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September 22, 2023

Hafthor Björnsson Puts Powerlifting on Pause for Return to Strongman Competition

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The former World’s Strongest Man has a new outlook on competing.

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Hafthor Björnsson sent a clear message to the strength sports world by announcing he will shift his focus from powerlifting to competing in strongman again.

The 2018 World’s Strongest Man and three-time winner of the Arnold Strongman Classic made headlines in February of 2023 when he officially came out of retirement. However, just two months later, Björnsson encountered a serious setback in his quest to prove his dominance again when he tore his pectoral muscle during a powerlifting competition held at Thor’s Power Gym in Kópavogur, Iceland.

Nearly six months since suffering the injury that forced him to alter his training plans, Björnsson shared a video on his YouTube channel on Sept. 21, 2023 detailing his decision to take his career in a different (but familiar) direction.

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“As of now, because of the injury, I feel like it’s the smartest decision for me to step away for a little bit, keep training, keep building up the static strength,” Björnsson explained. “Then at some point later on in my journey, maybe a year from now, two years from now, three years from now, I might pick it back up.”

This isn’t the first (or likely the last) time the 2023 International Sports Hall of Fame inductee has switched his athletic priorities. After earning a reputation as an all-time great strongman, Björnsson retired from the sport in August 2020 and subsequently competed in both boxing and powerlifting.

Although he didn’t fare quite as well in the ring, the experience of changing sports provided some important perspective.

“When I decided to do powerlifting in the first place, after being in boxing for two years, I set my goals so high and I was getting strong so fast that my body wasn’t ready for it, and that’s why I got injured, in my opinion,” Björnsson said. “I need to be smart with my training. I need to give myself more time to build up that static strength.”

After providing his rationale for putting his powerlifting aspirations on pause, the legendary competitor gave a simple explanation behind his decision to return to strongman.

“The main reason is just because I have so much love for the sport,” Björnsson said.

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Motivated to make a successful comeback, the man known for portraying “The Mountain” in the television series “Game of Thrones” plans to take a patient approach to the process. Björnsson said he will take things at his own pace as he prepares to compete again.

“I’m obviously going to set big goals for myself, but when I’m going to go into a competition I’m going to do my best,” he explained. “What that means is I’m not going to be chasing a man, chasing a record, chasing something right away. I need my body to get used to the heavy lifting. I need my tendons to get stronger, and that just takes time overall.”

Despite being three years removed from his last strongman contest — a championship title at Iceland’s Strongest Man in August of 2020 — it might not be long before Björnsson captures his 39th victory in the sport.

Once he returns to active status and competes again, he would be automatically qualified to enter the 2024 World’s Strongest Man thanks to his status as a former champion. Of course, if that occurs, the Iceland native would face a tall task to take down reigning winner Mitchell Hooper, who became the first Canadian-born victor in April 2023.

But if Björnsson wins his second World’s Strongest Man title six years after earning his first, that might just be the most impressive accomplishment of his decorated career.

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September 11, 2023

Jamal Browner Nearly Pulls 510 Kilograms (1,124 Pounds), Approaching Heaviest Deadlift of All Time

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Browner continues to showcase his dominant pulling.

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Jamal Browner has made a name for himself as a powerlifter collecting competitive victories and World Records, particularly showcasing his deadlift prowess. On Sept. 2, 2023, he explored the challenge of a new strength sport by competing at the World Deadlift Championship (WDC) performed under strongman contest rules.

Just seven days after his appearance at the WDC, Browner returned to the gym for a “YOLO” deadlift training session — his annual personal tradition after a major contest. On Sept. 9, 2023, Browner posted a video on his YouTube channel documenting his attempt at a weight that no athlete in the history of any strength sport has successfully completed.

Browner, who competes in the 109.7-kilogram (242-pound) powerlifting class, is seen tackling a 510-kilogram (1,124-pound) on two separate attempts, followed by an attempt at 505 kilograms (1,113 pounds).

