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 […]
Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 27, 2023 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]