Browner continues to make unconventional progress with his traditional pulling power. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 20, 2023 Jamal Browner became a household name in powerlifting because of the staggering amount of weight he could deadlift. Full stop. However, the athlete is mainly known for the bar-bending weight he can pull off […]
The strongman legend might be sidelined for a little while. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 18, 2023 On Apr. 15, 2023, Hafthor Björnsson attempted a 252.5-kilogram (556.7-pound) raw bench press during a powerlifting competition held at Thor’s Power Gym in Kópavogur, Iceland. The athlete would not finish the repetition as he appeared […]
The strength star made this rep PR look like a breeze. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 17, 2023 Some bodybuilders make it a point mainly to showcase their ripped, stacked physiques. They typically demonstrate their remarkable training progress through pictures and posing videos. Versatile bodybuilder and powerlifter Joe Mackey still generally adheres […]
Maddox’s quest for the 800-pound bench press is coming along well. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 13, 2023 On Apr. 13, 2023, powerlifter Julius Maddox shared an Instagram clip of himself completing a raw 330-kilogram (727.5-pound) bench press during a training session. In his post, Maddox lists the weight as 730 pounds, […]
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 […]
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, […]
Thor is getting his hammer back. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 4, 2023 After making a foray into boxing, Hafthor Björnsson is done wading his toes into other sports’ waters. The powerlifter/strongman is steadily rebuilding the strength that once made him the 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion. The athlete seems to […]
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 […]
An excellent achievement for an athlete staying fit in old age. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 31, 2023 Brian Winslow, aka “the U.K.’s oldest weightlifter,” brings extra meaning to the saying, ‘age is just a number.’ In a strength context, it appears anyone can push themselves in the gym at any age. […]