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Powerlifter Jamal Browner Sets Huge 235-kg (518-lb) Raw Bench Press PR In Training
Despite being a world class powerlifter, Jamal Browner has decided to put his career in this sport on pause and make an appearance in a Strongman competition. This comes in the hopes of setting a new Deadlift World Record, which is why this event has been his primary focus for the past few months. Jamal, however, decided to test his upper body strength, setting a new bench press PR in the process. It now stands at 235 kilograms (518 pounds), which Jamal proved by posting a video to his Instagram page.
It appears that Jamal Browner did not use any equipment whatsoever to set a new 235-kilogram (518-pound) Bench Press PR. Interestingly, this lift was 7.5 kilograms (16.5 pounds) heavier than Jamal’s greatest bench press ever performed in an official competition. If Jamal manages to preserve this strength following his upcoming Strongman event, he has the potential to revolutionize his weight class in powerlifting.
Jamal Browner attributed his newfound strength on the bench press to his recent weight gain. However, he did not reveal what his bodyweight is at the moment.
“Bench is getting stronger even though I’m not really focused on it. Probably from weight gain ? hopefully the gains stay loyal when I cut back down!”
Watch the lift here:
Related: Powerlifter Jamal Browner Crushes 435-kg (959-lb) Raw Conventional Deadlift PR In Training
Jamal Browner will make his next appearance at the 2023 Giants Live World Deadlift Championships, which will be held at the Cardiff International Arena in Wales on September 2nd. He will be one of 15 men attempting to break Hafthor Bjornsson’s World Record of 501 kilograms (1,104.5 pounds), but as the only powerlifter on the roster.
Jamal Browner has already locked out 500 kilograms (1,102.3 pounds) in training, but did so by using a sumo stance. This time, he will have to perform the deadlift with a conventional stance, as sumo is prohibited in Strongman. Still, his conventional deadlifts are also mind-blowing, as he was near the 1,000-pound (453.6-kilogram) mark on a number of occasions.
Earlier in his preparation, Jamal Browner revealed that he won’t be using a deadlift suit, although it will be allowed. So, considering how both Eddie Hall and Hafthor Bjornsson used these suits for their half-a-ton deadlifts, Jamal is set to face a very difficult task. He will only rely on the lifting straps, which are forbidden in his main sport of powerlifting.
Jamal Browned already holds one deadlift World Record in powerlifting, but he now wants to prove himself to the Strongman community as well. However, above all, Jamal is an incredible powerlifter, and he has the resume to prove it. Overall, he has taken part in 16 sanctioned competitions and won 11 of them.
Jamal Browner’s Competition PRs
*Jamal set all of his PRs at the 2022 USPA Pro Raw Championships.
Squat: 370 kilograms (815.8 pounds)
Bench Press: 227.5 kilograms (501.6 pounds)
Deadlift: 455 kilograms (1,003 pounds) — U110KG All-Time Raw World Record
Total: 1,052.5 kilograms (2,320.45 pounds) — U110KG All-Time Raw World Record
Related: Jamal Browner Hits 760.6 lbs Raw Squat Triple PR, Follows It Up With 903 lbs Conventional Deadlift Double PR
Jamal Browner’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
815.7
501.6
815.7
2320.4
624.65
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
USPA
2022-09-24
Pro Raw Championships
Open
2320.4
624.65
Location
USA-MO
Competition
Pro Raw Championships
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
242.5
Weight
241.2
Squat
733
782.6
815.7
815.7
Bench
463
485
501.6
501.6
Deadlift
925.9
1003.1
-1030.7
1003.1
GLP
127.51
1
USPA
2022-01-15
Hybrid Showdown 4
Open
2182.6
586.34
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Hybrid Showdown 4
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
242.5
Weight
242.5
Squat
738.5
782.6
-815.7
782.6
Bench
451.9
479.5
-501.6
479.5
Deadlift
920.4
-975.5
-975.5
920.4
GLP
119.64
1
WRPF
2021-09-25
The Bucked Up Showdown
Open
2204.6
596.86
Location
USA-MO
Competition
The Bucked Up Showdown
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
242.5
Weight
237.7
Squat
733
804.7
804.7
Bench
429.9
474
-501.6
474
Deadlift
-865.3
925.9
-1003.1
925.9
GLP
121.97
1
WRPF
2021-02-20
Hybrid Showdown III
Open
2204.6
592.27
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Hybrid Showdown III
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
242.5
Weight
242.5
Squat
716.5
766.1
804.7
804.7
Bench
429.9
474
496
496
Deadlift
848.8
903.9
-948
903.9
GLP
120.85
DQ
USPA
2021-01-09
Circle City Super
Open
Location
USA-IN
Competition
Circle City Super
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
275.6
Weight
259.9
Squat
705.5
771.6
771.6
Bench
429.9
-474
474
474
Deadlift
-903.9
1
WRPF
2020-02-01
Hybrid Showdown II
Open
2182.6
589.2
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Hybrid Showdown II
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
242.5
Weight
239.4
Squat
716.5
744.1
771.6
771.6
Bench
-429.9
457.5
-479.5
457.5
Deadlift
870.8
925.9
953.5
971.1
971.1
GLP
120.34
1
USA-UA
2019-08-30
Boss of Bosses 6
Pro Open
2044.8
539.35
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses 6
Division
Pro Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
275.6
Weight
255.1
Squat
700
738.5
749.6
749.6
Bench
418.9
451.9
474
474
Deadlift
821.2
-859.8
-876.3
821.2
GLP
109.56
2
USA-UA
2018-12-15
Hybrid Deadlift Invitational
