Powerlifter David Troutt wasted no time during his training session deadlifting a massive 815 pounds for two reps. Troutt is a Texas-based raw powerlifter who routinely competes in the -242 class. While ... Continue Reading
Watch Larry “Wheels” Williams Hit a Bench PR of 675lbs
What can't Larry "Wheels" Williams do? The powerlifter-turned-bodybuilder-turned-strongman is a strength athlete of many talents. After earning powerlifting world record totals in the 242-pound weight ... Continue Reading
Johnnie Harris Incline Pause Bench Presses an Insane 585 lbs
Need some Friday motivation to carry you through the holiday weekend and your next lift? Look no further than this insane 585 lb paused incline bench from Johnnie Harris. Harris absolutely annihilated ... Continue Reading
Junior Powerlifter Tim Monigatti Squats a Massive 280kg
This year's International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships are just around the corner, which means powerlifters everywhere are fine-tuning their ... Continue Reading
Laura Desey Defies MS to Compete in Her First Powerlifting Meet
If you are looking for some midweek inspiration, look no further than this powerlifting meet at Valhalla Strength in Brisbane, Australia. It was a a novice three-lift competition, which meant it was open ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jen Thompson Wins 11th IPF Classic Bench Press Championship Title
Powerlifter Jen Thompson just keeps on winning. The 10-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Bench Press Champion didn't just show up at the IPF World Open, Sub Junior, Junior ... Continue Reading
Review: Westside Vs the World Is the Perfect Powerlifting Documentary
“It’s a bunch of violent, mean motherfuckers that aren’t kind or gentle in any way.” “Westside was a cult.” “They were the crazies.” The name Westside Barbell evokes images of rattling chains and ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Amanda Lawrence (-84 kg) Deadlifts An Incredible 265kg
Powerlifter Amanda Lawrence doesn't just like to lift heavy, she loves it. The -84kg athlete showed off her insane deadlift sequence from training, which was highlighted with her incredible 265kg, or ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Luke Richardson Hits Huge 400kg Deadlift Milestone
We’ve been saying this for some time now, but it’s seriously just the beginning for Luke Richardson. The British powerlifter has been absolutely dominating the sport for the past few years, and on ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Marisa Inda Deadlift 419 Pounds For Lifetime PR
This Mother's Day we included powerlifter Marisa Inda in our list of strongest moms, and just one day later she went to the gym and crushed a deadlift of 190 kilogram/419 pounds for a lifetime personal ... Continue Reading
Watch Julius Maddox Bench Press 600 Pounds For Eight Reps
Powerlifter Julius Maddox is a member of the 700-pound bench press club, but he's no stranger to hitting phenomenal lifts for reps either — take a look at his ridiculous bench press personal record of 600 ... Continue Reading
Watch Ray Williams Squat What Looks Like 432.5kg For A Double
Powerlifter Ray Williams knows how to shock the internet with his massive lifts. And, once again, he's back on the squat rack, this time doing some ridiculous 432.5kg double. He didn't clarify just how ... Continue Reading
Watch VICE’s Documentary About the Struggles of Transgender Powerlifters
Editor's note: In a previous version of this article, one instance of "USA Powerlifting" was mistakenly written as "USA Weightlifting." We apologize for the error. In January, USA ... Continue Reading
Meet Britain’s First Sikh Woman To Compete At IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Karenjeet Kaur Bains, a 22-year-old powerlifter from Warwickshire, England, will be one of many powerlifters competing at the World Classic Powerlifting Championships in June. Bains, however isn't just ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Meghan Scanlon Shows Off An Impressive 175kg Squat For Six Reps
Powerlifter Meghan Scanlon isn't messing around with IPF Classic Worlds just around the corner. The -57 kg/-125lb National Champion has a busy schedule to say the least, but still manages to find time to ... Continue Reading
4 Beginner Friendly Deadlift Variations
The deadlift is a compound movement that can build total body strength, hypertrophy, and improve athletic capacity. Beginners can benefit from the deadlift, if and only if they take the time to develop ... Continue Reading
Transgender Powerlifting: A Guide to Inclusive Federations
The American powerlifting scene is crowded, with more than 20 different federations around the United States and thousands of strength competitions each year. With so many organizations and different ... Continue Reading
Nicki Lentz Nielsen Squats 396 Kg To Snag New Equipped IPF World Record
Nicki Lentz Nielsen set a new squat world record in the -93kg weight class at the IPF's European Open, Sub-Junior & Junior Equipped Powerlifting Championships in Pilsen, Czech Republic on ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Kjell Bakkelund Totals 900 Kg To Earn Gold At European Championships
Powerlifter Kjell Bakkelund added another piece of hardware to his name this week as he won gold at the IPF's European Open, Sub-Junior & Junior Equipped Powerlifting Championships in Pilsen, Czech ... Continue Reading
At 16 Years Old, Jackson Powell PRs with a Huge 725-Pound Squat
Just two weeks ago, 16-year old powerlifter and football player Jackson Powell shook the internet with his explosive squat of 655 pounds (297kg) for three reps. Now, Powell is back and stronger than ... Continue Reading
Adidas AdiPower 2 Release Date (First OFFICIAL Looks, Plus Women’s Model!)
Adidas fans, buckle up because we have the official details about the Adidas AdiPower 2 release! We've also received word that a women's Adidas AdiPower will be debuting soon (and more on that ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Cailer Woolam Deadlifts An Epic 431kg for All-Time World Record
The doctor will see you now. At the Kern US Open, Cailer Woolam or "Doctor Deadlift" as per his Instagram page, reinstated his dominance as one of the world's best deadlifters. Over the last few years, ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Marianna Gasparyan Squats 4.6x Her Bodyweight and Sets 720 Wilks Score
Powerlifting fans had their hands full this weekend as some of the best athletes in the world faced off in San Diego, California at the Kern US Open. This WRPF sanctioned meet boasts some of the biggest ... Continue Reading
John Haack Crushes 1962 Pounds For New All-Time World Record Total
John Haack is no stranger to reaching huge powerlifting feats, and now you can add an updated All-Time World Record Total to his resume. On Sunday, the American powerlifter weighed in at 181.8 pounds ... Continue Reading