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In the training video, Browner is first shown performing progressively heavier warm-up sets. He began at 120 kilograms (265 pounds) before moving through 220 kilograms (485 pounds), 320 kilograms (705 pounds), 370 kilograms (815 pounds), 420 kilograms (925 pounds), and finally 460 kilograms (1,015 pounds). After completing the first set, he wore lifting straps and a weightlifting belt for the remaining lifts.

Browner then made the enthusiastic decision to jump to 510 kilograms (1,124 pounds). He lifted the barbell off the ground relatively quickly before stalling at his knees. On his second attempt at 510 kilograms, Browner is seen with talcum powder across his thighs to reduce friction and aid the lift (a common technique in powerlifting).

He was able to get the bar slightly higher on his knees before returning the weight to the ground, where he quickly unstrapped his grip and walked off the platform while speaking with spectators in the gym. By his demeanor, one might mistakenly think that the effort of lifting more than a half-ton wasn’t all too exhausting for the strength athlete.

The final attempt of the day was 505 kilograms (1,113 pounds). Browner was able to smoothly bring the bar to just above his knees before hitting a wall and struggling for several brief seconds before replacing the bar on the ground. Browner later stated that all three attempts were performed over a 30-minute period.

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Unsuccessful lifts are potentially less exciting and dramatic than fully locked out repetitions. However, what sets Browner apart from the deadlifting pack, aside from the sheer weight itself, are the conditions under which he performed. In training for the WDC, Browner spent nearly four months lifting with a conventional deadlift stance due to the strongman ruleset.

Browner’s previous heaviest successful deadlifts, including a 455-kilogram (1,003-pound) deadlift in competition and a 500-kilogram (1,102-pound) deadlift in training, were performed with a sumo deadlift stance. The recent “YOLO” session was only his second time returning to the wider stance in roughly 15 weeks and, as he stated in the video, his technique has yet to return to 100%.

Browner previously attempted a 510-kilogram deadlift during a “YOLO” session roughly two weeks after his performance at the 2022 USPA Pro Raw Championships. In that attempt, he lifted the weight from the floor but was unable to reach knee-level.

Top 5 Heaviest Deadlifts of All Time (Captured on Video)

  1. 502.5 kilograms (1,107 Pounds) — Powerlifter Krzysztof Wierzbicki in training, April 2022
  2. 501 Kilograms (1,104.5 Pounds) — Strongman Hafthor Bjornsson at 2020 WUS Feats of Strength
  3. 500 kilograms (1,102.3 Pounds) — Strongman Eddie Hall at 2016 World Deadlift Championship
  4. 500 kilograms (1,102.3 Pounds) — Powerlifter Jamal Browner in training, Sept. 2022
  5. 487.5 kilograms (1,074.7 Pounds) — Powerlifter Danny Grigsby at 2022 WRPF American Pro

For further context of Browner’s capabilities, two-time World’s Strongest Man (2021-2022) Tom Stoltman announced plans to attempt a 505-kilogram deadlift at some point in 2024. One of the current heaviest all-time deadlifts (501 kilograms) belongs to 2018 World’s Strongest Man Hafthor Bjornsson, who outweighs Browner by more than 60 kilograms (132 pounds).

Browner has not announced whether his next competitive appearance will be a powerlifting contest or another venture into strongman. In either case, the ground-breaking 510-kilogram deadlift remains on his radar. According to Browner, he plans to take four or five days rest before attempting the weight once again. So the record may fall sooner rather than later.

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August 29, 2023

Elisa Misiano (52 KG) Sets Sub-Junior World Record with 138.5-Kilogram (305.3-Pound) Squat

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It’s the first World Record performance from the young strength athlete.

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The 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Junior and Sub-Junior Powerlifting Championships are taking place in Cluj-Napoca, Romania from Aug. 24 to Sept. 3. The international competition is a showcase of young talent — Sub-Junior athletes are under 18 years of age, while the Junior division only includes athletes from 19 to 23 years old.