Open
837.8
225.22
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Hybrid Deadlift Invitational
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
242.5
Weight
242.1
Deadlift
837.8
1
USPA
2018-08-04
North American Championships
Open
1984.2
536.4
Location
USA-GA
Competition
North American Championships
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
242.5
Weight
238.5
Squat
672.4
Bench
446.4
Deadlift
865.3
GLP
109.59
DD
CPU
2017-05-27
Toronto Pro Supershow
Open
Location
Canada-ON
Competition
Toronto Pro Supershow
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
230.6
Squat
-606.3
606.3
-639.3
606.3
Bench
385.8
402.3
-413.4
402.3
Deadlift
735.2
777.1
-804.7
777.1
1
NAPF
2017-03-03
Arnold A7 Bar Grip Pro Raw Challenge
Juniors
1813.3
500.77
Location
USA-OH
Competition
Arnold A7 Bar Grip Pro Raw Challenge
Division
Juniors
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
226.2
Squat
606.3
633.8
650.4
650.4
Bench
369.3
385.8
-402.3
385.8
Deadlift
700
744.1
777.1
777.1
GLP
102.65
1
NAPF
2017-03-03
Arnold A7 Bar Grip Pro Raw Challenge
Open
1813.3
500.77
Location
USA-OH
Competition
Arnold A7 Bar Grip Pro Raw Challenge
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
226.2
Squat
606.3
633.8
650.4
650.4
Bench
369.3
385.8
-402.3
385.8
Deadlift
700
744.1
777.1
777.1
GLP
102.65
5
USAPL
2016-10-13
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1741.6
478.11
Location
USA-GA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
229.5
Squat
562.2
595.2
622.8
622.8
Bench
352.7
374.8
396.8
396.8
Deadlift
661.4
694.5
722
722
GLP
97.93
2
USAPL
2016-10-13
Raw Nationals
MR-Jr
1741.6
478.11
Location
USA-GA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-Jr
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
229.5
Squat
562.2
595.2
622.8
622.8
Bench
352.7
374.8
396.8
396.8
Deadlift
661.4
694.5
722
722
GLP
97.93
1
USAPL
2016-07-23
Border Bash Alabama vs Georgia
MR-Jr
1603.9
441.33
Location
USA-AL
Competition
Border Bash Alabama vs Georgia
Division
MR-Jr
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
228.2
Squat
518.1
534.6
556.7
556.7
Bench
352.7
363.8
380.3
380.3
Deadlift
606.3
633.8
666.9
666.9
GLP
90.43
1
USAPL
2016-07-23
Border Bash Alabama vs Georgia
MR-O
1603.9
441.33
Location
USA-AL
Competition
Border Bash Alabama vs Georgia
Division
MR-O
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
231.5
Weight
228.2
Squat
518.1
534.6
556.7
556.7
Bench
352.7
363.8
380.3
380.3
Deadlift
606.3
633.8
666.9
666.9
GLP
90.43
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Jamal Browner’s new bench press PR has revealed a lot about his current shape. Most importantly, we can now see that he is feeling good and strong, sitting at a heavier bodyweight than usual. According to Jamal, he plans to lose weight after his Strongman outing. So, it remains to be seen if he is able to keep his strength after the process.
Published: 30 July, 2023 | 10:23 AM EDT
Insane Stories of Gyno Surgery Gone Wrong by Milos Sarcev
Bodybuilders go to extreme lengths to be competitive in the sport. Using anabolic steroids to get shredded for the stage is a common practice but sometimes it can be excessive and result in adverse side effects. In a recent IFBB AMA YouTube video, renowned bodybuilding coach Milos Sarcev traded crazy stories of gyno surgery mishaps with IFBB Pros Jose Raymond and Chris Tuttle.
Milos Sarcev has a respected voice in the sport based on his decades of experience competing and coaching. He first gained attention for his massive build after winning the Mr. Universe title in 1989. The two-time Mr. Yugoslavia enjoyed a successful run as a Men’s Open competitor in the 90s with several Mr. Olympia contests. Following his retirement, he turned into a prolific coach guiding many elite contenders, including Samson Dauda, seven-time 212 Olympia winner Flex Lewis, and Flex Wheeler, under his wing.
Sarcev highlighted the risk of dehydration from overusing diuretics for competitions earlier this year. He argued against rewarding extreme dryness to avoid having the coaches push more diuretics on their athletes.
After Dauda’s victory at the 2023 Arnold Classic, Sarcev urged his client to focus on building thickness in his back to improve his chances of beating top contenders like the 2022 Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan. Then, he doubled down on his stance of not rewarding conditioning weeks later. He revealed his experiences of helping athletes who nearly passed away due to dehydration and urged for a balanced approach to judging.
Sarcev suggested former two-time Mr. Olympia Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay skip the 2023 Mr. Olympia last month. He believes Ramy needs to take some time off to regain muscle and revamp his physique after dropping the title at the last edition.
Milos Sarcev heaped praises on rising Classic Physique competitor Stephane Matala weeks ago. He was in awe of Matala’s upper body muscle development and stated he had never seen a chest as striated as his. He believes Matala could present a tough challenge to reigning four-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead. While he ranked Bumstead’s structure better, he favored Matala over him in a muscle-for-muscle comparison.
Sarcev backed Choopan and former 212 Olympia champion Derek Lunsford as the favorites going into the 2023 Mr. Olympia. He praised Lunsford’s impressive back but believes with the right improvements his pupil, ‘The Nigerian Lion’ can secure the Olympia title.
