Over the weekend, Wayne Van Nostrand accomplished a powerlifting feat that many athletes dream of, but never end up achieving. That feat in question being a 600 lb bench press, but it's not the weight that ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Sam Watt Sets 3 Records at IPF European Championships
Powerlifter Sam Watt of Great Britain opened the record books and autographed his name three times at the 2019 International Powerlifting Federation European Classic Championships in Kaunas, Lithuania. ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Peiman Maheripourehir Wins WRPF World Championship, Sets New Asian Record
Iranian strongman and powerlifter Peiman Maheripourehir is no stranger to the highest levels of competition and pulling unspeakably heavy deadlifts raw. So it should come as no surprise ... Continue Reading
Kevin Oak Deadlifts a Monstrous 800 lb Triple, Wants to Total 1,000kg at 242 lbs
Kevin Oak has been moving some serious weight in lead up to his next meet. In his latest video, Oak pulls a massive 800 lbs for a smooth triple, and he's looking to accomplish something that's ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Dmitry Nasonov Deadlift 390kg (860lbs) at -83kg
Russian powerlifter Dmitry Nasonov is dominant in the sport in his home country. According to Open Powerlifting, Nasonov has never competed outside of Russia, but the weight he pulls stands with some of ... Continue Reading
French Powerlifter Prescillia Bavoil Wins IPF European Championship, Sets World Records
French powerlifter Prescillia "Lya" Bavoil is the new International Powerlifting Federation European Champion in the -63kg weight class. Held last week in Kauthas, Lithuania, the European Championships saw ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Jamal Browner Deadlift a Smooth 960 lbs
An athlete who can deadlift unbelievably large amounts of weight never fails to impress. Usually athletes' bodies shake vigorously or have faces painted with the agony of the stress the lift presents. But ... Continue Reading
Watch Sean Green Jefferson Deadlift 906 lbs, the New Heaviest Ever!
The title for the heaviest ever Jefferson deadlift has changed hands! Powerlifter Sean Green shared on his Instagram page an unprecedented 906lb Jefferson deadlift, becoming the first ever athlete to ... Continue Reading
4 Bench Press Variations When You Have Shoulder Discomfort
The bench press is a rite of passage for most gym goers. Even the newbies who know next to nothing about lifting always seem to know two exercises: the bench press and biceps curls. And ... Continue Reading
Watch Benjamin Downs Pull a Gargantuan 905lbs
Canadian powerlifter, Benjamin "Binnie" Downs, has wowed us with a herculean lift of a mythical weight. During training, he shared a new personal record on his Instagram page; an unbelievable 410.5kg ... Continue Reading
Watch 19 Year Old Powerlifter Enahoro Asein Deadlift 716lbs
Powerlifter Enahoro "Rocket Man" Asein of Nigeria is making a name for himself with some extremely impressive lifts despite only being 19 years old. He recently shared a massive pull of 325kg (716lbs) ... Continue Reading
Cailer Woolam Deadlifts 440kg/970lbs in Training
We've been writing about his deadlifting prowess for years, and powerlifter Cailer Woolam shows no signs of slowing down. Less than a month after he broke the all-time deadlift and total records at the ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Angelina Elovikova (-72kg) Deadlift 528lbs
If you are not closely following Russian powerlifter Angelina Elovikova, you are missing the growth of a competitor with major potential in the future of the sport. She competes in classic ... Continue Reading
Jesse Lanuevo Deadlifts a Monstrous 605 lbs At 145 lbs Bodyweight
If you're in need of some deadlift motivation on this quiet Wednesday, then look for further than IPL deadlift world record holder Jesse Lanuevo. Yesterday, Lanuevo shared a massive deadlift on ... Continue Reading
Watch 19 Year Old Powerlifter Shane Nutt Deadlift 700lbs
Shane Nutt is a 19 year old college student at Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska. He claimed the title of national champion when he won the USA Powerlifting 2018 Raw Nationals in the 83kg class with ... Continue Reading
Daniel Bell Makes History, Puts Up Biggest Wrapped Total In Powerlifting History
The weight was moving this weekend in Gainesville, Florida, at the WRPF American Barbell Club Open powerlifting meet. There were a ton of strong performances at this meet, however, one performance ... Continue Reading
Watch Peiman Maheripourehir Deadlift a Colossal 931lbs Without Straps!
Peiman Maheripourehir, an Iranian strongman, shared a video on his Instragram where he deadlifts 422.5kg (931lbs) without the use of any additional equipment. In the video, Maheripourehir psyches ... Continue Reading
Kheycie Romero Deadlifts 545 lbs for a Hook Grip PR
If you're looking for some deadlift inspiration to get your Tuesday off to a strong start, then look no further. Powerlifter Kheycie Romero recently shared a monstrous deadlift that has caught the ... Continue Reading
Julius Maddox Breaks the All-Time Raw Bench Record with 337.5 kg (744.1 pounds)
The people at Big Tex Gym in Austin, Texas this past weekend were able to witness something that has never been done before and something that has happened twice in the past 60 days. Back in September, ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2019 IPF World Open Powerlifting Championships
The 2019 IPF World Open Powerlifting Championships are about to be underway in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This year, the Championships are running from November 18th through the 23rd with 249 athletes ... Continue Reading
The Epic Deadlift Battle Between Kristy Hawkins and Brianny Terry, World Record Broken 3-Times
Over the weekend, the Slingshot Record Breakers powerlifting meet went down in Dublin, California at CrossFit CSA. By now, you've probably seen the news about Cailer Woolam breaking the 220 lb all-time ... Continue Reading
Julius Maddox Vs Eddie Hall: 315 lb Incline Bench Press AMRAP
Strongman Eddie Hall and powerlifter Julius Maddox have a lot in common. For example, they both hold incredible records, Hall with his 500kg deadlift world record, and Maddox with his all-time bench press ... Continue Reading
Cailer Woolam Breaks All-Time Deadlift and Total World Records With 953 lb Pull
Over the weekend, Cailer Woolam competed at the 2019 Slingshot Record Breakers powerlifting meet hosted at CrossFit CSA in Dublin, California. Heading into the meet to compete in the 220 lb weight class, ... Continue Reading
Watch -63kg Powerlifter Prescillia Bavoil Squat 185kg for Three Reps
French powerlifter Prescillia Bavoil is known for her killer celebrations after big lifts, and most of the excitement is very well earned. This week, the -63kg athlete shared a video of her squatting 185kg ... Continue Reading