Green crushed this squat as if he had already been there and done that. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 11, 2023 In each new year, with roughly 12 months as their proverbial ball of training clay, some athletes prefer to take their time and ease into potential lofty goals. Such a sentiment
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Wheels’ new training journey hit a reflective milestone. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 9, 2023 Larry “Wheels” Williams has been very forthcoming about his decision to stop using steroids and transition to Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). The powerlifter/strongman/influencer has officially been training with TRT for almost half a year now. In the
Orhii closed 2022 with quite the highlight performance. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 20, 2022 In powerlifting’s current constellation of strength superstars, it’s hard to get much of any bigger than Russel Orhii. The former two-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World champion (2019, 2021) is known for the extraordinary once he gets
Ahh, the mythical bench press. It holds a special place in many lifters’ hearts. The draw of a muscular chest, rounded shoulders, and bulging triceps is what makes many fall in love with benching, either with a barbell or a pair of dumbbells. Whether you’re an athlete or just want to look good, bench pressing
Matthews earned a big-time win and hit PRs with strength to spare. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 12, 2022 Before 2022, Bobb Matthews might have been an ascending star, but he could never quite break through on a sanctioned lifting platform. Aside from some solid podium finishes, he was awaiting his turn
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
While he fell short of his goal, Björnsson successfully dipped his toes back into the powerlifting waters. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 5, 2022 It’s been an eventful fall for strength sports living legend Hafthor Björnsson. After some years away from Atlas stones and other heavy implements, the Icelandic athlete had announced
Butters’ European Championship performance is the perfect culmination of a recent journey. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 3, 2022 Bobbie Butters has been a competitive powerlifting fixture for over a decade. Per Open Powerlifting, as a raw Teen competitor, she began her career with a victory at the 2012 British Drug Free
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
If Nichols is bench pressing over 500 pounds now, he could become an unstoppable force soon enough. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on November 30, 2022 In their free time, most 16-year-olds probably aren’t working on building their strength in the gym. Rather than polish up their staple lifts, they’re likely playing video games,
Björnsson made this press look way too easy with his latest powerlifting foray on the horizon. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on November 29, 2022 While he prepares to compete as a powerlifter again on Dec. 3, 2022, legendary strength sports icon Hafthor Björnsson is seemingly leaving no stone unturned in his general training.
Yang’s stellar result garnered him his first-ever IPF World Record. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on November 22, 2022 In the Asian powerlifting circuit, Sen Yang has been a mainstay for quite some time. He’s a former Asian Powerlifting Federation (AsianPF) World Champion — both as an Equipped (2016-2017, 2019) and Raw competitor (2019).
Rusanenko can leave Denmark with her head held high after notching this record. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on November 21, 2022 As a powerlifter, Daria Rusanenko first made her hay in her native Ukraine, winning several contests of the Sub-Juniors and Teen variety in the mid-2010s. Years later, as a seasoned competitor and
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
One of the world’s greatest deadlifters continues to break new ground. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on November 17, 2022 With two International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World titles (2017, 2019), Heather Connor has a diverse powerlifting resume outside of her usual prolific deadlifting. Even still, this superstar has undoubtedly developed her household name-worthy reputation
Hawkins can’t stop and won’t stop reaching new heights in the squat rack. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on November 17, 2022 Some strength athletes are seemingly just born to lift incredible amounts of weight. In the sport of powerlifting, superstar Kristy Hawkins might be one of them. This multifaceted competitor, who also owns
One of powerlifting’s more prolific athletes is gearing up to shine once again. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on November 14, 2022 A glance at Blake Lehew’s resume will show that this athlete doesn’t shy away from competition. In over a decade-plus of pulling, pressing, and squatting massive weights on sanctioned lifting platforms, Lehew
Björnsson is fine-tuning his staple lift with his competitive return on the horizon. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on November 10, 2022 In October 2022, Hafthor Björnsson announced he would hang up the boxing gloves to return to professional strongman. In the same month, the former 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion revealed he
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