Retired bodybuilding veteran Jose Raymond laid out some of the biggest mistakes an athlete and coach could make while in prep for a contest two months ago. He argued against pushing competitors to extreme lengths to display striated glutes and following a low-carb diet for a long time.
Milos Sarcev & Jose Raymond Share Insane Stories of Gyno Surgery Gone Wrong
In a recent YouTube video, Milos Sarcev, Jose Raymond, and Chris Tuttle shared crazy stories of gyno surgery mishaps.
Tuttle started by detailing the time he asked his father, who had never performed a gyno surgery, to operate on him.
“I had gyno surgery,” said Tuttle. “My dad’s a physician, he’s never done gyno surgery before. I asked him about it and he goes, ‘I’ll give it a shot.’ And he goes, ‘But you’re going to be awake. We’ll just numb the area. If I hit a tender area, just let me know.’ So, I’m lying on the table, he’s trimming away, tracing the nipple and he flips the nipple over and I feel him start to cut the tissue out. I’m like *screaming* and he’s like, ‘okay, hold on.’
Goes in there with Novocain, numbs around the area again, goes back in, starts tugging on it. I didn’t even had that bad gyno but when he pulled it out it was pretty massive, like the size of an old school flip top cell phone. When you look at it, it doesn’t look pretty big but it’s an iceberg.”
Sarcev revealed he saw a bodybuilder who lost his nipples due to a gyno surgery accident.
“I go to the bodybuilding contest in England and I’m watching this… I can’t really like what is wrong, what is weird, what is it? Then I realized a guy had no nipples.I think his last name is Connolly. So, I guess he went to somebody that wasn’t really that much experience and skill to do the gyno surgery. He removed everything including the nipples.”
Raymond weighed in with a tale of Roelly Winklaar getting the surgery done in his hotel room.
“I heard a story about I think it was Roelly over at Kuwait and they just came to his hotel room to remove the gyno. It was just some guy in his hotel room just came with some scissors and blades and whatever and just cut it out right in the room.”
Milos Sarcev voiced his disapproval of modern bodybuilders not competing regularly at shows a week ago. He called on the promoters to raise the prize money to attract more athletes and pinned the blame on not getting enough sponsors. Sarcev followed up with his breakdown of the top contenders for the next edition of Mr. Olympia and predicted Dauda to secure the Sandow trophy ahead of Lunsford and Choopan.
Based on these comical stories, it’s a smart idea to consult with a professional for gyno surgery to avoid the risk of losing nipples and other side effects.
You can watch the full video below:
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Published: 30 July, 2023 | 10:03 AM EDT
Kali Muscle Says Steroids ‘A Waste of Time, ‘I’m a Natty Right Now, My Testosterone Level is 280’
Bodybuilder and fitness star Chuck “Kali Muscle” Kirkendall plans to never look back after quitting performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). In a recent YouTube video, Kali Muscle recapped his bodybuilding career and experiences with steroids. After becoming addicted to these compounds, Kali Muscle is now speaking out against them.
While he started his fitness journey as an impressionable teenager, Muscle has grown leaps and bounds since. Following a prison stint at 19, Kali refused to let the circumstances dictate the rest of his life. He worked hard to improve his situation but admits he’s made some unhealthy choices along the way.
Kali Muscle is a popular YouTube personality known for his eccentric behavior, personality, and content. He boasts a ripped physique and has garnered headlines for his controversial and outspoken nature. Muscle has also been a victim to considerable health issues, like a heart attack back in 2021.
Having carved out a following in bodybuilding, Kali Muscle began arguing against steroid use. He became vocal about the topic after years of watching bodybuilders die too young, like Shawn Rhoden, George Peterson, and Cedric McMillan. Since retiring from the sport and its practices, Kali Muscle hasn’t shied away from showing off his downsized physique. And now, he’s back to share another cautionary tale about steroids.
“Steroids Is A Waste of Time” – Kali Muscle Recounts Struggles w/ Bodybuilding Career & Health
Before diving into his own personal struggles, Kali Muscle went over the dangers of some popular anabolic compounds.
“Just for educational purposes, I just had to do this video, I had this stuff [gear] laying around and I got mad. Trenbolone, it gets you strong, right? It also gets them arteries hard and strong, it causes high blood pressure, water retention, which we all know, water retention is bad for all your organs in your body. It raises your estrogen, right? It’s the most harmful roid, juice PED.”
“Some Test cyp, I don’t know why it’s orange. All the test I’ve ever had wasn’t orange. That’s test cyp right there. We all know what that do, it raises your estrogen and of course, it boosts your testosterone level which all of us want a high testosterone level but it causes water retention.”
“Primobolan, supposed to be a nice one right? When you get ready for a show it keeps you lean, less water retention, and all that. It’s all trash man. I don’t need them no more.”
Kali Muscle revealed his first cycle consisted of 1,000 grams of testosterone and 600 grams of Trenbolone. Eventually, Kali Muscle became addicted to the way the steroids made him feel during workouts.
“I felt I got addicted to the feeling of being stronger than everybody, my muscles just got full and so I remember Diego, ‘Boy, you need to do a show.’ I started looking at bodybuilding shows to do, my first one was the Orange County Classic in 2009. Went in there, didn’t know what I was doing, at that point I was on about 1,000 grams of test, maybe 600 grams of tren, I didn’t know what I was doing, I was reading on the internet what to take for shows.”
“I came in there and won it,” added Kali Muscle. “Every day I would study what chemicals, I bought all the books, I was experimenting on myself, it was foolish.”
According to Muscle, there came a point in his career where he knew he’d have to kill himself with drugs if he wanted to bring up the conditioning in his legs.
