Rice captured three all-time raw World Records on her squat (267.5 kilograms/589.7 pounds), deadlift (280 kilograms/617.3 pounds), and total (702.5 kilograms/1,548.7 pounds). Rice wore a lifting belt for her top pull and a belt and knee sleeves for her top squat. The contest, which marked the third Pioneer title of Rice’s career (2020-2021, 2023), occurred on April 8, 2023, in South Padre Island, TX.

According to Open Powerlifting, Rice’s squat record milestone officially takes back the 90-kilogram World Record from Sherine Marcelle. Before Rice reclaimed the record, Marcelle had held the record for just about two weeks after scoring a 262.3-kilograms (579-pound) squat at the 2023 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Femme Fatale III.

Regarding Rice’s deadlift, she eclipsed her own previous raw all-time record milestone of 275 kilograms (606.2 pounds). The competitor notched that previous achievement in a first-place performance at the 2022 United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Pro Raw Championships.

Finally, Rice’s new record total also rewrites her own tally in the record books. The previous 90-kilogram all-time raw World Record total of 687.5 kilograms (1,515.6 pounds) was also set by Rice at the 2022 USPA Pro Raw. Rice has added 15 kilograms (33 pounds) to her record total in just about half a year.

Here’s an overview of Rice’s top stats from her Pioneer on the Beach performance:

Samantha Rice (90KG) | 2023 Pioneer on the Beach Top Stats

• Squat — 267.5 kilograms (589.7 pounds) | All-Time Raw World Record
• Bench Press — 155 kilograms (341.7 pounds)
• Deadlift — 280 kilograms (617.3 pounds) | All-Time Raw World Record
• Total — 702.5 kilograms (1,548.7 pounds) | All-Time Raw World Record

Per Open Powerlifting, Rice’s competitive record dates back to August 2014 and is unblemished. The athlete has never lost a sanctioned powerlifting contest. At this meteoric rate, it’s unclear when or if she ever will.

In her Instagram post, Rice beamed about her latest competitive exploits. She also considered how she might spend a well-earned and lucrative $20,000 cash prize.

“I came home with $20,000, my third Pioneer championship belt, and three all-time World Records,” Rice wrote. “Surrounded by some of the best people in my life … that’s what makes this all worth it. Now, time for a new Momma SUV!”

Featured image: @quadslikemom on Instagram

The post Samantha Rice (90KG) Sets 3 World Records at 2023 Pioneer On The Beach appeared first on Breaking Muscle.

Blake Lehew has long since established himself as one of the 82-kilogram division’s top titans in powerlifting. However, many of the athlete’s achievements have come while competing raw with wraps. That includes, per Open Powerlifting, a World Record total of 930 kilograms (2,050.3 pounds) notched in a first-place result at the 2022 WRPF American Pro. As this 319.9-kilogram (705.4-pound) squat demonstrates, Lehew has officially taken his 82-kilogram catalog of accomplishments to the next level.

In addition to his all-time raw competition best squat, Lehew secured a personal record (PR) raw DOTS score of 620 — the ratio of an athlete’s body weight to the weight they’re lifting. Lehew also matched his all-time raw competition best total of 915 kilograms (2,017.2 pounds), which he initially recorded during a first-place performance at the 2022 WRPF PPC Finals.

Here’s an overview of Lehew’s top stats from the 2023 USA-UA Pioneer on the Beach:

Blake Lehew (82KG) | 2023 USA-UA Pioneer on the Beach Top Stats

• Squat — 319.9 kilograms (705.4 pounds) | All-Time Raw Competition Best
• Bench Press — 220 kilograms (485 pounds)
• Deadlift — 374.9 kilograms (826.7 pounds)
• Total — 915 kilograms (2,017.2 pounds) | Matches All-Time Raw Competition Best

Notably, Lehew had teased his pursuit of surpassing a 385-kilogram (848-pound) raw deadlift by performing it beltless during a late February 2023 training session. The athlete ultimately fell short of repeating the in-gym performance during the Pioneer on the Beach contest, as he summed up portions of the rest of his performance as “subpar” in an Instagram post. That goal will have to wait for another competition to come true.

In the same Instagram post recapping his performance, Lehew — who noted he brought a personal team to a full meet for the first time — seemed over the moon at what he could accomplish in this raw, sanctioned powerlifting setting.

It appears to be one of the best and most collaborative moments of his professional career.

“This was the first time I’ve been able to bring a team to a big meet and it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.”

Featured image: @deadliftingorangutan on Instagram

The post Blake Lehew Breaks 317.5-Kilogram (700-Pound) Raw Squat Barrier In Competition appeared first on Breaking Muscle.