Multiple-time world record holder John Haack has set another training PR. Haack, who is preparing for the 2025 ABS Clash of Titans III event in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, has already deadlifted 395 kilograms and benched 227.5 kilograms during his prep. He has set a self-described personal record on the squat, with a massive lift of 367.5 kilograms (810.2 pounds).
Haack wore knee sleeves and wrist wraps for the lift. After he put on his lifting belt, he unracked the weight, took two steps to set himself, and descended into the hole. Once he reached the bottom, he grinded his way to a standing position before racking the barbell. He had two spotters to ensure safety.
According to Open Powerlifting, Haack’s best raw squat in the competition was 365 kilograms (804.7 pounds), scored at the 2024 Powerlifting United (PLU) Power Surge Pro meet on Sept. 28, 2024, in the 90KG category — the current world record.
It moved pretty good overall, I’m happy with it.
Haack followed his squats with bench press work, working to a top weight of 237.5 kilograms. He then did more pressing with chains before concluding the session.
Haack was close to four weeks out from his meet in Dublin, where he hopes to earn the title of “World’s Strongest Powerlifter.” He will face an international all-star lineup of powerlifters in that event.
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2025 Clash of Titans III Roster
- Dave Richardson (England)
- Nicolaas Du Preez (South Africa)
- Fernando Arias (USA)
- John Haack (USA)
- Dan Bell (USA)
- Colton Engelbrecht (South Africa)
- Shane Haller (USA)
- Frank Allan (USA)
- Justin Zottle (Canada)
- Luke Tolman (England)
- Jake Brennan (Ireland)
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