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Hunter Labrada Shares Tips for Growing Weaker Calves: ‘Big Difference in Training to Pain & True Failure’
American bodybuilder Hunter Labrada, son of IFBB Hall of Famer Lee Labrada, made a name for himself in the Men’s Open division. Besides professional competition, Hunter maintains a strong presence in the community and regularly educates his fanbase on a range of topics related to fitness. In a recent video posted on YouTube, Labrada shared his thoughts on getting too lean for competitions and how to grow weak calves.
Hunter Labrada entered the Pro League with a lot of hype and backed it up by scoring gold at the 2020 Tampa Pro, which earned him a spot on the Mr. Olympia lineup. He managed to crack the top ten and placed eighth in his debut. The next year, Labrada came out on top of the 2021 Chicago Pro before making his way to the 2021 Mr. Olympia. He turned in a strong performance and improved his standing to fourth place.
Last season, Labrada decided to stay on the sidelines to get ready for the 2022 Mr. Olympia. Unfortunately, Labrada did not bring his best form on stage and slipped down to seventh place. Since he did not get a top-six finish, he would need to earn an invite to the next Olympia event. He expressed disappointment at the lackluster performance and pinned the blame on missing his peak.
Labrada revamped his diet and training regimen in order to improve his physique earlier this year. The mass monster was confident he had enough size. He focused on cutting down his waistline and developing stronger control in his midsection for the 2023 off-season.
Hunter Labrada via Instagram
Two months ago, Labrada helped his fans out with a tip on overcoming plateaus in the training room. He recommended taking advantage of A/B split variations to continue progressing while sharing some methods for more growth. Then, he followed up by laying out his full day of eating and supplement consumption a week later.
Hunter Labrada weighed in on the heated debate of whether to weigh your food raw or cooked last month. He believes both ways can work well depending on personal choices and stressed the need to stay consistent with the chosen method. In addition to weighing food, Labrada is a big proponent of balancing your overall daily nutrition instead of individual meals and timings. He encouraged his fans to space out their meals between two to four hours and not consume more than 60g of protein per meal.
The 30-year-old provided some of his favorite intensity techniques for working out and growing weak legs a few weeks ago. He added to his stance days later while performing an intense lower-body training session.
Labrada has been using vacuums in the morning for tightening his core. He listed three variations of the exercise he utilized to improve his control. He also encouraged standardizing the form of each exercise to better track workout progress.
Hunter Labrada talks about getting too lean for shows & how to grow weaker calves
In a recent YouTube video, Hunter Labrada shared his thoughts on getting too lean for competitions or coming close to the stage-ready look.
“I do think getting pretty damn lean within striking distance of stage lean does have its purpose, especially if you’ve been pushing up for a long time and you don’t think your sensitivity is as good as it could be you got a lot of excess body fat progress in the gym stalling out there’s a myriad of factors to consider but long story short is I do think there’s a lot to be said for either getting truly stage lean competing and then rebounding out of it or getting close to stage lean and then pushing out of that into your bulk.”
He offered tips for building calf muscle without making things too complicated.
“Calves are just like any other muscle. I believe in training them with two or three working sets maybe four in a single session with the total weekly volume, genetic seed like eight to ten sets if you’re training them twice. I don’t believe in a bunch of fancy exercises or weird foot position or anything like that. What I believe in is taking your calf through a full range of motion with everything else completely locked in. If calves are a weak point and they can’t seem to grow, it’s either they are not prioritizing them they’re like tacking them on to the end of legs and bullsh***ing through a couple sets or they really haven’t reached the point where they’re capable of mentally pushing where they need to in terms of a pain threshold. Calves are a very painful muscle to train. There’s a big difference in training to pain and true failure. It’s those true close failure reps that make any muscle grow.”
Hunter Labrada revealed he weighed in at 283 pounds while fasting and tweaked his diet earlier this month. He’s gearing up for the upcoming guest posing appearances at the Emerald Cup and the Pittsburgh Pro.
Being a professional bodybuilder comes with its own set of difficulties. Labrada opened up on the mindset it takes to make it as a top contender and encouraged lifters to practice kindness to themselves.