“I was getting big 255, 260, you guys can see the documentary I did. The Kali Muscle Story, I was 260 in that video just juiced to the gills. 1,000 migs of test, 800 migs of tren, you know all that stuff that’s tearing up those insides man.”
“It wasn’t for me, bodybuilding wasn’t for me because I would have to kill myself literally to become Pro. I knew I’d have to take a lot of GH, IGF-1, Insulin to really get my legs how they’re supposed to be. I knew I didn’t have that in me. I knew it would cost a lot of money. I decided to focus on social media. I tapered the roids down. I was doing 500 migs of test a week. I would do Tren here and there.”
Unlike years prior, Kali Muscle feels healthier today and claims he’s all-natural.
“The muscles… if I had the muscles are not, if that was the case now – I’m reaching more people in my eyes being fit and preaching a healthy message. Steroids is a waste of time, bro. If you started, okay, you feel good. You look good. But, you got to take anti-estrogen to keep your estrogen and most of y’all don’t even have medical.”
“I was happy natural like I am now. It’s not necessary. You can do it like this, natural. Kudos to all the natural guys out there but you still got to think if you natural, natural guys, they want to gain weight. So you go eat a lot of the wrong foods. What you’re eating and how you’re eating, what you’re consuming. Even me right now, they saw my test level now is down to 280.”
Lastly, he highlighted that steroids ‘are not needed until 35’ for most people.
“Roids are not needed until 35 on up. But I wouldn’t recommend it until your testosterone levels drop below 600. Been off everything. I’m a natty right now. So that’s why my testosterone level is 280, it was 281. I feel good.”
This wasn’t the first time Kali Muscle opened up honestly about steroid use. In May, he took part in a candid interview where he disclosed that he didn’t stop taking gear until his heart attack nearly killed him. Months ago, Kali mentioned that he was still taking a ‘small dose’ of steroids to maintain his physique.
In light of his health troubles, Kali has warned popular talents in the Men’s Open class about heart problems. Last October, Kali said athletes Andrew Jacked and Nick Walker were at risk of these issues, and stressed that he ‘felt sorry’ for them.
Kali Muscle hopes his story serves as a warning for the younger generation. While he admits he suffers from low testosterone, Muscle hasn’t stopped working out and remains focused on longevity.
RELATED: Kali Muscle Claims to Eat 1 Meal a Day: ‘Everything We Learned is Fake’
Watch the full video from Kali Muscle’s YouTube channel below:
Published: 29 July, 2023 | 3:22 PM EDT
Chris Bumstead Shares Full Day of Eating in Off-Season Before 2023 Mr. Olympia Contest Prep
Canadian bodybuilder Chris Bumstead is the most popular active competitor of any division in the sport. The Classic Physique powerhouse has been dominant in his run at the top and has shown no signs of slowing down. In a recent video uploaded on his YouTube channel, Bumstead shared his full day of eating in the off-season ahead of entering prep for the 2023 Mr. Olympia.
Chris Bumstead first rose to prominence for his insanely aesthetic physique as a Classic Physique competitor. After taking a couple of silvers to former two-time champion Breon Ansley, he secured the coveted Sandow trophy in 2019. Once he got to the top, he proved to be an unstoppable force who kept warding off budding talent and proven veterans to win four titles in a row. Following his last victory at the 2022 Mr. Olympia, he declared his hunt for another title.
The Classic Physique division has seen a rise in talent with the emergence of athletes like 2023 Arnold Classic winner Ramon Rocha Queiroz and German sensation Urs Kalecinski. Another competitor who has gained a ton of attention is Stephane Matala. Renowned bodybuilding coach Milos Sarcev lauded Matala’s crazy striated chest and believes he would present a major threat to Bumstead.
Bumstead revealed the only 10 exercises he would choose to get as muscular as possible for contests. He chose a diverse mix of movements targeting each muscle group with compound exercises. Then, he opened up about the changes in his steroid use. He admitted he would step away from professional competition if he saw a decline in his health from PEDs (performance-enhancing drugs). While he disclosed taking Trenbolone years ago, he strongly cautioned his fans to avoid using the substance due to its toxicity.
‘CBum’ crushed a brutal arm workout session to pack on the pounds in the off-season. With the mental aspect of the game a priority for Bumstead, he’s been open about the different routines he’s followed whether it be in the off-season or contest prep. He also stressed the importance of proper recovery for longevity and listed some ways to achieve optimal rest.
Legendary bodybuilder Frank Zane praised Bumstead for his success and immense potential earlier this week. He believes ‘CBum’ could still improve significantly and encouraged him to work on the peak of his biceps.
Chris Bumstead Shares Full Day of Eating in Off-Season Ahead of 2023 Mr. Olympia Prep
In a recent YouTube video, Chris Bumstead shared his full day of eating in the off-season ahead of entering prep for the 2023 Mr. Olympia.
Meal 1: Shake – Cup of blueberries and half a banana. 2 scoops of protein and raw one sweetened with stevia or low Sucralose, scoop, and a half of sun fiber (10.5g). Ezekiel toast (sprouted wheat bread) with almond butter.Nutrition: 797 calories, 80g protein, 20g fat, 87g carbs.
Meal 2: 300g potatoes & 225g bison.Nutrition: 718 calories, 54g protein.
Meal 3: 220g Chicken, 250g white rice, and 15g olive oil.Nutrition: 690 calories. 50g protein minimum.
Meal 4 (Snacks): Ezekiel Bread, 150g avocado, 4.5oz wild tuna, albacore, 1 raw bar, 8oz sirloin tip steak, and 200g boiled white rice.*He mixed 2 tbsp of honey with mustard and half an avocado to replace the mayo in the tuna salad.Nutrition: 1,490 calories.
