It is one of the most memorable moments in the fitness industry — Tom Platz faced ‘Dr. Squat’ Fred Hatfield in a squat competition. The "squat-off," as it's often called, went down in Essen, Germany, in ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Marek Zych Deadlifts 400 Kilograms at 91.8 Kilograms Raw in Competition
Czech powerlifter Marek Zych, who normally competes at 90 kilograms, pulled a 400-kilogram (881.9-pound) deadlift with a hook grip in training on May 1, 2021, at an undisclosed body weight. Even without ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Andrew Hause Squat 456.3 Kilograms (1,006 Pounds) With Insane Speed
Powerlifter Andrew Hause possesses world-class strength. The 23-year-old took to his Instagram on May 24, 2021, to share a video wherein he squats a titanic 456.3 kilograms (1,006 pounds) raw with ... Continue Reading
Tbilisi 2021 Para Powerlifting World Cup Results
The 2021 Para Powerlifting World Cup took place from May 20-23, 2021, in Tbilisi, Georgia. The host country was able to post seven medals with nine competitors to finish only behind Kazahkstan, which ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Gerald Dionio (67.5KG) Lifts All-Time World Record Total of 739.4 Kilograms
The all-time world record raw with wraps total in the 67.5-kilogram weight class once again belongs to Gerald Dionio. On May 15, 2021, at the 2021 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Apeman Strong ... Continue Reading
Powerlifting Phenom Hunter Henderson to Compete in a Bodybuilding Show
Hunter Henderson turned the world of powerlifting on its head in April 2021. At the 2021 Kern US Open, the 75-kilogram competitor set all-time world records in both the squat (295 kilograms) and the total ... Continue Reading
18-Year-Old Powerlifter Jackson Powell Totals 942 Kilograms (2076.7 Pounds)
In April 2021, after 18-year-old Jackson Powell squatted a colossal 419.6-kilograms (925-pound) double, he told BarBend of his goal to squat 452.6 kilograms (1,000 pounds) and total 998 kilograms (2,200 ... Continue Reading
Marianna Gasparyan Announces Her Retirement From Competitive Powerlifting
On April 25, 2021, Marianna Gasparyan took part in World Raw Powerlifting Federation’s 2021 Kern US Open meet. She cemented her position as the number one female powerlifter in the world by winning the ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Marek Zych (90KG) Deadlifts 400 Kilograms Raw Using a Hook Grip in Training
Marek Zych is a 90-kilogram powerlifter from the Czech Republic with a relatively short competitive resume, but it consists of nothing but podium finishes. Since his debut in 2012, the 32-year-old has ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jamal Browner Can Deadlift 476KG. Will He Be the Lightest to Pull 500KG?
On April 29, 2021, Jamal Browner reminded the strength sports community that he's one of the strongest deadlifters on the planet. The 26-year old posted two videos to his Instagram account. The first was ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Oleksandr Kutcher (75KG) Deadlifts 331-Kilogram Double, Equipped
When it comes to moving all-time world record weight, Oleksandr Kutcher of Ukraine knows a thing or two. According to Open Powerlifting, the 40-year-old Kutcher has been in the competitive powerlifting ... Continue Reading
2021 Kern US Open Recap — No World Record Was Safe in San Diego
The 2021 Kern US Open has given powerlifting fans a lot to talk about since it took place from April 24-25. Many world records were set, a couple of divisions saw new lifters claim the top of the ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Blake Lehew (82.5KG) Sets New World Record Total at 910 Kilograms, Raw W/ Wraps
The 2021 Kern US Open — held from April 25-25, 2021, in San Diego, CA — was a monumental meet that saw numerous world records. As the event approached the finish line, Blake Lehew, who competed in the 82.5 ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Sara Schiff (90+KG) Rips a 287-Kilogram Raw Deadlift For New World Record
The 2021 Kern US Open in San Diego, CA, was an absolute world record fest. Dan Bell hit a 505-kilogram squat in the super heavyweight division. Chad Penson claimed two records in the 90-kilogram division, ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Chad Penson (90KG) Totals 11 Times His Bodyweight, Seizes Two World Records
Leading up to the 2021 Kern US Open, all eyes were on John Haack, and for good reason. Haack was considered the favorite at 90 kilograms (198 pounds). However, the fans watching in San Diego, CA as well as ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Chad Penson is the First Man to Squat 400 Kilograms at 90KG, Raw W/ Wraps
The 2021 Kern US Open, sanctioned by the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF), was expected to be a proving ground for world records — and the first one is now in the books. Many people associate ... Continue Reading
2021 Kern US Open Preview — How and Who to Watch
Every strength sport has its major events that highlight the competitive season. Strongman has the World’s Strongest Man, Arnold Strongman Classic, and the World’s Ultimate Strongman. Bodybuilding has the ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Panagiotis Tarinidis Obliterates the 66KG World Record Total By 20 Kilograms in Training
If you're a lifter, few things feel as good as a stellar workout. You know, the training sessions where you set a new one-rep max or your form clicks during sets of sumo deadlifts. If you're French ... Continue Reading
18-Year-Old Powerlifter Jackson Powell Squats a 419.6-Kilogram Double
When Jackson Powell was 16 years old, he squatted 297.1-kilogram (655-pound) triples and PR'd his squat at 328.9 kilograms (725 pounds). When he was 17, he pumped out a 306.2-kilogram (675-pound) front ... Continue Reading
USA Powerlifting Unhappy With IPF’s 2021 Mandate to Be WADA Compliant
On April 15, 2021, USA Powerlifting (USAPL) posted on Instagram, revealing issues they have with the International Powerlifting Federation's (IPF's) 2021 anti-doping policy. For context, the IPF is the ... Continue Reading
Tyler1 To Host Powerlifting Competition On Twitch Rivals
League of Legends streamer Tyler1 (aka Tyler Steinkamp) will host a powerlifting meet on Twitch Rivals for the first time ever. The event will take place on April 19, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. PST. It will ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Leah Reichman Squats Equipped All-Time World Record of 399.1 Kilograms
The American Powerlifting Federation (APF) Cincinnati Women’s Pro/Am on April 11, 2021, could be viewed as a legendary event in the sport with how many world records were scored. Super heavyweight Jessica ... Continue Reading
Para Powerlifter Micky Yule — Army Veteran to European Champion
Michael "Mickey" Yule is a 42-year old Para powerlifter from Edinburgh, Scotland. He made his Paralympic Games debut in 2016 and is the 2015 World Para Powerlifting (WPP) European Champion in the ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter John Haack Smash a 264-Kilogram (584-LB) Raw Bench Press
On April 12, 2021, 90-kilogram powerlifter John Haack posted a video to Instagram of himself bench-pressing 264 kilograms (584 pounds). The lift is four kilograms over his current world record. It was done ... Continue Reading