By a relative timeline, Zen McCollum is only at the start of his powerlifting career. However, with the way the 22-year-old has pushed full steam ahead to this point, it might be hard not to view the ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jen Thompson (67.5KG) Bench Presses 148.5 Kilograms (327.5 Pounds)
On Oct. 15, 2022, during the 2022 USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Carolina Primetime contest, powerlifter Jen Thompson set an American Record in the 67.5-kilogram weight class when she scored a 148.5-kilogram ... Continue Reading
19-Year-Old Powerlifter Sam Sikora (105KG) Scores 4 Personal Competition Records
Sam Sikora started competitive powerlifting roughly a year ago, in March 2021. With a mix of learning experiences and great flourishes, it seems the 19-year-old athlete is only improving. His latest ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jonathan Cayco (93KG) Makes a 707-Pound Deadlift Triple PR Look Easy
Jonathan Cayco is on a mission. Now, he hasn't necessarily stated his "mission" explicitly, but one needs only to rifle through his social media to verify that claim. Because after combing through what ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Shelly Stettner (63KG) Breaks 4 IPF World Records at 2022 Masters Worlds
During the 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Masters Powerlifting Championships, Shelly Stettner took first place in the Masters 4 (ages 70-plus) 63-kilogram weight class ... Continue Reading
Watch Daniel Ryjov Demolish a 315-Pound Bench Press for 55 Reps
Months removed from an unfortunate tear of his left triceps tendon in May 2022, Daniel Ryjov is back to doing what he best — notching impressive feats of upper-body strength. On Oct. 10, 2022, Ryjov ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Craig Foster (+140KG) Crush a PR Squat Over 1,000 Pounds
On Oct. 9, 2022, during the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) The Croqueta Classic, Craig Foster scored a 465-kilogram (1,025.1-pound) raw back squat while competing in the +140-kilogram division. ... Continue Reading
44-Year-Old Jaisyn Mike Powers Through a 425-Pound Bench Press for a 20-Rep PR
A general perusal of Jaisyn Mike's social media will say he's quite confident in his abilities. The two-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Champion in the +120-kilogram division seems ... 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
52-Year-Old Powerlifter Teri Gehring Deadlifts 365 Pounds for a New PR
Teri Gehring doesn't have your average powerlifter profile. A special education teacher by trade, according to her Instagram profile, the 52-year-old Gehring only started competitive powerlifting when she ... Continue Reading
Check Out 54-Year-Old Stan Efferding Finish a 725-Pound Speed Pull Deadlift
Stan Efferding built his strength sports career on a versatility. The 54-year-old athlete is a competitive powerlifter and is a member of the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) as ... Continue Reading
Watch 18-Year-Old Powerlifter Jalen Faulk Squat 661 Pounds for a New PR
In the powerlifting ranks, Jalen Faulk might be one of the bigger up-and-coming names to keep an eye on. The 18-year-old athlete showed why with a recent phenomenal feat of leg strength. On Oct. 1, ... Continue Reading
Jamal Browner (110KG) Breaks World Record Total, Logs Deadlift Over 1,000 Pounds at 2022 USPA Raw Pro
On Sept. 24, 2022, during the 2022 United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Raw Pro in North Kansas City, MO, Jamal Browner successfully locked out a raw 455-kilogram (1,003-pound) deadlift. The mark ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Joe Sullivan (100KG) Squats 848 Pounds to Break All-Time World Record at 2022 USPA Raw Pro
On Sept. 24, 2022, during the latest edition of the United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Raw Pro, Sullivan captured a 385-kilogram (848.8-pound) raw back squat. It is a new World Record in the ... Continue Reading
John Haack (100KG) Bench Presses Over 600 Pounds, Sets New World Record at 2022 USPA Raw Pro
On Sept. 24, 2022, powerlifter John Haack set an all-time World Record in the 100-kilogram division with a raw bench press of 272.5 kilograms (600.7 pounds) during the 2022 United States Powerlifting ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Exercises for Tall People
It’s time for a quick lesson in physics. Don’t be scared; the training talk will begin soon. The definition of Work is “Force x Distance.” This is one of the most important concepts to understand when ... Continue Reading
Jonathan Cayco Sets an 8-Rep Back Squat PR of 260 Kilograms
Jonathan Cayco is one of powerlifting's more accomplished and decorated active competitors. After falling just short of defending his International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World title in June 2022, ... Continue Reading
Watch Heather Connor (47KG) Deadlift 11 Pounds More Than the IPF World Record Twice
On Sept. 16, 2022, powerlifter Heather Connor shared an Instagram video of herself capturing a 190-kilogram (418.9-pound) raw deadlift for two reps during a training session. According to the caption of ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Kheycie Romero Squats 234 Kilograms (516-Pounds) For 2 Reps
On Sept. 14, 2022, powerlifter Kheycie Romero shared an Instagram video wherein she squats a personal record of 234 kilograms (516 pounds) for two reps in training. The 90-kilogram powerlifter wore a ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter John Haack (90KG) Casually Scores a 606-Pound Bench Press PR
On September 12, 2022, American powerlifter John Haack shared Instagram footage where he captured a raw 275-kilogram (606.3-pound) bench press during a training session. Per the caption of his post, ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder and Powerlifter Kiera Aston Deadlifts 606.3 Pounds, 3.57 Times Her Body Weight
Kiera Aston is a rare breed of a strength sports athlete. The fitness extraordinaire is simultaneously a competitive powerlifter and an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro ... 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
Agata Sitko Hits 147.5-kilogram IPF Bench Press Record at 2022 World Junior Championships
At 19 years of age, Agata Sitko has enjoyed a terrific 2022 season on the competitive lifting platform. Her latest output at the 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Sub-Junior ... Continue Reading
