Here’s what to expect in West Virginia this December. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 28, 2023 The annual Official Strongman Games (OSG) present an intriguing opportunity for elite and up-and-coming strongmen and strongwomen alike to show out. This year’s contest taking place on December 1-3, 2023, in Charleston, West Virginia, should be […]
Clarida appears more than ready for another 212 title. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 28, 2023 Shaun “The Giant Killer” Clarida isn’t shy about what he wants to accomplish as a dynamite bodybuilder. The two-time 212 Olympia winner (2020, 2022) wants to build a dynasty of championships and eventually even surpass James […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Meyers once again distinguished himself as a titan among men. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 22, 2023 Zac Meyers is accustomed to lifting unfathomable amounts of weight — one perusal of his training-laden Instagram profile says as much. Though this 29-year-old powerlifting star clearly excels in multiple strength landscapes. On June 17, […]
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 […]
Castro makes his return in a major leadership role for the organization. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on June 21, 2023 Justin Bergh is stepping down from his position as CrossFit’s General Manager of Sport, according to CrossFit CEO Don Faul. Bergh had been in the role for 18 months and is leaving the […]
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. […]