Fulwood is the new king of his division when it comes to squat strength. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on May 2, 2023 On May 1, 2023, powerlifter Reece Fullwood shared an Instagram video of himself capturing a 412.5-kilogram (909.4-pound) raw with sleeves back squat during the 2023 Global Powerlifting Committee-Great Britain (GPC-GB) Welsh
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Kadlub continues to use his birthday as a celebration of strength. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on May 2, 2023 Every late April, powerlifter and strength icon Rudy Kadlub celebrates his birthday in one of the most appropriate ways — he bests his personal record (PR) deadlift. Each year, Kadlub adds one pound to
Even as he begins to step away from competition, Best continues to persevere. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 29, 2023 On Apr. 27, 2023, recently retired strongman Nick Best shared a clip of himself working out on a seated iso-lateral row machine with six 45-pound plates affixed on each side. Best is
On Apr. 25, 2023, Russel Orhii shared an Instagram training clip of himself capturing a 337.5-kilogram (744-pound) raw back squat for two reps. According to a floating caption in the video, the strength feat is a personal record (PR) for the elite competitor. This lift sees Orhii adding 8.61 kilograms (19 pounds) to a raw
Bell may have to shelve his goals for a while after this injury. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 25, 2023 Daniel Bell was off to a raucous start in 2023. He had matched Hafthor Björnsson‘s deadlift of 395 kilograms (870.8 pounds) at the 2023 Arnold Sports Festival (ASF). Eventually, he had planned
Henderson is predictably excelling with her deadlift progress. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 21, 2023 On Apr. 20, 2023, powerlifter Hunter Henderson shared an Instagram clip of herself capturing a 227.2-kilogram (501-pound) raw deadlift from a conventional stance. According to the caption of the athlete’s post, it’s the first time Henderson has
Browner continues to make unconventional progress with his traditional pulling power. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 20, 2023 Jamal Browner became a household name in powerlifting because of the staggering amount of weight he could deadlift. Full stop. However, the athlete is mainly known for the bar-bending weight he can pull off
The strongman legend might be sidelined for a little while. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 18, 2023 On Apr. 15, 2023, Hafthor Björnsson attempted a 252.5-kilogram (556.7-pound) raw bench press during a powerlifting competition held at Thor’s Power Gym in Kópavogur, Iceland. The athlete would not finish the repetition as he appeared
The strength star made this rep PR look like a breeze. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 17, 2023 Some bodybuilders make it a point mainly to showcase their ripped, stacked physiques. They typically demonstrate their remarkable training progress through pictures and posing videos. Versatile bodybuilder and powerlifter Joe Mackey still generally adheres
Maddox’s quest for the 800-pound bench press is coming along well. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 13, 2023 On Apr. 13, 2023, powerlifter Julius Maddox shared an Instagram clip of himself completing a raw 330-kilogram (727.5-pound) bench press during a training session. In his post, Maddox lists the weight as 730 pounds,
The prolific powerlifter somehow outdid herself in Texas. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 13, 2023 Modesty and consistency have likely described Samantha Rice’s powerlifting outlook. The powerhouse recently gave the sport’s community another example of her unique strength and transcendence. On Apr. 10, 2023, Rice shared a comprehensive Instagram post recapping her
Eugenie is one of powerlifting’s brighter young talents. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 12, 2023 Some young powerlifters take time to find their groove and get comfortable on a sanctioned lifting platform. It’s an understandable struggle to figure out what works and hone in on one’s strengths. Such a descriptor does not
Lehew notched a major raw milestone. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 12, 2023 On Apr. 10, 2023, powerlifter Blake Lehew shared an Instagram video of himself capturing a 319.9-kilogram (705.4-pound) raw back squat during the 2023 USA-UA Pioneer on the Beach. The contest took place on Apr. 8 in South Padre Island,
Thor is getting his hammer back. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 4, 2023 After making a foray into boxing, Hafthor Björnsson is done wading his toes into other sports’ waters. The powerlifter/strongman is steadily rebuilding the strength that once made him the 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion. The athlete seems to
The French star put on a show in a comeback. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 3, 2023 After injuring her lower back (date and severity undisclosed), it wasn’t clear when Prescillia Bavoil would regain the form that once helped her win International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) and European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) championships in
An excellent achievement for an athlete staying fit in old age. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 31, 2023 Brian Winslow, aka “the U.K.’s oldest weightlifter,” brings extra meaning to the saying, ‘age is just a number.’ In a strength context, it appears anyone can push themselves in the gym at any age.
Mackey made this somewhat unconventional lift look easy. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 30, 2023 When Joe Mackey makes news, it’s usually because the simultaneous powerlifter and bodybuilder capped off some kind of incredible feat of strength. His most recent display of power was a fitting reason to make some headlines. On
Corrigan’s dominance is now known on a international level. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 30, 2023 The 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships saw seemingly countless records broken in various divisions. Unsurprisingly, superstar powerlifters like Amanda Lawrence led the way. Evie Corrigan can add her name to the extensive list created in Sheffield, England,
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