On Apr. 10, 2023, powerlifter Blake Lehew shared an Instagram video of himself capturing a 319.9-kilogram (705.4-pound) raw back squat during the 2023 USA-UA Pioneer on the Beach. The contest took place on ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Squats 420 Kilograms (925.9 Pounds) Raw, Continues Powerful Return to Strongman
After making a foray into boxing, Hafthor Björnsson is done wading his toes into other sports' waters. The powerlifter/strongman is steadily rebuilding the strength that once made him the 2018 World's ... Continue Reading
Hunter Henderson (82.5KG) Notches All-Time World Record Squat of 267.5 Kilograms (589.7 Pounds)
In some ways, the 2023 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Ghost Clash 2 might have been the first significant powerlifting meet of the calendar year. While there were a whole host of impressive and ... 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
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 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
19-Year-Old Powerlifter Theo Maddox (140KG) Sets 2 Teen World Records at 2022 APL Strength Quest II
The sport of powerlifting, on the whole, doesn't seem to be short on young stars and up-and-comers at the moment. With a fresh performance under his belt, there might be another big name to throw into a ... Continue Reading
Russel Orhii Crushes a New 765-Pound Squat PR
Russel Orhii might be one of the few truly elite names in powerlifting. It's to the point where any he steps into a squat rack or onto a lifting platform; he's likened to making some huge (pun intended) ... Continue Reading
Sherine Marcelle (90KG) Logs Another Squat PR and Unofficially Exceeds the Squat World Record, Again
As she takes a step back to recalibrate, elite powerlifter Sherine Marcelle will not compete in any contests throughout the rest of the year. In the meantime, as the 90-kilogram athlete prepares for a ... Continue Reading
Watch 71-Year-Old Powerlifter John LaFlamme (83KG) Crush a 427-Pound Squat for a New PR
John LaFlamme has been powerlifting in some competitive capacity for much of his adult life. Even with an absence between his youth in the late 1970s and his 60s in the early 2010s — according to Open ... Continue Reading
Check Out Chad Penson (90KG) Squatting 33 Pounds Over His Current World Record
A powerlifter matching or surpassing a world record squat should be a tremendous challenge. Yet, for an elite athlete with the requisite leg strength like Chad Penson, he can make the difficult feats seem ... Continue Reading
Weightlifter Mattie Rogers (76KG) Hits 190-Kilogram Squat For New Personal Record
In competition, Olympic weightlifters don't have to worry about having a powerful squat. That didn't stop Mattie Rogers from showing off some of her recent gains on the compound lift. On June 8, ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Prescillia Bavoil (69KG) Wins 2022 FFForce French Nationals, Scores Two Unofficial IPF Records
Accomplished powerlifter Prescillia "Lya" Bavoil continues to be one of the sport's premier competitors. The 2022 Fédération Française de Force (FFForce) French Nationals occurred in Albi, France, on March ... Continue Reading
Fundamentals Over Flash
Your favorite athlete continuously works on the fundamentals, so why don’t you? Not to sound like an ass, but what do you think gives you the right to skip building a foundation? Answer: No ... Continue Reading
10 No Equipment Needed Exercises for Strong Legs
Your legs are the foundation of your body. They connect you to the ground and are from where you generate your power. When you travel or go on vacation, it is more likely for you to find a universal ... Continue Reading
Why You Should Vary Your Back Squat Stance
The back squat is known by many to be the most universal strength training exercise. It is used by powerlifters, strongmen, weightlifters, athletes, and those interested in general fitness. But ... Continue Reading
Why You Shouldn’t Squat
The squat is one of the most basic movements the human body can perform. Revered as the king of all exercises, its reign has spanned decades atop the iron game. From powerlifting to bodybuilding to ... Continue Reading
8 Steps to Immediately Improve Your Squat
Let’s face it. When you read an article about improving your squat, you’re not particularly bothered about developing the way you move. Nor are you especially concerned about keeping squat injuries at bay. ... Continue Reading
Powerlifting Versus Olympic Squats: Which Is Better?
Generally speaking there are two ways to squat: powerlifting or Olympic style. Even though they are both a squat and legitimate techniques in their own right, there is a bit of a difference when ... Continue Reading
8 Common Squatting Mistakes and How to Correct Them For Stronger Squats
Everyone makes mistakes. I make a lot. Everyone squats. (Don’t they?) I squat a lot. Through the combination of these two things, in addition to coaching a lot of squats, I’ve worked out eight common ... Continue Reading
The 8 Most Hated Exercises
I recently conducted a poll. This involved my current clients, as well as a number of former clients and athletes I have trained over the past 25 years. The intent was simple: to find out what are the top ... Continue Reading
How to Squat More Without Getting Stronger
So, you want to squat more weight, but you already have your lifestyle pretty much dialed in, particularly food, sleep, rest, and recovery. (If you don't, what are you doing reading an article on how to ... Continue Reading
A Primer on Front and Back Squats: Crossed-Arm, Clean Grip, Low Bar, and High Bar
The squat is easily the most popularized and important exercise in the gym today, and with good reason. The squat is known for its muscle building, compound mechanics, and difficulty level. But using ... Continue Reading
