Many powerlifting fans have been thinking about the prospect of Julius Maddox potentially breaking the elusive 800 pound mark on the raw bench press in 2021. Those same fans, and the Kentucky native ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Alex Maher Deadlifts All-Time World Record 347.5 Kilograms at 75 KG
On Jan. 31, 2021, powerlifter Alex Maher set an all-time world record deadlift of 347.5 kilograms (766 pounds) in the 75-kilogram (165-pound) weight class. Competing at the United States Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
Jimmy Kolb Bench Presses 476 Kilograms (1,050 Pounds) in Single-Ply Equipment
On Jan. 30-31, 2021, Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, New Jersey, hosted Revolution Powerlifting Syndicate’s (RPS) North American and New Jersey Championships. Everyone that was in attendance got to witness a lift ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Shane Hunt Deadlifts a Milestone 408 Kilograms (900 Pounds)
A year off from the competition platform to focus on training and increase strength can work wonders for some powerlifters. That seems to be the case for American powerlifter Shane Hunt, who recently ... Continue Reading
14-Year-Old Powerlifter Morgan Nicholls Bench Presses 184 Kilograms (405 Pounds)
They say that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Fourteen-year-old Missouri native Morgan Nicholls — whose parents are legends in the world of bodybuilding — is proof of that phrase, though he chose ... Continue Reading
Paralympian Bruno Carra: From Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu To Para Powerlifting
Para Powerlifter Bruno Carra, known by his nickname "Bubu," hails from Salto, Brazil. Born with achondroplasia, also known as dwarfism, the 32-year-old Carra suffered from pain in his knees and hips. ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Daniel Bell Squat 480 Kilograms (1,058.2 Pounds) in Training
Daniel Bell is one of the strongest powerlifters in the sport. Competing in the super heavyweight weight class (140+ kilograms), Bell routinely squats over 453.6 kilograms (1,000 pounds) in competition. ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Nora Langdon Crushes 159-Kilogram (350.5-Pound) Squat at Age 78
Nora Langdon is an unbelievably strong 78-year-old powerlifter. According to Open Powerlifting, Langdon has been competing since 2007, primarily in the 90-kilogram weight class, but sometimes in the ... Continue Reading
Australian Powerlifters Patrick Morrison and Zoe Raymond to Boycott GPC Affiliated Competitions
Two of Australia's top powerlifters — Patrick Morrison and Zoe Raymond — have said they will boycott Global Powerlifting Committee (GPC) affiliated events due to comments made by the GPC Australia ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Deadlifts 855 Pounds for a Triple, Suffers Injury Afterward
Larry Williams, better known to strength sports fans as Larry Wheels, has done a great job of branding. Over the last few years, the phrase “personal record” has become part of that brand because of the ... Continue Reading
Training at 90 — The Immortal Strength of Powerlifter Joe Stockinger
Joe Stockinger is unlike almost any 90-year-old someone might encounter at the gym. He has been training for nearly seven decades and can still deadlift over 181 kilograms (400 pounds). In fact, he can ... Continue Reading
47-Kilogram Powerlifter Heather Connor Squats Unofficial American Record of 145 kilograms
Powerlifter Heather Connor is a vision of strength in the 47-kilogram weight class. The 29-year-old American's biggest claim to fame was being the first-ever female International Powerlifting Federation ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Ernie Frantz Dies At Age 86
On Jan. 14, 2021, American powerlifter Ernie Frantz died at the age of 86. Known as the "Godfather of Powerlifting" in some circles, Frantz was a champion powerlifter well into his 70s, a published author, ... Continue Reading
Trans Powerlifter JayCee Cooper Files Lawsuit Against USAPL For Discrimination
On Jan. 12, 2021, lawyers for powerlifter JayCee Cooper officially filed charges against USA Powerlifting (USAPL) and USAPL Minnesota in Ramsey County Court. According to Outsports, the lawsuit alleges ... Continue Reading
The Top 5 Powerlifting Women to Watch in 2021
2020 was a year of chaos for athletes all across the world. With events being canceled and gyms forced to close their doors, athletes were obligated to find new ways to train. Some athletes were able to ... Continue Reading
World Para Powerlifting & Eleiko to Integrate Digital Barbell Sensors
On Jan. 5, 2020, World Para Powerlifting Organization (WPPO) and strength sports equipment manufacturer Eleiko announced their collaboration to incorporate a new lift analysis technology into the sleeves ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Julius Maddox Rocks A 710-Pound Bench Press Triple
It should come as no surprise that Julius Maddox is recalibrating what is possible on the bench press. The 33-year-old powerlifter has performed mind-bogglingly heavy bench presses. The biggest highlights ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Heather Connor Deadlifts 200 Kilograms/440 Pounds At 45.6KG Bodyweight
Back in November, two-time IPF 47 kg World Champion Heather Connor had set a goal of deadlifting 200 kg (440 pounds), which would be a never-before-matched feat among drug-tested women at her bodyweight. ... Continue Reading
Para Powerlifter Ahmed Shafik — Army Veteran To Paralympian
Ahmed Shafik is a decorated Para Powerlifter and member of Team USA. As a two-time Paralympian, he competed in the 2012 London Paralympic Games in the 82.5-kilogram weight class and the 2016 Rio ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Yangsu Ren Deadlifts 4.6 Times His Bodyweight With 410.5-Kilogram (905-Pound) Pull
What an impressive year of training it has been for Yangsu "Deadlift Panda" Ren. The 32-year-old powerlifter began 2020 with a massive 379-kilogram (835-pound) sumo deadlift with straps using a hook grip. ... Continue Reading
Andrey Sapozhonkov Bench Presses 277kg (611 pounds) at 90kg Bodyweight Raw
On December 17th, Russian powerlifter Andrey Sapozhonkov competed in the Raw division of the 2020 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) World Championships in Moscow, Russia. He only participated in the ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Dmitry Nasonov Deadlifts 405 Kilograms for New ATWR at -83 Kilograms
In December 2020, at the World Raw Powerlifting World Cup in Moscow, Russia, Dmitry Nasonov set a new all-time world record deadlift at -83-kilograms with a 405-kilogram (892-pound) deadlift. He also ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Zac Meyers Sets Unofficial All-Time Raw World Record Total of 1,053 kilograms (2,321.4 pounds)
Many powerlifting meets in 2020 were either postponed or canceled, but with all the records being broken as of late — it sure doesn't feel that way. The most recent record-breaker — though unofficial since ... Continue Reading
At 90 Years Old, Powerlifter Joe Stockinger Deadlifts 183.7-Kilogram (405-Pound) Double
Joe Stockinger may just be the strongest man in his 90s. At 90 years old, Stockinger, who is a competitive powerlifter, was filmed deadlifting 405 pounds (183.7 kilograms) raw — for a double. It is ... Continue Reading