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
How to Do the Hack Squat — Benefits, Variations, and More
When leg day rolls around, many lifters prioritize barbell exercises like squats and Romanian deadlifts. That’s a generally reliable approach for building size and strength, but an aversion to machine ... 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
Larry Wheels Squats 495 Pounds For 15 Reps
On Sept. 19, 2022, Larry "Wheels" Williams shared an Instagram video where he successfully locked out 15 reps of a 224.5-kilogram (495-pound) back squat raw with wraps. The athlete wore a lifting belt and ... 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 Jesus Olivares (+120KG) Breaks The 1,000-Pound Squat Barrier for a New PR
There are impressive lifts that are significant signs of progress, and there are noteworthy lifts that double as exceptional milestones. With a recent personal boundary-breaking accomplishment while ... 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
Watch Mitchell Hooper Cruise Through a 315-Kilogram (695-Pound) Squat for a 5-Rep PR
On September 11, 2022, Canadian strongman Mitchell Hooper shared an Instagram clip where he squatted 315 kilograms (695 pounds), raw, for five reps. According to the caption of the athlete's post, the ... 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
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
18-Year-Old Malik Bernoussi Triolet Breaks 3 Sub-Junior IPF World Records
Malik Bernoussi Triolet has been a competitive powerlifter for just over four years. In that time, the 18-year-old French athlete has had his moments, but perhaps never one that put him "on the map." That ... Continue Reading
Can You Squat Every Day?
Can you squat every day? To smug middle school English teachers, the only answer is, “I don’t know. Can you?” We’re not looking for detention, so let’s rephrase rather than retort. Should you squat ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Heather Connor Captures a Squat PR By Over 20 Pounds
Time and time again, Heather Connor shows why she's regarded as one of the world's strongest powerlifters. In advance of her next competition across the pond, the elite 47-kilogram lifter recently showed ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Sherine Marcelle (90KG) Squats 4 Pounds Over the World Record, Twice, in Training
Sherine Marcelle is one of the greatest powerlifters of all time, but she won't be competing through the rest of 2022. Instead, per a June 6 post on her Instagram, the 90-kilogram athlete is taking time ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Julia Mills Scores Total Over 1,350 Pounds, Breaks UK Women’s Record
On August 28, 2022, powerlifter Julia Mills set the All-Time UK Record for Women at 612.5 kilograms (1,350.3 pounds) in the Raw With Wraps division. Mills achieved this record at the 2022 Irish Pro ... Continue Reading
Back Squat vs. Front Squat: Which, When, and Why
“You've gotta squat” can be heard echoing through gyms worldwide. At face value, it’s undoubtedly useful advice. Squatting strengthens the entire lower body and builds muscle in the legs, while also ... Continue Reading
At 63 Years Old, Powerlifter David Ricks Deadlifts 628 Pounds for 5 Reps
David Ricks has been a competitive powerlifter in some fashion since February of 1981. Now at the age of 63, the 10-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Champion continues to push himself ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Ashley Contorno (75KG) Pulls Over Triple-Bodyweight, 523 Pounds for a New PR
On August 22, 2022, powerlifter Ashley Contorno (75KG) shared an Instagram clip of herself completing a 237.2-kilogram (523-pound) mat pull during a training session. In the caption of her post, Contorno ... Continue Reading
71-Year-Old John LaFlamme (93KG) Squats 198 Kilograms (436.5 Pounds), Sets World Record
During the recent 2022 North American Powerlifting Federation (NAPF) North American Regional Powerlifting Championships, powerlifter John LaFlamme (93KG) squatted 198 kilograms (436.5 pounds) raw. The ... Continue Reading
