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 […]
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 […]
Herndon’s squat achievement was a long time coming. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 20, 2023 Phillip Herndon is not one to tip-toe around a loaded barbell. As his competitive resume and Instagram profile of training feats illustrate, he’s an athlete prepared to put the pedal to the metal whenever he steps into […]
A competitive milestone seems inevitable for Muluh. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 17, 2023 In powerlifting, certain lifters have the potential for World Record-adjacent feats during any run-of-the-mill workout or sanctioned competition. On Mar. 15, 2023, Sonita Muluh provided an excellent example of this strength phenomenon when she captured a 280-kilogram (617.3-pound) […]
Lawrence is clearly prepared to crush her next contest. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 16, 2023 In terms of sheer dominion over one’s division, powerlifter Amanda Lawrence might have an iron-vise grip on the International Power Federation’s (IPF) raw 84-kilogram category. The athlete’s latest strength feat suggests she’s about to tighten her […]
Yet another stacked lift for Buettner. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 15, 2023 It is said an immovable force can do nothing to an immovable object. Whoever believes this clearly never watched “The Canadian Forklift” Jessica Buettner pick up very heavy objects in the gym. On Mar. 13, 2023, Buettner shared an […]
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 […]
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 […]
Olivares is well past the 1,000-pound barrier, and he continues to climb. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 22, 2023 Jesus Olivares’s Instagram username is “mega.gojira” — a play on words of the Japanese term for “Godzilla,” the fictional nuclear reptilian monster that brings nothing but destruction in its wake. Considering what Olivares […]
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 […]