Meal 5: 230g steak, avocado dressing, and white rice.
Chris Bumstead has a green shake usually at night and in the morning, five times a week. Since it was a rest day, he did not consume it during this video.
Total: 3,700 calories. 300g protein, 370g carbs, and 115g fat.
Chris Bumstead talked about the evolution of bodybuilding over the years days ago. He highlighted the key difference between the leanness required to be competitive today versus Arnold Schwarzenegger’s era. He also weighed a potential move to the Men’s Open division again. Afterward, he detailed his workout split routine to prepare for the 2023 Mr. Olympia.
RELATED: Ronnie Coleman Reacts to Chris Bumstead’s Biggest Feats of Strength
Chris Bumstead teamed up with former coach and Men’s Open standout Iain Valliere for a heavy-duty shoulder and arms training session last week. Judging by Bumstead’s strength and nutrition, he’s on track for an explosive show in Nov.
You can watch the full video below:
Published: 29 July, 2023 | 12:26 PM EDT
Nick Walker Shares Pro Tips for Building a Huge Back
Bodybuilder Nick Walker is switching gears in his training journey as 2023 Olympia is drawing closer. Walker recently went through a pull-day workout as a part of his preparation for the show and posted the video of this session on his YouTube channel.
Walker is an American professional bodybuilder and a top competitor in the IFBB Pro League’s Men’s Open division. He rose to prominence with a series of impressive performances in this first year of turning Pro. After making the debut with a fourth place finish at the 2020 Chicago Pro, Nick Walker snatched a win at the 2021 New York Pro, earning the maiden Olympia invitation in the process. He then became the 2021 Arnold Classic winner and rose to the contender’s status even before making the Olympia debut.
The fifth place finish at the 2021 Olympia was a great achievement given that ‘The Mutant’ was relatively new in the professional circuit. However, he decided to step away from the competition to improve his physique and take on the top crop.
Walker returned to competition at the 2022 Olympia and dominated the stage from prejudging to the finals. His effort earned him a podium finish as Walker stood third at the show. Walker’s most recent appearance came at the 2023 Arnold Classic in March. Although he was favored to become the two-time Arnold Classic champion, the New Jersey native lost to Samson Dauda by a razor thin margin.
Nick Walker will now attempt to dethrone Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan and achieve the ultimate goal of his bodybuilding career at the 2023 Olympia. 16 weeks out of the show, he annihilated a pull day workout in the gym to prepare his physique for this task. So let’s see what Nick Walker’s current pull-day workout looks like.
Nick Walker goes through a pull-day workout
Back Workout
Cable Straight Arm Pullovers
Walker started the pull-day workout with this exercise. But instead of pulling the weight in line with the upper body, he pulled it back as far as possible to get maximum stretch in the lats. The 28-year-old employed slow movement in the eccentric phase to focus on the muscles.
“On this movement, I’m able to get a full stretch. It’s giving me more of a stretch than an actual pulldown would. So I think it’s very beneficial when you’re trying to grow your lats, 100 percent.”
Walker pushed through three sets of straight arm pulldowns adhering to 15 to 20 rep range and took to the next exercise.
Chest-Supported T-Bar Rows
The 2021 Arnold Classic winner followed up the cable machine exercise with one of his favorite back movements – the chest-supported T-bar row. Specifically, Walker likes to perform this exercise on the Atlantis plate-loaded machine as it offers different grips for variation. To put more emphasis on the stretch, he employed a wide grip in this training session.
After using explosive movement during the concentric phase, but similar to the previous exercise, the 28-year-old performed the eccentric phase at a really slow pace. He is a huge proponent of slow eccentric movements and advises to adapt them for maximum gains.
“You’ve got to realize that training in this fashion, you don’t need to do seven to eight exercises per body part,” Walker added.
He performed eight to ten reps in all three sets of this exercise and proceeded to do the next one.
Assisted Pull-ups
Pull-ups are arguably the best bodyweight compound exercise to build the upper body pulling strength. However, it is not a suitable exercise for beginners as it needs sufficient upper body strength. This is where assisted pull-ups come in handy. But professional bodybuilders have to focus on hypertrophy.
To eliminate the jerkin motion or momentum and to build mind-muscle connection many elite bodybuilders opt for assisted pull-ups. Walker’s weight is hovering in the 290 lbs range right now. He felt that doing assisted pull-ups was probably in his best interest and performed three sets of ten to 15 reps to stimulate the pulling muscles.
Wide Grip Seated Cable Rows
After working on the lats for the first few moments, Nick Walker advanced to doing the seated rows to work the upper back muscles. In between sets, Walker explained the main challenge of developing the back muscles. He feels that the back is a tricky body part to grow simply because you can’t see it. Experience has taught the 28-year-old to use moderate weight while focusing on the contraction and eccentric phase for the best results.
“Ever since doing that over the years, what was once a weak body part has become one of my best body parts.”
Finding the best rep range is also crucial as it may vary for each muscle group depending upon individual body type. Walker applied this same wisdom to seated rows as well and performed two sets of this exercise for 15 reps each. This movement served as the finisher to back exercises as Nick Walker shifted his focus to the biceps next.
Biceps Workout
Nick Walker’s arms training routine has changed significantly over time. A few years ago, ‘The Mutant’ dedicated a separate arms day in his routine and performed a few biceps or triceps exercises on other days. However, his current split of push, pull, and leg day does not have a full Arm day.
