If a first-timer puts themselves on the map during the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM), they're likely going to need a tentpole event. That seems to be no problem for strongman Kim Ujarak, who will make ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Julius Maddox Hits 361-Kilogram (796-Pound) Bench Press For PR
When it comes to the bench press, only one other lifter can match Julius Maddox's unique mix of strength and focus. On May 10, 2022, the powerlifter again showed why he's one of the top two bench pressers ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Phillip Herndon Squats 410 Kilograms (904 Pounds) W/Wraps During Training
Squatting 400-plus-kilograms isn't new territory for Phillip Herndon. But two months out from his next competition, on May 9, 2022, the powerlifter posted a 410-kilogram (904-pound) squat in training, ... Continue Reading
Strongwoman Nadia Stowers Deadlifts 238 Kilograms (525 Pounds) for a 3-Rep PR
On May 6, 2022, Nadia Stowers showed why she's always a name to keep tabs on in the strength sports realm. During a training session, the strongwoman deadlifted 238 kilograms (525 pounds) — a new triple ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Tiffany Chapon Squats 166 Kilograms (366 Pounds), Exceeds IPF World Record Again
In a spring full of noteworthy milestones, Tiffany Chapon continues to push new boundaries with her strength. On May 8, 2022, the powerlifter — who competes in the 47-kilogram weight class — completed a ... Continue Reading
2022 Giants Live World Open & World Deadlift Championships Reveals 12-Person Lineup
The Giants Live World Open seems to have already become a tentpole competition in strongman. This year, it will take place on August 6, 2022, at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales. Like last year's ... Continue Reading
Strongman Peiman Maheripourehir Withdraws From 2022 World’s Strongest Man, Manuel Angulo Steps In
On May 5, 2022, the World's Strongest Man (WSM) organization announced over their Instagram that Iranian strongman Peiman Maheripourehir will unfortunately not partake in the 2022 WSM on May 24-29, 2022, ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jessica Buettner Deadlifts 250 Kilograms, an Unofficial IPF World Record, for 2 Reps
On May 4, 2022, Jessica Buettner gave the powerlifting community another inside look at her strength progress when she deadlifted 250 kilograms (551 pounds) for two reps. The stellar pull is not only a ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Agata Sitko (84KG) Breaks Multiple Equipped World Records, Wins European Junior Championships
Agata Sitko is only 19-years-old, but she's already one of the bigger upcoming names in powerlifting. On May 3-8, 2022, the Polish athlete verified that status with a memorable performance during the 2022 ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Captures a 425-Kilogram Deadlift Ahead of Potential New PR
On May 3, 2022, Larry "Wheels" Williams showed why's he one of the more prominent names in strength sports when he deadlifted 425 kilograms (937 pounds) during a training session. For the pull, Wheels ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Marissa Wilson Captures a 260.8-Kilogram (575-Pound) 2-Rep Squat for a PR
On May 3, 2022, Marissa Wilson stepped into the squat rack and showed off impressive strength on the compound lift. During the training session, the powerlifter squatted an incredible 260.8 kilograms (575 ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Nicolaas du Preez Squats 420 Kilograms (926 Pounds) With Ease During Training
On May 2, 2022, Nicolaas du Preez showed that he's ready to make waves as a powerlifter again when he squatted 420 kilograms (926 pounds) relatively easily during a training session. du Preez wore wrist ... Continue Reading
Strongman and Powerlifter Lukáš Pepř Captures 193.4-Kilogram (426.4-Pound) Strict Log Lift for New Czech National Record
On May 2, 2022, Czech strongman Lukáš Pepř shared a video of himself capturing a 193.4-kilogram (426.4-pound) log press during the 2022 LogLift Cup in Kladno, Czech Republic. The log lift is a new Czech ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Chris Bumstead Shares His Arms Workout for Size
On April 29, 2022, bodybuilder Chris Bumstead shared a video from his YouTube channel where he challenged his upper body in seemingly every way possible. The reigning three-time Classic Physique Olympia ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Eishiro Murakami (+109KG) Sets 3 National Records During 2022 All-Japan Championships
On May 1-2, 2022, Eishiro "Tank" Murakami shared some of his recent top lifts — a 192-kilogram (423.2-pound) snatch and a 233-kilogram (513.6-pound) clean & jerk. Murakami achieved both of the feats ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Hunter Henderson (82.5KG) Crushes 304.8-Kilogram (672-Pound) Squat, Sets All-Time Record W/Wraps
By now, Hunter Henderson pulling off astonishing feats of squat strength is no surprise. On May 1, 2022, the powerlifter squatted 305 kilograms (672 pounds) for one rep during the 2022 World Raw ... Continue Reading
2022 Giants Live Strongman Classic Events Released
The 2022 Giants Live Strongman Classic will take place on July 9, 2022, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. On April 28, 2022, the Giants Live organization got ahead of the game and released the ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Events Released — Car Walk, Flintstone Barbell Return
The 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) is set to occur on May 24-29, 2022, in Sacramento, CA. The premier event in the strongman sphere will yet again see some of the world's top strength sports athletes vie ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Jesus Olivares Smash a 417.3-Kilogram Squat (920-Pound) During Training
On April 26, 2022, Olivares showed why he's someone to watch in the powerlifting sphere when the 23-year-old locked out a 417.3-kilogram squat (920-pound) with ease during a training session. Takes 100% ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jessica Buettner Deadlifts 245 Kilograms (541 Pounds) for a 2-Rep PR
On April 26, 2022, powerlifter Jessica Buettner made waves again when she deadlifted 245.4 kilograms (541 pounds) for two reps during training — a new double PR. For the pull, Buettner used a mixed grip, ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Krzysztof Wierzbicki Records 502.5-Kilogram Deadlift (1,107 Pounds), the Heaviest Deadlift in History
There's a new deadlift mountain to climb for strength sports athletes everywhere. Krzysztof "Mr. Deadlift" Wierzbicki deadlifted an astonishing 502.5 kilograms (1,107 pounds) during a training session. ... Continue Reading
15-Year-Old Morgan Nicholls Records 605-Pound Deadlift in Training for Unofficial World Record
A professional strength sports athlete deadlifting 600-plus pounds will almost always be noteworthy. When that person's a teenager who still has to get their parent/guardian's signature on school ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Danny Grigsby Crushes a 437.2-Kilogram (964-Pound) Deadlift for 2 Reps
On April 24, 2022, Danny Grigsby deadlifted 437.2 kilograms (964 pounds) for two reps during training. The mark is the latest in a growing line of a recent deadlift progression for the ... Continue Reading
Olympic Weightlifter Katherine Nye Squats 186 Kilograms (410 Pounds) for a New PR
Olympian weightlifters are consistently some of the world's strongest athletes. With her latest staggering feat in training, Katherine Nye is no exception. On April 22, 2022, the Team USA weightlifter — ... Continue Reading
