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
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To be blunt, deadlifting is awesome. Once you get hooked, you are hooked for life. It is arguably the best test of full-body strength, and the deadlift will never lie to you. You can either grip it and rip it from the floor… or not. Getting better and stronger at the deadlift is a lifelong
2023 could be one to remember for Connor if one of her last lifts of 2022 is any indication. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 6, 2023 As is often the case, there are sure to be ascending powerlifting stars and previous unknowns who will rise to prominence in 2023. Though, one name
Wheels started 2023 with a bang. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 5, 2023 Larry “Wheels” Williams has never been one to shy away from sharing his ambitious goals. Of late, the powerlifter/strongman/influencer extraordinaire has been on a fresh training journey while using Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). As he neared a “mock” powerlifting
When a new lifter finally gets a kettlebell in their hands, the swing is typically one of the first exercises they try. But it shouldn’t be. The swing is arguably the most popular kettlebell exercise and it might actually be the movement that’s synonymous with the oddly shaped weight, but the swing isn’t exactly a
The deadlift is considered by many lifters to be the king of exercises. It could be considered the ultimate display of full-body strength, and it’s likely an exercise that recruits the most muscles in the human body. Deadlifts are also a very natural and instinctive movement — useful in everyday life as well as being
Hunt put on a deadlifting show in Las Vegas. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 22, 2022 Shane Hunt is only in his mid-20s, which makes the potential for the start of a fruitful and fulfilling strength sports career as a powerlifter seem all the more likely. His latest milestone, performed in front
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
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
Stoltman wants a shot at the all-time deadlift World Record. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 8, 2022 With two straight World’s Strongest Man (WSM) titles to his name, Tom Stoltman might be the biggest name in strongman. After winning his second consecutive championship in Sacramento, CA, the Scottish athlete didn’t appear in
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
Makarov will set his sights on the World Record next. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on December 6, 2022 When all is said and done, strongman Ivan Makarov might be remembered as one of the most prolific deadlifters in strength sports history. As the winner of the Giants Live World Deadlift Championships (WDC) in
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,
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).
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