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73-Year-Old Rudy Kadlub Lands a 455-lb (206.4-kg) Unofficial Masters World Record Squat With Wraps
Despite his age of 73, Rudy Kadlub’s physical abilities remain impressive. Most people who live into their 70s do not devote their lives to sports, but Rudy finds powerlifting to be his source of youth. However, no one could have predicted how successful Rudy would get in his professional powerlifting career. Although he holds many World Records, it seems that more will follow. According to Rudy Kadlub, he recently broke the U100KG Masters (70-74) IPL World Record Squat With Wraps by lifting 455 pounds (206.4 kilograms).The current official World Record is also held by Rudy Kadlub, as he squatted 451.9 pounds (205 kilograms) at the 2021 IPL Drug Tested World Championship.A previous shoulder injury prevented Rudy Kadlub from doing squats for a while. It appears Rudy has recovered from this injury, as evidenced by his recent feat of strength.“455–3lbs over my WR. First time under the @kabukistrength Squat Bar in this training block. Shoulder felt tight but I’m happy that I could get myself into position without assistance from my training partner.”Watch the lift here:Related: 73-Year-Old Rudy Kadlub Squats An Unofficial World Record With a 454-pound (206-kilogram) LiftRudy Kadlub will soon get the chance to make this record official, as he plans to make an appearance at the 2022 USPA Oregon State Championships. This competition is set to take place on December 3rd, in Newport, Oregon.Rudy Kadlub started competing professionally back in 2006 and has steadily put in appearances over the years. By now, Rudy has taken part in 39 sanctioned competitions and only failed to win six of them. In addition, Rudy Kadlub found a new business career in powerlifting, as he is the CEO of “Kabuki Strength”, who are renowned for its array of barbells and other lifting equipment.Rudy Kadlub’s Competition PRs:Squat (wraps): 205 kilograms (551.9 pounds) — (2021 IPL Drug Tested World Championship) — U100KG IPL World RecordBench Press (raw): 142.5 kilograms (314.1 pounds) — (2021 IPL Drug Tested World Championship)Deadlift (raw): 235 kilograms (518 pounds) — (2020 USPA Drug Tested North American Championships) — U110KG Tied All-Time World RecordTotal (raw w/wraps): 578 kilograms (1,274.2 pounds) — (2021 IPL Drug Tested World Championship) — U100KG IPL World RecordRelated: 73-Year-Old Powerlifter Rudy Kadlub Squats a Colossal 430-lb (195-kg) For Two RepsRudy Kadlub’s Competition History Personal BestsEquipSquatBenchDeadliftTotalDotsWraps451.9314.2451.91274.3362.11Raw402.3308.6402.31207339.38Multi-ply611.8463611.81603.9458.23Single-ply369.3507.1148.72 Competition ResultsPlaceFedDateCompetitionDivisionTotalDots 1USPA2022-05-27 Drug Tested National Championships Masters 70-74 606.3 170.24Location USA-GACompetitionDrug Tested National ChampionshipsDivisionMasters 70-74Age73EquipmentWrapsClass220.5Weight217.6Squat137.8137.8Bench275.6303.1-319.7303.1Deadlift165.3165.3 1USPA2022-05-27 Drug Tested National Championships Masters 70-74 303.1 85.12Location USA-GACompetitionDrug Tested National ChampionshipsDivisionMasters 70-74Age73EquipmentRawClass220.5Weight217.6Bench275.6303.1-319.7303.1GLP63.38 1IPL2021-11-04 Drug Tested World Championship Masters 70-74 1274.3 358.94Location USA-CACompetitionDrug Tested World ChampionshipDivisionMasters 70-74Age72EquipmentWrapsClass220.5Weight216.1Squat402.3431451.9451.9Bench281.1303.1309.7314.2314.2Deadlift474502.7512.6512.6 1USPA2021-07-12 Drug Tested National Championships Masters 70-74 501.6 141.28Location USA-CACompetitionDrug Tested