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
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Now at the top of the strongman world, Hooper continues to showcase his elite strength. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on May 16, 2023 Late last month, Mitchell Hooper ascended strongman’s tallest mountain for the first time when he won the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM). After capping a meteoric rise to become the
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
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
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
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
Tell an experienced lifter to do 20 reps of curls and they’ll say it’s too easy. Tell them to do 20 reps of pull-ups and they’ll say it’s too hard. Tell them to do 20 reps of squats and, if they know their stuff, they’ll start to tremble. The 20-rep squat program has a long
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
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
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,
Marcelle came, saw, conquered, and almost did it by accident. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 29, 2023 An unmitigated powerhouse, Sherine Marcelle entered 2023 with big plans and a roadmap to fulfill them. The superstar powerlifter seems to have fulfilled her mission. On Mar 25, 2023, during the World Raw Powerlifting Federation
Sullivan’s leg power is literally unmatched by his peers. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 27, 2023 At times, Joe Sullivan seemingly expands what should be possible for anyone on the mortal plane. He resembles more of a powerlifting powerhouse than a mere human being with ridiculous strength. The powerlifting dynamo once again
A living legend adds another fabled tale to her story. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 27, 2023 Amanda Lawrence entered the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Sheffield Powerlifting Championships with nothing to prove. The athlete was already a World Champion, with multiple world records to her name scattered all over. Yet, she
Herndon’s squat achievement was a long time coming. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 20, 2023 Phillip Herndon is not one to tip-toe around a loaded barbell. As his competitive resume and Instagram profile of training feats illustrate, he’s an athlete prepared to put the pedal to the metal whenever he steps into
A competitive milestone seems inevitable for Muluh. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 17, 2023 In powerlifting, certain lifters have the potential for World Record-adjacent feats during any run-of-the-mill workout or sanctioned competition. On Mar. 15, 2023, Sonita Muluh provided an excellent example of this strength phenomenon when she captured a 280-kilogram (617.3-pound)
Lawrence is clearly prepared to crush her next contest. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 16, 2023 In terms of sheer dominion over one’s division, powerlifter Amanda Lawrence might have an iron vice grip on the International Power Federation’s (IPF) raw 84-kilogram category: The athlete’s latest strength feat suggests she’s about to tighten
Yet another stacked lift for Buettner. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 15, 2023 It is said an immovable force can do nothing to an immovable object. Whoever believes this clearly never watched “The Canadian Forklift” Jessica Buettner pick up very heavy objects in the gym. On Mar. 13, 2023, Buettner shared an
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