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Powerlifter John Haack (U90KG) Takes Bronze In His Strongman Debut at 2023 Kaos Classic

Powerlifter John Haack (U90KG) Takes Bronze In His Strongman Debut at 2023 Kaos Classic

John Haack is regarded as potentially the greatest pound-for-pound powerlifter in history, since he set multiple World Records. John is incredibly strong, but he decided to test his skills in Strongman, which involves a bit more unconventional events. After some training, John took part in the 2023 U90KG Kaos Classic, which took place on July 23rd, in the UK. Despite it being his Strongman debut, John managed to finish in third place, which is beyond impressive.
2023 Kaos Classic Point Standings

Dan Benson – 117.5 points
Nick O’Hare – 102 points
John Haack – 102 points
Benjamin Donin – 100 points
Jim Mitchell – 98.5 points
Mike Deli – 98 points
Tyler Davis – 91 points
CJ Krause – 89 points
Leigh Shaw -87.5 points
Tyler Young – 83 points

John Haack’s Performance
The lineup for the 2023 U90KG Kaos Classic was huge, having featured 23 athletes. So, John Haack managed to outperform 20 of his rivals. In fact, he almost finished in second place, but John and Nick O’Hare had the same points in the end. Unfortunately, John lost the tie-breaker and dropped down to third place.
Event One — Max Log Press
The first event of the competition was the Log Press for max weight. John Haack managed to lock out 130 kilograms (286.6 pounds) and tie for 11th place. The Log Press is a very technical event. So, Haack’s adaptation to it in a short time is praiseworthy.

Related: Powerlifter John Haack Cracks 415-kg (914.9-lb) Raw Deadlift PR Ahead of 2023 Ghost Clash
Event Two — Axle Deadlift
The second event was more up John Haack’s alley, as the deadlift is one of the three events in powerlifting as well. So, with the task being to perform as many reps with 290 kilograms (639.3 pounds), John managed to finish second. His final score was 10 repetitions, just one less than the winner of the event, Dan Benson.
However, Dan Benson and other athletes put on a deadlift suit for this event, while John Haack completed it with just a lifting belt and lifting straps.

Related: Powerlifter John Haack Cruises Through a Humongous 275-kg (606-lb) Raw Bench Press PR
Event Three — Husafell Distance
The third event tasked the athletes with picking up and carrying a 150-kilogram (330.7-pound) Sandbag Husafell and carrying it for max distance. John was surprisingly good in this event, finishing in third place with a distance of 65.90 meters.
Event Four — Farmer’s Carry
For the fourth event, the athletes had to pick up a 135-kilogram (297.6-pound) Farmer’s Carry implement in each hand and carry it for three lengths of 10 meters as quickly as possible. John Haack’s grip strength from raw deadlifts transferred well to this event, securing him a fourth-place finish with a time of 27.09 seconds.
Event Five — Yoke Into Sandbag Load
The fifth event was devastating for John Haack since he finished in 15th place and lost a lot of points. He was able to complete the 340-kilogram Yoke carry and one of the 120-kilogram Sandbag loads in a time of 21.26 seconds. Had he performed better in this event, John would have had a legitimate chance at winning the competition.
Event Six — Power Stairs
The final event of the competition was the Power Stairs, and John Haack spent some time preparing for them in training. So, it is no surprise that he won the event and took max points. In fact, it only took him 27.92 seconds to carry 160-kg / 170-kg / 180-kg implements up a flight of three stairs.
However, he then had to perform a Husafell Hold tiebreaker for second place against Nick O’Hare, but lost as he was the first man to drop the implement.

