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Dorian Yates Shares His Favorite Exercises for Longevity
Legendary bodybuilder Dorian Yates has carried his passion for working out into his later years. The six-time Mr. Olympia continues to lead a healthy lifestyle after stepping away from professional competition years ago. In a recent post made on Instagram, Yates shared some of his favorite exercises for longevity.
Dorian Yates first rose to prominence for his immense muscle mass, size, and definition as a Men’s Open competitor in the early 90s. He narrowly missed out on the top prize in his Mr. Olympia debut to eight-time champion Lee Haney. The next year, Yates secured the coveted Sandow trophy at the 1992 Mr. Olympia over Kevin Levrone and Lee Labrada. He went on a dominant run that saw him win six titles in a row and go undefeated from 1992 to 1997. He hung up his posing trunks after a final victory at the 1997 Mr. Olympia.
Yates developed a reputation for staying away from the spotlight in the off-season and letting his physique do the talking on stage when he returned with a much sharper package for competition. He also used high-intensity training where he’d aim for reaching near failure in each workout instead of following a set number of reps.
Earlier this year, Yates revealed the protocols he used while in prep for competition along with his training and steroid cycles. Although his training didn’t change much, he’d ramp up cardio closer to shows and focus on eating clean. Following his retirement, he got on TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) to improve his physical and mental health.
Dorian Yates / Instagram
Yates encouraged his fans to incorporate high-intensity training for breaking through any points of stalled progress last month. He recommended limiting the workouts to a maximum of 45 minutes and ensuring proper recovery for the best results. Then, he laid out why squats are not important to include in a muscle-building workout plan since the same type of load can be applied in a safer manner with other exercises. He also revealed he’d train four days a week during his competitive days.
Dorian Yates underwent stem cell therapy for his injuries two months ago. He reported positive results in his shoulder and less inflammation a month after the treatment but was yet to see a noticeable change in his elbow and knee.
‘The Shadow’ offered the two-exercise ab routine he used to win six Mr. Olympia titles earlier this month. He credited legendary martial artist Bruce Lee for inspiring him. He revealed he trained the muscle group once a week and would usually time it after a heavy shoulders and triceps workout session.
Dorian Yates / Instagram
Dorian Yates Shares His Favorite Exercises for Longevity
In a recent Instagram post, Dorian Yates shared his favorite exercises for longevity.
“As I’ve always said, health and fitness will forever be a part of my life,” wrote Yates. “
I want to optimise my body for longevity. So in addition to still training with weights once or twice per week, I’ve incorporated many other forms of exercise like yoga, biking, hiking and pilates to name just a few.
So here on my inversion machine at home for spinal decompression therapy for lumbar health, I do this twice per week. Also working on my mobility with my pilates teacher, Silvia, once per week. Looking after the vehicle, it’s been through wars and now I pay back with care and love.”
Dorian Yates gave fans a look into his staple chest exercises for building a gigantic upper body a week ago. Then, he followed up by proving his insane consistency with a 40-year physique progression showing off his abs.
Yates’ latest offering will provide fitness fans with another piece of equipment in the toolbox to use for boosting their longevity.
Published: 1 July, 2023 | 12:22 PM EDT
German Bodybuilder Jo Lindner Passes Away at 30 Due to Aneurysm
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Jo Lindner, the esteemed German bodybuilder and fitness influencer, has tragically passed away at the age of 30. The news of his untimely demise was confirmed by his girlfriend, who revealed that Lindner succumbed to an aneurysm, which led to heart issues. The fitness community mourns the loss of a beloved icon who left an indelible mark on the world of bodybuilding and beyond.
In a heartfelt message posted on Instagram, his girlfriend expressed profound sadness and shared cherished memories of their time together.
“Jo is the best place everyone.
Yesterday his past away by aneurysm .. I was there with him in the room.. he put on the necklace in my neck that he made for me ..than ..we was just lay down cuddle..waiting the time to go meet Noel at the gym at 16.00 ..he was in my arms.. than this is just happening too fast.. 3 days ago he kept said that he pain his neck .. we not really realize it… until it too late.
At this moment I couldn’t write anything muchTrust me this man is more than what you ever know.. he so sweet kindness strong and HARD WORK MAN and loyalty and honesty smart.
And he is the believer in EVERYONE
specially ME he believes in me that I could be better and be someone in this world.When everyone else just laugh about it
His think a lot about what to POST and CARE a lot about every comment and everyday after he posted he just in his room reply all the comments him self … he put a lot of work to be motivated to his fan EVEN sometimes he feel not so motivation . but he can’t rest or GIVE UPBecause he knew 8 million people out need this from him.
like he always say “ keep pushing and STAY STRONG “
If your guys were know him like I do… his is the amazing and incredible person in this world.
He done so much and he build so far just by him self.
So please remember him as Joesthetics”
Jo Lindner, popularly known as “Joesthetics” on social media, had garnered a massive following of 8.4 million on Instagram and close to a million subscribers on YouTube. He was renowned for his charismatic personality and extensive knowledge of fitness and bodybuilding. His incredible physique and dedication to his craft inspired countless individuals, and he collaborated with prominent figures in the fitness world, including Larry Wheels.
Jo Lindner / Instagram
Beyond his achievements in the realm of bodybuilding, Lindner was also celebrated for his sense of fashion, particularly his penchant for sneakers. Additionally, he delighted his audience by experimenting with various hair colors, which added to his entertaining online presence.
Fellow bodybuilder and close friend, Noel Dezyel, expressed his profound grief and paid tribute to Lindner’s lasting impact on Instagram:
“I still keep checking my phone waiting for your reply so we can meet at the gym… I just don’t know what to say anymore. It hurts to know you’re gone forever, man.”
The passing of Jo Lindner is a tremendous loss to the fitness community, where he served as a cherished source of knowledge and inspiration. His memory will forever remain alive through the incredible influence he had on his followers and the fitness world as a whole.
Larry Wheels added, “You will be deeply missed, Joe. Rest in peace. The industry has lost the kindest soul who didn’t deserve this.”
During his time in Thailand, he produced a significant portion of his content, which played a major role in his rise to fame. Joe is survived by his girlfriend Nicha, who is also a bodybuilder and has collaborated with him on content in the past.
During this time of sorrow, our thoughts and condolences go out to Jo Lindner’s family, friends, and the countless individuals whose lives he touched.
Fitness Volt extends heartfelt condolences to Jo Lindner’s family and friends. May they find strength and solace in their cherished memories. Jo Lindner’s inspiring legacy will live on, motivating fitness enthusiasts worldwide. Rest in peace, Jo.
