Richards enters record territory. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 1, 2023 On Feb. 24-26, 2023, during the Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic Open Nationals, powerlifter Natalie Richards broke new ground for her weight class. In a first-place National Championship performance, Richards notched a 501.2-kilogram (1,105-pound) raw total and became the first-ever 57-kilogram powerlifter
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Lehew looks primed for personal milestones this year. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 28, 2023 Blake Lehew has been a fixture in powerlifting for years. A former USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Juniors raw National Champion (2016) in the 74-kilogram weight class, Lehew now dominates at 82.5 kilograms. A stellar performance at the World
The all-timer adds another notch to his legendary belt. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 28, 2023 On Feb. 24-26, 2023, during the Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic Raw Nationals in Austin, TX, powerlifter Ray Williams captured his seventh career raw National championship in the +120-kilogram class. The title count is a mix of
Olivares is well past the 1,000-pound barrier, and he continues to climb. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 22, 2023 Jesus Olivares’s Instagram username is “mega.gojira” — a play on words of the Japanese term for “Godzilla,” the fictional nuclear reptilian monster that brings nothing but destruction in its wake. Considering what Olivares
Buettner moved up a weight class and it was business as usual. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 22, 2023 Jessica Buettner had planned to compete as an 84-kilogram powerlifter for a little while now, but the superstar waited to put the shift into action. With the 2023 Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU) Nationals
Henderson was anything but a “ghost” at the Ghost Clash 2. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 21, 2023 In some ways, the 2023 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Ghost Clash 2 might have been the first significant powerlifting meet of the calendar year. While there were a whole host of impressive and
“The Mountain” is coming back. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on February 14, 2023 The world of strength sports has been put on notice: Hafthor Bjornsson is coming back and officially ending his nearly three-year retirement from competitive lifting. On Feb. 13, 2023, the man known as “The Mountain” published a video on his
Thompson’s latest lift seems to tease grand new heights. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 10, 2023 Most familiar with Jen Thompson’s exploits, both in the gym and on the lifting platform, understand she’s usually prepared for greatness. In a career spanning back almost a quarter-century, Thompson has usually stood tall atop the
If this how Herndon starts 2023, a monster year is likely ahead. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 7, 2023 Whenever one checks in on Phillip Herndon, the mammoth powerlifter is likely pulling off some incredible feat of strength. As a usual 110-kilogram competitor, Herndon has amassed a reputation for seemingly impossible displays
Kolb can now count himself as a trailblazing pioneer. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 6, 2023 When it comes to some of the most powerful lifts in recorded history, powerlifter Jimmy Kolb now stands alone. On Feb. 4, 2023, during the 2023 International Powerlifting Association (IPA) Hillbilly Havoc in Hurricane, WV, Kolb
Haack seems ready to dominate again in 2023. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 31, 2023 Compared to John Haack, most mere mortals would likely struggle to squat, press, and pull a fraction of the weights he logs for himself. However, Haack has routinely proven he isn’t any Average Joe in the weight
Mica is redefining the boundaries of what a young powerlifter should be capable of. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 19, 2023 At 10 years old, many children probably aren’t thinking about picking up heavy objects and lifting them repeatedly. When not in a fifth-grade classroom, they might be outside riding their bikes
Tumbarello’s feet being off the ground is a fitting symbol for this feat that would make many levitate with joy. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 18, 2023 In terms of upper-body prowess and energy, powerlifter Joseph Tumbarello understands what he wants. If one were to peruse his general social media without any
Mackey won his own personal “iron war” with this deadlift. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 17, 2023 By now, Joe Mackey has a deserved reputation for being one of the strongest professional bodybuilders of all time. The International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League member has made past headlines for
Green crushed this squat as if he had already been there and done that. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 11, 2023 In each new year, with roughly 12 months as their proverbial ball of training clay, some athletes prefer to take their time and ease into potential lofty goals. Such a sentiment
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
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
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