Over his near-decade-long powerlifting career, Phillip Herndon has built much of his reputation around an increasingly powerful back squat. On June 25, 2022, Herndon completed a sleeved squat of 395 ... 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
Strongwoman Rhianon Lovelace (U64KG) Deadlifts Unofficial World Record of 280 Kilograms in Training
On June 21, 2022, strongwoman Rhianon Lovelace shared footage of herself capturing a 280-kilogram (616-pound) deadlift from a conventional stance while wearing a lifting suit, lifting belt, and lifting ... 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
19-Year-Old Powerlifter Max Shethar (140KG) Breaks 2 World Records in Teen 18-19 Division
On June 11, 2022, powerlifter Max Shethar (140KG) deadlifted 365 kilograms (804.7 pounds) during the 2022 United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Matt Hurley Drug Tested Memorial Meet in Helena, MT. ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Chance Mitchell (93KG) Sets 2 World Records and Wins 2022 IPF World Championships
The 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships have seen one world record fall after another. The competitors in the Men's 93-kilogram weight class on June ... Continue Reading
Kevin Cantrell (93KG) Joins 500-Pound Deadlift Club, Draws Praise From Arnold Schwarzenegger
The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games took place in Orlando, Florida, on June 5-10, 2022. The annual five-day contest enables neurodiverse athletes and athletes with physical disabilities to feature in a ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Asein Enahoro (83KG) Deadlifts 362.5 Kilograms (799.2 Pounds), Sets New Record at 2022 IPF Worlds
The 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships have seen record after record fall thus far. One up-and-coming male competitor can now add to that extended ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jessica Buettner (76KG) Sets 2 World Records, Repeats as IPF World Champion
On June 9, 2022, during the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships, 76-kilogram powerlifter Jessica Buettner set two World Records on the squat and bench ... Continue Reading
Rhianon Lovelace Exceeds Axle Deadlift World Record With 240-Kilogram (528-Pound) Pull
Strongwoman/powerlifter Rhianon Lovelace is undoubtedly one of the strongest people on the planet. The 2018 World’s Strongest Woman (WSW) Champion proved it again during a recent session at the ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Sherine Marcelle (90KG) Squats 297 Kilograms (655 Pounds) W/Wraps for New All-Time PR
Powerlifter Sherine Marcelle is on a mission. With recent strength feats like a 233.6-kilogram (515-pound) beltless deadlift personal record (PR) from early June 2022, and a 274.4-kilogram (605-pound) ... Continue Reading
Heather Connor (47KG) Breaks Deadlift World Record With 185-Kilogram Pull At 2022 IPF World Championships
On June 6, during the 2022 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships, Heather Connor broke the raw deadlift IPF World Record for the 47-kilogram weight class with ... 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
Powerlifter Heather Connor Deadlifts 195 Kilograms (429 Pounds) at 44.9KG Bodyweight
At this stage, few strength feats Heather Connor achieves in the gym would shock anyone who's paid attention to her career. Yet, somehow, a recent lift in the gym even seemed to surprise the two-time ... Continue Reading
Rhianon Lovelace Records 241-Kilogram (530-Pound) Deadlift, Breaks British Raw Deadlift Record
Have power like 2018 World's Strongest Woman (WSW) Champion Rhianon Lovelace (U64KG), and you can pull off incredible feats of strength almost on a whim. On May 21-22, 2022, Lovelace competed in ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Joe Mackey Notches 385.5-Kilogram (850-Pound) Deadlift at Iron Wars VI
After a slight delay from earlier this year, the 2022 Iron Wars VI took place on May 20, 2022, in Signal Hill, California. This year's field featured many elite strength athletes of different ... 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 Joe Sullivan Squats 230 Kilograms (507 Pounds) for 19 Reps, Continues Quest for 525 AMRAP
Powerlifter Joe Sullivan has several notable marks and victories throughout his career. It's his latest mission that could be the most ambitious yet. On May 19, 2022, Sullivan shared footage of ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jordanne Panton (67.5KG) Deadlifts 235 Kilograms (518 Pounds) in Training, Exceeds USAPL Junior Record
At just 22-years-old, powerlifter Jordanne Panton has built up quite the ledger of accomplishments. It's her capability with her deadlift that perhaps draws the most acclaim. On May 18, 2022, ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Samantha Eugenie (63KG) Breaks 4 Junior Records at 2022 FFForce French Nationals
France is famous for delicious wine, exquisite fine art and museums, and, of course — prolific powerlifters. On May 14-16 at the 2022 Fédération Française de Force (FFForce) Nationals, Samantha Eugenie ... 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 Shahram Saki Squats 510 Kilograms, More Than the Raw W/Wraps All-Time World Record, in Training
When it comes to lifting incredible amounts of weight, Shahram Saki should get comfortable in the spotlight. The Iranian powerlifter's latest mark might be his most outstanding strength achievement ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Tiffany Chapon Squats 166 Kilograms (366 Pounds), Exceeds IPF World Record Again
In a spring full of noteworthy milestones, Tiffany Chapon continues to push new boundaries with her strength. On May 8, 2022, the powerlifter — who competes in the 47-kilogram weight class — completed a ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jessica Buettner Deadlifts 250 Kilograms, an Unofficial IPF World Record, for 2 Reps
On May 4, 2022, Jessica Buettner gave the powerlifting community another inside look at her strength progress when she deadlifted 250 kilograms (551 pounds) for two reps. The stellar pull is not only a ... Continue Reading
