Tag: powerlifting
Kjell Bakkelund (74KG) Breaks IPF Raw Deadlift and Total World Records
Despite his many years in competitive powerlifting, Norway’s Kjell Bakkelund has been forging ahead in recent months. He hit a brilliant nine-for-nine performance at the European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) European Classic in Tartu, Estonia, in November 2023, breaking Taylor Atwood’s long-standing total world record along the way. It seems that was just the start. Bakkelund competed on March 15, 2024, at…
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Sanchez Dillon (105KG) Sets IPF World Record Raw Deadlift of 391 Kilograms
British powerlifter Sanchez Dillon has only been competing for a couple of years but has made huge progress with his deadlift. He lifts in the 105KG class in British Powerlifting, the UK affiliate of the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF), and is already one of its top deadlifters. Dillon competed at the Arnold Sports Festival UK in Birmingham, England, on March 15, 2024….
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Bowflex In Bankruptcy, to Sell for $37.5 Million — Strength Weekly 3/15
Strength Weekly is the new show taking you in depth on all aspects of the barbell game and beyond! This week, we break down four of the biggest stories in strength. Today, hosts David Thomas Tao and Phil Blechman break down: 00:00 Intro01:02 Run of Show02:08 BowFlex Bankruptcy06:28 Antonio Pérez Barros Junior Squat World Record09:58 Record streaming numbers…
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Strength Coach Kelly Matthews Breaks Down Bench Press Form for Beginners
The bench press is a foundational exercise in most training regimes and one of the three big lifts in competitive powerlifting between the squat and the deadlift. Streamlining bench press technique can help unlock personal bests and limit injury risk. On March 10, 2024, strength and conditioning coach and hybrid athlete Kelly Matthews published a video detailing an…
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The 4 Pillars of Bracing for Deadlifts
Canadian powerlifter Bryce Krawczyk is one of only 23 athletes who have deadlifted 400 kilograms in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF), so he knows his way around a deadlift. He lifts raw and equipped and has broken deadlift world records in both disciplines. As part of Calgary Barbell, Krawczyk often produces informative content on his YouTube channel. In a video published on…
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How To Watch the 2024 Powerlifting America Raw Nationals
Powerlifting America (PA) will hold its third Raw Nationals from March 14-16, 2024, in Reno, NV. It is an exciting event with several big-name powerlifters switching to PA from United States of America Powerlifting (USAPL). All three days of the competition will be live-streamed on the SBD Apparel YouTube channel. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Powerlifting…
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How To Watch Powerlifting at The 2024 Arnold Sports Festival UK
After a brief hiatus, the Arnold Sports Festival UK is back in 2024 and will feature powerlifting on all three days of the event in Birmingham, UK, from March 15-17, 2024. The contest is International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) sanctioned, so world records can be broken, and cash prizes are available in every discipline. Athletes to Watch Many world champions and…
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How To Watch The 2024 EPF European Classic Championships
The European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) 2024 European Classic Powerlifting Championships (ECC) will be held in Velika Gorica, Croatia, from March 12-17, 2024. 103 men and 111 women will gather from all over Europe to challenge for the title of European Champion. It’s been a quick turnaround from the 2023 ECC held in December 2023. The 2023 European Champions have…
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Antonio Pérez Barros (105KG) Sets IPF Junior Raw Squat World Record of 335 Kilograms
Spanish powerlifter Antonio Pérez Barros is well known as a big squatter, having taken the squat gold medal in nearly all his international competitions. Pérez Barros is also the current European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) Junior European Champion in the 105-kilogram class. Pérez Barros competed at the 2024 EPF European University Cup in Nancy, France, on Mar. 3, 2024,…
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Antonio Perez Barros (105KG) Sets 335-kg (738.5-lb) Raw Squat Junior IPF World Record at 2024 European University Cup
Antonio Perez Barros has once again put up an incredible performance at the 2024 EPF European University Cup. The competition took place on March 1-3, in Nancy, France, with Antonio competing in the 105-kilogram weight class. As expected, he secured a gold medal, but also managed to set a new 335-kilogram (738.5-pound) Raw Squat IPF […]
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