Lars Norén is one of Sweden’s historically greatest powerlifters. He is one of only a few Swedes to have won the World Championships in two different weight classes, as well as in both the junior and open categories. Alongside that, he also set several historic world records in the deadlift. He started powerlifting after being […]
He Squatted Four Times His Bodyweight in Four Weight Classes Fred Hatfield – “Dr. Squat” Fred Hatfield was an elite powerlifter with two World Championship titles and multiple world records. He was also known as “Dr. Squat.” This was partly because he held a doctorate in sports science, psychology, physiology, and motor learning, and worked […]
Weightlifting is the oldest scandalized strength sport. However, it has not always looked like it does today. At the first Olympic Games in 1896, weightlifting was 1 of 9 sports. These 9 sports had a total of 43 events. Of these, 2 events belonged to weightlifting. The other sports that participated in the Olympics were. […]
Doyle Kenady, born August 29, 1948, passed away on February 3, 1999. Today, Doyle is perhaps best known for his deadlift during his career as a competitive powerlifter, but he was phenomenal in all three lifts and an outstanding strength athlete. At World’s Strongest Man 1983 in New Zealand, he placed 7th, despite appearing somewhat […]
Multiple World Champion and World Record Holder in Bench Press Athlete Profile Name: Fredrik SmulterBorn: June 1983Height: 181 cmWingspan: 186 cmWeight: Approximately 130 kg (competed around 150 kg)From: Malax, Ostrobothnia, FinlandLives: Malax, Ostrobothnia, FinlandStarted strength training: 1997Started competing: 2000 (retired 2017)Favorite movies: The Unknown Soldier (latest version), The Shawshank Redemption Early Strength and First Competitions […]
Attempt Order in Weightlifting and Powerlifting Both Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting rely on precise attempt selection and a clear lifting order.However, the two sports use fundamentally different systems, shaped by their history, safety considerations, and competition logistics. Understanding how the attempt order works — and how it evolved — is essential for athletes, coaches, and […]
If you are involved in powerlifting or strength training, you have probably heard about powerlifting gear, supportive suits and wraps designed to help you lift heavier weights. This is known as equipped powerlifting. What is Powerlifting Gear? In the squat, lifters wear suits that look similar to singlets, but the material is much stiffer and […]