You can watch the full video below.
Published: 30 April, 2023 | 3:21 PM EDT
Sylvester Stallone Cautions Against Working Out ‘Too Hard’ with Bruce Lee Reference: ‘Will Kill You’
Legendary filmmaker Sylvester Stallone boasted one of the best builds of any actor in Hollywood when he donned the role of boxer Rocky Balboa in the Rocky film franchise. His passion for fitness carried into his later years despite the health challenges. In a recent post made on Instagram, Stallone cautioned others against strenuous movements and working out too hard with a reference to martial arts icon Bruce Lee.
Sylvester Stallone started his career as an actor with side roles in films. It wasn’t until 1976 that he got to play the lead role in the first film of the cult classic Rocky series, which he also wrote the screenplay for. He pulled off an impressive body transformation to bring the boxing star to life. His portrayal received widespread acclaim and boosted his celebrity to new heights.
Besides the sports film franchise, Stallone established himself as one of the premier action heroes of the 1970s and 80s. He delivered several blockbuster projects, including the First Blood and other Rambo films. He developed a competitive rivalry with bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger based on the similarities between the two action stars. In Mar. 2020, Schwarzenegger opened up on the evolution of his relationship with Stallone over the years as the two buried the hatchet and became friends.
Stallone took a trip down memory lane recalling his leanest look on the silver screen of all time in Mar. 2021. Although he presented a ripped package across the board, he revealed he weighed 166 pounds at under 3 percent body fat as his peak for Rocky III.
In Jun. 2021, Sly came under fire after showing off his insane grip and shoulder strength in a clip online. He lifted 45-lb plates in each hand while getting up to his feet from the knees. However, there was speculation about whether he used fake weights to pull off the stunt. Fitness influencer Scott Herman was convinced Stallone used fake weights considering his over-the-top performance and theorized it was a publicity stunt.
The 76-year-old has kept a high level of personal fitness and maintains an impressive physique that even the younger gym-goers would envy. He showed off his gigantic arm muscle development in a post-workout snap in 2021. He also continues to practice his boxing abilities and sent his fans into a frenzy with a heavy bag training session update.
Sylvester Stallone references Bruce Lee in his warning against working out too hard
In a recent Instagram post, Sylvester Stallone issued a warning to his fans against pushing themselves too hard in the training room with a reference to Bruce Lee.
Lee is widely credited for bringing martial arts to the forefront and pioneering mixed martial arts with his fighting style called Jeet Kune Do. He was renowned for his superhero-like speed and athletic abilities.
Stallone combined a photo of Lee and himself performing the dragon flag exercise. He believes the movement contributed to his back pain.
“No wonder my back hurts.! When you WORKOUT remember EVERY exercise has long range consequences. Knees, elbows, shoulders, ankles, wrists, neck if you push too hard, these strenuous movements will come back to haunt you. That’s why I’ve always said getting in really great shape Will kill you!
Sylvester Stallone shared an inspiring message on never giving up on your dreams last April. He reflected on his decorated career by revisiting the place where his ambitions began to grow. Then, he delivered another motivational piece on staying strong despite the setbacks and obstacles along the way.
His latest offering might come as an unexpected one but it could help add clarity for those in a similar situation.
Published: 30 April, 2023 | 11:32 AM EDT
2023 Grl Pwr Championships Results — Romina Basualdo Wins
The 2023 Grl Pwr Championships took place on Saturday, April 29 in Orlando Florida. This weekend’s competition featured the Bikini division and served as a qualifier for the Olympia competition later this year.
The 2023 Mr. Olympia contest is scheduled for November 2-5, in Orlando Florida inside the Orange County Convention Center. Athletes have until October 9 to earn their respective invitations. Aside from the Men’s Open class, all other division’s top three finishers from the 2022 Olympia show are automatically invited back to this year’s event.
There have been significant changes to the Olympia Qualification System this year. Unlike in 2022, the point system has been removed. With that in mind, bodybuilders must win a pro show to guarantee their Olympia appearance in a few months.