Published: 1 July, 2023 | 11:30 AM EDT
A Look into World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper’s Day
Canadian strongman Mitchell Hooper has quickly established his place as one of the strongest athletes on the planet. While he doesn’t have a lot of competitive experience yet, he’s already scored some of the biggest wins in the sport. So, many people wondered what exactly he does to achieve such great success. In response, Hooper gave fans a look into his daily routine in a recent Muscle & Strength video on YouTube,
Mitchell Hooper grew up playing a wide variety of team and individual sports before finding his passion for Strongman. He first gained attention for his unreal strength after he got the opportunity to replace Rauno Heinla, who withdrew, at the 2022 World’s Strongest Man competition. Hooper used the opportunity that was given to him by dominating the qualifying group stages, beating Strongman legend Brian Shaw. After an amazing debut, Hooper got invites for other prestigious competitions. So, he then made his way to the 2022 Shaw Classic and placed third there.
The relentless Canadian came out on top of the 2022 Arnold Pro Strongman World Series UK in his next outing in September 2022. Hooper followed this up with another commanding victory at the 2022 Giants Live World Tour Finals. In his next contest, the 2022 Rogue Invitational, Hooper finished third and set a new World Record on the Dinnie Stones Hold event.
Hooper amped up his training following the third-place finish and returned with a vengeance at the 2023 Australia’s Strongest International contest, where he handily dispatched the competition for first place. He extended his lead by scoring gold at the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic en route to the 2023 World’s Strongest Man event.
The 27-year-old was last seen in action at the 2023 WSM two months ago. He faced an intense challenge from former champions Tom Stoltman and Oleksii Novikovm, who were eager to get gold once again. However, Hooper took the lead early on and managed to retain it to win his maiden WSM title, the biggest win of his career. Immediately after the competition, Hooper returned to the gym for a bodybuilding-style workout as his first training session back.
Mitchell Hooper opened up on his experience competing at the 2023 WSM weeks ago. He went through the events and took issue with the lack of a proper ruleset for the show, which led to some confusion among the competitors. Then, he followed up by revealing his non-negotiable supplements a month ago. He also provided ways to use alcohol and sugar to boost recovery.
Hooper left the fans stunned with his insane endurance last month. He crushed a heavy set of 465 pounds squats for 20 reps to level up his conditioning ahead of his next show. Next, he smashed Tom Platz’s 1992 legendary squat record by pulling off 24 reps of 525-pound squats.
A Look into World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper’s Day
In a recent YouTube video, Mitchell Hooper gave fans a look into his daily routine, including an insight into his business, training, and diet. While he does not follow a strict dietary plan, he targets getting enough protein and calories with good food choices.
Breakfast – 8 am.
Morning shake: Milk, 2 1/2 Canadian maple whey isolate, 4-5 Aussie bites (little grain raisin bites)
“The priority for my morning routine is just to get food in as quick as possible,” said Hooper.
“Every meal I’ll try to get anywhere between 65 and 80 grams of protein. That’s my priority and wherever things fall after that, just try to keep it good food for the most part.”
Work – 9 am. Hooper is the director at Longevity Nexum Exercise Physiology.
“I find the work that I do at the clinic more rewarding than what I do as a Strongman in a way because that there is a certain element in winning WSM that inspires people to get moving, but it is a whole another world when you see the individual in front of you. Helping them get to a place where they are much healthier.”
Lunch – 2 pm. He consumes a lot of caffeine, about 1.5 grams a day. His meal consisted of a turkey sandwiches as well as garlic, tomatoes, spinach, and more side dishes.
Daily macro goals: 330g protein, 5,500 calories.
Workout – 4 pm. He had pre-workout and consumed Snickers with a feed meal of 500-600 calories mid-workout. During the workout, Hooper trained the bench press, incline dumbbell bench, front raises, cable face pulls, and dips.
Post-Workout – 5.30 pm. Smoothie of bananas, mango, pineapple, strawberry, and a full brick of yogurt with 2 scoops of protein, coconut, and milk.
Mitchell Hooper took on strongman icon Eddie Hall’s notorious ‘Death by Deadlift’ set challenge a month ago. While he did not level Hall’s record, he feels energized and declared his plans to try it out again in the near future.
Hooper detailed the anabolic protein shake, pre-workout slushy, and supplement stack he utilized to become the World’s Strongest Man two weeks ago.
His latest offering provides insight into the day of the World’s Strongest Man and will surely benefit fans looking to get stronger.
You can watch the full video below.
Published: 1 July, 2023 | 10:19 AM EDT
Jay Cutler on New-Gen Athletes Openly Discussing Anabolics: “They Need to Be Careful”
Jay Culter looks over the Men’s Open division in retirement having firmly cemented his name in the record books. In the latest Cutler Cast Podcast, Cutler took questions from fans regarding a number of topics including his nutrition journal, whether younger athletes should openly discuss steroids, and his macro count.
During his tenure, Cutler distinguished himself from fellow competitors with a wide chest, great arms, and perhaps one of the strongest lower bodies of all time. His perseverance propelled him to a Mr. Olympia title in 2006 after he toppled ‘The King’ Ronnie Coleman. This victory prevented Coleman from winning a ninth Sandow, which would have broken the record he shares today with eight-time winner Lee Haney.
With four Olympia titles attached to his legacy, Cutler remains one of the greatest to take part in the sport. He hasn’t stepped on a pro stage in 10 years but maintains an impressive physique today. He recently committed to a body transformation which he intends to complete in August.
In addition to tracking his nutrition in a diary, Cutler has been forthcoming about his supplement and steroid use but only in retirement. With active competitors openly discussing gear nowadays, Cutler worries their transparency could cause problems down the road.
Jay Culter Talks Nutrition Diary, Creatine, Macros, and New Gen of Athletes Talking About Anabolics
Cutler confirmed that he kept a nutrition journal when he competed actively. He added that his journal would look vastly different from bodybuilding coach Milos Sarcev’s.
“I did. I did. I should compare mine to Milos’. See the difference between my log is mine’s all nutrition and training and Milos’ is all gear. He’s going to have to come on and defend himself. So yeah, I used to have these little books, these notebooks, I would have each show. They’re in my mom’s attic with all the magazines. Yeah, I could put them out. But today, [it’s in] your phone,” said Jay Cutler. “Who writes stuff down these days besides Milos,” said Jay Cutler. “Like do you see people in the gym doing log books anymore, they’re in their phones.”
