Over the weekend, powerlifter Stacy Burr had what could be described as a meet of a lifetime. Burr took the platform to compete in the 148 lb weight class at the RPS Braggin' Rights meet held in ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Christine Castro (66kg) Deadlifts a Monstrous 212.5kg
Over the weekend, Canadian powerlifter Christine Castro put on a very strong showing at the 2018 OPA Provincials meet held in Ontario, Canada. On the day, Castro weighed in at 66kg/146 lbs and put up ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Keith Correa Deadlifts a Huge 4x+ Bodyweight PR
Out in California the weight is absolutely flying. A few days ago Keith Correa, a Hawaii and California based powerlifter, hit an absolutely monstrous conventional deadlift milestone and PR. After his ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Clarifies Stance On Steroid Usage
Editor’s note: The below article is not intended to make a moral claim regarding the athlete’s actions. We’re reporting on a video Williams made publicly available to his followers. BarBend does not ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Larry Wheels PR His Squat At 900 Pounds
Before Larry “Wheels” Williams walked into the gym, his personal record in the squat was 850 pounds (385.5 kilograms) at about 268 pounds (121.5 kilograms) bodyweight. When he left, he was a man who had ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Bench Presses 605 lbs for Three Reps
Insanity. That's probably the best word to describe literally any video Larry Wheels chooses to share on his YouTube or social media channels. Yesterday, Wheels shared another monster lifting video on his ... Continue Reading
$253,000 Later, Mark Bell’s Slingshot Equipment Approved By IPF
If you're a fan of Mark Bell's Slingshot lifting equipment, then it's time to rejoice because all of their equipment has recently been approved by the IPF. Yesterday in an Instagram post, Mark Bell ... Continue Reading
Samantha Calhoun Dethrones Jennifer Thompson’s 10 Year National Meet Reign
The 2018 USAPL Raw National Championships have quickly come and gone. Over the span of the championships, there were a ton of epic performances and one in particular that stood out to us from the ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Deadlifts an Insane 855 lb Triple
It might be safe to say that Larry Wheels and his lifting don't really apply to traditional thoughts on training. Wheels is linearly progressing, but at a rate that continues to leave many fans and ... Continue Reading
Should You Squat or Deadlift First?
Squats and deadlifts are two strength lifts that are at the base of nearly every strength and power sport. Both lifts require high amounts of force production, movement skill, and neural output at ... Continue Reading
Julius Maddox Bench Presses 620 lbs for 5 Paused Reps
Another day passes, and another huge bench press video is shared from Jailhouse Strong powerlifter Julius Maddox. Yesterday, Maddox shared a bench press video that has left us, his fans, and others in the ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Allison Hind Smokes a 340 lb Raw Bench Press at ~150lb
If you're in need of some bench press motivation for the day (because it's Monday), then look no further than Allison Hind's last monstrous set. On Sunday, Hind shared her final heavy single bench press in ... Continue Reading
Check Out Andrey Malanichev’s Ridiculously Fast 480kg Squat
In case you needed a reminder, Russian powerlifter Andrey Malanichev's strength is still off the charts. As we speak, the annual World Raw Powerlifting Federation's World Championships are taking place in ... Continue Reading
Best Weightlifting Shoes for Wide Feet
Let's call it what it is, but weightlifting shoes are an investment. They're a pair of shoes that come with a very specific purpose, so they're only going to be wear the on limited occasions. Factor in ... Continue Reading
Jezza Uepa Makes a 370kg Front Squat Double Look Like a Warm-Up
In case you were wondering, powerlifter Jezza Uepa still appears to be one of the kings for the heaviest front squats of all time. Front squats are interesting, they're an incredibly demanding lift, but ... Continue Reading
Reebok Launches New Power Lite Mid Deadlift Shoes
On October 1st, Reebok announced the release of their new Reebok Power Lite Mid training shoe. In their press release announcing the shoe, Reebok writes that their inspiration comes from powerlifting's ... Continue Reading
Chris Duffin Is Deadlifting 880 lbs Every Day for a Month for Cancer Research
Earlier today, we opened an email from Chris Duffin and Kabuki Strength informing us of the new mission they're talking on over the next month. At first we thought we had misread it: it said that Duffin ... Continue Reading
Do Knee Sleeves Increase the Weight In Squats?
In powerlifting, weightlifting, and recreational lifting, knee sleeves can be a great supportive training tool for those who want additional protection around their knees. Sleeves come in multiple shapes ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Bench Presses 225 lbs for 70 Reps
For a lot of strength athletes an unloaded, 45-pound barbell doesn't feel like much at all. For many it probably feels like a weight that barely registers with the body. With that in mind, have you ever ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Rhaea Stinn Benches a Huge 10kg Over the World Record
We imagine that having world champion Blaine Sumner watching you bench will add pounds to anyone’s PR, but we don’t want to take anything away from this outstanding accomplishment made by American ... Continue Reading
In 36 Minutes Larry Wheels Squats 700×3, Benches 585×3, and Pulls 800×3
For practically every person on Earth, just one rep of one of these lifts would be a lifetime achievement — and something that would require a good week of recovery, at least. For Larry “Wheels” Williams, ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Kristen Dunsmore Deadlifts an Easy 210kg PR
The weight is moving out at Convoy Strength, the San Diego, California based powerlifting gym. Normally athletes like Yangsu Ren (@Deadlift_Panda) and Amber Abweh are the ones pulling big weight, but today ... Continue Reading
Why Samantha Calhoun Is Someone to Watch At USAPL Raw Nationals
Last week, we wrote about the epic battle that's unfolding between Amanda Lawrence and Daniella Melo in the -84kg weight class at the 2018 USAPL Raw Nationals. Another epic battle that's been quietly (or ... Continue Reading
Joseph Pena Squats An Easy 870 lbs, Will He Be Youngest to Hit 1,000 lbs Raw?
Powerlifter Joseph Pena is a force to be reckoned with in the sport of raw powerlifting. Currently, Pena is in prep for 2018 USAPL Raw Nationals, which are going down in Spokane, Washington. At the young ... Continue Reading