The 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships occurred on March 25 in Sheffield, UK, and saw multiple all-time world records fall. The headliner was Jesus Olivares' new all-time world record total of ... Continue Reading
Jesus Olivares (+120KG) Sets New All-Time World Record Raw Total of 1,152.5 Kilograms
On Saturday, Mar. 25, 2023, super heavyweight powerlifter Jesus Olivares competed in the International Powerlifting Federation’s (IPF) Sheffield Championships. He not only won his category but ... Continue Reading
Danny Grigsby (110KG) Deadlifts New All-Time World Raw Record of 467.5 Kilograms (1,030.7 Pounds)
Danny Grigsby continues to add to his deadlift legacy in powerlifting. His latest feat came at the 2023 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Metroflex Battle of the Yard 8 Meet in Murrieta, GA, on ... Continue Reading
Sonita Muluh (+84KG) Squats One Kilogram Over the All-Time Raw World Record in Training
Theoretically, any day could be the day that an unofficial all-time world record squat could be hit by one of powerlifting's elite athletes. That theory came to fruition on March 15, 2023, when 26-year-old ... Continue Reading
Jamal Browner Raw Deadlifts 426.4 Kilograms (940 Pounds) In a Conventional Stance
The all-time world record holder in the raw deadlift at 110 kilograms is at it again. On March 13, 2023, powerlifter Jamal Browner published a video on his Instagram page wherein he locked out a ... Continue Reading
Natalie Richards Becomes First Powerlifting America Athlete to Total Over 500 Kilograms at 57KG
The 2023 Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic National Championship occurred in Austin, TX, from Feb. 24-26, 2023. The raw powerlifting competition saw some of the best athletes in the USA converge in the ... Continue Reading
Ray Williams (+120KG) Wins His 7th National Powerlifting Championship
Super heavyweight powerlifter Ray Williams remains unstoppable. The five-time raw world champion claimed his seventh national raw powerlifting title on Feb. 24, 2023, at the 2023 Powerlifting America (AMP) ... Continue Reading
Kheycie Romero (100KG) Sets Three All-Time Raw World Records at 2023 Ghost Clash 2
Powerlifter Kheycie Romero (100 KG) scored a raw total of 617.5 kilograms (1,360.9 pounds) for a new all-time world record raw total at the World Raw Powerlifting Federation’s (WRPF) Ghost Clash 2 ... Continue Reading
Who and How to Watch the 2023 Ghost Clash II Powerlifting Meet
The first major powerlifting event of 2023 will occur in the Sunshine State. The 2023 WRPF Ghost Clash II will occur on Friday, Feb. 18, and Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Tank Brewing Company in Miami, ... Continue Reading
Watch Clay Cooper Perform Active Recovery Deadlifts On a Frozen Lake
Everyone trains with their preferences, but it's unlikely anyone trains like Clay Cooper. Known as "@discoverydeadlift" on Instagram, Cooper travels around the world to perform deadlifts in exotic ... Continue Reading
Phillip Herndon (110KG) Squats 412.8 Kilograms (910 Pounds) Raw in Training, Nearly 40 Pounds Over World Record
World records in powerlifting are fragile. On Feb. 4, 2023, current all-time raw squat world record holder Phillip Herndon, who competes in the 110-kilogram weight class, took to his Instagram page to ... Continue Reading
Jimmy Kolb Bench Presses 612.5 Kilograms (1,350 Pounds) Equipped, the Heaviest Single Lift in Powerlifting History
Equipped powerlifter Jimmy Kolb set a world record in powerlifting that will likely remain untouched for a long time. On Feb. 4, 2023, Kolb competed in the 2023 International Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
United States Powerlifting Association Dissolves Executive Committee in the Wake of Background Check Controversy
The United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) has been embroiled in an online controversy that has resulted in numerous statements and significant changes to the federation. Since Jan. 20, ... Continue Reading
Watch World Record Holding Powerlifter Tamara Walcott (+90KG) Hit a Log Press PR
The world-record-holding powerlifter in the superheavyweight division, Tamara Walcott, showed off her strength in a new way on Jan. 3, 2023. Walcott posted a video to her Instagram page wherein she hoisted ... Continue Reading
Mark Rosenberg Locks Out World Record Jefferson Deadlift of 910 Pounds
There's a new king of the Jefferson deadlift in town. On Dec. 31, 2022, Mark Rosenberg took to his Instagram page to share a video wherein he sniffed some ammonia before lifting a 412.7-kilogram ... Continue Reading
16-Year-Old Morgan Nicholls (90KG) Bench Presses 233.6-Kilogram (515-Pound) Raw PR In Training
Every time Morgan Nicholls posts a lift in the gym on his social media, the potential for his followers' jaws to drop lingers heavily. On Nov. 27, 2022, Nicholls took to his Instagram page to share a video ... Continue Reading
Rudy Kadlub Squats 3 Pounds Over His All-Time IPL World Record in Training With Wraps
Powerlifter Rudy Kadlub cannot be stopped. The 73-year-old took to his Instagram page on Nov. 22, 2022, to share a video wherein he squatted a staggering 206.4 kilograms (455 pounds) with knee wraps. ... Continue Reading
Jeff Nippard’s 3 Time-Saving Tips For Efficient Workouts
Suppose the hours in the regular day are eaten up by work and family commitments. In that case, a gym session is often cut short or even skipped. When best-laid plans are turned upside down, many are ... Continue Reading
Nabil Lahlou (67.5KG) Deadlifts New All-Time Raw World Record of 322.5 kilograms (711 pounds)
French powerlifter Nabil Lahlou has done it again. On Nov. 5, 2022, the 67.5-kilogram athlete scored a new all-time raw deadlift world record of 322.5 kilograms (711 pounds) at the 2022 World Raw ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter and Fitness Model Nathaniel Massiah on Gaining Strength While Staying Lean
Nathaniel “Nate” Massiah is a rapidly rising name in the strength and fitness space. At 20 years of age, he’s started a University Degree, developed a massive social media following, and stays ripped while ... Continue Reading
Strongman Hafþór Björnsson to Compete in Powerlifting Meet In December 2022
Hafthor Björnsson will turn 34 years old in November 2022, and he has already accomplished a lot in his athletic career. The former Game of Thrones star won the 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest, ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jen Thompson (67.5 KG) Unofficially Breaks Bench Press World Record with 148.5 Kilogram (327.5 Pound) Lift
Powerlifter Jen Thompson has set a new American record and unofficially set a new world record in the bench press for the 67.5-kilogram class with a press of 148.5 kilograms (327.5 pounds). She set the ... Continue Reading
Nabil Lahlou (67.5 KG) Deadlifts All Time Raw World Record 318 Kilograms (701 Pounds)
67.5-kilogram powerlifter Nabil Lahlou has made powerlifting history by becoming the first male athlete in that weight class to break the 700-pound barrier on the raw deadlift. On Oct. 8, 2022, the ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jamal Browner (110KG) Deadlifts 500 Kilograms (1,102 Pounds) in Training
Fresh off of his world record performance at the 2022 USPA Raw Pro, 110-kilogram powerlifter Jamal Browner pulled off an even more impressive feat. On Sept. 29, 2022, Browner deadlifted 500 kilograms ... Continue Reading