As it stands, 2022 Bikini Olympia 10th place finisher Romina Basualdo will be in attendance looking to stamp her ticket. Meanwhile, fans expect Kathy Setiz and Reijuana Harley to push for gold given their consistency and stage presentation.
2023 Grl Pwr Bikini Championships Results
Winner — Romina Basualdo
Second Place — Reijuana Harley
Third Place — Jessica Machado
Fourth Place — Janine Herrera
Fifth Place — Kimberly Bonilla
Sixth Place — Carlee Stevenson
Seventh Place — Carolina Collazos
Eighth Place — Kathy Seitz
Ninth Place — Sophia Bernard
Tenth Place — Shey Webb
2023 Grl Pwr Pro Scorecard
2023 Grl Pwr Pro Bikini Scorecard
Fitness Volt congratulates the winner!
Published: 30 April, 2023 | 12:15 AM EDT
‘I Was in Serious Danger’: Mitchell Hooper Breaks Down 2023 World’s Strongest Man Win
Canadian Strongman Mitchell Hooper is coming off a phenomenal win at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition. Hooper’s experience at the show was nothing short of thrilling, with four days of non-stop action that left him on the edge of his seat. In a recent YouTube video, Hooper shared his breakdown of the victory and his performance at the show.
Mitchell Hooper made headlines for his crazy feats of strength after beating legendary Strongman Brian Shaw in the qualifying stage of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man. He followed up with a dominant win at the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic UK, where he defeated 13 other competitors just a few months after the WSM. Then, he made his way to the 2022 Giants Live World Tour and took home the top prize ahead of Aivars Smaukstelis and Kevin Faires.
In November 2022, Hooper set the new World Record on the Dinnie Stones Hold, clocking in a time of 39.58 seconds by holding a total 732 pounds across both arms at the 2022 Rogue Invitational. He also left the fans stunned with his impressive strength earlier this year, having set a new two-rep PR on the raw squats of 771.6-lb (350-kg). Shortly after, Hooper extended his commanding competition streak with another win at the 2023 Australia’s Strongest International Competition.
Following the competition in Australia, Mitchell Hooper continued preparing for two biggest competitions of the year. So, Hooper crushed an intense set of 420-kg (925.9-lb) raw deadlift to achieve a new PR in training. In addition, just two months ago, Hooper smoked a heavy set of 770-kg (1,697.6-lb) raw leg press for eight reps in preparation for the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic. In the end, his hard work paid off as he came out on top of the contest last month.
The 27-year-old was last seen in action for his second WSM appearance at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man a week ago. Hooper went up against the most elite contenders and managed to win the coveted title.
Mitchell Hooper breaks down his win at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man
In a recent YouTube video, Mitchell Hooper shared his experience of competing and scoring gold at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man contest.
“On Sunday, Kate and I went to the alligator park,” said Hooper. “You guys see me do a lot of stuff before contests that most guys won’t like drinking, going to the alligator park, I’d be more than down to go to a swimming pool because that’s how I get myself in the headspace to perform my best.”
“In my group I had Mateusz Kieliszkowski, who was probably the number one guy I didn’t want in my group aside from Pavlo. I also had Aivars, which you never want a good stone lifter in your group. I also had Matt Ragg, who I knew people were sleeping on. We also had Spenser Remick who won the OSG and Graham Hicks. I’m looking at that group and thinking who on earth would be the bottom two. It’s really quite impossible to tell. The work was cut out.”
“The heat events were really good for me. I went to bed thinking I had a good shot but full form Mateusz on those events could beat anyone and Aivars can beat me on stone so I didn’t go in with 100 percent confidence.”
“The deadlift machine was interesting experience. It got very heavy after the barrel 6 or 7. It seemed to disproportionately get heavy.”
“I knew that if I won Conan’s Wheel I would sweep into the finals. I picked up that Conan’s Wheel horribly. After about half a lap, it came down my arm and I was in this sort of like handcuff position that was sort of weird for about half a lap. I thought I was in serious danger at this stage I needed to get a lap in three quarters. It fell into my wrist after the lap and a bit and then it was okay. I think next time I’ll be much better. Interlocking fingers, getting elbows close would be much better strategy.”
