Nicholls is not an average teen in strength. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 13, 2023 On June 11, 2023, teenage powerlifter Morgan Nicholls shared an Instagram clip of himself scoring a raw 238.1-kilogram (525-pound) bench press during a training session. According to the caption of the 16-year-old athlete’s post, the upper body
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Connor has added more jewels to her deadlift crown. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 12, 2023 When it comes to “pulling” off the seemingly impossible on monstrous deadlifts, Heather Connor is unmatched. During the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships in Valletta, Malta, the superstar pulled another heavy rabbit
Chapon’s strength greatness continues to be a marvel. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 12, 2023 Tiffany Chapon has done it again, not that anyone in strength sports is likely surprised. During the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships, the French superstar powerlifter scored a raw 99.5-kilogram (219.3-pound) bench press
A worthy record mark for a stellar athlete. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 8, 2023 The 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Bench Press Championships saw a number of hallowed records fall. One of them now belongs to 50-year-old Dutch powerlifter lelja Strik, who helped rewrite the record books during the upper
Eugenie’s strength profile continues to rise. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 7, 2023 On June 6, 2023, Samantha Eugenie shared an Instagram video of herself capturing a 122.5-kilogram (270-pound) raw bench press during a training session. According to the caption of the 20-year-old powerlifter’s post, the strength mark is a personal record
In some gym circles, you’re not considered a “true” lifter if nobody has ever asked you, “How much do you bench?” This fundamental exercise is the archetypal test of upper body strength and size. Yet, you might’ve seen this scene happen in person or in a viral video: a powerlifter marches toward a bench press
Stettner continues to break new boundaries. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 6, 2023 On June 2-3, 2023, during the 2023 Powerlifting America (AMP) Masters Raw Nationals, 72-year-old competitor Shelly Stettner scored two all-time raw competition personal records (PR). The first milestone was a 117.5-kilogram (259-pound) back squat on her second attempt. The
A seminal moment in Kodama’s powerlifting career. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 2, 2023 During the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 2023 IPF World Classic & Equipped Bench Press Championships, powerlifter Daiki Kodama captured a 230.5-kilogram (508-pound) raw bench press en route to a first-place performance in the single-lift contest. The mark is
Best clearly still has plenty of that intangible “it” in reserve. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 1, 2023 On May 28, 2023, strength icon Nick Best shared an Instagram clip of himself scoring a 350-kilogram (771.6-pound) back squat with wraps during a training session. The active powerlifter and retired strongman competitor was
Perkins used all three of his squat attempts to rewrite the record books. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on May 31, 2023 On May 20, 2023, during the 2023 USA Powerlifting (USAPL) P3 Grand Prix, powerlifter Austin Perkins scored a 305-kilogram (672.4-pound) raw back squat. The mark is an all-time raw World Record in
The record was claimed at the 2023 USAPL Masters World Cup Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on May 30, 2023 Racheal Paveglio may have had as close to a perfect meet as you will see on any platform. On Saturday, May 20, 2023, Paveglio entered the 2023 USAPL Masters World Cup in Arlington, TX
Van Ulft continues to distinguish herself amongst her young peers. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on May 25, 2023 On May 24, 2023, strength athlete Rory van Ulft’s Instagram page shared a clip of the young competitor capturing a 100-kilogram (220.4-pound) raw back squat. According to the caption of the post, the squat is
Duffy seemingly (and literally) pulled out all the stops. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on May 19, 2023 On May 18, 2023, powerlifter Mary Duffy shared an Instagram video of herself capturing a 140.6-kilogram (310-pound) raw deadlift with chains during a training session. According to the caption of Duffy’s social media clip, the 73-year-old’s
Strength clearly runs in this powerlifting family. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on May 18, 2023 Pablo Olivares is the younger sibling of Jesus Olivares, the current owner of the all-time heaviest raw World Record total (1,152.5 kilograms/2,540.8 pounds) in powerlifting history. That means the athlete has a lot to live up to from
Rusanenko outdid herself during the latest European Championships. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on May 18, 2023 From May 2-7, 2023, during the 2023 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) Equipped Powerlifting Championships in Thisted, Denmark, Daria Rusanenko captured a 276-kilogram (608.4-pound) back squat. Rusanenko competed in the Juniors division, but the equipped squat mark set
This unique cluster set was heavier than her current world record. Written by Chris Colucci Last updated on May 9, 2023 47-kilogram powerlifter Heather Connor has shown that she will be ready to compete at the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships on the week of June 11-18 in Valletta, Malta by performing a
The athlete has put herself within distance of claiming a World Record total. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on May 5, 2023 57-kilogram powerlifter Natalie Richards is making strength gains in preparation for her next meet, and she’s looking like she may break records. On May 4, 2023, Richards posted a video of herself
A dominant performance from Sancho saw her notch this record pull. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on May 3, 2023 On Apr. 30, 2023, powerlifter Laura Sancho shared an Instagram clip of herself scoring a 263-kilogram (579.8-pound) raw deadlift during the 2023 Global Powerlifting Committee-Great Britain (GPC-GB) Welsh Championships in Swansea, Wales. The power
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