, but the date of when the competition will take place is not available yet. However, Russel has at least six months to further improve until the competition, which would make sure that he dominates the 83-kilogram weight class.


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Vedad is a journalist specializing in strength sports, with three years of experience covering powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, strongman, armwrestling and bodybuilding. He is a lifelong fitness enthusiast, passionate about all aspects of strength training. Vedad's in-depth knowledge of training methodologies and dedication to constant research fuel his insightful and engaging reporting. He works hard to deliver accurate content while continuously seeking to improve his craft.

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