Related: Elite Powerlifter and Bodybuilder Hunter Henderson Wins Her Debut Strongwoman Competition
John Haack Powerlifting Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots

Raw
782.6
600.8
782.6
2270.8
661.52

Wraps
722
446.4
722
1885
579.97

Competition Results

Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots

1
WRPF
2023-02-18

The Ghost Clash 2

Pro Open

2226.7

643.28

Location

USA-FL

Competition
The Ghost Clash 2

Division
Pro Open

Age
30

Equipment
Raw

Class
220.5

Weight
204.6

Squat
705.5
749.6
782.6

782.6

Bench
523.6
562.2
-595.2

562.2

Deadlift
826.7
881.8
-909.4

881.8

GLP
132.27

1
USPA
2022-09-24

Pro Raw Championships

Open

2270.8

646.87

Location

USA-MO

Competition
Pro Raw Championships

Division
Open

Age
29

Equipment
Raw

Class
220.5

Weight
210.8

Squat
700
744.1
766.1

766.1

Bench
529.1
567.7
600.8

600.8

Deadlift
826.7
-870.8
903.9

903.9

GLP
132.95

1
WRPF
2022-07-29

American Pro

Open

2254.2

661.52

Location

USA-VA

Competition
American Pro

Division
Open

Age
29

Equipment
Raw

Class
198.4

Weight
198.2

Squat
716.5
760.6
-805.8

760.6

Bench
523.6
562.2
589.7

589.7

Deadlift
815.7
870.8
903.9

903.9

GLP
136.01

1
USPA
2022-01-15

Hybrid Showdown 4

Open

2182.6

630.87

Location

USA-FL

Competition
Hybrid Showdown 4

Division
Open

Age
28

Equipment
Raw

Class
220.5

Weight
204.4

Squat
683.4
733
-755.1

733

Bench
523.6
562.2
589.7

589.7

Deadlift
-826.7
859.8
-903.9

859.8

GLP
129.72

1
WRPF
2021-09-25

The Bucked Up Showdown

Open

2216.7

651.99

Location

USA-MO

Competition
The Bucked Up Showdown

Division
Open

Age
28

Equipment
Raw

Class
198.4

Weight
197.3

Squat
711
749.6
-766.1

749.6

Bench
518.1
551.2
579.8

579.8

Deadlift
804.7
848.8
887.4

887.4

GLP
134.04

2
WRPF
2021-04-24

Kern US Open

Open

2138.5

627.2

Location

USA-CA

Competition
Kern US Open

Division
Open

Age
28

Equipment
Raw

Class
198.4

Weight
198.4

Squat
666.9
711
744.1

744.1

Bench
512.6
556.7
578.7

578.7

Deadlift
815.7
-881.8
-881.8

815.7

GLP
128.95

1
WRPF
2021-02-20

Hybrid Showdown III

Open

2133

625.94

Location

USA-FL

Competition
Hybrid Showdown III

Division
Open

Age
28

Equipment
Raw

Class
198.4

Weight
198.2

Squat
661.4
705.5
727.5

727.5

Bench
501.6
551.2
573.2

573.2

Deadlift
760.6
832.2
-883

832.2

GLP
128.69

1
WRPF
2020-09-26

The Showdown

Open

2066.8

607.55

Location

USA-MO

Competition
The Showdown

Division
Open

Age
27

Equipment
Raw

Class
198.4

Weight
197.5

Squat
655.9
-705.5
-722

655.9

Bench
496
534.6
562.2

562.2

Deadlift
749.6
804.7
848.8

848.8

GLP
124.91

1
USPA
2020-01-18

Metroflex Powermania

Open

2055.8

603.97

Location

USA-WI

Competition
Metroflex Powermania

Division
Open

Age
26

Equipment
Raw

Class
198.4

Weight
197.8

Squat
-633.8
683.4
722

722

Bench
468.5
496
523.6

523.6

Deadlift
727.5
793.7
810.2

810.2

GLP
124.17

1
USPA
2019-08-03

The Tribute

Open

2000.7

615.16

Location

USA-TX

Competition
The Tribute

Division
Open

Age
26

Equipment
Raw

Class
181.9

Weight
181.7

Squat
688.9

Bench
512.6