“Surprise group winner Jaco Schoonwinkel, amazing job. Sometimes, there’s guys who behave like they could definitely win the group and then this guy just came out of nowhere. He didn’t seem particularly confident or like he was ready to go smash it. He just absolutely killed the heats. I never expected it to happen so huge well done to him.”
Hooper revealed the difficulties he faced at the 2023 WSM
Mitchell Hooper laid out the difficulties he faced as a competitor at the show.
“Everything doesn’t run perfectly at World’s obviously. Everything doesn’t run perfect everywhere. It’s just highlighted the most at World’s because there’s so much emotion around it. We did our equipment testing, that was all good, then we had a meeting, Flex Lewis got introduced as Flex Wheeler, we talked about the rain situation and we weren’t given a set of rules. The only time I read any rules were when I asked for the rules on the bus on the way to day one of the finals. Then I gave it back to production. Otherwise, to my knowledge, no athlete actually had a set of rules that we traditionally get a package of. No athlete got that. No one was clear on the rules from the get go.”
“Shield Carry, I essentially thought if I beat Tom I will be in a good spot. That was my entire thought. Thankfully, Tom is very fast with a shield and I couldn’t keep up to him. I got a lap and a quarter about 30 meters and shield was already slipping, I did a bit of pop to readjust the shield up high, walk all the way down to the end, came on back, started crab walking a bit, and ended up beating Tom by the smallest of margins.”
“The story here is mostly around Pavlo, who’s the best at Shield on the day but his foot didn’t cross the line. He was deducted 19.8 meters off of his distance which is a harsh penalty for just missing the line. That being said, if there was an actual 100 percent proper rule, he should’ve been deducted 39.8 meters because nothing should count until their foot crosses that line and they come back. While it was a harsh penalty, I don’t think it was overstepping reason because they did still give him a distance.”
“The Fingal’s Fingers didn’t go so well. I won’t get into too much detail but I went into Day 2 half a point ahead of Oleksii, 1 point ahead of Tom and 2.5 points ahead of Trey. I wasn’t particularly confident at this stage. I was going to push hard for the podium.”
Hooper called for a clearer ruleset & explained his road to victory
Mitchell Hooper suggested developing a clearer ruleset to avoid ambiguity and shared his road to victory.
“Dumbbell was difficult. There’s some questions around rules and equipment, a big challenge. The biggest was should we be allowed to wear a medical cuff on our elbows to stop things like tendonitis. That’s their primary function but the secondary function can be they help you lift more. I was very hard on the argument that this is such a bicep heavy show this year meaning that we needed protection. If we’re not safe what’s the point of doing it? That was approved. There was a lot of talk in the athletes teens between us to the refs about what equipment should be allowed or not. There’s no long-standing ill will and I don’t think it’s going to be brought up again. We just need to be super clear and have a rule sheet.”
“Max dumbbell, I overperformed dramatically on that. My personal best was 125 kilograms. I ended up hitting 140 kilograms in the competition. That is the performance I’m most proud of and I believe what secured me the World’s Strongest Man.
“There were some calls that were soft, not as strict as they could be. For example, my reps a lot of them I locked out here, I’ll speak about me, there were plenty of soft reps given to other guys. The reason it’s not a problem is that nothing should change about the judging of Strongman currently. It can modify but nothing should change altogether. I got some calls that I believe wouldn’t have been called in other competitions. A lot of other guys are in the same boat. It’s because my body was not completely vertical.”
“All we can ask for in Strongman is that in a given competition it is equal referring. No one’s getting reps they shouldn’t get when other people aren’t getting those reps. If everyone’s getting soft calls, fair enough.”
“I feel for Oleksii and Pavlo because their lockouts were perfect. If the judging was the most strict in the world, those guys would’ve had disproportionately good results so fair play to them.”
