Powerlifter Panagiotis Tarinidis Scores a 720-kg Unofficial Raw IPF Total World Record In Training

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In Muscle Chemistry Archive
May 6, 2023
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Powerlifter Panagiotis Tarinidis Scores a 720-kg Unofficial Raw IPF Total World Record In Training

France has a wealth of talent in the field of powerlifting, as many World Records in the sport are currently held by their athletes. However, Panagiotis Tarinidis is still looking to bring more achievements back home. Panagiotis has been training harder than ever in the past few months and has now Unofficially broken the IPF World Record Total. According to his Instagram, Panagiotis decided to test his max lifts in all three events during a recent training session. So, the accumulation of the three lifts came out to 720 kilograms (1,587.3 pounds), that is 9.5 kilograms (20.9 pounds) over the current U66KG IPF World Record Total.

Panagiotis Tarinidis started off his training session with a squat of 255 kilograms (562.2 pounds), which he performed in a raw fashion, that is with knee sleeves and a lifting belt.

The second lift of his training session was the bench press. Panagiotis managed to build up to 175 kilograms (385.5 pounds). The reason it’s so significant is that it’s 5 kilograms (11 pounds) heavier than his bench press competition PR. 

Finally, Panagiotis Tarinidis proved why he is called the “King Of Grind” on the deadlifts. Utilizing a conventional stance and a mixed grip, Panagiotis decided to deadlift 290 kilograms (639.3 pounds) to wrap up his training session. Once the bar reached his knees, Panagiotis started struggling, but managed to cross the sticking point after a few seconds. In addition, this deadlift is 10 kilograms (22 pounds) heavier than Panagiotis Tarinidis’ competition PR.

Panagiotis Tarinidis’ Unofficial WR Lifts

  • Squat: 255 kilograms (562.2 pounds)
  • Bench Press: 175 kilograms (385.5 pounds)
  • Deadlift: 290 kilograms (639.3 pounds)
  • Total: 720 kilograms (1,587.3 pounds) — Unofficial U66KG IPF World Record

*The current IPF World Record Raw Total of the 66-kilogram weight class currently stands at 710.5 kilograms (1,566.4 pounds). This record was set by Senumong Kasemsand at the 2022 AsianPF Asian Classic Powerlifting Championships.

Watch the lifts here:

Related: Powerlifter Panagiotis Tarinidis Sets A 720-kg (1,587.3-lb) Unofficial Total IPF World Record

Panagiotis Tarinidis is motivated to compete due to losing his IPF World Champion title in 2022. He originally won the 2021 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships, but only managed to get fifth-place in 2022. So, according to a rough translation of his Instagram caption, Panagiotis has his reasons for why he can’t lose this year.

The 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships are set to take place in less than six weeks from now. The action will be taking place from June 11-18, in Valletta, Malta. So, Panagiotis Tarinidis is obviously in a very good place currently.

During his 7-year-long powerlifting career, Panagiotis Tarinidis has taken part in 23 sanctioned competitions. He has won ten competitions and was crowned the World, Europe, and National Champion. 

Panagiotis Tarinidis’ Competition PRs

  • Squat: 260 kilograms (573.2 pounds) — (2021 FFForce Silent Worker Meet)
  • Bench Press: 170 kilograms (374.8 pounds) — (2020 FFForce Silent Worker Meet)
  • Deadlift: 280 kilograms (617.3 pounds) — (2021 FFForce Silent Worker Meet)
  • Total: 707.5 kilograms (1,559.8 pounds) — (2021 FFForce Silent Worker Meet)

Related: Powerlifter Reece Fullwood (125KG) Sets 412.5-kg (909.4-lb) Raw Squat All-Time World Record

Panagiotis Tarinidis’s Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip Squat Bench Deadlift Total Dots
Raw 540.1 380 540.1 1350.3 474.08

Competition Results

Place Fed Date Competition Division Total Dots
1 IPF 2022-08-31 World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships Juniors 1310.6 460.78
1 AMP 2022-06-18 Nationals FR-Sj 1344.8 474.08
1 FHSAA 2022-02-10 Girls Weightlifting State Championships Class 1A 380 133.78
1 FHSAA 2022-01-29 Class 1A Region 2 Meet Class 1A 380 134.23
1 FHSAA 2022-01-18 Class 1A District 5 Meet Class 1A 360 127.04
1 RPS 2021-10-23 Central Florida PHG Throwdown III Pro Teen 16-17 1262.1 448.25
1 USAPL 2021-09-18 3rd Annual Ocala Open Super Total X3 Championships FR-T2 1218.1 434.56
DQ FHSAA 2021-02-14 Girls Weightlifting State Championships Class 1A
1 FHSAA 2021-01-29 Class 1A Region 2 Meet Class 1A 305 106.7
1 FHSAA 2021-01-23 Class 1A District 5 Meet Class 1A 275 96.22
1 FHSAA 2020-02-14 Girls Weightlifting State Championships Class 1A 375 131.27
1 FHSAA 2020-01-30 Class 1A Region 3 Meet Class 1A 340 119.09
1 FHSAA 2020-01-24 Class 1A District 5 Meet Class 1A 315 110.18
3 USAPL 2019-10-16 Raw Nationals FR-O 1350.3 472.55
1 USAPL 2019-10-16 Raw Nationals FR-T1 1350.3 472.55
1 USAPL 2019-08-17 Southeast Regionals FR-T1 1289.7 451.34
1 USAPL 2019-06-22 Southern Gulf Coast Classic Championships FR-T1 1273.2 445.94
1 USAPL 2019-03-17 4th Annual Orlando Open Championships FR-T1 1344.8 471.61
1 FHSAA 2019-02-08 Florida State Finals Class 1A 360 126.62
1 FHSAA 2019-01-25 Class 1A Region 2 Meet Class 1A 355 124.95
1 FHSAA 2019-01-18 Class 1A District 4 Meet Class 1A 335 117.98

Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023

Considering that Panagiotis Tarinidis is competing in the 66-kilogram weight class, both his squat and deadlift linger around 4x his bodyweight or more. So, it is evident that he is one of the strongest pound-for-pound men in the world. Now, seeing him full of confidence, it seems that Panagiotis is once again the main favorite for the IPF World’s title.

Published: 6 May, 2023 | 9:27 AM EDT

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