Deadlift
799.2

GLP
126.08

1
USPA
2019-04-20

Razors Barbell Mayhem

Open

1962.1

602.88

Location

USA-WI

Competition
Razors Barbell Mayhem

Division
Open

Age
26

Equipment
Raw

Class
181.9

Weight
181.9

Squat
677.9

Bench
501.6

Deadlift
782.6

GLP
123.58

1
USA-UA
2018-12-15

Hybrid Deadlift Invitational

Open

771.6

237.25

Location

USA-FL

Competition
Hybrid Deadlift Invitational

Division
Open

Age
25

Equipment
Raw

Class
181.9

Weight
181.7

Deadlift
771.6

1
USPA
2018-12-15

Florida SLG Series Presents Hybrid Performance Method

Open

1929

593.13

Location

USA-FL

Competition
Florida SLG Series Presents Hybrid Performance Method

Division
Open

Age
25

Equipment
Raw

Class
181.9

Weight
181.7

Squat
666.9

Bench
496

Deadlift
766.1

GLP
121.57

1
USPA
2018-08-25

The Tribute

Open

1818.8

560.01

Location

USA-TX

Competition
The Tribute

Division
Open

Age
25

Equipment
Raw

Class
181.9

Weight
181.2

Squat
589.7

Bench
490.5

Deadlift
738.5

GLP
114.76

DQ
USPA
2018-05-12

Kern US Open

Open

Location

USA-CA

Competition
Kern US Open

Division
Open

Age
25

Equipment
Raw

Class
181.9

Weight
181.4

1
WRPF
2017-08-25

Boss of Bosses 4

Pro MR-O

1736.1

534.55

Location

USA-CA

Competition
Boss of Bosses 4

Division
Pro MR-O

Age
24

Equipment
Raw

Class
181.9

Weight
181.2

Squat
606.3

606.3

Bench
402.3

402.3

Deadlift
661.4
700
727.5

727.5

GLP
109.55

2
USPA
2017-04-15

CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships

LW

1885

579.97

Location

USA-CA

Competition
CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships

Division
LW

Age
24

Equipment
Wraps

Class
181.9

Weight
181.4

Squat
722

Bench
446.4

Deadlift
716.5

1
USAPL
2016-10-13

Raw Nationals

MR-Jr

1785.7

547.19

Location

USA-GA

Competition
Raw Nationals

Division
MR-Jr

Age
23

Equipment
Raw

Class
183

Weight
182.8

Squat
611.8
-639.3
661.4

661.4

Bench
407.9
429.9
-446.4

429.9

Deadlift
661.4
694.5
-716.5

694.5

GLP
112.19

1
USAPL
2016-10-13

Raw Nationals

MR-O

1785.7

547.19

Location

USA-GA

Competition
Raw Nationals

Division
MR-O

Age
23

Equipment
Raw

Class
183

Weight
182.8

Squat
611.8
-639.3
661.4

661.4

Bench
407.9
429.9
-446.4

429.9

Deadlift
661.4
694.5
-716.5

694.5

GLP
112.19

1
IPF
2016-06-19

World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Open

1792.4

549.59

Location

USA-TX

Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Division
Open

Age
23

Equipment
Raw

Class
183

Weight
182.5

Squat
595.2
628.3
657

657

Bench
407.9
429.9
440.9

440.9

Deadlift
644.9
683.4
694.5

694.5

GLP
112.68

1
USAPL
2015-10-15

Raw Nationals

MR-O

1736.1

533.81

Location

USA-PA

Competition
Raw Nationals

Division
MR-O

Age
22

Equipment
Raw

Class
183

Weight
181.7

Squat
545.6
578.7
600.8

600.8

Bench
402.3
418.9
429.9

429.9

Deadlift
633.8
677.9
705.5

705.5

GLP
109.41

1
USAPL
2015-10-15

Raw Nationals

MR-Jr

1736.1

533.81

Location

USA-PA

Competition
Raw Nationals

Division
MR-Jr

Age
22

Equipment
Raw

Class
183

Weight
181.7

Squat
545.6
578.7
600.8

600.8

Bench
402.3