National ChampionshipsDivisionMasters 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70-74Age71EquipmentRawClass242.5Weight223.1Deadlift474501.6518.1518.1 1USPA2020-11-06 Drug Tested North American Championships Masters 70-74 1251.1 347.52Location USA-CACompetitionDrug Tested North American ChampionshipsDivisionMasters 70-74Age71EquipmentWrapsClass242.5Weight223.1Squat-396.8429.9-451.9429.9Bench-270.1275.6303.1303.1Deadlift474501.6518.1518.1 1USPA2020-09-04 Drug Tested National Championships Masters 70-74 1174 332.06Location USA-OHCompetitionDrug Tested National ChampionshipsDivisionMasters 70-74Age71EquipmentWrapsClass220.5Weight214.1Squat-303.1347.2402.3402.3Bench253.5281.1297.6297.6Deadlift435.4474-501.6474 1IPL2019-10-24 Drug Tested World Championships Masters 70-74 1229.1 362.11Location IrelandCompetitionDrug Tested World ChampionshipsDivisionMasters 70-74Age70EquipmentWrapsClass198.4Weight196.7Squat407.9-429.9429.9429.9Bench264.6292.1-303.1292.1Deadlift451.9485507.1507.1 1USPA2019-05-11 Masters Cup Masters 70-74 1185 348.73Location USA-TXCompetitionMasters CupDivisionMasters 70-74Age70EquipmentWrapsClass198.4Weight197.1Squat424.4Bench286.6Deadlift474 1IPL2018-11-08 Drug Tested World Championships Masters 65-69 1262.1 356.34Location USA-NVCompetitionDrug Tested World ChampionshipsDivisionMasters 65-69Age69EquipmentWrapsClass220.5Weight215Squat451.9Bench303.1Deadlift518.1 1IPL2018-05-12 Masters Cup Masters 65-69 1234.6 347.6Location USA-TXCompetitionMasters CupDivisionMasters 65-69Age69EquipmentWrapsClass220.5Weight216.3Squat440.9Bench292.1Deadlift501.6 1IPL2017-11-02 Worlds Masters 65-69 1201.5 336.78Location USA-NVCompetitionWorldsDivisionMasters 65-69Age68EquipmentWrapsClass220.5Weight218.5Squat429.9Bench286.6Deadlift485 1IPL2017-05-13 Masters Cup Masters 65-69 1091.3 307.96Location USA-TXCompetitionMasters CupDivisionMasters 65-69Age68EquipmentWrapsClass220.5Weight215.2Squat418.9Bench253.5Deadlift418.9 1GPC2015-09-13 World Championships M6 1460.6 408.49Location USA-NVCompetitionWorld 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Last Updated: November 9, 2022 Analyze Lifts With less than two weeks remaining until his next competition, Rudy Kadlub is looking to put in a performance of his lifetime. In addition, since he is squatting over the World Record already, Rudy is expected to completely demolish it during the competition. He just needs to ease his way into the competition, which would allow him to perform at his maximum. This should not pose a problem to Rudy, since he has previously completed this process numerous times.
Powerlifter Gregory Johnson (93KG) Hits a 371.5-kg (819-lb) IPF Deadlift World Record at 2022 IPF Equipped Worlds
The 2022 IPF World Equipped Open Powerlifting Championships began on November 14th and will conclude on November 20th in Viborg, Denmark. Lasting an entire week, this competition gathered all of the best powerlifters from each division, one of which was Gregory Johnson, who had put on a spectacular performance with his incredible strength and stamina….
Powerlifter Sonja Stefanie Krüger (76KG) Scores a 280.5-kg (618.4-lb) Squat World Record at 2022 IPF Equipped Worlds
It is rare to see someone as dominant at such a young age as Sonja Stefanie Krüger, considering that this elite powerlifter is just 22-years-old. She has already won World and European championships, but she is still hungry for more. So, Sonja decided to compete at the 2022 IPF World Equipped Open Powerlifting Championships, which…
Larry Wheels Crushes 15 Reps Of 495-Pound Squats While On TRT
Larry Wheels continues his new fitness journey and gaining strength in different ways.