Cutler believes the newer generation of competitors who discuss steroids openly are at risk for unwanted or unfavorable ‘exposure.’
“Man, that’s a huge topic [the younger generation of bodybuilders openly talking about anabolics]. I did a Greg Doucette interview, it’s probably the only one where I really talked about kind of got into usage and I’ll mention it a lot whether what I’m talking or TRT and you know everyone thinks there’s a lot of things outside of that are being used which is not the case. I don’t know, I don’t like it. I don’t like it because before we were first of all contracted by many different endorsement deals. I believe that no one that endorses something especially if it’s products or whatever else, they need to be careful when they talk about this. I’m sure you’ll give more reasons why. It’s not the greatest idea. It sets you up for a lot of exposure if that makes sense.”
Despite suspicions, Cutler stressed that he’s only using testosterone replacement therapy.
“You remember the team I had around me, I mean… you know what we did in bodybuilding I mean obviously is outside of what they call – it’s funny everyone say’s I’m on TRT now but they seem to be on their own TRT. I see a doctor. But no, they’re doing their own. They are getting their own supply. It’s not the right thing.”
As for creatine use, the four-time Mr. Olympia recommended five grams before, during, or after training.
“I think five grams I would take it either before, during, or after training. Sometimes you can split it maximum 10 grams. I think it’s the most long researched product that’s very great for giving yourself more strength, recovery, muscle fullness, remember it’s about keeping muscles full and getting your ATP output out of your muscle the most you know. I think it’s definitely beneficial,” shared Jay Cutler. “You can [use it while cutting] I mean, I would cut it out the last couple of weeks from the contest. I cut out any supplements a couple weeks out,” Cutler explained. “I think you would have to eat a lot of red meat to be honest [to get optimum creatine.”
Lastly, Jay Cutler detailed his macros as of late, which included 300 grams of protein and 500 grams of carbohydrates.
“I have no idea [total calories]. I would say about 3,500. I’m eating about 300 grams of protein a day and maybe 3-500 grams of carbs. Obviously, there’s fats in the meats I eat, the chicken, the steak, a couple whole eggs in the morning. Sometimes I add an avocado in there or almond butter or whatever. I’d say around that I was eating double when I was trying to get bigger so I was over 6. But I would say about 3,500 calories.”
This isn’t the first time that Cutler has detailed his nutrition at 49 years old. He recently took part in a JayCutler TV appearance where he opened up about keeping the metabolism guessing. He offered solutions for bulking without having to add a substantial amount of size. Cutler has a history of talking about bulking. In a Cutler Cast Podcast last year, the Massachusetts native revealed that he favors ‘lean bulking’ over dirty bulking. At the time, Cutler wasn’t obsessed with muscle mass but emphasized that most people these days aspire to keep leaner physiques. Steroid discussions continue to dominate discussions online, but Jay Cutler believes younger athletes should approach the subject with caution. In the meantime, Cutler’s focus is on kicking his transformation into overdrive in the next six weeks.
Watch the full video from the Cutler Cast YouTube channel below:
RELATED: Jay Cutler Says He’s Gained 15 Lbs During ‘Fit-for-50’ Challenge, Reveals New Physique Goals
Published: 1 July, 2023 | 4:07 AM EDT
“$20K Should Be the Minimum” Bob Cicherillo Demands More Prize Money At Bodybuilding Shows
Athletes rep Bob Cicherillo is known for tackling controversially-charged topics. In his latest Voice of Bodybuilding Podcast, Cicherillo took issue with low bodybuilding pay and called for a minimum of $20,000 to be distributed at each pro show.
Prize money in bodybuilding has remained steady for quite some time. And over the past decade, competitors have seen the financial landscape change dramatically. From magazine covers to supplement contracts, bodybuilders have been afforded a handful of options for accruing wealth. However, those avenues have mostly dried up. In their wake, social media took over and athletes have adapted and used the platforms to bring in extra income.
Fortunately, the bigger events like the annual Mr. Olympia and Arnold Classic shows continued to offer impressive purses. In fact, 10 years ago, when Phil Heath won his third Mr. Olympia title, he was awarded $250,000. Fast forward to 2022, the latest Mr. Olympia winner, Hadi Choopan, raked in a grand prize of $400,000.
Meanwhile, the second-most prestigious contest of the year, the Arnold Classic’s prize money continues to go up. Last year, Arnold Schwarzenegger and his promotion announced that the prize money had jumped from $200,000 to a staggering $300,000.
And while Bob Cicherillo doesn’t believe the major events need a makeover, he did highlight that smaller shows should start offering more suitable purses given the expenses an athlete incurs before stepping on stage.
Bob Cicherillo Says Bodybuilders Are Opting Not to Compete Due to Low Prize Money
Cicherillo blamed a lack of lucrative supplement contracts and social media for low turnout at contests. He shared that supplement contracts used to have stipulations in which athletes would have to compete at a minimum number of events per year. Bob also said supplement sponsors used to match an athlete’s prize money if they won first place.
“I was thinking about this the other day and thought to myself, ‘Well what has changed over the past 10 years that’s made this a little different.’ Well, lack of supplement contracts. This isn’t a topic a lot of people have explored but as somebody who has been on the block for a few minutes, I can tell you first hand this has absolutely had an impact.
How? Really simple. In the old days, when you signed a supplement contract it was usually in the contract that they wanted you to compete X amount of times throughout the year so you were out there in the marketplace. You were out there representing yourself, representing the company in effect, and putting it forward and of course, they wanted you to win a show or just try and do your best and ultimately try to get to the Olympia,” said Bob Cicherillo.
“If you had an athlete on your staff or on your team so to say, you absolutely want them at the Olympia. It’s the biggest stage we got throughout the year and in the world. Now with that, came bonus structure. Usually, if you were to win a show there was a clause in your contract that might pay you a bonus, maybe it was $5,000 or $10,000 a lot of times they matched the prize money. If you won 20 grand they would match it with a $20,000 bonus. With less contracts coming in for these guys, there’s less bonus structure, and that of course, means there’s less opportunity and less money.”
Since competitors aren’t bound to obligations via a contract, they feel no need to push themselves at various shows throughout the year. Considering the amount of money that can be made on social media, Cicherillo added that there’s not as much incentive to prepare for competitions.
“The guys aren’t feeling the heat that they’ve signed a contract with a company that says you need to compete three times this year. So, has that taken a toll, has that made an impact, I believe it has. There’s no obligation to get out there and compete other than your own goals and even those have changed. Social media has changed over 10 years.
