Chest training is a highlight in most lifters’ routines. It’s either the day they get to throw around big weight on the bench or the day they get an excellent pump with immediate (however temporary) results. Exercise choice can dramatically influence overall results, especially when it comes to training the chest. Between myths about “targeting”
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A professional strength sports athlete deadlifting 600-plus pounds will almost always be noteworthy. When that person’s a teenager who still has to get their parent/guardian’s signature on school permission slips, the entire community will be on notice. On April 25, 2022, 15-year-old Morgan Nicholls recorded a video of himself crushing a 274.3-kilogram deadlift (605-pound) during
The bench press is Julius Maddox’s domain, and with another recent impressive feat, it doesn’t look like that’s changing any time soon. On April 24, 2022, the powerlifter locked out a 318-kilogram bench press (700-pound) for four unbroken reps — a new personal record (PR). Check out a video of the lift below, courtesy of
Roughly two weeks after a training session full of unofficial International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) world records, powerlifter Tiffany Chapon continues to up the ante. On April 17, 2022, the French athlete exceeded a total raw world of 435 kilograms (959 pounds). In addition, Chapon locked out a 100-kilogram bench press — which eclipses Hanna Rantala’s
Roughly four years ago, at the age of 34, Tamara Walcott began competitive powerlifting. Ever since, as one of the sport’s rising names, she’s more than made up for any perceived lost time. On April 7, 2022, ahead of the 2022 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) American Pro, Walcott shared some of her recent training
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 the Women’s division at the 2022 AMP Classic Open Nationals. SBD Apparel organized the competition, and it took place on April 1-3,
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 of the powerlifting world. On April 5, 2022, Maddox shared his prowess in the squat rack when he logged
The barbell skull crusher, also known as the barbell triceps extension, is one of the most well-known exercises for the triceps. Yet it is heavily underrated due to a misunderstanding of how to perform the exercise effectively. The barbell skull crusher can improve strength in a variety of activities, especially the bench press and overhead
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 kilograms — showcased her strength again when she logged a raw total of 425 kilograms (937 pounds) during training. While unofficial
Larry “Wheels” Williams is no stranger to the strength sports sphere. A bodybuilder, powerlifter, strongman, and popular YouTuber (roughly 2.25 million subscribers), Wheels is one of the more recognizable names in a community of elite athletes. On April 3, 2022, Wheels made waves with his strength when he achieved a one-rep, 661-pound paused bench press
The 2022 CrossFit Individual Quarterfinals wrapped up on March 27, 2022. With all final results now counted, defending Korean National CrossFit Champion, Seungyeon Choi, has logged quite an eye-opening performance. One of the sport’s brighter international competitors, Choi finished in 45th place worldwide and in first place in the Asia region. It’s her prowess during
A well-developed chest is a calling card of lifters who’ve spent months, if not years, dedicated to hard training. From lifters bench pressing jaw-dropping weight and bodybuilders hitting the classic “side chest” pose to beginners learning how to do a push-up, chest training has always been a high priority for anyone looking to build muscle
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