Instead, Walker performs two to three biceps exercises (for two to three sets each) on a pull day and follows the same method for triceps training on a push day. The 28-year-old feels that his arms are pretty dominant already and overdoing arms exercises may not be ideal from the aesthetic point of view. On this pull day, Nick Walker incorporated two variations of machine curls after finishing up with back exercises.
Seated Machine Curls
Walker first performed seated machine Curls to stimulate the biceps. He reiterated that his arms respond best to high volume for inducing hypertrophy and shared the ideal rep range for him:
“I specifically like to stay in the 12 to 20 range. More so 15 to 20 but 12 I am okay with. But I feel for biceps and triceps, I feel I got the most growth was definitely in the 15 to 20 range.”
Walker is a big believer of slow reps and that’s how he performs the arms exercises as well. Needless to say, they have responded well to this type of training. Additionally, Walker employed the myo-reps training method for doing seated machine curls to eliminate the junk volume and produce maximal muscle growth. He performed two sets of machine curls for 15 to 2o reps and proceeded to the final exercise of the day.
Cable Curls
Cable Curls concluded the pull-day workout for Nick Walker. He performed a few sets of this exercise and addressed a crucial problem that a lot of people face.
Walker stated that quite a few people experience the plateau in their fitness journey and fail to make gains in spite of adapting the best training methods. He attributed this to wrong exercise selection and advised:
“You’re probably just doing wrong exercises too. Find the exercises that you best connect with already and then do those methods. I guarantee you, you will transform.”
After doing three sets of cable curls for 10 to 12 reps with a slow eccentric phase, ‘The Mutant’ called it a day in the gym.
Overall, the workout included:
Nick Walker gives health update as he makes changes to diet and training for 2023 Olympia
Nick Walker is already leaps and bounds ahead in 2023 compared to his previous off-season. He admits having fallen into the ‘more, more and more volume’ mindset in 2022. But he has made the necessary adjustments and said:
“Now I’m paying more attention to just making the sets count. I think it has shown in my physique thus far. I think I have made quite some improvements in a short amount of time.”
At the time of recording this video, Walker was 16 weeks out of the 2023 Olympia. He spoke about the changes in his diet as well and said:
“We’ve upped the cardio and dropped food in terms of fats. We did drop the carbs just a little bit but not crazy but we did drop all the fats pretty much out of my diet except for Beef meals and a little almond butter before the diet.”
Nick Walker stated that his weight has already started to drop down, which is a positive sign. He feels that he has made a lot of progress during this off-season and he is confident that 2023 is going to be his year. Although ‘The Mutant’ is closer to the Olympia title than he has ever been, he will have to push aside elite competitors like Derek Lunsford, Samson Dauda, and reigning Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan to take it home.
You can watch the full workout video here, courtesy of Nick Walker’s personal YouTube channel:
Published: 29 July, 2023 | 9:22 AM EDT
Jason Smith Issues Statement on 2023 CrossFit Games Provisional Suspension
South African CrossFit athlete Jason Smith has been on the rise in the sport, coming out as one of the greatest athletes in the entire continent of Africa. He’s well known in the region as one of the premiere talents looking to make his mark on the biggest stage. However, his journey took a turn for the worse recently, as Jason revealed some unfortunate news. In a recent post made on Instagram, Smith revealed he got provisionally suspended by CrossFit and barred from the 2023 CrossFit Games after testing positive for two banned substances.
Jason Smith first made waves across the African circuit with his insane athletic abilities which secured him a spot in CrossFit’s biggest competition. He marked his maiden appearance at the CrossFit Games in 2017 and impressed with a top-ten finish overall. Smith qualified for the contest two more times but could not do enough to make the cut on each occasion.
Smith has proven to be one of the most disciplined athletes in the game. He became the highest-ranked athlete in the Men’s (35-39) category in 2019 and led the leaderboard again the next year. Then, he handily dispatched the competition at the 2021 Fittest in Cape Town Semifinal and finished runner-up the following year. He turned in a commanding performance at the 2023 Africa Semifinal, taking the win with 96 points more than runner-up Conrad Winnertz.
2023 CrossFit Games are set to take place Aug. 1-6 in Madison, Wisconsin. The most elite CrossFit athletes will battle it out for the most prestigious titles in the sport. Reigning two-time champion Justin Medeiros targets securing the third title. However, there are some noticeable names missing from the lineup. Jason Smith is a special case this year though, as he is the first athlete so far who qualified for the 2023 CrossFit Games, but will not compete due to a positive drug test.
Mal O’Brien announced her withdrawal from the 2023 CrossFit Semifinals and the entire season two months ago. Although she had been on top of the leaderboard for the majority of the season, she chose to skip the show due to personal challenges.
CrossFit veteran Noah Ohlsen announced his plans to move away from the Individual division to Team and revealed 2023 would mark his final season competing in the Individual category last October.
Reigning Six-time Fittest On Earth Tia-Clair Toomey was targeting to win the seventh title at the 2023 CrossFit Games but took to the sidelines because of her pregnancy in December 2022.
Earlier this year, Haley Adams pulled out of the upcoming Games to focus on her mental and physical health. She opened up about experiencing higher levels of anxiety and battling an eating disorder due to the pressure of getting higher placements. In addition, other athletes like Ricky Garard and Kara Saunders have also withdrawn from this year’s CrossFit Games
Jason Smith Issues Statement on 2023 CrossFit Games Provisional Suspension
In a recent Instagram post, Jason Smith revealed CrossFit suspended him and ruled him out of the 2023 CrossFit Games after he tested positive for two banned substances.
CrossFit announced early Friday morning that Smith “provided a sample at the competition that contained exogenous 5a-androstane-3a,17b-diol (5aAdiol) and 5b-androstane-3a,17b-diol (5bAdiol).