One of the sport’s most recent World Records occurred when Italian teen powerlifter Elisa Misiano set a Sub-Junior World Record as she squatted 138.5 kilograms (305.3 pounds) in the 52-kilogram weight class.

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Misiano stepped away from the squat rack with the barbell on her shoulders and a spotter directly behind her. There were also spotters on each side of her as she performed the attempt. She wore a singlet, weight belt, and knee sleeves for the attempt — all considered to be raw lifting.

Once her feet were set and she received the command from the judge, Misiano descended into the bottom position. She immediately reversed her movement and came up with the weight. Her knees came in very slightly, but she appeared to have no trouble standing tall with the barbell to lockout. She then calmly re-racked the barbell. As the crowd applauded her effort, the judges gave her three white lights for her successful performance.

This is Misiano’s first World Record in any lift. Misiano’s performance beats the previous record by one-half of one kilogram. Russia’s Elizaveta Nikitina squatted 138 kilograms (304.2 pounds) at the 2019 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) European Classic Championships. 

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According to Open Powerlifting, Misiano’s lift beats her personal best competition squat by six kilograms (13.2 pounds). Her previous best was 132.5 kilograms (292.1 pounds), which she performed at the 2023 Italian Powerlifting Federation (FIPL) Junior and Sub-Junior Nationals meet.

Elisa Misiano (52KG) | 2023 IPF World Classic Sub-Junior and Junior Powerlifting Championships Top Stats

  • Squat — 138.5 kilograms (305.3 pounds) | Sub-Junior World Record
  • Bench Press — 72.5 kilograms (159.8 pounds) | Personal Record in Competition
  • Deadlift — 127.5 kilograms (281.1 pounds) | Personal Record in Competition
  • Total — 338.5 kilograms (742.3 pounds) | Personal Record in Competition

Misiano weighed in at 49.64 kilograms (109.4 pounds), well under the 52-kilogram (114-pound) weight class limit, making her the lightest athlete in her category. Notably, Misiano was unsuccessful in her opening squat, failing to lockout 135 kilograms (297.6 pounds). She rallied to complete the 135-kilo lift on her second attempt and secured the World Record with her final squat. Misiano placed second in the overall competition, behind Jessica Haggerty’s 352.5-kilogram (777.1-pound) total.

The 2023 IPF World Classic is only Misiano’s second full meet at either the national or international level. She most recently competed in the bench press-only FIPL National Bertoletti Cup in July 2023. With a World Record to her credit already, she shows a lot of potential to one day become a major player in women’s powerlifting.

There is no official word on when Misiano expects to compete again. The 2023 World Junior and Sub-Junior Powerlifting Championships are scheduled to conclude on Sept. 3, 2023. Livestreams of the meets can be found on the IPF YouTube channel. 

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August 15, 2023

Jamal Browner Hits 435-Kilogram (959-Pound) Conventional Deadlift for 2 Reps in Training

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He’s in the home stretch of prep for his first strongman contest.

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Powerlifter Jamal Browner is set to make his debut in the world of strongman at the 2023 World Deadlift Championships, which is part of the 2023 Giants Live Strongman World Open on Sept. 2, 2023 in Cardiff, Wales. 

Browner has been a sumo deadlifter in his regular sport, but he’s had to transition into using a conventional stance for strongman, which doesn’t allow lifters to use the wide stance. Based on the looks of his training, he’s adapting pretty well. On Aug. 3, 2023, Browner posted an Instagram Reel of a short, intense set where he pulls 435 kilograms (959 pounds) for a double.

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Browner used lifting straps and was wearing a weightlifting belt for this set, both of which are allowed in strongman. He pulled the first rep up to a lockout with no trouble. He then returned the barbell to the floor to begin rep number two. Although it was a little slower than the first, there was no doubt whether or not he could lock it out. He made an attempt at a third rep, but he was unable to bring the bar to knee-height.

