2022 WRPF American Pro — Andrew Hause | 140KG, Raw (w/Wraps)

• Squat — 460 kilograms (1,014.1 pounds)
• Bench Press — 247.5 kilograms (545.6 pounds)
• Deadlift — 410 kilograms (903.9 pounds)
• Total — 1,117.5 pounds (2,463.7 pounds) — All-Time World Record

 

 

 

 

 

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According to Open Powerlifting, Hause surpassed Eric Lilliebridge’s former All-Time World Record total of 1,115 kilograms (2,458.1.pounds) from the 2016 United Powerlifting Association (UPA) Iron Battle on the Mississippi. 

In the caption of his Instagram post, where he shares a video of his performance, Hause says he weighed 288 pounds the day before the contest — 20 pounds under the weight cap for his division. He even maintained that he “could’ve easily made the cut to 275 [pounds]” if he had pushed for it, which would’ve placed him in the 125-kilogram division. 

Despite what Hause called a “horrendous day” — because he only successfully completed six of nine lifts — the powerlifter goes on to honor his strength peer as he surpasses one of his more esteemed marks. 

“I still managed to chip an All-Time World Record Total that’s stood since 2016,” Hause writes. “It was only being re-broken by the same man over and over for even longer. [Eric Lilliebridge] is a legend, and it is an absolute honor to be on the board with him.”

Hause adds the All-Time World Record Total with wraps to an impressive resume in the 140-kilogram division. His 456.3-kilogram (1,006-pound) squat and total of 1,105.9 kilograms (2,438 pounds) from the 2021 Revolution Powerlifting Syndicate (RPS) Showcase Super Classic are both All-Time Junior World Records with wraps. 

Aside from the record total that demonstrated Hause’s unique upper body and lower body strength across the board, his performance was marked by personal competition bests on the squat, bench press, and deadlift.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Back to the Drawing Board

As he put a bow on this record-breaking performance, Hause alludes to his long-term ambitions.

Per the “Operation2650” hashtag to close out his post (which is also featured prominently in many of his Instagram shares), Hause would like to eventually capture at least a 1,202-kilogram (2,650-pound) total. Such a number would give the athlete the All-Time World Record with wraps among all powerlifters. It would exceed Daniel Bell’s current mark of 1,182.4 kilograms (2,609.9 pounds) from the 2021 WRPF Hybrid Showdown II. 

Indeed, as Hause says, it’s “back to the drawing board.” That hallowed World Record could fall whenever his time in an official contest comes again. 

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The deadlift appeared so casual to Grigsby that while holding his loaded barbell up for several seconds, he beamed a wide smile before the official on hand signaled that he could release the weight. Grigsby wore a lifting belt and utilized a sumo stance to help him achieve the staggering feat. 

Check out the clip of Grigsby’s massive record deadlift via the Instagram profile of DMV Powerlifting Club:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Entering this edition of the WRPF American Pro, Grigsby was already powerlifting’s greatest deadlifter at both 125 kilograms and 140 kilograms. 

In a demonstration of his stellar deadlift strength, Grigsby exceeded his own previous All-Time World Record from the 2022 United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Virginia Beach Classic earlier in the contest. The powerlifter successfully pulled 467.5 kilograms (1,031 pounds) on his second attempt — surpassing his past record mark by 2.5 kilograms (5.5 pounds). When Grigsby stepped on stage for his third attempt of 487.5 kilograms (1,074.7 pounds), he not only smashed his previous figure by 22.5 kilograms (49.6 pounds) — he became the first person to ever deadlift over 1,000 pounds raw twice in the same full powerlifting meet. 

Notably, Grigsby’s deadlift record of 465 kilograms (1,025.2 pounds) is still the best ever in the 140-kilogram weight class. 

In addition to his new record deadlift, Grigsby notched raw personal competition bests on his bench press (207.5 kilograms/457.4 pounds), squat (350 kilograms/771.6 pounds), and total (1045 kilograms/2,303.8 pounds). That total is the second-heaviest all-time, putting Grigsby within 17.7 pounds of Zac Meyers’ All-Time World Record from the 2020 USPA No Luck Needed Open. 

