On Oct. 9, 2022, during the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) The Croqueta Classic, Craig Foster scored a 465-kilogram (1,025.1-pound) raw back squat while competing in the +140-kilogram division. Per Foster’s caption in an Instagram post recapping his performance at the contest, the top squat is a new personal record (PR) for the powerlifter. Foster’s new
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A general perusal of Jaisyn Mike’s social media will say he’s quite confident in his abilities. The two-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Champion in the +120-kilogram division seems to make it a point to showcase unique feats of strength and power. The 44-year-old competitor’s latest training accomplishment is no different. On Oct. 6, 2022,
The sport of powerlifting, on the whole, doesn’t seem to be short on young stars and up-and-comers at the moment. With a fresh performance under his belt, there might be another big name to throw into a growing competitive ring. On Oct. 2, 2022, during a victory at the Australian Powerlifting League (APL) Strength Quest
Russel Orhii might be one of the few truly elite names in powerlifting. It’s to the point where any he steps into a squat rack or onto a lifting platform; he’s likened to making some huge (pun intended) news. The two-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Champion recently lived up to that high standard again.
Teri Gehring doesn’t have your average powerlifter profile. A special education teacher by trade, according to her Instagram profile, the 52-year-old Gehring only started competitive powerlifting when she was 49 years old in May 2019 and has already notched several World Records. Yet, as a recent training feat demonstrates, her competitive fire shows no signs
Stan Efferding built his strength sports career on a versatility. The 54-year-old athlete is a competitive powerlifter and is a member of the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) as a professional bodybuilder. It’s the former powerlifting niche where Efferding recently demonstrated his power. On Oct. 3, 2022, Efferding posted a video to his
In the powerlifting ranks, Jalen Faulk might be one of the bigger up-and-coming names to keep an eye on. The 18-year-old athlete showed why with a recent phenomenal feat of leg strength. On Oct. 1, 2022, Faulk posted a video on his Instagram where he completed a back squat of 300 kilograms (661.4 pounds) raw
Only days after a record-breaking performance at the 2022 USPA Raw Pro, powerlifter Jamal Browner might have just outdone himself with a new remarkable feat of strength. On Sept. 29, 2022, Browner captured a 500-kilogram (1,102-pound) raw traditional deadlift during a training session. He is the fourth known person to deadlift at least that much
On Sept. 24, 2022, during the 2022 United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Raw Pro in North Kansas City, MO, Jamal Browner successfully locked out a raw 455-kilogram (1,003-pound) deadlift. The mark extends Browner’s own World Record in the 110-kilogram division by 14.4 kilograms (31.9 pounds). He is the second-ever men’s athlete to deadlift at least
On Sept. 24, 2022, during the latest edition of the United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Raw Pro, Sullivan captured a 385-kilogram (848.8-pound) raw back squat. It is a new World Record in the 100-kilogram weight class, surpassing his previous own record mark by 5 kilograms. Sullivan scored that past figure of 380 kilograms (837.7 pounds)
The 2022 Arnold Sports Festival UK (ASFUK) will take place on Sept. 23-25, 2022, in Birmingham, England. The Festival’s namesake, strength sports and Hollywood icon Arnold Schwarzenegger, will not be in attendance. The 2022 Arnold Classic UK and the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic UK contests are a part of the overall Festival. In a formal
On Sept. 19, 2022, Larry “Wheels” Williams shared an Instagram video where he successfully locked out 15 reps of a 224.5-kilogram (495-pound) back squat raw with wraps. The athlete wore a lifting belt and knee wraps and used a safety squat bar — which can limit shoulder rotation and eases potential stress on them. Wheels
Most people will probably celebrate their birthday with a big, festive cake. They might even get some candles, presents, and confetti. And maybe Norwegian athlete Magne did all that for his 80th birthday, but he also deadlifted 150 kilograms (30.7 pounds). On Sept. 19, 2022, an Instagram post from SATS Norge in Oslo, Norway, featured
Jonathan Cayco is one of powerlifting’s more accomplished and decorated active competitors. After falling just short of defending his International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World title in June 2022, he’s starting to look like a strength sport athlete on a mission. On Sept. 19, 2022, Cayco shared an Instagram video of himself completing a 260-kilogram (574-pound)
On Sept. 16, 2022, powerlifter Heather Connor shared an Instagram video of herself capturing a 190-kilogram (418.9-pound) raw deadlift for two reps during a training session. According to the caption of Connor’s post, her new pulling mark is a personal record (PR) double. Connor completed the deadlift in a sumo stance and wore just a
On Sept. 14, 2022, powerlifter Kheycie Romero shared an Instagram video wherein she squats a personal record of 234 kilograms (516 pounds) for two reps in training. The 90-kilogram powerlifter wore a lifting belt, knee sleeves, and wrist wraps to help notch the strength milestone. [Related: The Best Landmine Workouts for More Muscle and Better
There are impressive lifts that are significant signs of progress, and there are noteworthy lifts that double as exceptional milestones. With a recent personal boundary-breaking accomplishment while training in the gym, young powerlifter Jesus Olivares can count himself amongst the special latter group. On September 13, 2022, Olivares shared an Instagram video of himself completing
On September 12, 2022, American powerlifter John Haack shared Instagram footage where he captured a raw 275-kilogram (606.3-pound) bench press during a training session. Per the caption of his post, the successful bench press rep is a new personal record (PR) for Haack. [Related: How to Do the Incline Bench Press for Upper-Body Size and Strength]
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