Amanda Lawrence entered the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Sheffield Powerlifting Championships with nothing to prove. The athlete was already a World Champion, with multiple world ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Kasemsand Senumong (66KG) Deadlifts 320 Kilograms (705 Pounds) for Huge PR and Unofficial World Record
On Mar. 9, 2023, the King of the Lifts Instagram page reposted one of powerlifter Kasemsand Senumong's recent raw deadlift build-up sessions. The clip features Senumong pulling 70, 120, 170, 220, 260, 290, ... Continue Reading
How to Increase Your Bench Press
“How much do you bench?” It might be the most frequently asked question among hardcore “gym bros” and experienced gym veterans looking to establish a pecking order, as well as curious beginners looking ... Continue Reading
Natalie Richards Totals Over 500 Kilograms Weighing 57KG at Powerlifting America Nationals
During the weekend of Feb. 24-26, 2023, during the Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic Open Nationals, powerlifter Natalie Richards broke new ground for her weight class. In a first-place National ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Ray Williams Wins His 7th Raw National Title After Gritty Performance
On Feb. 24-26, 2023, during the Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic Raw Nationals in Austin, TX, powerlifter Ray Williams captured his seventh career raw National championship in the +120-kilogram class. ... Continue Reading
Jessica Buettner (84KG) Breaks Two Canadian Records at 2023 CPU Nationals
Jessica Buettner had planned to compete as an 84-kilogram powerlifter for a little while now, but the superstar waited to put the shift into action. With the 2023 Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU) ... Continue Reading
Jen Thompson Bench Presses 147.4 Kilograms (325 Pounds), 2.25 Times Her Body Weight
Most familiar with Jen Thompson's exploits, both in the gym and on the lifting platform, understand she's usually prepared for greatness. In a career spanning back almost a quarter-century, Thompson has ... Continue Reading
Phillip Herndon Squats 412.7 Kilograms (910 Pounds) For New Massive Personal Record
Whenever one checks in on Phillip Herndon, the mammoth powerlifter is likely pulling off some incredible feat of strength. As a usual 110-kilogram competitor, Herndon has amassed a reputation for seemingly ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jimmy Kolb Logs 612.5-Kilogram (1,350.3-Pound) Equipped Bench Press World Record
When it comes to some of the most powerful lifts in recorded history, powerlifter Jimmy Kolb now stands alone. On Feb. 4, 2023, during the 2023 International Powerlifting Association (IPA) Hillbilly Havoc ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter John Haack Deadlifts an Astonishing 415 Kilograms (915 Pounds) for a PR and Unofficial World Record
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
The Ultimate Bench Press Workout to Increase Strength and Muscle
The ever-popular bench press has built its reputation over the last few decades as a rite of passage, a trial by fire, and a founding member of the powerlifting "big three." This exercise is all that, and ... 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
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
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
Dumbbell vs. Barbell Bench Press: Choose the Right Upper-Body Builder
Ahh, the mythical bench press. It holds a special place in many lifters' hearts. The draw of a muscular chest, rounded shoulders, and bulging triceps is what makes many fall in love with benching, either ... 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
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
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
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
