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 […]
Lehew notched a major raw milestone. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 12, 2023 On Apr. 10, 2023, powerlifter Blake Lehew shared an Instagram video of himself capturing a 319.9-kilogram (705.4-pound) raw back squat during the 2023 USA-UA Pioneer on the Beach. The contest took place on Apr. 8 in South Padre Island, […]
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, […]
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 […]
Senumong’s pulling power speaks for itself. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 10, 2023 On Mar. 9, 2023, the King of the Lifts Instagram page reposted one of powerlifter Kasemsand Senumong’s recent raw deadlift build-up sessions. The clip features Senumong pulling 70, 120, 170, 220, 260, 290, 310, and 320 kilograms (a range […]
“How much do you bench?” It might be the most frequently asked question among hardcore “gym bros” and experienced gym veterans looking to establish a pecking order, as well as curious beginners looking to strike up a conversation. It’s also one of the most popular (if misguided) ways to inquire about someone’s strength, fitness, and […]
Richards enters record territory. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 1, 2023 On Feb. 24-26, 2023, during the Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic Open Nationals, powerlifter Natalie Richards broke new ground for her weight class. In a first-place National Championship performance, Richards notched a 501.2-kilogram (1,105-pound) raw total and became the first-ever 57-kilogram powerlifter […]
The all-timer adds another notch to his legendary belt. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 28, 2023 On Feb. 24-26, 2023, during the Powerlifting America (AMP) Classic Raw Nationals in Austin, TX, powerlifter Ray Williams captured his seventh career raw National championship in the +120-kilogram class. The title count is a mix of […]
Buettner moved up a weight class and it was business as usual. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 22, 2023 Jessica Buettner had planned to compete as an 84-kilogram powerlifter for a little while now, but the superstar waited to put the shift into action. With the 2023 Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU) Nationals […]