Browner referred to this as a personal record, but he’s been showing steady improvement on the conventional version of the deadlift for months. This lift came less than six weeks after he had pulled 410 kilograms (903 pounds) for four reps. Prior to that, he had celebrated pulling the 435 kilograms for a single in April 2023 — now adding an additional rep to that PR.

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Besides the use of his figure-eight straps and belt, Browner will also be allowed to wear a deadlift suit, but it is unknown whether or not he will. Even though this is his first time in strongman, he’s already considered one of the world’s renowned deadlifters. He is one of five men to have deadlifted 500 kilograms (1,102 pounds), which he did in September 2022. The others are former World’s Strongest Man winners Eddie Hall and Hafthor Bjornsson, and powerlifters Danny Grigsby and Krzysztof Wierzbicki — Wierzbicki actually pulled 502.5 kilograms (1,107 pounds) to capture the heaviest deadlift of all-time, albeit in training not on a competition platform.

Browner has been very successful on the platform as well. In September 2022, he set the world record for the raw total in the 110-kilogram category with a combined total of 1,052.5 kilograms (2,320 pounds), which included a 455-kilogram (1,003-pound) deadlift. As of August 2023, that record still stands.

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August 11, 2023

Hildeborg Hugdal (+84KG) Bench Presses Equipped World Record of 235.5 Kilograms (519.1 Pounds)

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Hugdal rewrote history with this lift.

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On August 6, 2023, Hildeborg Juvet Hugdal recorded a 235.5-kilogram (519.1-pound) equipped bench press during the 2023 European Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Equipped Bench Press Championships in Bordeaux, France. The milestone helped Hugdal to first place and is a World Record in the +84-kilogram weight class. It is also the single heaviest equipped lift by a Women’s powerlifter in the history of the IPF’s jurisdiction.

Hugdal wore wrist wraps, a lifting belt, and a single-ply bench press shirt for stability during her record-breaking bench press. The athlete’s new World Record in the +84-kilogram class is an extension of her own mark from the 2022 IPF Equipped World Championships, surpassing it by 5.5 kilograms (12.1 pounds). The IPF distinguishes between single lifts and full-competition lifts in its official record database. Hugdal has her name written under both descriptors. With Hugdal having turned 40 recently, the press is also a Masters 1 (ages 40-49) World Record. A video of the competitor’s monumental strength feat is featured below via the official Instagram page of the IPF.

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In the context of her overall bench-pressing performance, Hugdal actually matched her previous World Record on her second attempt. She then vied for the new milestone and locked it out with ease, if the video of her accomplishment is any indication.

Here’s an overview of Hugdal’s bench press performance at the 2023 EPF Equipped Bench Press Championships:

Hildeborg Hugdal (+84KG) | 2023 EPF Equipped Bench Press Championships Performance Rundown

  • First attempt: 222.5 kilograms (491 pounds)
  • Second attempt: 230 kilograms (507 pounds) 
  • Third attempt: 235.5 kilograms (519 pounds) — IPF Equipped World Record

Hugdal is used to astonishing achievements on sanctioned lifting platforms. The Norwegian athlete has over 20 years of competitive powerlifting experience with a variety of Norwegian, Danish, European, and World titles to her name. In a competitive career with over 90 appearances dating back to January 1998, the prolific Hugdal has lost on just 26 occasions.

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Hugdal is the defending +84-kilogram IPF Equipped World champion. The veteran athlete will likely defend her title at the 2023 iteration, which will take place on November 13-18, 2023, in Druskininkai, Lithuania.

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August 9, 2023

19-Year-Old Powerlifter Jalen Faulk Deadlifts 355.1 Kilograms (783 Pounds)

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Faulk’s pull is an unofficial Teen World Record.