Larry Wheels has made a successful career for himself showing off different feats of strength. He was not shy about his use of steroids over the years but has recently transitioned off the substances. Now, he is on Testosterone Replacement Therapy to keep his muscles in shape. Recently, Wheels went through a fitness test and continues to build strength in many ways.
In a recent training session, Wheels loaded 495 pounds on the squat bar and decided to go for as long as possible. He was able to complete 15 reps with the weight on his back. Wheels shared the video to Instagram on Monday.
In April, Larry Wheels decided to get his health checked out by a doctor. He was concerned with his heart after “abusing PEDs for 10 years.” Wheels checked out well and began to focus more on his health as time went on. Recently, he made the switch off steroids to TRT.
Larry Wheels Remains Extremely Strong In Video
Larry Wheels used knee wraps and a lifting belt while completing the reps. He also used a safety bar in order to protect his joints.
“Kicking the week off with a 495lb Ssb squat amrap.This bar is great if you have any aches or pains in your arms. In my case I get brachialis inflammation from arm wrestling and straight bar low bar squat. I kept a few reps in the take to be cautious as I haven’t done SSB squats in a while.”
Larry Wheels shared a physique update after one month of being off steroids. In the picture, he has slimmed down noticeably but remained shredded. This led to Wheels sharing his numbers following the month using different substances.
Wheels is using 175mg of TRT each week. This is far less than dosages that he is used to but Wheels has maintained his physique and strength. It is normal for his numbers to diminish a bit but he has been able to accomplish great things since transitioning off steroids.
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Powerlifting Legend Ed Coan On Why Fitness Motivation Is Bullsh*t | The Mike O’Hearn Show
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Powerlifter Ed Coan: Motivation Is In The Brain. Passion Is In The Heart.
Ed Coan is an American powerlifter who is widely regarded as one of the greatest powerlifters of all time. His lifts are legendary and have allowed him to set over 71 world records in powerlifting across his career. That kind of talent and success doesn’t come without a big heavy dose of passion – which is why he was brought onto the podcast this week to discuss how passion intersects with diet and training to elevate an athlete into an elite champion. In Generation Iron and Barbend’s latest episode of The Mike O’Hearn Show, Ed Coan warns athletes to worry less about motivation and find true passion behind the iron.
Motivation in bodybuilding, strength sports, and fitness has become its own industry these days. Just open up social media or YouTube to find dozens of channels and videos dedicated to getting you pumped up for a workout or competition. Motivational fitness playlists flood Spotify and guru words of wisdom go viral on a daily basis.
But Ed Coan and Mike O’Hearn have a possibly contrarian take on fitness motivation – it’s all bullshit.
While that might sound shocking at first, it comes from a much more thoughtful place than you might originally believe. Motivation can be helpful when you are having a hard day or when live brings you down. It can also be used as an excuse to avoid the hard work. If you don’t feel motivated – you have an excuse to avoid the gym or maybe skip out on that healthy meal for a cheat snack instead. It’s like an artist waiting for inspiration – what if it never comes? Will you never make art again?
This is why Mike O’Hearn talks in-depth with Ed Coan about the difference between motivation and passion. While motivation isn’t inherently bad – it will only get you a small way towards success. Motivation needs to lead to passion. Passion is the only thing that will carry you through the long haul. It’s what will allow you to dig deep down to new places. It also will give you the patience to not cut corners or rush towards success.
Let’s jump into a recap of Ed Coan’s explanation of motivation vs passion – and how it vitally plays into maintaining your training routine and diet.
“Motivation is absolutely zero. It means nothing. It’s passion that is everything.”
– Mike O’Hearn
Motivation vs Passion
Mike O’Hearn starts off his interview with Ed Coan by asking a simple question – how do you define motivation? How do you define passion? Coan doesn’t mince words when he answers. Motivation is in the brain. Passion is in the heart.
What Ed Coan is essentially pointing out – is that motivation is a psychological tool. It’s a way of tricking your brain into wanting to do something. Passion, on the other hand, is something vital to a person’s existence. If you are passionate – you never need outside motivation to drive you again. Why? Because there’s nothing else you’d rather be doing.
