Throughout her career, Tamara Walcott has consistently proven she's one of the greatest powerlifters ever. The 90-plus kilogram athlete's latest official showing of strength in a full power meet might be ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Danny Grigsby (125KG) Deadlifts 487.5 Kilograms (1,074.7 Pounds), Breaks All-Time Raw World Record
On July 30, 2022, powerlifter Danny Grigsby (125 kilograms) captured a raw deadlift of 487.5 kilograms (1,074.7 pounds) during the 2022 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) American Pro. The pull is a ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Incline Bench Press for Upper-Body Size and Strength
Some lifters hail the classic barbell bench press as the king of the upper body lifts, but its cousin the incline bench press could be a serious contender for the throne. Unjustly frowned upon in favor of ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter John Haack Matches Raw World Record Squat With New 365-Kilogram lift
As the owner of the bench press, deadlift, and total World Records in the 90-kilogram weight class, John Haack is one of powerlifting's biggest active superstars. If his latest feat of strength says ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Agata Sitko (76KG) Captures 3 Equipped World Records at 2022 World Games
Watch Polish powerlifter Agata Sitko compete at any sanctioned contest, and it's easy to forget she's only 19 years old. The powerlifting community got a recent emphatic reminder of this fact. On July ... Continue Reading
64-Year-Old Powerlifter Dora Justice Breaks National Bench Press Record at 2022 Master’s Nationals
On June 18, 2022, powerlifter Dora Justice (57KG) scored a bench press of 72.5 kilograms (159.8 pounds) during the 2022 Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic (Raw) Sub-Junior, Junior, and Master Nationals in ... Continue Reading
18-Year-Old Mahailya Reeves (+84KG) Wins 2022 AMP Sub-Junior Nationals
On June 18, 2022, powerlifter Mahailya Reeves (+84kg) completed a bench press of 165 kilograms (363.8 pounds) during the 2022 Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic (Raw) Sub-Junior, Junior, and Master ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Tiffany Chapon (47KG) Breaks 3 World Records at 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
On June 6, 2022, powerlifter Tiffany Chapon competed raw in the 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships in Sun City, South Africa. After breaking three ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Dumbbell Bench Press for a Bigger, Stronger Chest
When most lifters make the decision to commit to the gym, the barbell bench press is often one of the first exercises selected for building a stronger and bigger chest. However, along with its reputation ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Ashton Rouska Logs Bench Press, Squat & Total PRs During Training Session
As an officer with the U.S. Army and a current doctoral candidate, Ashton Rouska seems to be a person of many talents. It's his strength as a powerlifter that recently garnered a lot of ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Nicolaas Du Preez (125KG) Logs 1037.5-Kilogram (2,287.3-Pound) Total for New PR
After an approximate one-year absence, Nicolaas du Preez returned to competitive powerlifting, and it's like he never left. On May 14, 2022, the powerlifter set a new competition PR total of 1037.5 ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Julius Maddox Hits 361-Kilogram (796-Pound) Bench Press For PR
When it comes to the bench press, only one other lifter can match Julius Maddox's unique mix of strength and focus. On May 10, 2022, the powerlifter again showed why he's one of the top two bench pressers ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Agata Sitko (84KG) Breaks Multiple Equipped World Records, Wins European Junior Championships
Agata Sitko is only 19-years-old, but she's already one of the bigger upcoming names in powerlifting. On May 3-8, 2022, the Polish athlete verified that status with a memorable performance during the 2022 ... Continue Reading
The 12 Best Chest Exercises for Bigger, Stronger Pecs
Chest training is a highlight in most lifters’ routines. It’s either the day they get to show off on the weight bench or the day they get an excellent pump with immediate (however temporary) ... Continue Reading
15-Year-Old Morgan Nicholls Records 605-Pound Deadlift in Training for Unofficial World Record
A professional strength sports athlete deadlifting 600-plus pounds will almost always be noteworthy. When that person's a teenager who still has to get their parent/guardian's signature on school ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Julius Maddox Crushes 700-Pound Bench Press for 4 Reps
The bench press is Julius Maddox's domain, and with another recent impressive feat, it doesn't look like that's changing any time soon. On April 24, 2022, the powerlifter locked out a 318-kilogram bench ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Tiffany Chapon Exceeds Total & Bench Press World Records, Again, in Training
Roughly two weeks after a training session full of unofficial International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) world records, powerlifter Tiffany Chapon continues to up the ante. On April 17, 2022, the ... Continue Reading
Tamara Walcott Notches 151.95-Kilogram Bench Press (335 Pounds) for 2 Reps
Roughly four years ago, at the age of 34, Tamara Walcott began competitive powerlifting. Ever since, as one of the sport's rising names, she's more than made up for any perceived lost time. On April 7, ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Amanda Lawrence Wins Best Overall Lifter at 2022 AMP Classic Open Nationals
At only 24-years-old, Amanda Lawrence is already one of the bigger names in powerlifting. While competing in the 84-kilogram weight class, she showed off her prowess again by winning Best Overall Lifter in ... Continue Reading
Bench Press World Record Holder Julius Maddox Smashes a 775-Pound Squat in Training
Since he began his career in 2015, Julius Maddox has made a name for himself by lifting staggering amounts of weight with the bench press. While training recently, it was his squat that drew the attention ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Barbell Skull Crusher for Triceps Size and Strength
The barbell skull crusher, also known as the barbell triceps extension, is one of the most well-known exercises for the triceps. Yet it is heavily underrated due to a misunderstanding of how to perform the ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Tiffany Chapon Exceeds Total & Squat World Records While Training
In a budding career, powerlifter Tiffany Chapon continues to show she is well on her way. On April 4, 2022, the French-born athlete — who competes in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) at 47 ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Crushes a 661-Pound Paused Bench Press
Larry "Wheels" Williams is no stranger to the strength sports sphere. A bodybuilder, powerlifter, strongman, and popular YouTuber (roughly 2.25 million subscribers), Wheels is one of the more recognizable ... Continue Reading
Watch South Korean CrossFitter Seungyeon Choi Lift a 667-Pound “The Other Total” During 2022 CrossFit Quarterfinals
The 2022 CrossFit Individual Quarterfinals wrapped up on March 27, 2022. With all final results now counted, defending Korean National CrossFit Champion, Seungyeon Choi, has logged quite an eye-opening ... Continue Reading
