Tag: Personal Record

Powerlifter Samantha Eugenie Scores 122.5-kg (270.1-lb) Raw Bench Press PR In Training

Powerlifter Samantha Eugenie Scores 122.5-kg (270.1-lb) Raw Bench Press PR In Training

It is remarkable that Samantha Eugenie, who is just 20 years old, is bench pressing more than the majority of her male peers. She is also locking out these massive weights despite weighing around 70 kilograms (154.3 pounds), thus demonstrating how strong she is. Samantha’s impressive bench press lifts have almost reached 2x her bodyweight, as her most recent bench press PR has marked a significant improvement. She set the personal record during a training session which saw her reach new heights with a 122.5-kilogram (270.1-pound) bench press.
As can be seen in her Instagram story, Samantha Eugenie first set a personal record with a 120-kilogram (264.5-pound) bench press. However, the ease at which the weight moved gave Samantha some motivation to attempt an even heavier lift. So, she loaded up 122.5 kilograms (270.1 pounds) on the barbell and grinded it out.
Due to the fact that Samantha Eugenie competes in the raw division of powerlifting, she only used wrist wraps to relieve the pressure on her joints while lifting.
Watch the lift here:

Related: Powerlifter Samantha Eugenie Crushes a 200-kg (440.9-lb) Raw Squat PR In Training
Samantha Eugenie is undoubtedly one of the greatest Junior powerlifters in the world, as she has won numerous titles in the past few years. Most recently, Samantha competed in the 2023 French Junior Nationals and won the 69-kilogram weight class with ease. It is important to note that she set her bench press competition PR of 110 kilograms (242.5 pounds) at this competition, but is now already capable of lifting much more.
During Samantha Eugenie’s five years of competing, she has achieved some amazing things. However, those that stand out are her victories at the 2019 Sub-Junior & 2022 Junior IPF World Championships. She has also won three National titles, making her one of the greatest athletes in France. Overall, she has taken part in 12 sanctioned competitions and won nine of them.
Samantha Eugenie’s Competition PRs
*Samantha Eugenie set all of her competition PRs at the 2023 FFForce Championnats de France Juniors de Force Athlétique.

Squat: 185 kilograms (407.8 pounds)
Bench Press: 110 kilograms (242.5 pounds)
Deadlift: 220.5 kilograms (486.1 pounds)
Total: 515.5 kilograms (1,136.4 pounds)

Related: Powerlifter Samantha Eugenie Scores a Massive Milestone With a 230-kg (507-lb) Raw Deadlift PR
Samantha Eugenie’s Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots

