In his 93KG debut at the 2025 NAPF Pan American Championships, Orhii set two world records in the squat and total. His performance puts him in contention for a wildcard invite to Sheffield 2026, set for ... Continue Reading
Can’t Lift Heavy? Do This Instead
In a world where short-form is the norm, strength coach Sebastian Oreb demonstrated how to squeeze training into 45-minute sessions. Short sessions aren’t always ideal,, as Oreb noted, "It isn't a proper ... Continue Reading
2025 World Games Powerlifting Results
The 2025 World Games took place in Chengdu, China, from Aug. 7 to 17, 2025. The competition featured classic and equipped contests in four categories: Light, Middle, Heavy, and SuperHeavy. Twenty-eight ... Continue Reading
What a Basketball Strength Coach Believes You Should Know About the Squat
As the director of Sports Performance for the University of Houston men’s basketball team, Alan Bishop's transformative approach to the strength and conditioning program has helped the Cougars reach the ... Continue Reading
Jesus Olivares (+120KG) Squats a 425-Kilogram Triple in Training
Powerlifter Jesus Olivares created a buzz on social media with his video wherein he squatted a 425-kilograms triple in training. The all-time IPF raw squat world record holder for the superheavyweight ... Continue Reading
How Important Is a Weightlifting Belt, Actually?
Walk into any gym, and you’ll probably see someone wearing a lifting belt during a heavy squat or deadlift. But are belts essential, or are they just another gym accessory? Elite powerlifter Stefi Cohen ... Continue Reading
2025 NAPF Pan American Championships Results
The 2025 North American Powerlifting Federation (NAPF) Pan American Championships occurred from July 26 to Aug. 2, 2025, in Georgetown, Cayman Islands. The competition was highlighted by Russel Orhii's ... Continue Reading
Russel Orhii (93KG) Sets Two World Records at 2025 NAPF Pan American Championships
In his 93KG debut, Russel Orhii set two world records in the squat and total at the 2025 North American Powerlifting Federation (NAPF) Pan American Championships. Orhii competed in the 93-kilogram class in ... Continue Reading
Why You Should Care About Deadlift Head Position
Subtle mistakes in head position can sabotage gains and increase injury risk during the deadlift. Strongman competitor and coach Brian Alsruhe covered two common mistakes that hold athletes back ... Continue Reading
Powerlifting United President Ana Perez Speaks on First Year of Success
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