Now, everybody has a platform to get out, put themselves out there, whether you’re a personal trainer, you have a podcast, you have other business ventures, whether you make money on YouTube or any other venture that’s out there. So all of a sudden, it maybe becomes not very important to compete,” said Cicherillo.
Cicherillo says prize money is stagnant and promotions are still disbursing a relative amount to what was awarded 15 years ago. He called for a minimum of $20,000 per show and said bodybuilders who win first place and earn $10,000 are likely losing money after expenses are tallied.
“These purses got to come up, $20,000 should be the minimum.”
“And let’s face it, let’s not overlook and gloss over the fact that the prize money has not really significantly changed in the last 10-15 years. This is not good for anybody. Not in the sport, not in the federation and certainly not for the athletes. A lot of shows are still $10,000 shows. I was complaining about this myself and a host of other people 20 years ago. 20 years ago… we were talking about $10,000 shows. You know what a lot of shows are today, $10,000 I’m talking about first prize. First-place prize money.
Maybe it’s a $20,000 purse, 10 for first, 5 breaks down from there. Literally with those numbers and the market of today, if you win a show and you win $10,000. You take taxes out. You take your expenses out. Preparation, money, travel, everything else that’s concerned. YOu don’t have a company sponsoring you or paying for these things — it’s out of pocket. The guy who wins the show loses money. I’ll guarantee it. If you win $10,000 for a show, you’ve just lost money,” said Cicherillo.
Cicherillo believes the lackluster prize money isn’t good for the sport, the community, or the competitors.
“This is something I do believe we need to look at as an entity, as a federation, as a community, what can the bodybuilding community do to increase prize money at the shows,” wonders Cicherillo. “The money has to come from somewhere. If it comes from sponsors well that’s one thing but sponsors are harder and harder to come by these days because of social media, direct to consumer, a lot of companies don’t have to be out in the marketplace these days.”
“But $10,000 purses and such, again, we all get it’s a stage and platform folks but that’s not going to cut it in this day and age and I think it’s showing itself. A lot of these guys are just opting not to compete. And that’s not good. Not for our sport and it’s not good for any sport.”
This isn’t Bob Cicherillo’s first time addressing low bodybuilder pay. Last August, he joined Dennis James on The Menace Podcast to lay out his opinions on the subject. According to Bob, his best solution for athletes would involve a pay-per-view revenue-sharing system, similar to what is offered to high-level fighters/champions under the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) banner.
Cicherillo, who serves as an athletes rep and announcer for Mr. Olympia, would love to see a prize money increase across the board in the IFBB Pro League. Though, he understands it’s a steep hill to climb since sponsorship opportunities aren’t what they used to be.
RELATED: 2023 Masters Olympia Announces Overall Prize Money at $229,000
You can watch the full video from the Voice of Bodybuilding YouTube channel below:
Published: 30 June, 2023 | 8:33 PM EDT
Andrew Jacked Builds Dense Back, Looks Stage-Ready In Physique Update Ahead of Texas Pro
Andrew Jacked is gearing up for earning his second invitation to compete on the Olympia stage and you better believe that the 2023 Texas Pro could very well be a foregone conclusion. Why? Because Andrew Jacked is looking absolutely menacing and stage-ready in his recent physique updates.
Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, better known by his stage name Andrew Jacked, is a Nigerian professional bodybuilder that shot to stardom within a blink of an eye in 2022. He grabbed the attention due to his extremely aesthetic physique in spite of an unusually tall 6ft-1in frame, narrow waist and a perfect v-taper.
Andrew Jacked made the transition to NPC in 2022. He earned the IFBB Pro card with a dominant win at the 2022 Arnold Classic Amateur and then secured a direct invitation to the 2022 Olympia by bringing home the 2022 Texas Pro trophy. The Nigerian also bagged the 2022 Arnold Classic UK title before Olympia.
At this point, bodybuilding experts were intrigued by his chances against the top Men’s Open competitors. It is very rare to see so much hype around someone with so little competitive experience. However, Andrew carried the burden of expectation quite well, finishing eighth at the 2022 Olympia in the process. He last competed at the 2023 Arnold Classic and finished third. He now awaits the opportunity to successfully defend the Texas Pro title in 2023.
As a part of this effort, Andrew Jacked went through a back workout and also posted a physique update for his coaches to get a better understanding of his progress. So let’s check out how much Andrew’s physique has improved since we last saw him.
Andrew Jacked goes through a back workout
Andrew Jacked agrees with the phrase that shows are won from the back. As a result, he is maintaining his focus on improving the thickness, density, and width in the back. Although he has made massive improvements over the last few years, Andrew Jacked believes there is always room for improvement.
The focus of this back workout was to improve back density and the 2022 Texas Pro winner was joined by his friend George, who motivated him to perform this workout.
T-Bar Rows
If you want your back to grow, you’ve gotta row. If you had to choose only one rowing exercise for back building, our team at Fitness Volt would recommend going with T-bar rows for sure. That being said, all rowing exercises have their benefits and deserve a spot in your training routine.
T-bar rows are an ultimate back builder as they work all the pulling muscles in the upper body and contribute towards building muscle and strength. Andrew Jacked pushed through some heavy sets of the exercise with incrementally heavier weights to stimulate the back. Following this, he took to the next compound exercise.
Bent Over Chest Supported Barbell Rows
Andrew Jacked next performed the bent-over chest-supported rows using a cambered bar. Chest Supported Rows eliminate momentum from the play and compel back muscles to pull the weight up without assistance.
After testing his strength with a few solid sets of this compound exercise, the 2022 Texas Pro winner carried his momentum over to perform a superset.
Superset – Reverse Grip Seated Rows and Cable Pullovers
Andrew then went on to perform this superset to increase the aerobic intensity of the workout while trying to get more work done in a shorter period. Reverse grip seated rows primarily target the biceps, lats, lower back, and shoulder muscles.
A cable pullover, which is a severely underappreciated isolation movement, takes the biceps out of the picture and forces the back muscles to do the work. Andrew Jacked performed all the sets within this superset in rapid succession to take on the next exercise.
Vertical Rows
Another variation of seated rows followed next as the Nigerian powerhouse performed vertical rows on a selectorized machine to work the back muscles from a different angle. After cranking out some solid sets to add more stimulus to the back muscles, Andrew Jacked took to the final exercise of the day.
Lat Pulldown
Andrew Jacked wrapped up the back training session with this lat builder. Lat pulldowns are one of the most common and effective vertical pulling movements in gyms around the world. They primarily target the latissimus dorsi muscles and help build a wide back. Andrew Jacked annihilated a few good sets of lat pulldowns to put an end to the workout.
