The back squat, universally hailed the king of leg exercises, holds a timeless place in the realm of strength training. It’s a basic barbell movement that challenges not only your physical strength, but mental strength as well. The reason it is such a tough exercise to conquer has to do with not just muscular power, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Novopismennyi once again distinguished himself from the crowd with this feat. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 30, 2023 From June 11-18, 2023, during the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships in Valletta, Malta, seemingly countless World Records fell at the hands of superstar competitors. Ukraine’s Anatolii Novopismennyi can count […]
Bavoil stayed well in line with her prolific resume. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 29, 2023 On June 11-18, 2023, in Valletta, Malta, powerlifter Prescillia Bavoil successfully locked out a 211.5-kilogram (466.2-pound) raw back squat during the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships. The milestone achievement is officially an […]
Herndon, yet again, has made a new mark on history. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 27, 2023 On June 26, 2023, powerlifter Phillip Herndon shared an Instagram video of himself capturing a 453.9-kilogram (1,000-pound) back squat raw with wraps from the 2023 International Powerlifting Association (IPA) Strength Spectacular. According to the caption […]
Tongotea’s squat was a perfect way to top a monstrous performance. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 22, 2023 During the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships, Karlina Tongotea scored a 225.5-kilogram (497.1-pound) raw back squat. The mark is an official IPF World Record in the 76-kilogram division, where Tongotea […]
Muluh continued a recent hot streak with this record and performance. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 22, 2023 On June 11-18, 2023, during the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships, Belgian powerlifter Sonita Muluh scored a 285.5-kilogram (629.4-pound) raw back squat. The achievement was enough to give the athlete […]