Of course, passion cannot be manufactured. It’s something that needs to be evaluated and determined deep down. Perhaps you’re not really passionate about being a bodybuilder. Perhaps you just think it’s a fun hobby and decided you wanted to compete to try and earn money. Mike O’Hearn argues (and has argued in past episodes) that this is a recipe to failure. You will never become a high-grossing champion without true passion – because there will always be someone else with that passion who snubs you out.
“When you go slow, you move faster.”
– Ed Coan
How Passion Plays Into The Law Of Diminishing Returns In Weightlifting
There’s the old commercial that jokes bodybuilders just “lift things up and put them down.” While on a basic level that is true – the repetition in weightlifting will eventually lead to diminishing returns. As your body adapts and grows – you need to find ways to adjust your goals and continue to push limits. This can become extremely challenging as you hit plateaus.
It’s at moments like these where motivation is paramount. But again, outside motivation is only temporary. It can fail you when you hit a plateau that you just don’t know exactly how to crack. But if you’re passionate – you’ll do whatever it takes however long it takes.
Ed Coan talks about how being patient is key towards true athletic success. Ironically, moving slow is the best way to succeed fastest. Coan points out that too many lifters change their routine mid-program. Why? Because they overestimate their strength and want to improve faster. This ultimately leads to burnout which can lead to hitting a plateau.
Ed Coan stresses the importance of adapting and evolving your program – but do it in chunks. When you set a goal over the course of, let’s say, a 10 week program. Don’t change the goal or the program until those 10 weeks are done. After it’s done, you can then re-evaluate, change your goals, and improve. However, if you get impatient and change mid-program, you might actually be denying yourself the real results. Sometimes these things take time.
Passion often allows us to have that patience. Instead of rushing towards the trophy, the accolades, or the money – you are only focused on your love of the sport. One could argue that this problem has led to many worrisome habits. This includes the rise in higher dose PEDs and bodybuilders turning to steroids at a much younger age. It can also lead to people overtraining, burning out, or giving up when they otherwise could have eventually succeeded.
“It’s like school. You can’t jump from first grade to 10th grade. Everything in between. All of the building blocks are there to get you to the end result.”
– Ed Coan
Wrap Up
The hardest part about passion is that it’s something you have to find. You can’t create it. It’s the inner journey all individuals must take as they determine what satisfies them in life. But hopefully Mike O’Hearn and Ed Coan’s words here provide the tools to better evaluate and determine what drives you.
You can watch Ed Coan’s full comments in our latest episode of The Mike O’Hearn Show above. Make sure to catch new episodes every Friday only on the Generation Iron Fitness Network or wherever podcasts are downloaded.
John Haack Bench Presses An Incredible 606Lbs in Recent Training
John Haack bench pressed an impressive 606lbs in recent training.
Well, it appears that he’s back at it again. Popular powerlifter John Haack has recently benched pressed an impressive 606lbs in training. Looking to dominate at the USPA Pro Raw competition, Haack has been doubling his efforts in training and has looked impressive in his pursuit of great strength.
One of the strongest human beings on the planet pound-for-pound, John Haack has constantly showcased some impressive strength during his career. As a powerlifter the goal is always to improve upon your strengths and weaknesses. All athletes understand the importance of making constant improvements in order to remain at the top of the food chain. For Haack that means never skipping steps in training and holing himself to a higher standard.
When he’s not breaking records in competition, you can always find John Haack at the gym pushing himself to his limit. His recent personal record squat shows that Haack is a powerlifter with considerable strength in every lift. In his most recent major accomplishment in training, Haack bench pressed a massive 606lbs. That is no small feat considering the man’s size.
John Haack competes between 198 and 220lbs at powerlifting meets. That means he’s often times lifting three times his body weight in the gym and in competition. That alone has garnered Haack a considerable amount of praise in the powerlifting industry.
