With her latest strength feat, some might point to Shelly Stettner as a consummate example of perseverance. On May 10, 2022, the 71-year-old athlete squatted 106.6 kilograms (235 pounds) for a three-set, ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Phillip Herndon Squats 410 Kilograms (904 Pounds) W/Wraps During Training
Squatting 400-plus-kilograms isn't new territory for Phillip Herndon. But two months out from his next competition, on May 9, 2022, the powerlifter posted a 410-kilogram (904-pound) squat in training, ... 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 Marissa Wilson Captures a 260.8-Kilogram (575-Pound) 2-Rep Squat for a PR
On May 3, 2022, Marissa Wilson stepped into the squat rack and showed off impressive strength on the compound lift. During the training session, the powerlifter squatted an incredible 260.8 kilograms (575 ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Nicolaas du Preez Squats 420 Kilograms (926 Pounds) With Ease During Training
On May 2, 2022, Nicolaas du Preez showed that he's ready to make waves as a powerlifter again when he squatted 420 kilograms (926 pounds) relatively easily during a training session. du Preez wore wrist ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Hunter Henderson (82.5KG) Crushes 304.8-Kilogram (672-Pound) Squat, Sets All-Time Record W/Wraps
By now, Hunter Henderson pulling off astonishing feats of squat strength is no surprise. On May 1, 2022, the powerlifter squatted 305 kilograms (672 pounds) for one rep during the 2022 World Raw ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Zercher Squat for Lower Body Size and Power
A simple barbell in a squat rack may not seem like a piece of modern-day technology, but it kinda is. Up until a few decades ago, lifters were either making their own racks by hand from scrap metal and ... Continue Reading
Watch Powerlifter Jesus Olivares Smash a 417.3-Kilogram Squat (920-Pound) During Training
On April 26, 2022, Olivares showed why he's someone to watch in the powerlifting sphere when the 23-year-old locked out a 417.3-kilogram squat (920-pound) with ease during a training session. Takes 100% ... Continue Reading
Olympic Weightlifter Katherine Nye Squats 186 Kilograms (410 Pounds) for a New PR
Olympian weightlifters are consistently some of the world's strongest athletes. With her latest staggering feat in training, Katherine Nye is no exception. On April 22, 2022, the Team USA weightlifter — ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Shahram Saki Logs 1025-Kilogram Total (2,259.7 pounds), The Highest in Asia
During the 2022 Iran Bodybuilding Federation (IranBBF) National Classic Powerlifting & Bench Press Championships on April 12-17, 2022, Iranian powerlifter Shahram Saki came in first in the ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada Powers Through a 495-Pound Banded Squat for 17 Reps
On April 14, 2022, International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League bodybuilder Hunter Labrada showed off his strength and stamina in the squat rack. After attaching resistance bands ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Derek Lunsford Shows off Endurance by Squatting 315 Pounds for 100 Total Reps
On April 9, 2022, reigning 212 Olympia Champion Derek Lunsford recorded himself in the squat rack, among other lifts, on his YouTube channel. Over five sets of 20 reps, the International Federation of ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jessica Buettner Deadlifts 507 Pounds for 6; Crushes 405-Pound Paused Squat for 4 Reps
Jessica Buettner certainly knows how to leave an impression in the gym. On April 7, 2022, the powerlifter made her presence felt again when she crushed a 212.5-kilogram squat (469 pounds). Buettner ... 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
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
5 Powerful Lower Body Strength Routines
As I mentioned in the first installment 5 Effective And Simple Upper Body Strength Routines, there are many ways to resistance train. As I alluded to, if you work hard, use safe modalities, document the ... Continue Reading
Do You Really Need to Squat Below Parallel?
In the fitness world, much emphasis is placed on being able to squat below parallel—meaning squatting to a depth where your hip crease is below your knee. And not just because failing to squat below ... Continue Reading
The Secret to Your First Squat is Feeling Great Doing It
It’s all patterns. Learning to squat is learning a pattern of movement. As a coach, you see patterns in people too in their behavior and their responses. Different people will give the same reasons as to ... Continue Reading
Squats and Hip Dysfunction: 2 Common Problems and How to Fix Them
(Source: Bruce Klemens) (Source: Bruce Klemens) Movement disorders and motor programming are all the rage in the physio-world these days and that’s a great thing. We’re stepping back and ... Continue Reading
A Yoga Flow for Squat Newbies
Everyone wants to squat with big weight, but a bodyweight squat with sound movement patterns is a prerequisite. While it sounds simple, is quite challenging. It's where we are going to ground our training ... Continue Reading
Should You Squat With Your Knees Forward?
Should your knees move forward of your toes during a squat? Ask five different coaches and you’ll get five different answers. A study from the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research examined ... Continue Reading
Rebuild Your Hip Function with Tempo Training
Tempo training is common for upper body and core movements, but is often neglected for lower body exercises. Why should you use tempo training for your legs? It all starts with the hips. The perfect squat ... Continue Reading
How to Fix A Good Morning-Style Squat
You hit the gym. You’re feeling strong, pumped, and ready to attack a new squat PB. But as you unrack the bar, descend to the bottom of the squat, and turn the power on to drive back up, the unthinkable ... Continue Reading
