Herndon achieved this squat in sleeves instead of his usual wraps. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on August 9, 2023 On August 8, 2023, powerlifter Phillip Herndon recorded a video of himself successfully locking out a 414.5-kilogram (914-pound) raw back squat during a recent training session. The mark is unofficially more than the current […]
Kolb’s bench press is the heaviest lift in powerlifting history. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on August 1, 2023 On July 29, 2023, powerlifter Jimmy Kolb recorded a 635.4-kilogram (1,401-pound) equipped bench press during the 2023 International Powerlifting Association (IPA) Tri-Star Bash in Elizabethton, Tennessee. The lift is not only an all-time equipped World […]
She’s one of the strongest septuagenarians around. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on July 27, 2023 On July 25, 2023, powerlifter Mary Duffy shared an Instagram video of herself finishing off a two-minute wall sit. The 56-kilogram athlete wrote that the she had 97.5 kilograms (215 pounds) worth of weight plates on her lap […]
Herber’s strength reached another level with this session. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on July 26, 2023 Denise Herber has a resume laden with staggering, eye-popping lifts. The German athlete has lost just two competitions in her powerlifting career and is certainly no slouch when it comes to polishing her form and strength in […]
Mica is an exceptionally strong pre-teen. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on July 24, 2023 Jordan Mica is not your average 11-year-old. The young athlete might enjoy some typical childhood staples — playing video games, coming home when the streetlights turn on — but he throws being an accomplished powerlifter into that mix. He […]
Hause is roaring back in his return. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on July 17, 2023 While he’s strong and powerful, Andrew Hause could probably not lift an actual house. Though, the mere idea that the powerlifter could even attempt such a seismic feat of strength is a nod to Hause’s reputation preceding him. […]
Once again, Lahlou has outdone himself. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on July 12, 2023 Chances are, when powerlifter Nabil Lahlou loads up his barbell with an unfathomable amount of weight, he’s going to make jaws drop to the floor. The athlete’s latest remarkable feat in a sanctioned competitive context was no different. On […]
The iconic powerlifter continues to show impressive longevity. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on July 12, 2023 On July 10, 2023, World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Mitchell Hooper posted a video to his YouTube channel featuring a leg-training session with strength sports icon Nick Best. After some warm-ups and deliberative conversation with his eventual […]
The powerlifter is getting ready for his first strongman performance. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on July 7, 2023 You can count the number of athletes who have verifiably deadlifted 500 kilograms (1,102.3 pounds) with one hand and you’d still have a finger free. Jamal Browner is one member of this highly exclusive strength […]
The experienced powerlifter performed yet another impressive lift. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on July 3, 2023 11-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Champion Jen Thompson celebrated her 50th birthday on June 27, 2023. To mark the milestone birthday, Thompson posted a video on her Instagram page showcasing a bench press of 145.1 kilograms […]