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On August 8, 2023, powerlifter Jalen Faulk shared on his Instagram profile that features the athlete successfully capturing a 355.1-kilogram (783-pound) raw deadlift during a training session. According to the 19-year-old Faulk’s caption, the pull is an unofficial 18-19 Teen record in the 100-kilogram weight class. Per the records database on Open Powerlifting, the official mark still belongs to Josiah Richardson, who deadlifted 339.9 kilograms (749.5 pounds) at the 2022 United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Drug Tested Wisconsin State Championships.

Faulk accomplished his training pull while wearing just a lifting belt in terms of assistive equipment. He deadlifted from a sumo stance while utilizing a hook grip to elevate his loaded barbell off the floor. Per Faulk’s caption, his pulling technique could’ve apparently used some work, implying he might have left some weight and strength on the table for a future date. The athlete wrote that he weighed 100 kilograms (220.4 pounds) at the time of the lift, meaning Faulk deadlifted approximately 3.5 times his body weight.

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As someone who isn’t even 20 years old, this is not the first time Faulk’s monstrous lifts have made headlines. The athlete’s social media platforms, particularly his Instagram, are littered with seemingly countless mighty feats.

Aside from his deadlift, recent milestones include a 463-pound bench press single from early August 2023 and a 275-kilogram (606.2-pound) three-rep paused back squat personal record (PR) from early July 2023. In late 2022, he was recorded capturing a 300-kilogram (661-pound) squat for a new PR when he was still just 18 years old.

On a competitive basis, Faulk’s resume to this stage is mostly sterling. According to his page on Open Powerlifting, in nine different competitive appearances, the athlete has lost on just three occasions. The most noteworthy result of his career thus far might have been a win in the 2022 USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Nebraska State Powerlifting Championships while competing raw in the Teen division.

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At the time of this article’s publication, it is unclear what Faulk’s future competitive plans are. Thus far in 2023, he has appeared in just one contest, the 2023 USAPL Carolina Primetime Pro Qualifier, where he finished in 15th place. Faulk will likely be seen on a sanctioned lifting platform again soon, but he hasn’t confirmed or clarified when.

Nevertheless, in the meantime, the young dynamo is likened to continue showing off incredible jaw-dropping lifts.

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July 27, 2023

74-Year-Old Mary Duffy Wall Sits With 97.5 Kilograms (215 Pounds) of Added Weight For 2 Minutes

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She’s one of the strongest septuagenarians around.

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On July 25, 2023, powerlifter Mary Duffy shared an Instagram video of herself finishing off a two-minute wall sit. The 56-kilogram athlete wrote that the she had 97.5 kilograms (215 pounds) worth of weight plates on her lap while sitting against the wall in the clip. Based on the tenor of Duffy’s post and her recent tidbits on social media, this wall sit appeared to be her way of ringing in a recent 74th birthday. For any strength sports athlete, this would be quite the individual fitness showcase, regardless of the time.

Given that the video captures Duffy in the final seconds of her two-minute sit, it doesn’t seem like the athlete struggled much performing her weighted wall sit. If anything, it seemed to be an excellent demonstration of the balance, core, and leg strength Duffy has cultivated during her consistent training. For the athlete to do it after 74 revolutions around the sun could be seen as even more impressive.

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This wall sit is not the first time Duffy has made headlines for her gym proficiency as a septuagenarian.

In late July 2022, Duffy finished a trap bar deadlift with 113.4 kilograms (250 pounds) loaded on the bar and an additional 50 pounds of chains adorned to the sides. The weight was 2.4 times Duffy’s usual powerlifting competition body weight of around 56 kilograms. Roughly a year later, in late May 2023, Duffy built on that deadlift when she pulled 140.6 kilograms (310 pounds) raw with chains while utilizing a traditional barbell from a conventional stance. That massive feat was nearly triple her usual competitive weight class.

Now Duffy can add a demonstration of core and leg power to her ever-growing catalog of achievements in the gym.

