The 2025 Powerlifting United (PLU) Nationals are set for the weekend of July 25-27 in Teaneck, NJ. The powerlifting meet features lifters representing 34 states and other countries. Fans who are not in New ... Continue Reading
Agata Sitko Suspended by Poland Powerlifting Organization
69KG powerlifter Agata Sitko has had her powerlifting license withdrawn. According to Sitko, the Polski Związek Kulturystyki, Fitness i Trójboju Siłowego (PZKFiTS), Poland’s governing body ... Continue Reading
Powerlifting United to Introduce New Lighting System for Meets
Powerlifting United (PLU) announced the introduction of a new color code system for their upcoming meets, starting with the PLU Nationals in Teaneck, NJ, on July 25-27. The traditional red and white ... Continue Reading
Fix Your Butt Wink
Though the quads and glutes often gain the spotlight during a squat, chasing depth and maxing out lifts are often stalled by mechanical problems even when strength is not a concern. The “butt ... Continue Reading
A Pro Powerlifter’s Trick for Bench Press Strength
In mid-July 2025, French champion powerlifter Panagiotis Tarinidis addressed a too-often overlooked aspect of bench pressing: breathing mechanics. Improper breathing can significantly limit upper body ... Continue Reading
The Butt Wink, Explained
The “butt wink,” a backward tilt of the pelvis at the bottom of a squat, causes the lower back to round and flex, potentially placing unnecessary stress on the spine and increasing the risk of injury. A ... Continue Reading
Colton Engelbrecht Sumo Deadlifts 500 Kilograms at a Powerlifting Meet
Colton Engelbrecht has joined an elite strength club thanks to his 500-kilogram sumo deadlift, which he performed at the Nikolay Kagansky Memorial Tournament meet in Moscow, Russia. A video of the lift is ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder and Powerlifter Kyle Kirvay Squats an 855-Pound Raw Triple
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