Even though multi-strength sport athlete Larry "Wheels" Williams has relocated to the United States to focus on his health and physique development, he still showcases impressive feats of strength ... Continue Reading
John Haack Locks Out 415-Kilogram (915-Pound) Raw Deadlift PR In a Conventional Stance
When John Haack grips a barbell, the world shakes. On Jan. 30, 2023, the all-time raw world record holder in the deadlift in the 90-kilogram class took to his Instagram page to share a video wherein he ... Continue Reading
United States Powerlifting Association Dissolves Executive Committee in the Wake of Background Check Controversy
The United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) has been embroiled in an online controversy that has resulted in numerous statements and significant changes to the federation. Since Jan. 20, ... Continue Reading
Pro Bodybuilder Joe Mackey Deadlifts 910 Pounds at Iron Wars VII
IFBB Pro League Men’s Open competitor Joe Mackey made his case as one of the strongest pro bodybuilders ever. On Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at C.T. Fletcher’s “Iron Wars VII” event in Signal Hill, CA, Mackey ... Continue Reading
Watch World Record Holding Powerlifter Tamara Walcott (+90KG) Hit a Log Press PR
The world-record-holding powerlifter in the superheavyweight division, Tamara Walcott, showed off her strength in a new way on Jan. 3, 2023. Walcott posted a video to her Instagram page wherein she hoisted ... Continue Reading
Mark Rosenberg Locks Out World Record Jefferson Deadlift of 910 Pounds
There's a new king of the Jefferson deadlift in town. On Dec. 31, 2022, Mark Rosenberg took to his Instagram page to share a video wherein he sniffed some ammonia before lifting a 412.7-kilogram ... Continue Reading
Jamal Browner (110KG) Dressed as the Grinch Totals 2,002 Pounds in Under One Minute In Training
What a festive time of year the holiday season is — full of jolly cheer and massive lifts in the gym. On Christmas day 2022, world record-holding powerlifter Jamal Browner headed to the gym dressed as the ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson (+140KG) Wins 2022 Thor’s Powerlifting Meet Via a 970-Kilogram (2,138.5-Pound) Total
The 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion, Hafthor "The Mountain" Björnsson, has successfully returned to the powerlifting arena. The six-foot, nine-inch tall Icelandic strongman turned boxer competed ... Continue Reading
2022 European Classic Powerlifting Championships Results
The 2022 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) Classic Powerlifting Championships took place from Nov. 25, 2022, through Dec. 4, 2022, in Skierniewice, Poland. It was a who's who of recognizable names in ... Continue Reading
Jamal Browner (110KG) Hits a Tremendous 455-Kilogram (1,003.1-Pound) Raw Deadlift Double in Training
Jamal Browner is a deadlift highlight reel. The 110-kilogram powerlifter holds the all-time world record raw deadlift of 455 kilograms (1,003.1 pounds), scored at the 2022 United States Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Deadlifts 380 Kilograms (837.6 Pounds) Before His Powerlifting Contest
It has been two and one-half years since 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Hafthor Björnsson pulled the heaviest deadlift of all time (501 kilograms (1,104.5 pounds)). It has been slightly less ... Continue Reading
16-Year-Old Morgan Nicholls (90KG) Bench Presses 233.6-Kilogram (515-Pound) Raw PR In Training
Every time Morgan Nicholls posts a lift in the gym on his social media, the potential for his followers' jaws to drop lingers heavily. On Nov. 27, 2022, Nicholls took to his Instagram page to share a video ... Continue Reading
Rudy Kadlub Squats 3 Pounds Over His All-Time IPL World Record in Training With Wraps
Powerlifter Rudy Kadlub cannot be stopped. The 73-year-old took to his Instagram page on Nov. 22, 2022, to share a video wherein he squatted a staggering 206.4 kilograms (455 pounds) with knee wraps. ... Continue Reading
Jeff Nippard’s 3 Time-Saving Tips For Efficient Workouts
Suppose the hours in the regular day are eaten up by work and family commitments. In that case, a gym session is often cut short or even skipped. When best-laid plans are turned upside down, many are ... Continue Reading
Phillip Herndon (110KG) Sets All-Time Raw Squat World Record of 395 Kilograms (870.8 Pounds)
At the 2022 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Freaks Come Out at Night contest on Nov. 5, 2022, 110-kilogram powerlifter Phillip Herndon scored a new all-time raw squat world record of 395 kilograms ... Continue Reading
Nabil Lahlou (67.5KG) Deadlifts New All-Time Raw World Record of 322.5 kilograms (711 pounds)
French powerlifter Nabil Lahlou has done it again. On Nov. 5, 2022, the 67.5-kilogram athlete scored a new all-time raw deadlift world record of 322.5 kilograms (711 pounds) at the 2022 World Raw ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Seun Jubril (82.5 KG) Deadlifts USAPL Raw Record of 357.5 Kilograms (788.2 Pounds)
Powerlifter Seun Jubril of the 82.5-kilogram class is the new USA Powerlifting (USAPL) raw record holder for the deadlift. On Nov. 6, 2022, Jubril entered the 2022 USAPL Michigan State Championships, and ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter and Fitness Model Nathaniel Massiah on Gaining Strength While Staying Lean
Nathaniel “Nate” Massiah is a rapidly rising name in the strength and fitness space. At 20 years of age, he’s started a University Degree, developed a massive social media following, and stays ripped while ... Continue Reading
Strongman Hafþór Björnsson to Compete in Powerlifting Meet In December 2022
Hafthor Björnsson will turn 34 years old in November 2022, and he has already accomplished a lot in his athletic career. The former Game of Thrones star won the 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest, ... Continue Reading
Nabil Lahlou (67.5KG) Deadlifts 362.8 Kilograms (800 Pounds) in Training
67.5-kilogram powerlifter Nabil Lahlou was coming off the 2022 Good Guys UN Invitational meet, where he deadlifted a world record 318 kilograms (701 pounds) when he ventured to the Quad Strength System gym ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jen Thompson (67.5 KG) Unofficially Breaks Bench Press World Record with 148.5 Kilogram (327.5 Pound) Lift
Powerlifter Jen Thompson has set a new American record and unofficially set a new world record in the bench press for the 67.5-kilogram class with a press of 148.5 kilograms (327.5 pounds). She set the ... Continue Reading
Nabil Lahlou (67.5 KG) Deadlifts All Time Raw World Record 318 Kilograms (701 Pounds)
67.5-kilogram powerlifter Nabil Lahlou has made powerlifting history by becoming the first male athlete in that weight class to break the 700-pound barrier on the raw deadlift. On Oct. 8, 2022, the ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter John Haack Trains with Strongman Martins Licis
Strength sports collided and collaborated when world-record-holding powerlifter John Haack ventured to Wreck-It Gym in El Segundo, CA, with 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) champion and 2019 World’s ... Continue Reading
Theo Maddox (140KG) Sets Teen (18-19) Raw Deadlift and Total World Records at 2022 APL Strength Quest II
Strength is not wasted on the youth. On Oct. 2, 2022, many elite powerlifters competed at the Australian Powerlifting League (APL) Strength Quest II. Among those athletes was 19-year-old Theo Maddox, who ... Continue Reading