Smith will appeal the decision but remains provisionally suspended and barred from the upcoming games.
“Completely shattered. Speechless and have so many questions,” wrote Smith. “I have been living in a nightmare the past week after receiving a [sic] email from CrossFit to say I’ve failed a drug test almost 2 months after Semifinals, and will not be competing at the CrossFit Games. For anyone who knows me, knows how against using Performance Enhancers I am to gain any advantage in sport or CrossFit. I have competed in CrossFit for 14 years, I own 2 CrossFit gyms, and have only encouraged health and fitness through CrossFit training. There is no reason for me to do this, or current explanation of how this has happened. I am getting legal and medical advice and will be appealing the decision by CrossFit.
“This is not an apology nor am I seeking sympathy. I do however appreciate those who support me during this time as this is something I’ve never imagined to have happened or to deal with, but I will get to the bottom of this!”
Conrad Winnertz was offered to replace Smith but declined due to an injury. It is unclear who will replace Smith at the 2023 CrossFit Games at the time of this writing.
Brooke Wells was forced to the sidelines after not advancing further at the 2023 CrossFit North America East Semifinal two months ago. She later revealed she picked up a foot injury in the first event, which compromised her performance. However the last remaining details for the 2023 CrossFit Games are being fine tuned, as the Individual and Teams workouts for the 2023 CrossFit Games got announced days ago as well.
Published: 28 July, 2023 | 6:47 PM EDT
Tom Platz Says Bodybuilders are Underpaid: ’The Worst Golfer Makes Half a Million’
Bodybuilding legend Tom Platz revolutionized the Men’s Open division with his enormous legs. Despite moving on from professional competition decades ago, he has his finger on the pulse of the sport. In a recent video uploaded on YouTube, Platz argued bodybuilders are underpaid and called for a change in the prize money.
Tom Platz rose to prominence for his refined lower body development in the Golden Era of bodybuilding. He’s widely regarded to have displayed some of the best legs of all time, earning the nickname, ‘The Quadfather.’ While he did not win the Sandow trophy, he was a regular feature of the show with seven Mr. Olympia appearances against the likes of Frank Zane, Franco Columbu, and Lee Haney between 1979 and 1986. Following his retirement, Platz turned into a revered coach to pass on his years of knowledge to the next generation.
Platz continues to train regularly and keeps a high level of personal fitness into his later years. He revealed the legendary calves training plan along with a secret routine that he utilized for building muscle in his heyday in April 2018.
Platz opened up about the two-compound steroid stack he used throughout his prime as well. Given his uncanny natural strength, he preferred to run a minimalist cycle made up of Winstrol and Deca. He later admitted that the crazy vascular look was only possible by taking performance-enhancing drugs.
The 68-year-old disapproved of Mr. Olympia and Arnold Classic’s evolution over the years. He argued that Olympia had lost its identity and the AC title no longer held the same reputation it once did. For Platz, he favored competitions like Mr. America, which he believes utilized a more holistic style of judging.
Tom Platz lauded six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates for his incredible career in Oct. 2022. He taught ‘The Shadow’ while conducting training seminars in Europe and noticed his passion for bodybuilding right away. He believes Yates transcended his teachings ultimately en route to cementing a one-of-a-kind legacy.
Tom Platz Says Bodybuilders are Underpaid: ‘We Can Do Better’
In a recent YouTube video, Tom Platz argued bodybuilders are underpaid, drawing a comparison to golf, and calling for a change in the financial rewards offered in the game.
“I think we can do better. Bodybuilding can do better,” said Platz. “The worst golfer on the pro tour makes about a half a million dollars a year. Failure at golf makes a half a million dollars a year. Phil Heath is more rewarded than anybody in history. We can do better. And I think we need to train our young men and women on how to be, how to represent. When I was working with Sergio Oliva Jr. I said go and represent. Put the suit on, put the tie on, and represent your dad. Your dad was the myth, Sergio Oliva.”
Tom Platz’s impact can be felt to this day. His influence goes beyond bodybuilding as other athletes attempt to replicate his insane feats in the training room. Powerlifter Bradon Gulch took on Platz’s legendary 1992 squat challenge of performing 23 reps of 525 pounds and narrowly missed out by two reps.
However, 2023 World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper managed to break Platz’s record by squeezing out an additional rep although the form might have been different. Meanwhile, Platz left fans stunned with a ripped physique update showing off his freaky quads, proving that his dedication to leg training hasn’t waned despite getting older.
Bodybuilding veteran Lee Priest gave fans a look into training with Platz a week ago. He revealed Platz would use techniques like static holds to push himself to the limit in training. Platz’s call to improve pay in bodybuilding shows his undying support for the athletes of the sport.
RELATED: Leg Day Motivation: Tom Platz “I Was Willing To Die For It”
You can watch the full video below:
Published: 28 July, 2023 | 6:11 PM EDT
Strongwoman Victoria Long Deadlifts 297-kg (654.8-lb) at 2023 Kaos Classic Record Breakers
Victoria Long is a name that pops up in every debate about who the strongest woman alive is. She has earned this status through numerous mind-blowing feats of strength and prestigious titles that she has claimed. While every event is solid for Victoria, she still has her favorites, and one of those is the deadlift. Even to such an extent that she almost broke the World Record at the 2023 Kaos Classic Record Breakers. However, she fell 3 kilograms (6.6 pounds) short, managing to lock out 297 kilograms (654.8 pounds) on her heaviest successful attempt.