Overall, the workout included:
After wrapping up the workout, Andrew Jacked stated that he didn’t really start the day feeling motivated to hit the gym. But he still managed to get a good day’s work because of his friend.
“That’s the end of the workout today. It’s good that I got a good push here today from my friend here George. Or else I would have just done something like arms bro. There are some days when you just wake up and it just doesn’t feel like doing anything.
It was like that. I challenged myself to come to the gym, spoke to my friend… At the end of the day, it was good though. Nothing crazy but we did something…” Andrew Jacked said about his workout.
Following this, Andrew Jacked headed over to give a physique update check-ins for his coach as the prep is drawing closer. The Nigerian bodybuilder is known for the insane v-taper and narrow midsection. The same is looking more pronounced and well-defined at this stage.
Additionally, Andrew’s quads drew attention because of their fullness. Although there is room for more definition in the back, no one can deny that there is a perfect balance of width and thickness in Andrew’s back.
Andrew Jacked looks primed to defend the Texas Pro title in 2023. It will be interesting to see how he performs at the 2023 Olympia which is drawing closer and closer with each passing day.
You can watch the full video here, courtesy of Andrew Jacked’s personal YouTube channel:
Published: 30 June, 2023 | 6:40 PM EDT
Pavlo Nakonechnyy Withdraws From 2023 Strongman Classic; Gavin Bilton Fills The Spot
The 2023 Giants Live Strongman Classic will take place just one week from now, on July 8th, in London, England. So, it is the next big show of the season, with 12 of the world’s greatest Strongmen taking part. However, one exciting participant will not be making it to the competition, despite initially confirming his presence. The man in question is Pavlo Nakonechnyy, as the Ukrainian has announced that he is withdrawing from the 2023 Giants Live Strongman Classic. The news was revealed by the organizers of the competition on Instagram.
To understand the reason for Pavlo Nakonechnyy’s withdrawal, we have to go back to March of this year, when he competed at the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic. At this competition, Pavlo took part in a deadlift attempt and ended up injuring his knee.
Although it seemed to be something mild at first, this injury forced Pavlo Nakonechnyy to withdraw from the 2023 World’s and Europe’s Strongest Man competitions. Unfortunately, he has still not recovered properly, so he has to withdraw from the 2023 Giants Live Strongman Classic as well.
Related: 2022 Giants Live World Open & World Deadlift Championships Results — Pavlo Nakonechnyy Wins
Pavlo Nakonechnyy still remains in the lineups for the 2023 Giants Live World Open and 2023 Shaw Classic, both of which will take place in a few months. So, there is still hope that Pavlo can salvage his season, despite missing a lot of major competitions already.
Pavlo Nakonechnyy’s Replacement
From the day that Giants Live revealed the lineup for the 2023 Strongman Classic, they also had a reserve ready for something like this. The man they chose for this role was Gavin Bilton. So, he will now take part instead of Pavlo Nakonechnyy.
Also known as the Welsh Bull, Gavin Bilton is a humongous man, standing at 6’6” tall and weighing over 400 pounds. In addition, Gavin is currently in the best shape of his life so far, especially after winning his first International competition at the 2023 SCL Serbia.
Gavin Bilton was also announced as a replacement for Mateusz Kieliszkowski at the 2023 Shaw Classic. So, his schedule for this season has suddenly become very busy.
At this point in his career, Gavin Bilton has made 23 appearances in International and National competitions. He has won three competitions, but all of them came in the last two years. So, it is obvious that Gavin is just now reaching his peak shape.
Related: Gavin Bilton Victorious At 2021 UK’s Strongest Man, Lucy Underdown Sets New World Record
Although Pavlo Nakonechnyy has shared some impressive lifts on Instagram recently, including a 400-kilogram (880.8-pound) deadlift, he is obviously not ready to perform a full competition. Still, optimism remains that he can get back to his best by August, when the 2023 Shaw Classic is set to take place. On the other hand, Gavin Bilton will try to fill Pavlo’s shoes at the 2023 Strongman Classic and improve his status on the big scene.
Published: 30 June, 2023 | 5:07 PM EDT
Powerlifter Serena Abweh Crushes 365-lb (165.6-kg) Raw Deadlift PR In Training
Serena Abweh has amassed a large following on social media during the past few years for her incredible transformation and mind-blowing feats of strength. Being an elite athlete, Serena is proficient in multiple lifts, but her deadlift prowess is on a level of its own. Although she has shared many heavy lifts during her powerlifting career, Serena recently announced that she locked out her heaviest deadlift ever and shared the video on Instagram. In the post, Serena is seen deadlifting a massive 365 pounds (165.6 kilograms) for a new PR (Personal Record).
Serena Abweh has perfected the sumo stance for deadlifts, so she utilized it to set her new 365-pound (165.6-kilogram) deadlift PR. Seeing how her PR was also raw, she was only able to use a lifting belt and some chalk. So, having no lifting straps to aid her, Serena grabbed the barbell with a mixed grip.
What makes Serena Abweh’s deadlift even more impressive is her bodyweight, since she weighed 105 pounds (47.6 kilograms) during the recent PR. This makes the lift 3.48x heavier than her bodyweight, which is beyond mind-blowing.
Watch the lift here:
Related: Transformation: Powerlifter Serena Abweh Shares a Powerful Message Following Her Battle With Anorexia
Serena Abweh has been going through a rough time in her life, as her partner recently passed away. He was also the owner of the gym in which Serena trains, “Legion Iron”, and she is now trying to keep it running. Regardless of everything that has been going on in her life, Serena has managed to find the strength to set a new 365-pound (165.6-kilogram) deadlift PR.
“We were supposed to go for the world record deadlift together and now I’m more motivated than ever to achieve it. Dis for you Gbear”
This is not the first time that Serena Abweh has encountered major setbacks in her life, since she has battled Anorexia in the past. However, she found a way to push through it with the help of powerlifting, and now serves as a motivation for thousands of people around the world.
After winning her battle with anorexia, Serena Abweh started doing powerlifting professionally. Since then, she has taken part in eight sanctioned meets and won seven of them, including Nationals, State Championships, and Collegiate Cups.
Serena Abweh’s Competition PRs
*Serena Abweh set all of her competition PRs during her most recent appearance at the 2022 USAPL Santa Fe Show of Strength.