“On the Bus Pull, there is this unbelievable chunk of people at 32 seconds, I believe there was seven guys. Tom goes and he has the lowest time of 32 seconds, still in that chunk of guys meaning that if I did 32 seconds flat I would get 7 or 8 points more than if I did 33 seconds which you can imagine the pressure on something I did very poorly in the past. Now I have to go essentially win the event or lose the competition. I started the track pretty well and ended up winning the event which helped me tremendously.”
Following the result, Mitchell Hooper opened up on the victory in an exclusive interview with Fitness Volt. He detailed his mindset and credited his fellow standouts for inspiring him on his way to the title. Hooper now continues preparing for other competitions, as he plans on making a few more appearances by the end of the year.
You can watch the full video below.
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Published: 29 April, 2023 | 4:12 PM EDT
Dorian Yates Shares Keys to Happiness and Reflects on Ayahuasca Spiritual Journey
Dorian Yates is one of the most successful talents to emerge from the IFBB Pro League. In a recent interview with Rob Lipsett, Yates talked about his spiritual journey on ayahuasca, a psychoactive brewed drink chemically similar to DMT (dimethyltryptamine).
During a tenure that saw him compete mostly during the 1990s, Dorian Yates established himself as a frontrunner in the Men’s Open division. Following eight-time Olympia winner Lee Haney‘s reign, Yates ushered in a new era of mass monsters. He used dry conditioning, size, and impeccable detail to cement his dominance.
Yates adopted a unique training style en route to becoming one of the best bodybuilders in the world. He refused to tailor his workouts around reps or sets. Instead, Yates trained to near failure on the regular and pushed his body to extremes when he made time for the gym.
Dorian Yates / Instagram
While Yates left the sport on top in 1997, his love for bodybuilding is evident in retirement. At 61 years old, he maintains an incredible physique and often showcases training sessions and techniques online. In his latest endeavor, he discussed what it was like consuming ayahuasca at a retreat deep in the Amazon rainforest.
Dorian Yates Talks Hallucination on Ayahuasca Journey: ‘I Thought It Was Poisoning Me’
While staying in Brazil, Yates said he was introduced to ayahuasca by a local.
“We got a guide and went on a boat down on the Amazon [forest] for a couple of days to get out with nature. So, she came with me. We just met but I was still half in the party zone still there. I’m in Brazil, and I thought, ‘Wow I’m in the Amazon.’ I said to the guy, ‘Oh can we get some coke?’ He’s like, ‘Of course, it’s the best.’ It’s raw shit there, from the plant! I head there and we’re going out, do a bit of that, a bit of vodka, I don’t think I even knew, just keeping it quiet.”
“That’s where I was at. We’re out on the boat. I’m like, ‘Hey when we go out on the boat, can you get that stuff, I heard about that stuff ayahuasca, that drink stuff.’ He’s like, ‘Yeah, I’ll get it.’ You know, I don’t know what he got, whether it was ayahuasca or really strong ayahuasca, I don’t know you know. Please kids, don’t do this at home. It’s not a recommendation here. This was wild west stuff. I didn’t know what I was doing. He didn’t know what he was doing. He got me some ayahuasca, apparently, I believe it was.”
Yates said the ayahuasca caused him to violently throw up. Moments after, he could hear and feel a ‘female entity’ who told him to stop poisoning himself.
“I had a guide that was Indian, and the guy said to me, ‘So you’re doing the ayahuasca tonight?’ He said, ‘Don’t smoke any weed then today,’ because you’re not supposed to. I didn’t do any of that shit I was smoking and drinking vodka the night before.”
“I’ve gone and I’ve done the ayahuasca, I drank it; and I’m just being violently vomiting, violently sick [after taking it],” said Yates. “I thought this ayahuasca poisoning me but actually what it was was a female entity, something you can hear or feel [hallucinations], it’s talking to me, [saying], ‘Stop poisoning yourself.’ So that was that. That was my experience.”
Yates Defines Success and Breaks Down What Happiness Means
Yates defined success as having a positive impact on the world and said happiness is achieved by ‘loving yourself.’
“What’s success? How do you define success? I mean, some people define it by material possessions, ‘Oh that guy is very successful, he’s got a big yacht and this and that.’ But that’s not necessarily success, it’s not necessarily happiness because there’s a lot of rich people who are very miserable. So, what is happiness? I think it’s being comfortable and being in love with yourself.