418.9
429.9

429.9

Deadlift
633.8
677.9
705.5

705.5

GLP
109.41

1
USAPL
2015-06-13

Badger Open

MR-O

1648

509.17

Location

USA-WI

Competition
Badger Open

Division
MR-O

Age
22

Equipment
Raw

Class
183

Weight
180.1

Squat
551.2
584.2
-600.8

584.2

Bench
-385.8
385.8
-424.4

385.8

Deadlift
650.4
677.9
-688.9

677.9

GLP
104.3

1
RUPC
2015-02-07

Raw Unity VIII

M-MW

1708.6

529.81

Location

USA-FL

Competition
Raw Unity VIII

Division
M-MW

Age
22

Equipment
Raw

Class
181.9

Weight
179

Squat
562.2
606.3
-617.3

606.3

Bench
-396.8
402.3
-429.9

402.3

Deadlift
661.4
700
-705.5

700

GLP
108.49

1
UPA
2014-07-19

Iron Battle on the Mississippi

MJR-AD

1708.6

525.34

Location

USA-IA

Competition
Iron Battle on the Mississippi

Division
MJR-AD

Age
21

Equipment
Raw

Class
181.9

Weight
181.7

Squat
551.2
589.7
611.8

611.8

Bench
369.3
407.9
418.9

418.9

Deadlift
628.3
677.9
-705.5

677.9

GLP
107.67

2
RUPC
2014-02-07

Raw Unity VII

M-LW

1620.4

497.88

Location

USA-FL

Competition
Raw Unity VII

Division
M-LW

Age
21

Equipment
Raw

Class
181.9

Weight
181.9

Squat
512.6
567.7
589.7

589.7

Bench
-352.7
369.3
-385.8

369.3

Deadlift
600.8
661.4
-705.5

661.4

GLP
102.05

1
USAPL
2013-06-15

Badger Open

MR-O

1482.6

460.36

Location

USA-WI

Competition
Badger Open

Division
MR-O

Age
20

Equipment
Raw

Class
181.9

Weight
178.6

Squat
-485
507.1
540.1

540.1

Bench
297.6
325.2
-341.7

325.2

Deadlift
556.7
589.7
617.3

617.3

GLP
94.25

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

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It is not clear if John Haack plans on continuing his journey in Strongman, but he definitely has loads of talent for it. Powerlifting, however, remains his first love and he is also the undisputed champion of his weight class. There are numerous possibilities, so it remains to be seen what John thinks is best for him.
Published: 28 July, 2023 | 11:26 AM EDT

6 Reasons Why Bodybuilders are More Ripped Than Powerlifters

6 Reasons Why Bodybuilders are More Ripped Than Powerlifters

Reasons Why Bodybuilders are More Ripped Than Powerlifters
Although bodybuilding and powerlifting revolve around lifting weights, the goals of these sports are different. The different end objectives cause the athletes from these sports to have vastly diverse physiques.
While the bodybuilders have ripped physiques with a focus on muscle aesthetics and symmetry, the powerlifters are usually heavier and don’t show much muscle definition. In this article, we’ll try to understand what causes this disparity.

Different Goals
A bodybuilder’s goal is to build muscle mass and a powerlifter focuses on lifting heavier weights. The different goals need both types of athletes to follow different types of training routines.

Bodybuilders use training splits to work one or two muscle groups in a day and will often wait a week before training the same muscle group again. Powerlifters, on the other hand, focus on the three basic lifts – squats, deadlifts and squats and might even perform them every day.