Massive Strength
John Haack recently putting up 606lbs, nothing short of remarkable to behold. With the USPA Pro Raw meet approaching, Haack is leaving no stone unturned as he builds on his already considerable strength.
275kgs/606lbs for an RPE 8 With a nip slip. Nice little PB to finish off prep for the USPA Pro Raw.
Its clear that John Haack is one of the strongest competitors in the 198lb (90kg) and 220lb (100kg) powerlifting divisions. If he continues his steady growth there’s no telling how far he could go in regards to all-time great status.
What do you think of John Haack and his impressive 606lb bench press?
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Larry Wheels Shares Physique Update One Month After Ending His Steroid Use
Larry Wheels has seen a change in physique since getting off steroids one month ago.
Larry Wheels is one of the most popular powerlifters in the world today. He has built an enormous following because of his feats of strength and personality in videos. Recently, he gave an update on how his physique has changed since going off his normal steroid cycle.
There has been a recent string of deaths in bodybuilding and this has caused many competitors to check their health. Wheels falls under that category. In April, the powerlifter went to do a full check on his heart after “abusing steroids” for over a decade.
Wheels shared that he is now on TRT (testosterone replacement therapy”. This is a treatment for those who produce an irregular amount of testosterone. Wheels explains how he plans to go on 175 mg per week. He has been using this method for a month now and shared a physique update on Instagram.
Larry Wheels Looks Slimmed Down, Still Shredded In Update
It is no surprise that Larry Wheels looks slimmed down in his recent physique update but still displays a shredded physique.
“1 month on TRT dose Can you guess my weight now?”
Larry Wheels did not share his current weight but asked for some guesses in the comments. On Aug. 16, Wheels shared a post saying that he was down to 240 pounds from 300.
Wheels was reaching some new heights in terms of deadlifts. He was on a mission to deadlift 1,000 pounds but was forced to stop. This does not mean that he is not lifting heavy at the moment. Wheels recently tackled a huge shoulder and bicep workout with Andrew Jacked, who is preparing for the 2022 Olympia.
Larry Wheels has let his fans in on multiple occasions over social media. It is likely that he continues to provide updates of his journey without steroids. Wheels remains strong and is as shredded as ever. It will be interesting to see what he does with his physique now that he is lighter.
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VIDEO: Daniel Ryjov Completes Eye-Opening 90 Reps Of 225 Pounds On Bench Press
Daniel Ryjov looks as strong as ever following a tricep tear.
Daniel Ryjov has made a career putting together some insane accomplishments in the gym. The fitness star has made a name for himself using his ability to press an insane amount of weight — whether it be on the bench or shoulder press. Recently, Ryjov did it again completing 90 continuous reps on bench press using 225 pounds.
Ryjov wore elbow wraps during this set to avoid injury. This is something that is common when lifting heavy weight and something that Ryjov knows about. The amazing aspect of this feat of strength is that Ryjov is still recovering from a torn tricep, which he suffered four months ago.
Despite rehabbing an injury, it is clear that Ryjov is as strong as ever and will only go up from here.
Daniel Ryjov Approaches 100 Reps
The video began with Daniel Ryjov pumping out reps at a fast-pace. Once he hit 75, give or take, Ryjov began slowing down but still exploded through each rep. Once he hit 90, Ryjov racked the weight but it is clear that he had plenty in the tank.
Ryjov admitted in the caption that he was going for 100 reps but miscounted over the course of the exercise.
“225×90 for a new World Record… thought I did 100 ?? mis counted”
The bench press for reps has become extremely popular and 225 pounds seems to be the mark that is used. The NFL Combine has made this famous but no athlete has ever come close to 90 reps. Justin Ernest of Eastern Kentucky holds the record of 51 reps, which was set in 1999. Only Stephen Paea of Oregon State in 2011 has come within range with 49 reps.
Daniel Ryjov will return to his quest of 700 pounds on the bench. This was his goal before he suffered his injury, hindering some progress when it comes to lifting heavy. Now that he is loosening up a bit, it is likely that Ryjov hits the ground running.
