Powerlifter and IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Kyle Kirvay recently caught the attention of the strength sports world when he posted an Instagram reel on July 5, 2025, wherein he squatted ... Continue Reading
You Might Be Making One of These 4 Bench Press Mistakes
The most minor bench press mistakes can crush gains and harm shoulders, elbows, and wrists. Mastering the bench press involves many factors, including setup, grip position, breathing, and bar ... Continue Reading
You Might Be Making One of These 5 Back Squat Mistakes
The back squat is a cornerstone barbell exercise that builds lower-body strength and muscle mass, benefits the skeletal system, enhances the strength of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones, increases ... Continue Reading
Alba Boström (63KG) Sets Total World Record at 2025 IPF World Classic Championships
The 2025 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships in Chemnitz, Germany, featured 15 world records across all weight categories. Among them was Sweden's Alba Boström's new ... Continue Reading
Sara Naldi (57KG) Scores Squat and Total Records at 2025 IPF World Classic Championships
Italy triumphed at the 2025 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships, held in Chemnitz, Germany, from June 8 to 15. Their champion, Sara Naldi, scored gold in the 57KG ... Continue Reading
Pleun Dekkers (52KG) Sets Squat Record at 2025 IPF World Classic Championships
At the 2025 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships in Chemnitz, Germany, from June 8-15, 2025, the Women's 52KG category witnessed history. Pleun Dekkers of the Netherlands ... Continue Reading
Exclusive Interview: Powerlifter Joe Sullivan on His Bodybuilding Debut
Many readers and strength sports fans know Joe Sullivan for his dominance in powerlifting, especially in the squat. He previously held the all-time world record in the 100KG category with a lift of 386 ... Continue Reading
Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Sets Bench Press World Record at 2025 IPF World Classic Championships
From June 8-15, 2025, many of the world's best powerlifters converged on Chemnitz, Germany, to compete in the 2025 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships. The Women's 47KG ... Continue Reading
Heather Connor (47KG) Sets IPF Deadlift and Total World Records at 2025 World Classic Championships
The 2025 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships took place in Chemnitz, Germany, from June 8-15, 2025. The competition was aflutter with new IPF world records across ... Continue Reading
2025 IPF World Classic Championships Results
The 2025 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Championships occurred in Chemnitz, Germany, from June 8-15, 2025. The major highlights from the competition were the following world ... Continue Reading
Improve Your Front Squat Mobility
The squat is a compound exercise that builds lower-body strength, boosts explosive power, and supports healthier body composition. (1) Among its variations, the front squat can help improve ... Continue Reading
Your Deadlift Setup Might Be Wrong, Here’s How to Fix It
Deadlifts are often hailed as the king of strength lifts due to the many muscles involved in the compound movement. In early June 2025, powerlifter and founder of Calgary Barbell Bryce Krawczyk shared a ... Continue Reading
Russel Orhii Will Not Compete at the 2025 World Games
At the 2025 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships, Russel Orhii hit an IPF world record raw squat of 338 kilograms en route to an 870.5-kilogram total in the 83KG class. The 30-year-old’s strength continues ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels’ Private Powerlifting Meet Results
Powerlifter turned Classic Physique bodybuilder Larry Wheels hosted an exclusive powerlifting meet at his One Gen Gym in Claremont, California, on May 24, 2025. He gathered some of ... Continue Reading
Your Month-Long Strength Program Designed by an Elite Powerlifter
Building strength is the cornerstone of powerlifting, which demands athletes lift the heaviest weights possible in the deadlift, bench press, and squat. Following a structured strength program designed by ... Continue Reading
Sonita Muluh (+84KG) Hits Squat and Bench Press PR Doubles in Training
Women’s Superheavyweight powerlifter Sonita Muluh is on a mission to make powerlifting history again. The Belgian native hit two personal records (PRs) while training for the 2025 IPF World ... Continue Reading
3 Pro Powerlifting Tips to Build a Bigger Squat
In May 2025, strength coach and champion powerlifter Panagiotis “Pana” Tarinidis dove into the science and strategy of the technically demanding squat. With a personal best of 265 kilograms (585 ... Continue Reading
7 Old-Timey Feats of Strength That Still Impress
In a time before powerlifting meets, organized weightlifting competitions, and bodybuilding shows, strength athletes often showcased their talents at circuses and in vaudeville acts. Strength was more ... Continue Reading
2025 IPF World Bench Press Championships Results
The 2025 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic and Equipped Bench Press Championships took place in Drammen, Norway, from May 17-25, 2025. The competition featured raw and equipped ... Continue Reading
Jesus Olivares (+120KG) Eyes Even Heavier IPF Squat Record with 440- and 455-Kilogram Singles in Training
Four-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) world champion Jesus Olivares is a must-watch talent anytime he’s around a barbell. The 26-year-old has built a dominant powerlifting reputation in the ... Continue Reading
Train as Much as an Elite Powerlifter to Get Stronger
Powerlifting has a straightforward goal: to maximize relative strength for one’s size by lifting the heaviest weight possible in the bench press, squat, and deadlift. If your goal is to ... Continue Reading
5 Accessory Exercises to Boost Your Deadlift
Most powerlifters know the struggle of improving their deadlift. Sticking points and plateaus can be frustrating. Accessory movements can help increase the strength that transfers to improving ... Continue Reading
Joe Sullivan Makes NPC Bodybuilding Debut at 2025 Jay Cutler Desert Classic
The 2025 NPC Jay Cutler Desert Classic was held in Las Vegas, NV, on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Many fans were in attendance to see potential bodybuilding stars of the future. Powerlifting fans were ... Continue Reading
Can We Determine the Limit of What a Human Can Lift?
Human strength continues to defy expectations, pushing past the limits once thought unbreakable. 2017 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Eddie Hall stunned the world by deadlifting 500 ... Continue Reading