On Jan. 26, 2025, 24 of the world's best powerlifters — 12 male and 12 female — will converge in Sheffield City Hall in Sheffield, England, to compete for £445,000 at the 2025 Sheffield Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
Demitri Ayala (105KG) Scores IPF Sub-Junior Equipped World Record Deadlift and Total
The 2024 IPF World Equipped Sub-Junior Championships from Aug. 28 through Sept. 8, 2024, in Valletta, Malta, could fill a spreadsheet with world-record-breaking lifts. In the Men's 105KG Sub-Junior class, ... Continue Reading
Apply Jesus Olivares’ and Hafthor Björnsson’s Deadlift Tips During Your Next Pull Day
Deadlifts are a premier muscle-building exercise for posterior chain training. Executing a big three movement — alongside the barbell bench press and squats — demands ... Continue Reading
You Might Be Able to Blame Genetics for Your Tight Hamstrings, Study Suggests
Some people are born more (or less) athletic than others. And while natural talent will always be a real thing, some fitness and athletic traits may be more about genetics than we thought. ... Continue Reading
Jakub Golianek (105KG) Cracks IPF Sub-Junior Equipped Squat and Bench Press Records
A plethora of Junior and Sub-Junior world records have fallen at the 2024 IPF World Classic & Equipped Sub-Junior & Junior Championships, which spanned Aug. 28 through Sept. 8, 2024, in Valletta, ... Continue Reading
World Records Obliterated in the 63KG Class at the 2024 IPF Junior World Championships
The Junior 63KG class at the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Junior World Championships (JWC) promised excitement from the outset, and it certainly delivered that, with world records being ... Continue Reading
Vasyl Zbandut (93KG) Breaks IPF Equipped Sub-Junior Squat and Total Records
The 2024 IPF World Classic & Equipped Sub-Junior & Junior Championships span Aug. 28 through Sept. 8, 2024, in Valletta, Malta. In the Men's 93KGd Sub-Junior division, Vasyl Zbandut of Ukraine ... Continue Reading
Junior Powerlifter Jessica Espinal (47KG) Breaks IPF Total World Record
American powerlifter Jessica Espinal had a perfect day at the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Junior World Championships (JWC) in Malta. Espinal broke the Junior deadlift world ... Continue Reading
After Multiple Back Injuries, Layne Norton Deadlifts 725 Pounds
“Let me loose!” Howls Dr. Layne Norton as he slams a 725-pound barbell to the floor. For the good doctor, it’s much more than just another deadlift. “There was a time when I couldn’t even stand up or ... Continue Reading
Done Murali Krishna (59KG) Scores IPF Equipped World Junior Deadlift Record
Indian lightweight powerlifter Done Murali Krishna competed at his last International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Junior World Championships. He will age out of the class in 2025. He lifted in the ... Continue Reading
Bobb Matthews (120KG) Deadlifts 381KG Double In Training
On his first international appearance, Bobb Matthews claimed the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2024 Classic World title in the 120KG class. Matthews deadlifted 380 kilograms at ... Continue Reading
Dad Strength: 56-Year-Old Shannon Sharpe Can Still Bench Press 300LB+ for Reps
Age is just a number — take 56 and 300. The former is the age of retired NFL superstar tight end Shannon Sharpe, and 300 is the amount of weight, in pounds, that Sharpe can comfortably bench press for ... Continue Reading
How To Watch The 2024 IPF Junior World Powerlifting Championships
The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2024 World Junior Powerlifting Championships are fast approaching. The mammoth contest will occur over 12 days in Malta, starting Aug. 28, 2024. It will ... Continue Reading
Joseph McDonald (120KG) Breaks IPF Junior Total World Record at the 2024 NAPF North American Powerlifting Championships
Trinidad & Tobago heavyweight powerlifter Joseph McDonald has been flying under the radar. Still, he shot into prominence after his brilliant performance at the 2024 North American Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
The 2 Best Leg Exercises for Muscle (if You Can’t Do Anything Else)
Short on time? Bored of long, arduous leg workouts? Are you reading this while trapped on a deserted island and, for some reason, still want to train legs with limited equipment? If you said “yes” to ... Continue Reading
19-Year-Old Nonso Chinye Deadlifts 400KG/881LB Ahead of IPF Junior World Championships
UK powerlifter Nonso Chinye is only 19 years old but is already making a name for himself in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF). With only two years of competition experience, he ... Continue Reading
These 3 Bench Press Mistakes Are Killers, Says Jeff Nippard
“You might have the worst bench press on the planet if you do these three things,” says content creator and coach Jeff Nippard. We aren’t sold just yet, but we’ll hear what Nippard has to say and then ... Continue Reading
The ONLY 2 Exercises for Abs You Need to Build a Six-Pack
“Um, actually, abs are made in the kitchen…” You’ve probably heard that line before, but it's not the whole story. Abs are also made in the gym. Here’s the best part — you don’t need to do ... Continue Reading
Jay Cutler’s Bodybuilding Diet Cost Him $50,000+ a Year
To four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, winning was everything. That's why Cutler claims to have spent $50,000 per year on his bodybuilding diet at the height of his career. The investment paid off. Not ... Continue Reading
Zuzanna Kula (57KG) Locks Out 169-Kilogram IPF Equipped Bench Press World Record
Polish equipped powerlifting specialist Zuzanna Kula is having a busy 2024. She recently competed for the fifth time at the 2024 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) European Bench Press ... Continue Reading
The 8 Worst Exercises for Strength, From the “Impractical” to the “Stupid”
Bench press, back squat, deadlift. Just kidding; we almost had you, though. The powerlifting "Big Three" are among the best exercises for strength, bar none. But what about the worst exercises for ... Continue Reading
Devin Williams (120KG) 261-Kilogram Raw Bench Press Breaks IPF World Record
Devin Williams has had the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) bench press world record on notice for a while. At the 2024 North American Powerlifting Federation (NAPF) North American Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
62-Year-Old Andy Rigby Bench Presses 204-Kilogram M3 World Record
UK bench specialist Andy Rigby has a long history in the sport, dating back to the 1980s. He has had some breaks from competition, which has helped his longevity. Still, he is active and in fine form, as ... Continue Reading
2024 North American Powerlifting Championships Results
The North American Powerlifting Federation (NAPF) held its 2024 North American Powerlifting Championships (NAC) in Scottsdale, AZ, from Aug. 5-10, 2024. NAPF is a regional affiliate of the International ... Continue Reading