Squat: 102.5 kilograms (225.9 pounds)
Bench Press: 72.5 kilograms (159.8 pounds)
Deadlift: 155 kilograms (341.7 pounds)
Total: 330 kilograms (727.5 pounds)
Related: Powerlifter Serena Abweh Claims 3.4x Bodyweight Deadlift PR of 355-lb (161-kg)
Serena Abweh’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
226
159.8
226
727.5
443.82
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
USAPL
2022-12-18
Santa Fe Show of Strength
FR-Jr
727.5
443.82
Location
USA-NM
Competition
Santa Fe Show of Strength
Division
FR-Jr
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
105.8
Weight
100.1
Squat
187.4
-215
226
226
Bench
132.3
143.3
159.8
159.8
Deadlift
-297.6
314.2
341.7
341.7
GLP
94.75
1
USPA
2021-10-17
New Mexico State Championships
Juniors 20-23
683.4
406.27
Location
USA-NM
Competition
New Mexico State Championships
Division
Juniors 20-23
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
105.8
Weight
103.6
Squat
187.4
203.9
220.5
220.5
Bench
126.8
137.8
-154.3
137.8
Deadlift
297.6
319.7
325.2
336.2
336.2
GLP
85.93
1
USAPL
2020-12-12
Collegiate Cup and Texas Open
FR-C
666.9
401.73
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Collegiate Cup and Texas Open
Division
FR-C
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
101.8
Squat
198.4
-209.4
209.4
209.4
Bench
132.3
137.8
148.8
148.8
Deadlift
308.6
-325.2
-325.2
308.6
GLP
85.37
1
USAPL
2019-10-16
Raw Nationals
FR-T3
639.3
383.4
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-T3
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
102.4
Squat
192.9
203.9
209.4
209.4
Bench
121.3
126.8
132.3
132.3
Deadlift
281.1
297.6
-315.3
297.6
GLP
81.34
5
IPF
2019-06-04
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Juniors
622.8
375.9
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
18
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
101.5
Squat
187.4
198.4
-203.9
198.4
Bench
115.7
121.3
126.8
126.8
Deadlift
275.6
-297.6
297.6
297.6
GLP
79.93
1
USAPL
2018-10-11
Raw Nationals
FR-T2
574.3
346.34
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-T2
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
101.6
Squat
170.9
176.4
181.9
181.9
Bench
104.7
-110.2
115.7
115.7
Deadlift
248
264.6
276.7
276.7
GLP
73.63
1
USAPL
2018-08-11
Southwest Regional Championships
FR-T2
545.6
329.6
Location
USA-AZ
Competition
Southwest Regional Championships
Division
FR-T2
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
101.4
Squat
154.3
165.3
176.4
176.4
Bench
104.7
110.2
-115.7
110.2
Deadlift
231.5
248
259
259
GLP
70.11
1
USPA
2018-05-26
APEMAN Classic Powerlifting Championship
Juniors 16-17
518.1
324.81
Location
USA-CA
Competition
APEMAN Classic Powerlifting Championship
Division
Juniors 16-17
Age
17
Equipment
Raw
Class
97
Weight
96.6
Squat
165.3
Bench
104.7
Deadlift
248
GLP
70.11
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
Analyze Lifts
As Serena Abweh states in her Instagram post, she is going after the World Record with more motivation than ever. So, her 365-pound (165.6-kilogram) deadlift PR is just the start of what we will be seeing from Serena in the future. The record will certainly require a great deal of hard work, but Serena is certainly capable of achieving it. Her life has been filled with overcoming the impossible, and the record would just be another achievement.
Published: 30 June, 2023 | 12:06 PM EDT
Jay Cutler Unveils Impressive Physique Update Just 7 Weeks from Fit-for-50 Transformation Goal
Jay Cutler‘s physique continues to transform in front of our eyes. In a recent YouTube video, Cutler shared an impressive posing session, a chest and calf workout, and discussed his physique goals in 2023.
“I’ve been starting with calves for years. I always start training when I do chest day with calves. And the reason being I always feel like if you prioritize the weaker body parts, you’ll get better results,” Cutler explained.
Cutler’s bodybuilding career was defined by grit, hard work, and determination. He placed runner-up to Ronnie Coleman four times before exacting revenge against ‘The King’ in 2006. In addition to sharing the stage with countless legends, Cutler is the only Open Mr. Olympia to ever win back a title he lost, which he accomplished in 2009 when he etched his name in the history books with an iconic quad stomp pose.
As a four-time Mr. Olympia and three-time Arnold Classic titleholder, Cutler remains passionate about bodybuilding even in retirement. His last show came in 2013 where he placed sixth at Mr. Olympia. Having stepped away, he focuses on training, YouTube collaborations, and hosting his popular podcast Cutler Cast.
Cutler announced that he would undergo a physique transformation late last year. He emphasized that he was aiming to get in the best shape of his life since 2013. Dubbed the ‘Fit-for-50’ challenge, Cutler has documented his journey to the delight of fans. He’s shown physique updates, diet plans, and training sessions en route to the transformation.
Fans hoped he would hop on a competition stage, but Cutler said he’s taking on the fitness challenge to show the world what is possible at 50 years old. And with Jay’s birthday coming in August, the former champ is ramping up his efforts. He’s also has been teasing a possible guest posing appearance at the 2023 Masters Olympia taking place in Romania.
Jay Cutler’s Chest Workout List w/Calf Warmup
Standing Calf Raise – 4 sets 12 reps
Calf Raise On Leg Press Machine – 4 sets 12 reps
Seated Calf Raise – 4 sets 12 reps
Chest press Machine – 6-7 12 sets 12 reps
Vertical Press Machine – 3-4 sets pyramiding the weight up
Dumbbell Bench Press – 1 set (90 lbs) 12 reps
Cable Fly Machine – 2 sets
After he finished the workout, Jay Cutler reflected on his fitness goals for the rest of the year. He also revealed he’s weighing 245 pounds.
“Alright, that wraps up chest and calves. We are just over seven weeks out right now and I’m feeling good. Like I said, I had a little mishap not this past week but the week before where I didn’t get a lot of my meals in and I think the meals, like I mentioned, are the most important thing. The body weight is not where I want it to be, I want to be 250. I’m about 245 now. The goal now after this weekend is still continue to get a little leaner and a little fuller at the same time.”
“I did my cardio this morning, I did 40 minutes, I added two sessions of cardio in, I’m doing at least 30 minutes after – in the evening. So I do first thing in the morning and evening, and every day is a little different. I try to switch it up.