Raw
402.3
237
402.3
1102.3
542.19

Competition Results

Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots

4
EPF
2022-11-25

European Classic Powerlifting Championships

Juniors

1091.3

516.3

Location

Poland

Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships

Division
Juniors

Age
20

Equipment
Raw

Class
152.1

Weight
146.2

Squat
363.8
385.8
391.3

391.3

Bench
220.5
231.5
237

237

Deadlift
-463
463
-501.6

463

GLP
104.91

1
IPF
2022-08-31

World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships

Juniors

1088

532.31

Location

Turkey

Competition
World Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships

Division
Juniors

Age
~19.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
138.9

Weight
138.2

Squat
358.3
-380.3
380.3

380.3

Bench
215
226
231.5

231.5

Deadlift
440.9
464.1
476.2

476.2

GLP
108.3

1
FFForce
2022-05-14

Championnats de France Jeunes de Force Athlétique

Juniors

1102.3

542.19

Location

France

Competition
Championnats de France Jeunes de Force Athlétique

Division
Juniors

Age
~19.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
138.9

Weight
137

Squat
369.3
391.3
402.3

402.3

Bench
-209.4
215
226

226

Deadlift
440.9
464.1
474

474

GLP
110.35

5
IPF
2021-09-23

World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Juniors

992.1

488.17

Location

Sweden

Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Division
Juniors

Age
~18.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
138.9

Weight
137

Squat
352.7
-369.3
374.8

374.8

Bench
209.4
-220.5
220.5

220.5

Deadlift
374.8
396.8
-424.4

396.8

GLP
99.36

1
FFForce
2021-07-16

Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique

Open

942.5

466.22

Location

France

Competition
Championnats de France Jeunes et Élite de Force Athlétique

Division
Open

Age
~18.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
138.9

Weight
135.8

Squat
308.6
330.7
341.7

341.7

Bench
187.4
198.4
209.4

209.4

Deadlift
391.3
-396.8
-402.3

391.3

GLP
94.93

1
EPF
2019-11-29

European Classic Championships

Sub-Juniors

959

477.24

Location

Lithuania

Competition
European Classic Championships

Division
Sub-Juniors

Age
17

Equipment
Raw

Class
138.9

Weight
134.5

Squat
330.7
348.3
352.7

352.7

Bench
176.4
187.4
-192.9

187.4

Deadlift
418.9
-435.4
-435.4

418.9

GLP
97.22

1
IPF
2019-06-04

World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Sub-Juniors

927

456.71

Location

Sweden

Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Division
Sub-Juniors

Age
~16.5

Equipment
Raw

Class
138.9

Weight
136.7

Squat
319.7
337.3
342.8

342.8

Bench
181.9
187.4
-192.9

187.4

Deadlift
363.8
379.2
396.8

396.8

GLP
92.96

2
FFForce
2019-03-16

Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite

Open

865.3

423.49

Location

France

Competition
Championnats de France Force Athlétique Elite

Division
Open

Age
16

Equipment
Raw

Class
138.9

Weight
138.2

Squat
308.6
-330.7
330.7

330.7

Bench
165.3
-181.9
181.9

181.9

Deadlift
352.7
-374.8
-374.8

352.7

GLP
86.16

1
FFForce
2019-02-02

Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Grand Est

Open

385.8

184.2

Location

France

Competition
Eliminatoires Jean Villenave Grand Est

Division
Open

Age
16

Equipment
Raw

Weight
144

Deadlift
341.7
363.8
385.8

385.8

1
FFForce
2018-11-10

Départemental FA PL DC BP Grand Est

Sub-Juniors

815.7

402.26

Location

France

Competition
Départemental FA PL DC BP Grand Est

Division
Sub-Juniors

Age
16

Equipment
Raw

Class
138.9

Weight
136.5

Squat
286.6
308.6
325.2

325.2

Bench
-137.8
148.8
154.3

154.3

Deadlift
308.6
-336.2
336.2

336.2

GLP
81.89

1
FFForce
2018-10-20

Premier Pas FA PL DC BP Grand Est

Sub-Juniors

771.6

365.45

Location

France

Competition
Premier Pas FA PL DC BP Grand Est

Division
Sub-Juniors

Age
16

Equipment
Raw

Class
158.7

Weight
145.9

Squat
264.6
286.6
-314.2

286.6

Bench
132.3
143.3
-159.8

143.3

Deadlift
297.6
319.7
341.7

341.7

GLP
74.26

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

Analyze Lifts

Samantha Eugenie appears to be preparing for the 2023 Junior IPF World Championships, and given the fact that they will be held at the end of August, it is clear that she will improve even more than she is right now. So, it is very impressive to see Samantha set a new 122.5-kilogram (270.1-pound) bench press PR being three months out from her next appearance. Powerlifters usually improve the most as they get closer to a competition, but Samantha is determined to improve significantly, which is why she is already chasing PRs.
Published: 7 June, 2023 | 9:40 AM EDT

Powerlifter Hunter Henderson Smashes 501-lb (227.2-kg) Raw Conventional Deadlift PR

Powerlifter Hunter Henderson Smashes 501-lb (227.2-kg) Raw Conventional Deadlift PR

Hunter Henderson is a highly inspiring and impressive personality in the fitness community, who has achieved great success in both powerlifting and bodybuilding. Despite having accomplished more than what most athletes can only dream of, Hunter Henderson still strives for more and seeks new challenges to achieve a sense of satisfaction. Recently, she managed to achieve just that by setting a new personal record in the conventional deadlift, crushing an incredible weight of 501 pounds (227.2 kilograms). This accomplishment has left her and her fans excited and motivated for what’s next to come.
Even Hunter Henderson has stated that the deadlift is her least proficient lift on a few occasions, but that only means that there is room for improvement. So, she is trying to switch things up and that includes transitioning from a sumo to a conventional stance. In addition, she has now deadlifted over 500 pounds (226.8 kilograms) with a conventional stance for the first time ever. So, Hunter was more than thrilled to share it on Instagram.
“My first time EVER pulling 500 conventional. This is so fucking cool for me? I tried a belt this week and just wore it pretty loose. It felt comfy!
It has been a long fucking time since a deadlift has excited me. Tonight was cool.”
Hunter Henderson’s new personal record (PR) of 501 pounds (227.2 kilograms) for a conventional deadlift was achieved without any assistance from supportive gear or equipment, making it a raw lift. She did, however, wear a lifting belt and used chalk to improve her grip. To reduce the range of motion and improve her balance, she also lifted without shoes. Holding onto the barbell during the lift can also be a challenge, but Hunter effectively utilized a mixed grip to complete the lift.
Watch the video here:

Related: Powerlifter Hunter Henderson Lands a 515-lb (233.6-kg) Raw Squat Three Rep PR
Hunter Henderson seems to be in her offseason currently, which might be why she is experimenting with the conventional stance on the deadlifts. She last competed at the 2023 WRPF Ghost Clash 2 two months ago. Hunter walked off with some competition PRs and a new U82.5KG All-Time Raw World Record Squat of 267.5 kilograms (589.7 pounds).
Hunter Henderson has been competing professionally in powerlifting since 2018. In these five years, she has racked up nine sanctioned performances and, very impressively, managed to win all of them. Alongside that, Hunter also scored multiple World Records.
Hunter Henderson’s Competition PRs

Squat: 267.5 kilograms (589.7 pounds) — (2023 WRPF The Ghost Clash 2)
Bench Press: 155 kilograms (341.7 pounds) — (2022 WRPF FQ Classic 2)
Deadlift: 260 kilograms (573.2 pounds) — (2021 WRPF Kern US Open)
Total: 670 kilograms (1,477.1 pounds) — (2023 WRPF The Ghost Clash 2)

Apart from her powerlifting achievements, Hunter Henderson is also a very impressive bodybuilder as well. Moreover, she even earned her IFBB Pro Card at the 2021 NPC USA Championship, and competed at one more competition after it, the 2021 IFBB Tampa Pro.

Related: Powerlifter Hunter Henderson (U82.5 kg) Scores A Huge 305 kg (672.4 lbs) All-Time Squat World Record (Raw w/Wraps)
Hunter Henderson’s Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots

No data found…

Competition Results

Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots

No data found…

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

Analyze Lifts

Crossing over to a conventional stance from sumo is definitely very difficult, but it certainly shows just how talented and strong Hunter Henderson is. It is also not clear if she will continue training in this way or if her goal was purely to set this 501-pound (227.2-kilogram) PR. Either way, Hunter will continue displaying her strength and impress the powerlifting fans.
Published: 22 April, 2023 | 1:35 PM EDT