Victoria Long attended the 2023 Kaos Classic for the sole purpose of attempting to break the World Record, which is currently held by Lucy Underdown. Lucy set the record in 2021 by locking out 300 kilograms (661.4 pounds). Unfortunately for Victoria, she was not able to claim the record for herself.
Victoria Long made her 297-kilogram (654.8-pound) deadlift look extremely easy. In turn, everyone thought that she would set a new World Record. To be fair, Victoria probably would have set the new record had she chosen to break it by a small increment. However, she opted for a massive jump to 700 pounds (317.5 kilograms), which would demolish Lucy’s record. Unfortunately, while trying to pull the weight off the floor, Victoria suffered a hamstring injury. She has not revealed the severity of it, but this injury will definitely set her back a bit.
Watch Victoria Long’s 297-kg (654.8-lb) deadlift here:
Related: 2022 Arnold Pro Strongwoman Results – Victoria Long Wins
It is not clear how the hamstring injury will impact Victoria Long’s future, or when she will be able to compete. She won the 2022 Shaw Classic Open for women. So, she was expected to come back and attempt to defend her title. With the competition set to take place on August 19-20, in Loveland, Colorado, it all depends on how serious Victoria’s injury is.
The Shaw Classic is not the only major title that Victoria Long has under her name, as she has in fact won the past five consecutive competitions in which she took part. Those include two Arnold Strongwoman Classics and two America’s Strongest Woman competitions.
During the 2023 Arnold Strongwoman Classic, Victoria Long also managed to set a new 651-pound (295.3-kilogram) Elephant Bar Deadlift World Record. So that is another proof of how impressive Victoria is at this event.
Related: Strongwoman Lucy Underdown Locks Out 310-kg (683.4-lb) Unofficial Deadlift World Record & PR
By the time Victoria Long comes back from her injury, the World Record mark could be pushed back further by Lucy Underdown, who also aims to lock out 700 pounds (317.5 kilograms). Regardless, Victoria proved that she will fiercely fight for the World Record. The healthy rivalry between these two incredible women will also bring enjoyment to the fans and move the sport of Strongwoman in the right direction.
Published: 28 July, 2023 | 3:57 PM EDT
Hadi Choopan Shares Massive Update Months from 2023 Mr. Olympia, Destroys 1,102-Lb Hack Squat
Bodybuilder Hadi Choopan is more motivated than ever to ensure the Mr. Olympia title stays in Iran. In a pair of Instagram posts, Choopan showed off an impressive physique update and hack squat training session months before taking to the stage.
Choopan built his career off the back of consistency, discipline, and hard work. His grainy muscle hardness is proof of that, and his ability to get shredded for shows remains one of his most notable strengths. After three years straight of finishing in the top four at the prestigious show, Choopan’s crowning moment came last year in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the 2022 Mr. Olympia competition, Choopan competed against a historic lineup with plenty of new names breaking into the top 15. During the prejudging rounds, Choopan’s conditioning guided him to the finals. He battled Nick Walker and Derek Lunsford en route to claiming gold. As for the former two-time champion Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay, he fell to fifth in a shocking upset.
Plenty of threats loom for Choopan as the hunted champion. In March, Samson Dauda defeated Walker to secure the 2023 Arnold Classic title. Having finished sixth at Olympia in his debut, Dauda and his trainer Milos Sarcev have emphasized back development to improve their standing in November.
Derek Lunsford also anticipates another battle with Choopan. In an appearance on Dennis James’ The Menace Podcast, Lunsford predicted that Walker and Dauda would be competing for third/fourth place at the 2023 Mr. Olympia. In a show of confidence, Choopan teased his opponents with a physique update dated one month ago.
“Let’s Play a Game, A Month Ago” Hadi Choopan Shares Physique Update + Training Session
With the tail-end of the off-season approaching, Choopan checked in with a massive update. Even though there are months until show day, Choopan is still displaying jaw-dropping muscle striations in his chest.
“Let’s play a game?A month ago” Choopan posted.
In a separate post, Choopan impressed with some huge hack squats, and de-loaded weight as he progressed through the workout. He started with a maximum weight of 1,102 pounds.
“It’s hard, don’t talk too hard, do it, repeat it more this year, we have to repeat it without rest☝?You and me together whit GOD?@hanyrambod” Choopan shared.
Instagram @hadi_choopan
Veterans of the sport have labeled their frontrunners. Athletes rep Bob Cicherillo and Milos Sarcev consider Dauda a legitimate threat to Choopan. In a recent Cutler Cast Podcast, Sarcev predicted that the top three finishers of 2023 Mr. Olympia will be Dauda, Choopan, and Derek Lunsford.
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman expects Derek Lunsford to get his hand raised against Choopan in November. During a YouTube video, Coleman shared that not only does he think Lunsford will win the Mr. Olympia in 2023, but he called him his favorite bodybuilder of the current generation.
Nick Walker, who is amid preparations to bring his best, doesn’t think he’ll have to worry about Choopan winning again. ‘The Mutant’ said more than likely the finals will come down to himself and former 212 champ Lunsford.
This isn’t Choopan’s first update of the 2023 bodybuilding season. Similar to his latest progress video, Choopan showed off a month-old physique update back in June. Fans were blown away by the conditioning Choopan was carrying despite it being his off-season.
RELATED: Hadi Choopan Looks Massive in 2023 Off-Season, Shares Brutal Row & Leg Press Workouts
The 2023 Mr. Olympia contest is approaching and Choopan is determined to bring his best to the stage. Given how close the show was between him and Lunsford in 2022, fans look forward to seeing the rematch settled.
Published: 28 July, 2023 | 2:12 PM EDT
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