Powerlifters only get better with age. To celebrate her 50th birthday on June 27, 2023, Jen Thompson — the all-time raw bench press world record holder in the 60-kilogram weight class — took to her ... Continue Reading
Raw Powerlifting Will Debut at the 2025 World Games
The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) announced on its Instagram page on June 30, 2023, that raw powerlifting will feature in the next edition of The World Games, held in Chengdu, China, on Aug. ... Continue Reading
Natalie Laalaai (+84KG) Sets IPF World Record Raw Deadlift of 268 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
Of all the IPF raw world records toppled at the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships in St. Julian's, Malta, the most contested was the Women's +84-kilogram deadlift. Although ranking in fifth-place ... Continue Reading
Brittany Schlater (+84KG) Sets IPF Raw Total World Record of 693.5 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
The Women's +84-kilogram category at the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships was one of the two most hotly contested in St Julian's, Malta. Alongside the Men's 74-kilogram class, +84-kilogram athletes ... Continue Reading
Sonita Muluh (+84KG) Sets IPF World Record Raw Squat of 285.5 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
The never-ending story of IPF world records shattered at the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships in St. Julian's, Malta, continues. The Women's +84-kilogram class was an absolute blockbuster for the ... Continue Reading
Amanda Lawrence (84KG) Sets IPF World Record Squat of 249 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
The 2023 IPF World Classic Championships in St. Julian's, Malta, concluded on June 18, 2023. During the competition in the Women's 84-kilogram class, gold-medalist Amanda Lawrence of the USA ascended the ... Continue Reading
Agata Sitko (76KG) Sets IPF World Record Raw Bench Press of 153 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
The 2023 IPF World Classic Championships saw Agata Sitko of Poland achieve a silver medal in the 76-kilogram class. She was unable to score a heavier total than gold-medalist Karlina Tongotea of New ... Continue Reading
Zac Meyers (140KG) Sets All-Time Raw Total World Record of 1,077.5 Kilograms at WRPF King of the Cave 3
The throne in the Men's 140-kilogram raw category has been usurped. Zac Meyers achieved a new all-time world record raw total of 1,077.5 kilograms at the 2023 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) King ... Continue Reading
Karlina Tongotea (76KG) Achieves New IPF World Record Raw Squat of 225.5 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
At the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships in St. Julian's, Malta, from June 11-18, 2023, the Women's 76-kilogram class saw a historic gold-medal performance by Karline Tongotea of New Zealand. A third of ... Continue Reading
Prescillia Bavoil (69KG) Sets New IPF World Record Raw Squat of 211.5 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
The 2023 IPF World Classic Championships finished on June 18, 2023, after a week of non-stop world record-setting performances in St. Julian's, Malta. One of the most well-known athletes in the field was ... Continue Reading
Carl Johansson (74KG) Scores All-Time World Record Raw Deadlift of 328 Kilograms at the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
The first half of the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships in St. Julian's, Malta, has been undoubtedly historic. In the Men's 74-kilogram category, Carl Johansson set a new world record raw deadlift of ... Continue Reading
Brian Le (66KG) Sets New All-Time World Record Raw Deadlift of 300.5 Kilograms at the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
The 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships in St. Julian's, Malta, has been nothing less than a festival of world records. Tiffany Chapon and Heather Connor scored a raw bench press and a raw ... Continue Reading
Carola Garra (63KG) Sets All-Time World Record Raw Total of 557.5 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
The 2023 IPF World Classic Championships in St. Julian's, Malta, saw another all-time raw world record fall. The competition, taking place from June 11-18, 2023, has already seen Natalie Richards eclipse ... Continue Reading
Natalie Richards (57KG) Scores All-Time Raw World Record Total of 512.5 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
USA's Natalie Richards traveled to St. Julian's, Malta, to compete in the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships, taking place June 11-18, 2023, to absolutely annihilate the previous all-time world record ... Continue Reading
Farhanna Farid (52KG) Scores All-Time World Record Raw Deadlift of 203 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
The women's divisions at the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships on June 11-18, 2023, in St. Julian's, Malta, have been a bountiful harvest of all-time raw world record lifts. In the 47-kilogram class, ... Continue Reading
Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Sets All-Time Raw Bench Press World Record of 99.5 Kilograms in Title Defense at the 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
The 2023 IPF World Classic Championships in St. Julian's, Malta, on June 11-18, 2023, saw a repeat at the top of the Women's 47-kilogram division. France's Tiffany Chapon entered the competition as the ... Continue Reading
Heather Connor (47KG) Sets Raw Deadlift World Record of 200 Kilograms at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
The 2023 IPF World Classic Championships were held on June 11-18, 2023. The top raw powerlifters on the planet converged in St. Julian's, Malta, to battle each other and the record books to achieve the top ... Continue Reading
Wascar Carpio (59KG) Totals 637.5 Kilograms (1,405 Pounds) Raw in Training
Elite powerlifter Wascar Carpio is preparing for his international sanctioned meet debut at the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships (CWC), scheduled for June 11-18 ... Continue Reading
Jesus Olivares (+120KG) Squats 435 Kilograms (959 Pounds) for a Raw Double PR
Super heavyweight powerlifter Jesus Olivares shared a video on his Instagram page on June 6, 2023, wherein he squatted 435 kilograms (959 pounds) for a raw double. The set, performed in a lifting belt, ... Continue Reading
Ielja Strik (84KG) Wins Her 24th World Title at the 2023 IPF World Bench Press Championships
Ielja Strik has been a dominant force in International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) powerlifting for two decades. She has won powerlifting world titles both raw and equipped and has been ... Continue Reading
Ivan Chuprynko (74KG) Bench Presses IPF Equipped World Record 300.5 Kilograms
Ivan Chuprynko of Ukraine lifted in the raw and equipped categories at the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Bench Press Championships in Sun City, South Africa, on May 20-28. He ... Continue Reading
How To Watch The 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
The International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2023 World Classic Championships are set to get underway in St Julians, Malta, from June 11-18, 2023 The event is billed as the biggest-ever IPF Classic ... Continue Reading
Watch Larry Wheels Incline Bench Press 150-Pound Dumbbells for 20 Reps
Larry "Wheels" Williams hasn't appeared in any strength sports competitions in recent months, but he has been training hard in the gym to garner attention on his social media. On May 30, 2023, Wheels ... Continue Reading
Austin Perkins (75KG) Scores New All-Time World Record Raw Squat of 305 Kilograms
The 2023 USAPL P3 Grand Prix on May 20 was a day the record books won't soon forget. In the 75-kilogram class, Austin Perkins set a new all-time raw squat world record of 305 kilograms (672.4 ... Continue Reading