What I’m doing different from competing for Olympia titles or Arnold Classics or whatever else, I’m actually using an instinctive approach. Remember: I’m not trying to be super ripped I’m just trying to be lean and fuller. If I feel like I’m getting flat, I’ll allow myself to eat and back down off the cardio and get a little fuller because I have a goal for August 3, and that’s the end goal to really kind of showcase the physique. But it’s not going to be finished then, I’m going to keep going. So by the time everybody sees me at Olympia in November I’ll probably still be in the phase of keeping this size and who knows what the goal will be,” Cutler said.
Then, the former Mr. Olympia showed off some bodybuilding poses in a separate video. Cutler’s progress is remarkable as he looks bigger, fuller, and more detailed while holding less body fat. Earlier this year, he targeted a body fat goal of 6-8%. It’s evident Cutler’s leg development is still a top priority as well.
Cutler has been open with fans about the training techniques he’s using to revamp his physique. The last time he showed off a training session, he demonstrated how to build 20-inch arms with a grueling workout. Cutler prefers starting with the triceps before biceps on arm days.
Anyone who has been following’s Cutler’s ‘fit-for-50’ physique transformation has probably noticed changes to his body. In one of his previous updates, the 49-year-old revealed that he had gained 15 pounds since starting the challenge.
Transformations are some of the most compelling stories in the fitness industry. While he has no plans of stepping on stage, Cutler’s journey has served as a great inspiration to fans and followers.
RELATED: Jay Cutler Shares His ‘Ultimate Fasted Cardio’ Routine for ‘Fit for 50’ Challenge
You can watch the full video on the CutlerTV YouTube channel:
Published: 30 June, 2023 | 11:15 AM EDT
Sophia Ellis (76KG) Sets 245-kg (540.1-lb) Deadlift European and British Records at 2023 IPF World Classic Championships
The 76-kilogram weight class of the 2023 IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships was one of the most heavily contested in the entire competition. Multiple elite women took part in this weight class, so anyone who managed to outperform others deserves great praise. Notably, Sophia Ellis crushed everyone on the deadlifts, setting new European and British Records with a lift of 245 kilograms (540.1 pounds).
There was no doubt about the validity of Sophia Ellis’ 245-kilogram (540.1-pound) record breaking deadlift since she made sure that every detail of her technique was perfect. Moreover, Sophia believed that there was more left in the tank because of the ease with which the deadlift moved.
“So pleased with how this weight moved and so psyched to know there is more there. 250kg pending ⏳”
Both records were in the possession of Sophia Ellis beforehand as well, but the more notable one, the EPF European Record, was set at the 2022 EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championships. At that competition, Sophia locked out 240.5 kilograms (530.2 pounds), but she has now lifted 4.5 kilograms (9.9 pounds) more.
Watch the lift here:
Related: Brittany Schlater (+84KG) Sets 693.5-kg (1,528.9-lb) Total World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Sophia Ellis’ Full Performance
Sophia Ellis weighed in at 74.7 kilograms (164.7 pounds) for the 2023 IPF World Championships, making the record-breaking deadlift 3.3x her bodyweight. She also found success in other events, setting new competition PRs in Squat and Total. Moreover, her Total turned out to be a British Record as well.
Sophia Ellis performed exactly as she envisioned, successfully completing all nine of her attempts. She ended up taking fourth place overall, just short of the podium.
Squat
162.5 kilograms (358.2 pounds)172.5 kilograms (380.3 pounds)177.5 kilograms (391.3 pounds) — Competition PR
Bench Press
110 kilograms (242.5 pounds)115 kilograms (253.5 pounds)120 kilograms (264.5 pounds)
Deadlift
225 kilograms (496 pounds)237.5 kilograms (523.6 pounds)245 kilograms (534.6 pounds) — U76KG EPF European & British Record
Total — 542.5 kilograms (1,196 pounds) — U76KG British Record & Competition PR
“Last year’s worlds didn’t go to plan, so this time around I wanted to make sure I lifted to the standard I know I’m capable of…and that’s exactly what I did and more.”
Watch all lifts here:
Related: Anatolii Novopismennyi (105KG) Sets Squat & Total World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Sophia Ellis’ Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
385.8
270.1
385.8
1185
525.37
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
BP
2023-03-16
Eleiko British Open Classic Championships
FR-O
1185
525.37
Location
UK
Competition
Eleiko British Open Classic Championships
Division
FR-O
Age
~26.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
164.2
Squat
352.7
374.8
385.8
385.8
Bench
237
253.5
264.6
264.6
Deadlift
496
523.6
534.6
534.6
GLP
106.99
1
EPF
2022-11-25
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1164
516.68
Location
Poland
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
163.9
Squat
330.7
352.7
363.8
363.8
Bench
253.5
264.6
270.1
270.1
Deadlift
485
507.1
530.2
530.2
GLP
105.21
9
IPF
2022-09-23
Arnold Sports Festival
Open
1162.9
515.97
Location
England
Competition
Arnold Sports Festival
Division
Open
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
164
Squat
330.7
352.7
363.8
363.8
Bench
248
264.6
270.1
270.1
Deadlift
474
507.1
529.1
529.1
GLP
105.07
3
EPF
2022-08-02
European Bench Press Championships
Open
264.6
117.33
Location
Hungary
Competition
European Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
164.1
Bench
242.5
253.5
264.6
264.6
GLP
92.83
7
IPF
2022-06-06
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1129.9
506.43
Location
South Africa
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
160.9
Squat
347.2
369.3
374.8
374.8
Bench
242.5
259
-264.6
259
Deadlift
496
-523.6
-523.6
496
GLP
103.05
1
BP
2022-03-19
British Classic Womens Championships
FR-O
1158.5
516.61
Location
Scotland
Competition
British Classic Womens Championships
Division
FR-O
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
162.5
Squat
347.2
363.8
374.8
374.8
Bench
237
248
260.1
260.1
Deadlift
474
501.6
523.6
523.6
GLP
105.16
1
BP
2022-02-19
British Classic Bench Press Championships
FR-O
248
110.28
Location
England
Competition
British Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
FR-O
Age
~25.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
163.4
Bench
231.5
248
248
GLP
87.18
2
EPF
2021-12-03
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1103.4
494.94
Location
Sweden
Competition
European Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
