Tag: powerlifting

Larry Wheels Suffers Back Injury, Withdraws From 2022 Middle East’s Strongest Man

There is always a risk of injury when lifting heavy weights, and…

Andrew Smith

Average Squat By Weight, Gender, and Experience Level

The squat is a compound exercise that is one of the three…

Vidur Saini

73-Year-Old Mary Duffy Grinds Out a 250-lb (+ 50-lb Chains) Raw Trap Bar Deadlift

We witness some incredible feats of strength almost every day, but when…

Andrew Smith

Powerlifter Husam Ateyia Crushes a 375-kg (827-lb) Raw Squat Double PR

Some time ago, Husam Ateyia revealed he has some big goals and…

Andrew Smith

Tamara Walcott Scores a 660-lb (299.4-kg) Unofficial Heaviest Raw Deadlift In Women’s Powerlifting History

Tamara Walcott has been the greatest deadlifter in women’s powerlifting for a…

Andrew Smith

What Does PR Mean in Gym?

As soon as you get a little serious about lifting weights, you'll…

Vidur Saini

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.…

Andrew Smith

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…

Andrew Smith

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…

Andrew Smith

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…

Andrew Smith

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…

Andrew Smith

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,…

Andrew Smith

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…

Andrew Smith

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,…

Andrew Smith

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…

Andrew Smith

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…

Andrew Smith