Ryjov connotes to be one of the most popular fitness stars out there because of his feats of strength. He is able to accomplish eye-popping lifts in the gym and it happened once again with 90 reps on the bench.
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Danny Grigsby Completes Heaviest Raw Deadlift In Powerlifting History With 487.5kg (1,074.8lb) Lift
Danny Grigsby could be working his way toward the 500kg mark.
There has only been two men all-time who have deadlifted 500kg. Danny Grigsby looks like he has a chance to be the third — and will do it in a much different way.
Grigsby competed in the 2022 WRPF American Pro in Manassas, VA over the weekend. There were many great performances from some of the top powerlifters in the world but Grigsby highlighted the event. He completed a massive 487.5kg (1,074.8lb) raw deadlift, which is the heaviest of all-time.
This feat is nothing new for Grigsby. He held the previous mark of 440kg (970lb), which was set during the 2021 WRPF The Bucked Up Showdown. He was able to blow right past that number and approach a new milestone.
“All 3 attempts on deadlift from the meet opener 981, 2nd attempt 1,038, and 3rd 1,074. Opener moved like I thought it would, 2nd was equally fast, my third changed from initially 1060 to 1,074. This meet was about the overall total, my 3rd was just gonna be whatever I needed to secure 2300 and become 2nd all time for total at 275 behind the big man @thehulkmeyers.”
Danny Grigsby was aiming for a total of 2,300 pounds during this event. The third and final deadlift attempt was loaded with what he needed to reach this number.
Danny Grigsby: 500kg Deadlift?
Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall remain the only men who have deadlifted 500kg. Of course, the strongman parameters and powerlifting ones are far different. Grigsby did not use lifting straps or a deadlifting suit, which makes the lift even more impressive.
During the WRPF American Pro, Grigsby weighed in at 121.7kg (268.8lb) and competed in the 125kg weight class. He was successful on all eight of his lifts. Grigsby did not attempt his third bench press rep.
Over the course of his career, Grigsby has competed 15 times. He has secured 11 victories in those events. When he has not won gold, Grigsby is usually on the podium. He currently holds the deadlift world record in both the 125kg and 140kg weight classes.
It is unknown when Danny Grigsby will attempt the massive 500kg deadlift but it seems like that is what he is working toward.
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73-Year-Old Mary Duffy Deadlifts 250 Pounds With 50-Pound Chains, Nearly 2.5 Times Her Bodyweight
Mary Duffy completed a massive trap bar deadlift during a training session.
Mary Duffy has proven that age is just a number on numerous occasions. The 73-year-old powerlifter continues to impress in the gym as she prepares for her next competition. Recently, this came in the form of a 113.4kg (250lb) deadlift with 22.7kg (50lb) chains attached.
Duffy shared the video of her lift on social media on Wednesday. She is wearing a lifting belt and wrist wraps as she completes the feat of strength. This is nearly two and a half times her bodyweight as Duffy has been competing in the 56kg class since 2015.
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Mary Duffy Powerlifting History
Mary Duffy began powerlifting in 2015 at 66 years old. She has spent her entire career in one division and has found great success. Her first competition appearance came during the 2015 International Powerlifting Association Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown. This was the first of 11 competitions that Duffy has appeared in and she has won all 11.
It is no surprise that Duffy has approached many records in the Masters 70-74 raw division. She currently holds the third-heaviest total ever at 234kg (518.1lb). This came during the 2022 USAPL Connecticut Ladies of Iron, where she was able to set the world record bench press of 57.5kg (126.8lb).
Duffy has shared many lifts to social media and this was not the first time her trap bar deadlift was in this weight range. She has been seen lifting 111.1kg (245lb) off weight plates. All of her lifts are considered raw. Duffy had a run in with COVID-19 but was able to overcome it and get back in the gym. Before her battle with the virus, she notched a 113.4kg (250lb) deadlift.
Mary Duffy continues to take her numbers higher and she will be ready for the next time she steps on stage. Duffy is one of the top lifters in the division and will look to continue to keep her record perfect next time she steps on stage.
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