Hawkins showed her pulling strength is quite versatile. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 27, 2023 In terms of competitive accomplishments, Kristy Hawkins has nothing to prove. For one, per her personal page on Open Powerlifting, the dynamic powerlifter hasn’t lost a sanctioned competition since mid-April 2017. For the other, Hawkins’ name is […]
Makarov is coming for the ultimate deadlift crown. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 26, 2023 On June 18, 2023, strongman Ivan Makarov shared a video of himself capturing a 476-kilogram (1,049.4-pound) deadlift for two reps during a training session. The strength feat is a personal record (PR) for the Russian athlete and […]
Singh Dhillon came, saw, and conquered in Valletta, Malta. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 21, 2023 In the spring on 2023, powerlifter Inderraj Singh Dhillon put himself within shouting distance of one of strength sports’ more hallowed marks — the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) raw World Record deadlift in the 120-kilogram division. […]
Farid can count quite a notch in her belt now. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 13, 2023 There are no shortage of World Records falling at the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships. In fact, it almost appears as if the contest has multiple new stars every day during […]
Le was the latest in a long line of records at this contest. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 13, 2023 The 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships have featured a variety of jaw-dropping performances from a few household names like Chapon and Connor. The latest record stunner in Valletta, […]
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 […]
Miroshnik made this pull look easy for an athlete of his size. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 7, 2023 There is one rather simple but very effective way to distinguish one’s self in the strongman sphere: lift extremely heavy objects — from the floor, above your head, any way you can. That’s […]
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 […]
This strength pulling team-up worked out in one of the best ways. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 1, 2023 On May 27-29, 2023, during the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman (UKSW), strongwomen Izzy Tait and Sam Taylor combined for a unique milestone of strength. The athletes paired up to deadlift a barbell loaded […]
Underdown captured this record undeterred by the unusual barbell setup. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on May 30, 2023 On May 27-29, 2023, during the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman, Lucy Underdown scored a 305-kilogram (672.4-pound) Kratos bar deadlift World Record. In the context of a strongwoman event, Underdown utilized a lifting belt and lifting […]