Compared to John Haack, most mere mortals would likely struggle to squat, press, and pull a fraction of the weights he logs for himself. However, Haack has routinely proven he isn't any Average Joe in the ... Continue Reading
10-Year-Old Powerlifter Jordan Mica Scores a Beltless 83.9-Kilogram (185-Pound) Deadlift
At 10 years old, many children probably aren't thinking about picking up heavy objects and lifting them repeatedly. When not in a fifth-grade classroom, they might be outside riding their bikes or watching ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Joseph Tumbarello Logs a Ridiculous 281.2-Kilogram (620-Pound) Larsen Press PR
In terms of upper-body prowess and energy, powerlifter Joseph Tumbarello understands what he wants. If one were to peruse his general social media without any context of his career, goals, or ambitions, ... Continue Reading
Joe Mackey Crushes a 412.8-Kilogram (910-Pound) Deadlift PR at Iron Wars VII
By now, Joe Mackey has a deserved reputation for being one of the strongest professional bodybuilders of all time. The International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League member has made ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jacob Green Hit a Squat PR of 254.9 Kilograms (562 Pounds) with a Three-Second Negative
In each new year, with roughly 12 months as their proverbial ball of training clay, some athletes prefer to take their time and ease into potential lofty goals. Such a sentiment would not apply to the ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Crushes a Full Mock Powerlifting Meet on TRT
Larry "Wheels" Williams has been very forthcoming about his decision to stop using steroids and transition to Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). The powerlifter/strongman/influencer has officially ... Continue Reading
Heather Connor Looks Ahead to 2023 After a 177.5 Kilogram (391.3-Pound) Six-Rep Deadlift PR
As is often the case, there are sure to be ascending powerlifting stars and previous unknowns who will rise to prominence in 2023. Though, one name that will likely soldier on as a mainstay is the prolific ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Deadlifts 360 Kilograms (793.6 Pounds) for His Heaviest Pull While on TRT
Larry "Wheels" Williams has never been one to shy away from sharing his ambitious goals. Of late, the powerlifter/strongman/influencer extraordinaire has been on a fresh training journey while using ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Shane Hunt Crushes a 317.5-Kilogram (700-Pound) Deadlift for 11 Reps at 2022 Olympia Expo
Shane Hunt is only in his mid-20s, which makes the potential for the start of a fruitful and fulfilling strength sports career as a powerlifter seem all the more likely. His latest milestone, performed in ... Continue Reading
Russel Orhii (90KG) Scores 4 Competition Personal Records at 2022 USAPL Korea Winter Showdown
In powerlifting's current constellation of strength superstars, it's hard to get much of any bigger than Russel Orhii. The former two-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World champion (2019, ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Bobb Matthews (105KG) Scores 952.5-Kilogram (2,099.3-Pound) Total, Wins 2022 USAPL Virginia Pro
Before 2022, Bobb Matthews might have been an ascending star, but he could never quite break through on a sanctioned lifting platform. Aside from some solid podium finishes, he was awaiting his turn to ... Continue Reading
Russel Orhii “Gets Even” With a 319.8-Kilogram (705-Pound) Three-Rep Squat PR
At this point, Russel Orhii has little to prove. As an 83-kilogram powerlifter, he's a two-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Champion (2019, 2021). He holds the raw IPF World Record ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Sophia Ellis (76KG) Deadlifts European Record of 240.5 Kilograms (530.2 Pounds) En Route to First European Title
For some, the 2022 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) European Classic Powerlifting Championships were about extending a reign on top. For others, it was about enjoying a breakthrough podium moment, ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Wins Powerlifting Return, Achieves 970-Kilogram (2,138.5-Pound) Total
It's been an eventful fall for strength sports living legend Hafthor Björnsson. After some years away from Atlas stones and other heavy implements, the Icelandic athlete had announced he'd be making an ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Bobbie Butters (57KG) Wins First Career European Championship
Bobbie Butters has been a competitive powerlifting fixture for over a decade. Per Open Powerlifting, as a raw Teen competitor, she began her career with a victory at the 2012 British Drug Free Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Wins the European Championship Once Again
After an all-around competitive year filled with glowing performances, Tiffany Chapon could've theoretically put a cap on her productive 2022 before her most recent contest. No one would've blamed her for ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Ken Cooper Plows Through 100-Pound Dumbbell Lateral Raises for 13 Reps
A general perusal of Ken Cooper's competitive resume and social media platforms will make his Instagram display name "Gingercules" quite appropriate — a play on words concerning Cooper's hair color and the ... Continue Reading
16-Year-Old Morgan Nicholls Scores a Massive 233.6-Kilogram (515-Pound) Bench Press
In their free time, most 16-year-olds probably aren't building their strength in the gym. Rather than polish up their staple lifts, they're likely playing video games or hanging out with friends. Knowing ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Shows Off His Power With a 305-Kilogram (672.4-Pound) Squat for 6 Reps
It's been an eventful year for Larry "Wheels" Williams. Amidst various training updates and tidbits, the athlete disclosed he would stop using steroids indefinitely in a late-August 2022 video on his ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Crushes a 195-Kilogram (429.9-Pound) Paused Bench Press as Powerlifting Return Looms
While he prepares to compete as a powerlifter again on Dec. 3, 2022, legendary strength sports icon Hafthor Björnsson is seemingly leaving no stone unturned in his general training. With his last ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Sen Yang (120KG) Captures a 440.5-Kilogram (971.1-Pound) Equipped World Record Squat
In the Asian powerlifting circuit, Sen Yang has been a mainstay for quite some time. He's a former Asian Powerlifting Federation (AsianPF) World Champion — both as an Equipped (2016-2017, 2019) and Raw ... Continue Reading
Ukrainian Powerlifter Daria Rusanenko (84KG) Squats a World Record 275.5 Kilograms (607.4 Pounds)
As a powerlifter, Daria Rusanenko first made her hay in her native Ukraine, winning several contests of the Sub-Juniors and Teen variety in the mid-2010s. Years later, as a seasoned competitor and if her ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Sonja Stefanie Krüger (76KG) Squats World Record 280.5 Kilograms (618.4 Pounds) at 2022 IPF Equipped Worlds
Some powerlifters seemingly have a great passion and energy for displaying their strength under a big spotlight. German athlete Sonja Stefanie Krüger might be one of them. Krüger is just 22 years old, but ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Gregory Johnson (93KG) Deadlifts World Record 371.5 Kilograms (819 Pounds) at 2022 IPF Equipped Worlds
Gregory Johnson has been a relative mainstay at the annual International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Equipped Open Powerlifting Championships for a little while now. Since 2015, the powerlifter has ... Continue Reading