As for Duffy’s resume with a sanctioned competitive context, the now Amateur Masters 70-74 athlete has lost just once in her eight-year string of contests. As a five-time International Powerlifting Association (IPA) Connecticut State Powerlifting champion (2015-2017, 2019, 2022), such a record is nothing to sneeze at for an athlete who began lifting in her mid-60s.

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Duffy has already established herself as a tornado of strength. It’s likely only a matter of time before she pulls off another notable gym milestone that will be evergreen regardless of age.

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July 26, 2023

Denise Herber (75KG) Deadlifts Her All-Time Raw Competition Best, 269.9 Kilograms (595.2 Pounds), for 2 Reps

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Herber’s strength reached another level with this session.

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Denise Herber has a resume laden with staggering, eye-popping lifts. The German athlete has lost just two competitions in her powerlifting career and is certainly no slouch when it comes to polishing her form and strength in the gym. The superstar’s latest feat fits that very bill.

On July 24, 2023, Herber posted an Instagram clip of herself successfully locking out a 269.9-kilogram (595.2-pound) raw deadlift for two single repetitions. That number is particularly notable considering it is Herber’s all-time competition best, which she achieved at the 2023 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) The Ghost Clash 2. Herber’s previous best competition deadlift was 255 kilograms (565.1 pounds), achieved 15 months earlier at the 2021 Ireland-UA ABS Pro, making her raw milestone more noteworthy.

Herber completed her recent deadlifts from a conventional stance with a mixed grip and did not appear to have a lifting belt adorned.

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One of Herber’s goals earlier this year was pursuing Kristy Hawkins’ all-time raw World Record deadlift of 277.5 kilograms (611.7 pounds) in the 75-kilogram class. Hawkins earned that mark in a first-place performance at the 2022 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) American Pro. Herber had planned to make the World Record attempt during the 2023 Extreme Powerlifting Coalition (XPC) European Championship in late March but withdrew from the contest due to unforeseen health issues.

While Herber didn’t break the record, she eventually returned to form just about two months later. The athlete finally broke the 600-pound raw deadlift barrier in late May 2023 when she pulled 272.5 kilograms (600 pounds) during the 2023 Fitness Store Classic in Singen, Germany. It’s not quite the World Record, but the pull does make Herber only the second 75-kilogram competitor (after Hawkins) to pull at least 600 pounds during a sanctioned contest on camera.

That in itself is quite a way to recover and look forward for an athlete unwillingly falling short of a World Record attempt.

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At the time of this writing, Herber hasn’t revealed her upcoming competitive plans. The tenor of her latest deadlift post suggests that Herber is only easing her way back in during a recent training program. However, if such a lift is “easing in,” it might only be a matter of time before the athlete can vie for the pulling World Record again.

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July 3, 2023

Jen Thompson Celebrates 50th Birthday with 145.1 Kilogram (320-Pound) Bench Press

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The experienced powerlifter performed yet another impressive lift.

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11-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Champion Jen Thompson celebrated her 50th birthday on June 27, 2023. To mark the milestone birthday, Thompson posted a video on her Instagram page showcasing a bench press of 145.1 kilograms (320 pounds). In the video, Thompson clarified that her body weight was 65.3 kilograms (144 pounds), making the lift more than 2.2-times her body weight.

Once her spotter helped her unrack the barbell, Thompson lowered the bar to her chest. After a brief pause in the bottom position, she began the press. The barbell slowly went up, but it never stalled. Once she reached the top of the press, the barbell was returned to the rack.

The only equipment Thompson wore was a pair of wrist wraps. In the video, she embedded text noting that that the weight was “6.4 times” her age. She also shared her experience in the sport as a way to inspire her 116,000 followers.

“I’ve been competing in powerlifting since 1999. Still going strong. It doesn’t matter how old you are. You can build strength and live a long healthy life by the choices you make.”

