The accomplished athlete officially set a new standard for deadlifting. Written by Stephen Sheehan, CPT Last updated on October 17, 2023 Between having a doctorate in education, an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) pro card, and a string of 10 straight powerlifting competition victories, Patricia Johnson entered the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF)
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The latest lineup of Gladiators looks promising. Written by Stephen Sheehan, CPT Last updated on September 28, 2023 Perhaps the third time will be the charm for the Australian version of the Gladiators television series. After a previous attempt to revive the show lasted just one season, producers made sure there will be no shortage
The former World’s Strongest Man has a new outlook on competing. Written by Stephen Sheehan, CPT Last updated on September 22, 2023 Hafthor Björnsson sent a clear message to the strength sports world by announcing he will shift his focus from powerlifting to competing in strongman again. The 2018 World’s Strongest Man and three-time winner
Some people had a unique introduction to physical strength. At one point, they may have seen a person lift a heavy weight — whether it was a family member moving an “immovable” piece of furniture, a muscular athlete completing a “bench press challenge” on television, or a superhero hoisting a car overhead to save the
Browner continues to showcase his dominant pulling. Written by Chris Colucci Last updated on September 11, 2023 Jamal Browner has made a name for himself as a powerlifter collecting competitive victories and World Records, particularly showcasing his deadlift prowess. On Sept. 2, 2023, he explored the challenge of a new strength sport by competing at
It’s the first World Record performance from the young strength athlete. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on August 29, 2023 The 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Junior and Sub-Junior Powerlifting Championships are taking place in Cluj-Napoca, Romania from Aug. 24 to Sept. 3. The international competition is a showcase of young talent —
He is a 1,000-plus pound squatter after all. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on August 21, 2023 Many lifters that squat in the gym don’t simply want to “train their legs,” they want to get stronger and move serious weight, as well. Jesus Olivares knows a thing or two about squatting a lot of
He’s in the home stretch of prep for his first strongman contest. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on August 15, 2023 Powerlifter Jamal Browner is set to make his debut in the world of strongman at the 2023 World Deadlift Championships, which is part of the 2023 Giants Live Strongman World Open on Sept.
Hugdal rewrote history with this lift. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on August 11, 2023 On August 6, 2023, Hildeborg Juvet Hugdal recorded a 235.5-kilogram (519.1-pound) equipped bench press during the 2023 European Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Equipped Bench Press Championships in Bordeaux, France. The milestone helped Hugdal to first place and is a World
Faulk’s pull is an unofficial Teen World Record. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on August 9, 2023 On August 8, 2023, powerlifter Jalen Faulk shared on his Instagram profile that features the athlete successfully capturing a 355.1-kilogram (783-pound) raw deadlift during a training session. According to the 19-year-old Faulk’s caption, the pull is an
Herndon achieved this squat in sleeves instead of his usual wraps. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on August 9, 2023 On August 8, 2023, powerlifter Phillip Herndon recorded a video of himself successfully locking out a 414.5-kilogram (914-pound) raw back squat during a recent training session. The mark is unofficially more than the current
Kolb’s bench press is the heaviest lift in powerlifting history. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on August 1, 2023 On July 29, 2023, powerlifter Jimmy Kolb recorded a 635.4-kilogram (1,401-pound) equipped bench press during the 2023 International Powerlifting Association (IPA) Tri-Star Bash in Elizabethton, Tennessee. The lift is not only an all-time equipped World
She’s one of the strongest septuagenarians around. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on July 27, 2023 On July 25, 2023, powerlifter Mary Duffy shared an Instagram video of herself finishing off a two-minute wall sit. The 56-kilogram athlete wrote that the she had 97.5 kilograms (215 pounds) worth of weight plates on her lap
Herber’s strength reached another level with this session. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on July 26, 2023 Denise Herber has a resume laden with staggering, eye-popping lifts. The German athlete has lost just two competitions in her powerlifting career and is certainly no slouch when it comes to polishing her form and strength in
Mica is an exceptionally strong pre-teen. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on July 24, 2023 Jordan Mica is not your average 11-year-old. The young athlete might enjoy some typical childhood staples — playing video games, coming home when the streetlights turn on — but he throws being an accomplished powerlifter into that mix. He
Hause is roaring back in his return. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on July 17, 2023 While he’s strong and powerful, Andrew Hause could probably not lift an actual house. Though, the mere idea that the powerlifter could even attempt such a seismic feat of strength is a nod to Hause’s reputation preceding him.
Once again, Lahlou has outdone himself. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on July 12, 2023 Chances are, when powerlifter Nabil Lahlou loads up his barbell with an unfathomable amount of weight, he’s going to make jaws drop to the floor. The athlete’s latest remarkable feat in a sanctioned competitive context was no different. On
The iconic powerlifter continues to show impressive longevity. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on July 12, 2023 On July 10, 2023, World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Mitchell Hooper posted a video to his YouTube channel featuring a leg-training session with strength sports icon Nick Best. After some warm-ups and deliberative conversation with his eventual
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