160.7
Squat
319.7
341.7
352.7
352.7
Bench
231.5
237
242.5
242.5
Deadlift
463
485
508.2
508.2
GLP
100.71
4
IPF
2021-10-22
World Bench Press Championships
Open
242.5
108.9
Location
Lithuania
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Open
Age
~24.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
160.4
Bench
220.5
231.5
242.5
242.5
GLP
85.83
4
IPF
2021-09-23
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1080.3
491.23
Location
Sweden
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
~24.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
156.7
Squat
336.2
352.7
-363.8
352.7
Bench
-226
226
-237
226
Deadlift
451.9
479.5
501.6
501.6
GLP
99.88
1
BP
2021-09-04
British Open Classic
FR-O
1080.3
485.28
Location
England-NW
Competition
British Open Classic
Division
FR-O
Age
~24.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
160.3
Squat
330.7
352.7
363.8
363.8
Bench
231.5
242.5
-248
242.5
Deadlift
451.9
474
-501.6
474
GLP
98.73
1
BP
2021-08-07
British Classic Bench Press Championships
FR-O
248
110.76
Location
England
Competition
British Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
FR-O
Age
~24.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
162
Bench
248
-260.1
-260.1
248
GLP
87.44
1
EPA
2021-06-11
English Bench Press Championships
FR-O
259
115.94
Location
England
Competition
English Bench Press Championships
Division
FR-O
Age
~24.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
167.6
Weight
161.4
Bench
242.5
259
-264.6
259
GLP
91.46
3
BP
2020-03-08
Womens British Classic
FR-O
1003.1
453.34
Location
England
Competition
Womens British Classic
Division
FR-O
Age
~23.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
158.5
Squat
286.6
308.6
325.2
325.2
Bench
-220.5
220.5
-231.5
220.5
Deadlift
418.9
446.4
457.5
457.5
GLP
92.2
1
BP
2020-02-23
British Classic Bench Press Championships
F-C-Open
226
102.05
Location
England
Competition
British Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
F-C-Open
Age
~23.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
158.7
Bench
209.4
220.5
226
226
GLP
80.29
2
BP
2019-11-23
Home Nations Championships
FR-O
931.5
420.96
Location
UK
Competition
Home Nations Championships
Division
FR-O
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
158.5
Squat
264.6
297.6
308.6
308.6
Bench
192.9
203.9
209.4
209.4
Deadlift
374.8
413.4
-446.4
413.4
GLP
85.62
1
BP
2019-10-30
British Juniors Classic Powerlifting Championships
FR-Jr
964.5
427.32
Location
UK
Competition
British Juniors Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
FR-Jr
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
164.5
Squat
286.6
308.6
319.7
319.7
Bench
203.9
215
-220.5
215
Deadlift
396.8
429.9
-446.4
429.9
GLP
87.03
1
CommonwealthPF
2019-09-15
Commonwealth Championships
Juniors
220.5
99.88
Location
Canada
Competition
Commonwealth Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
157.8
Bench
209.4
215
220.5
220.5
GLP
78.52
1
CommonwealthPF
2019-09-15
Commonwealth Championships
Juniors
976.6
443.08
Location
Canada
Competition
Commonwealth Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
157.4
Squat
292.1
314.2
-330.7
314.2
Bench
209.4
221.6
-227.1
221.6
Deadlift
418.9
440.9
-457.5
440.9
GLP
90.1
2
EPF
2019-08-07
European Classic Bench Press Championships
Juniors
220.5
98.47
Location
Luxembourg
Competition
European Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
162
Bench
209.4
-220.5
220.5
220.5
GLP
77.73
1
EPA
2019-06-22
English Bench Press Championships
FR-Jr
209.4
94.69
Location
England
Competition
English Bench Press Championships
Division
FR-Jr
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
158.4
Bench
198.4
209.4
-220.5
209.4
GLP
74.48
1
EPA
2019-05-25
Womens All England Powerlifting Championships
FR-Jr
953.5
432.58
Location
England
Competition
Womens All England Powerlifting Championships
Division
FR-Jr
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
157.4
Squat
281.1
297.6
314.2
314.2
Bench
198.4
215
-220.5
215
Deadlift
402.3
424.4
424.4
GLP
87.96
5
IPF
2019-05-18
World Bench Press Championships
Juniors
209.4
94.81
Location
Japan
Competition
World Bench Press Championships
Division
Juniors
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
158
Bench
192.9
209.4
-231.5
209.4
GLP
74.55
8
BP
2019-03-02
British Womens Classic Powerlifting Championships
F-C-Open
898.4
408.52
Location
UK
Competition
British Womens Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
F-C-Open
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
156.7
Squat
264.6
286.6
303.1
303.1
Bench
181.9
-192.9
192.9
192.9
Deadlift
402.3
-424.4
-424.4
402.3
GLP
83.06
2
BP
2019-02-23
British Classic Bench Press Championships
F-C-U23
192.9
87.72
Location
UK
Competition
British Classic Bench Press Championships
Division
F-C-U23
Age
~22.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
156.7
Bench
181.9
192.9
-198.4
192.9
GLP
68.89
1
EPA
2018-10-01
Greater London Push Pull
F-C-Open
573.2
254.86
Location
England
Competition
Greater London Push Pull
Division
F-C-Open
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
185.2
Weight
163.4
Bench
170.9
-187.4
187.4
187.4
Deadlift
352.7
374.8
385.8
385.8
7
BP
2018-09-22
British Junior Womens Powerlifting Championships
F-C-U23
821.2
373.73
Location
UK
Competition
British Junior Womens Powerlifting Championships
Division
F-C-U23
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
156.5
Squat
220.5
242.5
264.6
264.6
Bench
165.3
181.9
-192.9
181.9
Deadlift
341.7
358.3
374.8
374.8
GLP
75.98
2
EPA
2018-07-07
Greater London Divisional Championships
F-C-Open
738.5
336.89
Location
England
Competition
Greater London Divisional Championships
Division
F-C-Open
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
155.9
Squat
198.4
-220.5
220.5
220.5
Bench
143.3
159.8
176.4
176.4
Deadlift
308.6
341.7
-363.8
341.7
GLP
68.49
3
EPA
2018-03-18
GL Divisional
F-C-Open
666.9
301.17
Location
England
Competition
GL Divisional
Division
F-C-Open
Age
~21.5
Equipment
Raw
Class
158.7
Weight
158.7
Squat
165.3
198.4
198.4
Bench
137.8
148.8
-154.3
148.8
Deadlift
286.6
308.6
319.7
319.7
GLP
61.25
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Sophia Ellis has been competing for five years, but she has already taken part in 30 sanctioned competitions. She has won 14 of them, with the most notable being the 2022 EPF European Classic Powerlifting Championships.
Sophia Ellis has been getting consistently better over the past years, which will hopefully continue for years to come. With a new European Deadlift Record, she proved that she is performing better than she ever has before. As she states, there is still much room to improve. So, Sophia will continue improving and chasing world records.
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