According to Open Powerlifting, Thompson holds the all-time world record on the bench in the Women’s 60-kilogram category with a lift of 300.9 pounds. She set that mark in 2012 at the North American Powerlifting Federation (NAPF) Raw Challenge. In March 2023, Thompson set the 67.5-kilogram, Masters 40-49 all-time world record with a bench press of 146 kilograms (321.8 pounds) at the USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Arnold Pro Series Finals in Columbus, OH. That lift is also an all-time record in all age categories as well.

Thompson’s best-ever bench in competition is 148.5 kilograms (327.4 pounds), which is a record in the Women’s 75-kilogram, Masters 45-49 division. She performed it at the 2022 USAPL Carolina Primetime meet.

Thompson isn’t the only experienced powerlifter that marks their birthday with a signature lift. 70-74 Masters powerlifter Rudy Kadlub performs a big deadlift every year on his birthday. In April 2023, he marked his 74th birthday with a deadlift of 237.7 kilograms (524 pounds) for a double. 

As of this writing, there is no word on Thompson’s next planned meet. When she does compete again, it will be the first time that she is eligible to enter in the Masters 50-54 category.

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June 30, 2023

Anatolii Novopismennyi (105KG) Scores World Record Squat and Total with 2023 IPF Worlds Victory

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Novopismennyi once again distinguished himself from the crowd with this feat.

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From June 11-18, 2023, during the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Classic Powerlifting Championships in Valletta, Malta, seemingly countless World Records fell at the hands of superstar competitors. Ukraine’s Anatolii Novopismennyi can count himself amongst that fortunate group.

On his top attempt, the 26-year-old Novopismennyi successfully locked out a 362.5-kilogram (799.1-pound) raw back squat. The mark is officially an IPF World Record in the 105-kilogram division and eclipses the previous record, which Novopismennyi had also set with 360 kilograms (793.6 pounds) at the 2021 IPF Worlds. Novopismennyi wore a lifting belt, knee sleeves, and wrist wraps during his monstrous squat. By the contest’s end, Novopismennyi also notched a total of 940 kilograms (2,072.3 pounds) — another IPF World Record. The athlete finished in first place in the 105-kilogram division, winning his third raw Open IPF World title (2019, 2021, 2023) in the process. The strength athlete also captured the 2016 IPF World title in the Junior division.

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In addition to his World Record raw squat, Novopismennyi built his World Record total with a 225-kilogram (496-pound) raw bench press and a personal all-time raw competition best deadlift of 352.5 kilograms (777.1 pounds). In addition to breaking his own squat record, Novopismennyi was also in possession of the previous IPF World Record in the 105-kilogram class with a raw total of 937.5 kilograms (2,066.8 pounds) achieved at the 2021 IPF Worlds.

Here’s an overview of the athlete’s complete performance from Valletta, Malta:

Anatolii Novopismennyi (105KG) | 2023 IPF Worlds Top Stats

  • Squat — 362.5 kilograms (799.1 pounds) | IPF World Record
  • Bench Press — 225 kilograms (496 pounds)
  • Deadlift — 352.5 kilograms (771.1 pounds) | All-Time Competition Best
  • Total — 940 kilograms (2,072.3 pounds) | IPF World Record

By any stretch of the imagination, Novopismennyi is not an upstart. In the IPF’s 105-kilogram division, especially, he might be one of the more seasoned and successful powerlifters of the current generation.

In addition to his three staggered IPF World titles in recent years, the athlete has rarely fallen short on a sanctioned lifting platform. According to his personal page on Open Powerlifting, in 17 career competitive appearances as an Open and Juniors athlete, Novopismennyi has lost on just five occasions. He is a former European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) European champion (2019) and also has four Ukrainian National titles to his name (2014, 2018-2019, 2021).

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In a post on his Instagram, Novopismennyi used his victory to nobly call attention to an important cause: the ongoing war between his native Ukraine and Russia.

“This victory was very important to me because it was an opportunity to make the anthem of Ukraine spread to the whole world.”

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