At the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) 2017 World Championships this weekend, one of powerlifting's longest standing records finally fell. Scottish strength coach and entrepreneur Stuart Jamieson ... Continue Reading
Yury Belkin Deadlifts 440kg (970 lbs) for a New All Time World Record
When Russian powerlifter Yury Belkin competes, then you know you're in for a show. Belkin recently wrapped up competing at the World Raw Powerlifting Federation's (WRPF) World Championships that are ... Continue Reading
Blaine Sumner Makes a 1,003lb Pin Squat After Disc Herniation
There aren’t many people that’ll squat a thousand pounds a couple of months after herniating a disc, but most people aren’t Blaine Sumner. This summer, the world record-holding powerlifter suffered a ... Continue Reading
Watch Gerald Dionio Crush a 410 lb Pause Bench PR at 153 lbs Bodyweight
Gerald Dionio, or "Tiny_n_Tuff" as he goes by on Instagram, is currently in prep for his next meet, and he's putting up big weight. Dionio will be competing alongside some of the best in powerlifting at ... Continue Reading
5 Benefits of Deficit Deadlifts
With so many deadlift and pulling (snatch and clean pull) variations to choose from, it can often be overwhelming which one to choose based on your needs, weaknesses, and individual goals. The deficit ... Continue Reading
Jezza Uepa Squats 470kg (1,036 lbs) at Brisbane Open
Sit back and hold on to your seats, because we may be witnessing something very special in the sport of powerlifting in the very near future. It's not a secret that USA's Ray Williams and Nauru's Jezza ... Continue Reading
Vlad Alhazov Deadlifts 442.5 kg (975.5 lb) After a Knee Replacement
Russian powerlifter Vlad Alhazov has been flying under the radar for the past few years, and with good reason: in 2008, his knee caved inward trying to pull off an equipped squat of 590 kilograms (1300 ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Stefi Cohen Deadlifts 503 lbs for 4 Reps at 120 lbs Bodyweight
This is absolutely insane. We've written on Stefi Cohen a lot recently, but for good reason. Most recently, we wrote an article on her 501 lb deadlift at 121 lbs body, which comes out to about 4.14x her ... Continue Reading
Jezza Uepa Pause Squats 425kg (935 lbs) Days Out from Meet
Powerlifter Jezza Uepa of Nauru is no stranger to putting up big weight, especially right before meets. Uepa competes raw in the 120kg+ weight class and is known for being one of the few lifters who have ... Continue Reading
Larry “Wheels” Williams Makes a 840lb Deadlift PR Look Like a Walk In the Park
Larry "Wheels" Williams has been absolutely crushing weight lately. He's currently in prep for Insurrextion, which is a RPS Powerlifting meet that's taking plan on November 18th in Hempstead, New York. If ... Continue Reading
Bonica Lough Benches 333lbs, Squats 600+lbs, and Wins Raw Nationals
Over the last week, the 10th Annual USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals took place in Orlando, Florida. This competition brings together the best raw powerlifters from all 50 states. Multiple records were ... Continue Reading
Watch Ray Williams Easily Squat 467.5kg (1,030 lb) and Closely Miss 490kg
Ray Williams has built himself an incredibly long list of powerlifting accomplishments, and he never ceases to shock the powerlifting community. His 1000+ lb raw squats have reached legendary status and ... Continue Reading
72kg Kimberly Walford Deadlifts 246kg (542 lbs) to Seal First at USAPL Nationals
When Kimberly Walford steps on the powerlifting stage, then you can usually assume that a record is getting broken. She's a legend in the women's 72kg weight class, and has a list of powerlifting ... Continue Reading
83kg Powerlifter Yangsu Ren Deadlifts 340k (15kg Over Current World Record)
Yangsu Ren, aka "Deadlift Panda", is another athlete similar to Cailer Woolam who has an Instagram handle that stands true to his name. Yesterday, Ren competed at USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals in the 83kg ... Continue Reading
The Best Answers from Janae Kroc’s Reddit AMA
Janae "Kroc" Kroczaleski is a unique figure in powerlifting. Known to many as Matt Kroczaleski, the name she was born with and continues to use from time to time, "Kroc" still holds the UPA all-time world ... Continue Reading
57kg Powerlifter Jennifer Millican Deadlifts (193kg) 425lbs
Jennifer Millican is adding another accolade to her impressive powerlifting resume. She recently competed at the 10th Annual USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals, and claimed first in the 57kg women's weight ... Continue Reading
Sarah Brenner Squats 500 lbs In Lead Up to USAPL Raw Nationals
Sarah Brenner, or "Sarahskwaats" as her Instagram handle rightfully states, has been putting up big weight in lead up to her USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals Appearance. Brenner is a 84kg+ women's ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Bjornsson Makes a Blisteringly Fast 400kg X 2 Squat PR
Hafthor Bjornsson is closing in fast on his stated goal to squat 455 kilograms (1,003 pounds). With the requisite powerlifting trinity of screaming, speed metal, and cheering spotters, the Icelandic ... Continue Reading
USAPL Raw Nats: How to Watch, USA’s Strength Improvement, and Lifters to Follow
We're less than a day away from the 10th Annual USA Powerlifting Raw National Championships. Every year, the USAPL Raw National Championships bring out the best of the best from all 50 states. Athletes who ... Continue Reading
Check Out Julius Maddox’s Insane 688-Pound Raw Bench
The road to a 700-pound raw bench press is a long and lonely one. It’s a goal that, like a thousand-pound deadlift, countless powerlifters have held but few have ever achieved. Julius Maddox looks like ... Continue Reading
4 Quick Tips to Improve Your Deadlift Lockout
Knees strong, palms are chalky. You wrap your fingers around the barbell at your feet, flatten your back, activate your lats, core, and glutes, and push your feet into the ground as you heave the weight ... Continue Reading
Daniella Melo Breaks Her Squat World Record In Training
Daniella Melo is crushing her training, as she continues on her path to USAPL Raw Nationals beginning October 10th. For those unaware, Melo competes in the women's 84kg weight class and currently holds the ... Continue Reading
Janae Kroc Documentary Promises a Look at Life As a Transgender Powerlifter
“For as far back as I can remember, I've had two desires: to be strong and to be a woman.” The trailer for a documentary about Janae “Kroc” Kroczaleski just hit the internet, and it promises an in-depth ... Continue Reading
72 Year Old Linda Leightley Deadlifts 273lbs and Holds 12 World Records
If you're running low on lifting motivation, then sit back and relax, because we've got you covered. How many times have you heard the saying, "It's never too late to start." Probably a whole lot, ... Continue Reading