Time Under Tension
The main objective of powerlifters is to move big weights and they try doing it as quickly as possible so it doesn’t put unnecessary tension on their muscles and joints. Bodybuilders lift weights to break their muscle tissue so it can grow back bigger and stronger.
The bodybuilders experiment with the time under tension and change it up to shock their muscles. Bodybuilders take shorter rest times between sets to annihilate their muscles while the powerlifters don’t start the next set until they have recovered from the fatigue.
Nutrition Programs
Bodybuilders follow nutrition plans which take into account their micro and macronutrients. Protein, carbs, and fats play a big role in a bodybuilder’s diet, whereas the powerlifters usually focus on meeting their daily calorie goals.
Bodybuilders stick to a strict diet and might even follow diets like keto, intermediate fasting, IIFYM, etc. Powerlifters don’t hold themselves back from any type of food if their daily calorie limit allows it. In short, a powerlifter’s normal meal could well be a bodybuilder’s cheat meal.
Higher Reps and Chasing the Pump
Powerlifters stick to lifting big weights for a smaller number of reps as their goal is to set a 1RM in a powerlifting meet. In their training, powerlifters at max could perform 5-10 reps on an exercise.
Bodybuilders use muscle hypertrophy to grow their muscles which usually makes them do 8-15 reps in every set. Bodybuilders are known to be chasers of muscle pumps and use techniques like mind-muscle connection and visualization to achieve it.
Hitting Failure and Advanced Training Principles
Bodybuilders try to hit muscle failure in every exercise and the powerlifters might train to muscle failure only when they are working on their conditioning. Hitting failure fills the muscles with blood and lactic acid which makes the muscles grow bigger and fuller which is primarily the goal of a bodybuilder.
Bodybuilders also use advanced training techniques like supersets, drop-sets, blood flow restriction training (BFR), intraset stretching and many more to torcher their muscles into growing.
Use of Machines
Bodybuilders like to use machines in their workouts to isolate their muscles and train for muscle conditioning. The powerlifter’s gyms are usually bare bone as they focus on squats, deadlifts, and bench presses.
A powerlifter will majorly perform compound movements in his workouts whereas a bodybuilder will have a combination of compound and isolation exercises in his training routine.

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Larry Wheels Shares Exercise To Build A Massive Back

Larry Wheels Shares Exercise To Build A Massive Back

Larry Wheels recently posted a video of a workout to build a huge back.
Larry Wheels is a well-known powerlifter who is seen moving huge weight in the gym during workouts. Recently, Wheels shared a video to Instagram performing a 220kg (485lb) back row.
In his caption, Wheels claims this is the best workout to develop a huge back. In the video, Wheels is seen moving the large weight up to his stomach and returning it to the floor at a rapid pace. He is making the lift look easy despite the incredible amount of weight.
“485lbs/220kg rows for reps develop a huge thick back.@ulissesworld@teampersonalrecord for the straps I’m using!”

Larry Wheels has been putting up some huge numbers in the gym. Just a week ago, he set a new PR with a 140lb shoulder press for 17 reps. He has also shown big numbers performing an overhead press. Wheels is also known for his massive squats.

In September, Wheels set a new personal best with a 950lb squat. This came one week before he suffered a quad injury performing the same lift. Wheels was seen dropping the huge weight off his back after his quad seemed to pop. This forced him to take some time off but he quickly returning to the gym.
Wheels has been putting up some huge numbers because of his work as a powerlifter but has also dabbled in the sport of arm wrestling. This was a venture that did not last long but Wheels had some big-time matchups against the likes of Schoolboy. While Wheels has made his return to powerlifting, he plans to compete in arm wrestling once again.
Larry Wheels announced he will be taking on powerlifter Brandon Allen in an arm-wrestling match. This will take place on CoreSports.world in December. Wheels will not be the only high-profile athlete appearing at the event as both Hafthor Bjornsson and Devon Larratt will be present.
This is a chance for Wheels to compete against an athlete who has a similar background. This will be an exciting match because of the preparation done by the two competitors. There is a chance that this is an even match that makes for some must-see action.
One thing we do know is that Larry Wheels is known for his trend of setting different personal records in the gym. That has continued recently and he is continuing to share some workouts to build up different body parts.
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How to Become a Super Power Lifter?

How to Become a Super Power Lifter?

The Keys to Becoming A Super Power Lifter              Many people enter the realm of powerlifting with the hopes of reaching a high level of success. Relatively few lifters reach a truly elite level on the competition platform. Most Super Power Lifters enter the sport and compete for a few […]
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