At what point do you consider a lift to become cardio? 10-reps, 12-reps, maybe 15? What about an 18-rep bench press with 200kg (440 lbs) on the bar, because that's what Kirill Sarychev just lifted. It's ... Continue Reading
2 Easy Methods to Strip Plates After Deadlifts
Most people would agree that getting stronger is a better thing than worse in every respect for the body. When you can lift more, your confidence improves, you increase your muscular size, and you enhance ... Continue Reading
April Mathis Squats 320kg (705lbs) RAW to Set New World Record
The word "legendary" could be one way to describe April Mathis and her powerlifting career. She's been a dominant force in the powerlifting world, has set multiple records, and continues to do so with no ... Continue Reading
5 Powerlifting Rules You Should Break
We all remember what it was like when we first started going to the gym and reading fitness articles: if someone was stronger than you, then you listened to them. When you're starting out, that's all ... Continue Reading
Krzysztof Wierzbicki Just Deadlifted Over 4 Times His Bodyweight
Polish powerlifter Krzysztof Wierzbicki calls himself Mr. Deadlift, and especially after his showing this weekend, that name is making a lot of sense. Wierzbicki lifts in the International Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
Watch a Competitive Powerlifter Try Snatching for the First Time
"It never gets easier, you just get stronger. The stronger you get the more you're rewarded with hard work," says Max Aita, Head Coach at Juggernaut Training Systems. That's arguably one of the most ... Continue Reading
Joe Sullivan Squats 880lbs in Training (and Who to Watch This US Open)
Joe Sullivan has been putting up some serious weight in prep for the USPA US Open. The CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships will be held April 15-16th and take place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San ... Continue Reading
18 Year Old Joseph Pena Squats 1,025 lbs
If you need a pick me up or some motivation to get yourself going today, then look no further than Texas powerlifter Joseph Pena. This past weekend the Texas High School Power Association held ... Continue Reading
Larry “Wheels” Williams Discusses His History and Current Cycle With Steroids
Editor's note: The below article is not intended to make a moral claim regarding the athlete’s actions. We're reporting on a video Williams made publicly available to his followers. BarBend ... Continue Reading
Would You Watch a YouTube Reality Show Based on Strength Athletes?
As a society, there's no denying that we love reality television. In 2000, Annette Hill, author of 2004 book Reality TV, stated 70% of the population admitted to watching and enjoying reality ... Continue Reading
Best Booty Shorts
Comfort. Fit. Material. Look. There are a lot of factors to consider when looking for a new pair of booty shorts. But how do you find the BEST booty shorts — for you? Fortunately, plenty of athletes ... Continue Reading
8 Women Who Are Squatting 400, 500, and 600+ lbs
There are few lifts that gain as much respect as a heavy squat. The squat is a movement that's used in almost every strength sport, and it's often considered the gold standard to building ... Continue Reading
178lb Phillip Brewer Bench Presses 490lbs Raw (2.75x His Bodyweight)
Every strength athlete typically has one lift they're naturally good at or prefer, and in Phillip Brewer's case that would be the bench press. Phillip Brewer, or @unrealphil as he's known ... Continue Reading
Inside Rogue Fitness HQ With Mark Bell (Plus a New Equipment Sneak Peak?)
As a strength athlete, I'd compare walking into a new gym or getting new lifting gear similar to walking into a candy shop as a kid. Everything is new, and it would be shame to let a piece of equipment go ... Continue Reading
Is This the Highest Recorded Powerlifting Total in 33 Seconds?
A 2,000 lb powerlifting total is impressive, but what about a 2,005 lb total in 33 seconds? Rob "Da Savage" Hall got to work at the Arnold Classic in the ANIMAL Cage, which is where he put up a crazy 2,005 ... Continue Reading
Watch This 75kg Powerlifter Progress From a 100kg to a 240kg Bench Press
The strength industry’s version of those “before and after” weight loss photos, we really love a good progress video. They’re not just entertaining, they’re important: they drive home the message that we ... Continue Reading
71kg Kimberly Walford Deadlifts 257.5kg (14.5kg Over Current IPF World Record)
Kimberly Walford, 38, has a powerlifting resume that's possibly as long as the contact list in your cellphone. She's set and holds records in multiple weight classes, and has recently been a ... Continue Reading
Ray Williams Just Made History With a 477.5kg (1,053lb) Raw Squat
This year's Arnold Classic has already lived up to its hype and has proven to be an epic showing of strength. Earlier, we saw Blaine Sumner make history with his epic 505kg single-ply IPF World Record ... Continue Reading
93kg David Woolson Breaks Norris USAPL Raw Deadlift Record With 350.5kg
The Arnold Classic is finally upon us, and if you've been watching highlights, then you may have seen David Woolson's great powerlifting performance. He's a 25-year old, 93kg raw American powerlifter and ... Continue Reading
DIY: How to Build Your Own Deadlift/Olympic Lifting Platform
Whether you own a gym or want to start building out your dream workout space, then this mini-guide can help you construct your own deadlift and weightlifting platforms. Possibly the best ... Continue Reading
The DO’s and DON’Ts of Assistance Training
Assistance training can be a great tool for coaches and athletes to add quality muscle, improve movement patterning, and address specific faults and performance leaks. In earlier articles, I discussed ... Continue Reading
Katie Anne Squats 405 Pounds at a Bodyweight of 72 Kilograms
Katie Anne is a powerlifter and IFPA Natural Figure Pro who has been taking her squats very seriously. The 2015 USAPL Raw Nationals 72kg Junior National Champion just posted the following video to her ... Continue Reading
18-Year-Old Joseph Peña Squats 1005 Pounds Equipped
Powerlifting wunderkind Joseph Peña has just squatted 1,005 pounds (455.9kg) at eighteen years of age, wearing a single-ply squatting suit and a lifting belt. A post shared by pena ... Continue Reading
131lb Powerlifter Sergey Fedosienko Benches 380lbs for Three Reps
Russian powerlifter Sergey Fedosienko should be considered in the running for one of the strongest pound for pound powerlifters of the last decade. He's competed in three different weight classes in his ... Continue Reading