Here’s a rundown of Grigsby’s top stats from the 2022 WRPF American Pro:

Danny Grigsby (125KG) | 2022 WRPF American Pro Top Stats

• Squat — 350 kilograms (771 pounds) | Competition Best
• Bench Press — 207.5 kilograms (457 pounds) | Competition Best
• Deadlift — 487.5 kilograms (1,074.75 pounds) | All-Time Raw Deadlift World Record
• Total — 1,045 kilograms (2,302.75 pounds) | Second-Heaviest All-Time Raw Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hard Work Rewarded 

In a post on his Instagram profile, Grigsby reflected on his new achievements and the extended efforts he made to reach them. 

“Looking back on this year, it’s been a blur because of back-to-back meet preps, six weeks apart and being dialed in during that whole time the last seven months,” Grigsby wrote. “I took the 308-pound [weight class] all-time deadlift record from 940 [pounds] to 1025 and the 275-pound [weight class] all-time deadlift record from 970 [pounds] to 1,074 [pounds].”

Even after reaching his lofty goal of at least a 1,043.2-kilogram (2,300-pound) total, Grigsby made it clear he’s not satisfied. The powerlifter wants to keep pushing for even more significant milestones as he starts to look toward the year 2023. 

“I’m proud of all that [his records], but I’m even more hungry now to keep solidifying my squat and bench and push to the total more next year.”

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On July 23, 2022, Walcott (+90KG) shared a clip on her Instagram where she captured a 299.4-kilogram (660-pound) raw deadlift during a training session. The pull is a new personal record (PR) for Walcott. It’s also 10.8 kilograms (24 pounds) heavier than her all-time deadlift World Record of 288.5 kilograms (636 pounds) from the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) The Bucked Up Showdown.

Walcott used a conventional stance and a mixed grip while wearing a lifting belt and lifting straps to log her new PR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Walcott smashing her own World Record while training might be a harbinger of bright achievements to come. The athlete will compete at the upcoming 2022 WRPF American Pro in the +90-kilogram weight class. That contest will take place at The Salisbury Center in Manassas, VA, from July 29-30, 2022.

Should Walcott transfer over this training PR to the American Pro, she will extend her all-time World Record. Additionally, if the athlete adds just 0.6 kilograms (1.32 pounds) to her deadlift, she would become the first women’s powerlifter to pull at least 300 kilograms raw.

Notably, Walcott’s top total of 718.5 kilograms (1,584 pounds) from the 2021 WRPF The Bucked Up Showdown is the second heaviest raw total in women’s powerlifting. Only April Mathis (+90KG) has a higher raw total of 730.3 kilograms (1,610 pounds) from the 2019 USA-UA Boss of Bosses 6. By adding to her deadlift record while notching a noteworthy all-around performance at the 2022 WRPF American Pro, Walcott may soon possess that figure, too.

Here are Walcott’s all-time raw competition bests as a powerlifter:

Tamara Walcott | All-Time Raw Competition Bests

• Squat — 267.5 kilograms (589.7 pounds)
• Bench Press — 165 kilograms (363.7 pounds)
• Deadlift — 288.5 kilograms (636 pounds) | All-Time World Record
• Total — 718.5 kilograms (1,584 pounds) | All-Time Second-Heaviest Raw Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Inspiring Energy

In the caption of her Instagram post, the athlete credits her family, particularly her son, who happens to be watching on the side. Walcott states she wanted to keep a promise by successfully pulling the fresh PR.

“At the end, I told my son I will never fail when he’s watching,” Walcott writes. “And I mean it because when you give something your all, you are always winning!”

This kind of inspiration is nothing for new Walcott, a single mom with two kids, a nine-to-five job, her own business, and an impressive powerlifting career. In media appearances and on her social media, the athlete often discusses how important her family is to her and how she wants to dominate on sanctioned lifting platforms to set an example for others. Her loved ones are undoubtedly a part of that formula.

Walcott will try to break new ground as a record-breaking inspiration at the 2022 WRPF American Pro on July 29-30 in Manassas, VA.

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