Lehew notched a major raw milestone. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 12, 2023 On Apr. 10, 2023, powerlifter Blake Lehew shared an Instagram video of himself capturing a 319.9-kilogram (705.4-pound) raw back squat during the 2023 USA-UA Pioneer on the Beach. The contest took place on Apr. 8 in South Padre Island,
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Thor is getting his hammer back. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 4, 2023 After making a foray into boxing, Hafthor Björnsson is done wading his toes into other sports’ waters. The powerlifter/strongman is steadily rebuilding the strength that once made him the 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion. The athlete seems to
Henderson was anything but a “ghost” at the Ghost Clash 2. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 21, 2023 In some ways, the 2023 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Ghost Clash 2 might have been the first significant powerlifting meet of the calendar year. While there were a whole host of impressive and
Ellis swelled with enthusiasm at her well-earned milestone. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 7, 2022 For some, the 2022 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) European Classic Powerlifting Championships were about extending a reign on top. For others, it was about enjoying a breakthrough podium moment, with a variety of near-victories in the rearview
Casual, massive PRs for Orhii probably aren’t very surprising anymore. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 7, 2022 At this point, Russel Orhii has little to prove. As an 83-kilogram powerlifter, he’s a two-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Champion (2019, 2021). He holds the raw IPF World Record back squat (320.5 kilograms/706.6
The superstar in Chapon capped 2022 in one of the best possible ways. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 2, 2022 After an all-around competitive year filled with glowing performances, Tiffany Chapon could’ve theoretically put a cap on her productive 2022 before her most recent contest. No one would’ve blamed her for hanging
A squat feat fit for an established name in powerlifting. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on November 18, 2022 Some powerlifters seemingly have a great passion and energy for displaying their strength under a big spotlight. German athlete Sonja Stefanie Krüger might be one of them. Krüger is just 22 years old, but has
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 growing competitive ring. On Oct. 2, 2022, during a victory at the Australian Powerlifting League (APL) Strength Quest
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) news. The two-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Champion recently lived up to that high standard 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 formal return sometime in 2023, it seems she’s showing off incredible strength every time she shares updates on her training. On
John LaFlamme has been powerlifting in some competitive capacity for much of his adult life. Even with an absence between his youth in the late 1970s and his 60s in the early 2010s — according to Open Powerlifting — the 71-year-old athlete seemingly builds more strength and muscle by the day. His recent leg strength demonstration is
A powerlifter matching or surpassing a world record squat should be a tremendous challenge. Yet, for an elite athlete with the requisite leg strength like Chad Penson, he can make the difficult feats seem like a breeze. On July 16, 2022, Penson shared footage on his Instagram page where he knocked out a 415-kilogram (915-pound)
In competition, Olympic weightlifters don’t have to worry about having a powerful squat. That didn’t stop Mattie Rogers from showing off some of her recent gains on the compound lift. On June 8, 2022, the 26-year-old Rogers locked out a 190-kilogram (419-pound) squat for a new personal record (PR). Rogers wore a lifting belt and
Accomplished powerlifter Prescillia “Lya” Bavoil continues to be one of the sport’s premier competitors. The 2022 Fédération Française de Force (FFForce) French Nationals occurred in Albi, France, on March 19-20, 2022. Competing in the 69-kilogram weight class, Bavoil captured the National Championship for the sixth straight year. En route to the gold, Bavoil exceeded the