And projecting that out to the world, and what success is that you learned a lot and ultimately you had a positive impact on the world and the people around you that you came in touch with during this life. So, when you check out of here, if somebody asks you or you ask yourself and I’ve spoken to a lot of other people who have clinically died because it was something I was interested in at some point, what happened to them? Normally, they go to this place of total peace and then they’ll see their life in front of them. But they don’t see it they feel it as well,” Dorian Yates said.
‘The Shadow’ isn’t the only bodybuilding icon from the 90s who uses hormones to stave off aging. Bodybuilding veteran Rich Gaspari, who built a legacy with conditioning and striated glutes, continues to share various anti-aging peptide stacks he takes to preserve his body.
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As of late, Yates gave an update on his health and revealed he was weighing 235 pounds. He used the update as an opportunity to underline the dangers associated with bodybuilding and said he was grateful to reap the benefits of hormone replacement therapies.
This wasn’t Dorian Yates’ first hallucinogenic experience. Last summer, the 61-year-old received a ‘new perspective on life’ after trying out the popular compound DMT, which he described as a ‘powerful life-changing medicine.’
Watch the full video below:
Published: 29 April, 2023 | 1:45 PM EDT
Kai Greene Powers Through A Massive Shoulder Workout
Although Bodybuilder Kai Greene‘s return to the stage is not warranted at the moment, the veteran bodybuilder continues to train hard and improve his massive physique further.
The 47-year-old bodybuilder competed for nearly two decades in the IFBB Pro League’s Men’s Open division. Greene won several Pro shows during his career, including three Arnold Classic wins. He is a six-time Olympia participant and finished in the top five in all but one of those instances.
A perfect antagonist in 7-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath‘s story, Greene gave the champ everything he could handle. However, he never won the prestigious title despite coming close to achieving it on multiple occasions. “The Predator” is among the greatest bodybuilders who never won the Mr. Olympia title.
The 2016 Arnold Classic Brazil was Greene’s last competitive appearance, and he walked away with a victory at the show. However, he has not retired from the sport officially. In a recent interview, Greene refused to close the door on a potential comeback.
The 47-year-old has a significant presence on the internet and routinely shares bodybuilding content on social media platforms. Recently, he tackled an intense shoulder workout in the gym with Pro Wrestler and AEW star Brian Cage.
The duo trained with furious intensity but in Greene’s usual playful manner. So let’s see which exercises they included in the training session.
Kai Greene’s back workout in the Elevation gym
Superset: Reverse Pec Deck Flye and Machine Lateral Raise
Greene and Cage kicked off the workout by targeting the medial and posterior deltoid muscles with this superset. Supersets can be very useful to increase the aerobic intensity of the workout and reduce the workout time.
The duo performed all the sets within this superset to warm up the deltoid muscles and took to a front delt exercise next.
Panatta Smith Machine Shoulder Press
The overhead press primarily targets the anterior deltoid muscles but also activates the pectoral and upper back muscles.
The training partners cranked out heavy sets of this compound movement and returned to working the lateral delts again.
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
While the anterior and posterior deltoid muscles get sufficient work during push and pull movements, the lateral deltoids have to be activated with lateral movements. Therefore, it is essential to include those in the shoulder training routine for complete growth. The training partners next took to the dumbbell lateral raises, pushed through some heavy sets of the movement, and took to another anterior deltoid movement.
Machine Overhead Press
Another variation of overhead press followed the lateral raises. Greene and Cage started with a few sets and then interacted with each other about injury prevention.
“With a little bit more experience and mileage on my joints, I kind of have to become a little more conscious of how I do certain things. Joint health is something I think is a continuing learning process to help continue the longevity possibly,” Greene said.
The duo agreed that facing an injury can really change a person’s outlook toward longevity, and Green said:
“Everybody’s invincible until they’re not! Everybody’s a tough guy until this.”
A few intense sets later, the Titans jumped into the next movement.
Bent-Over Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Although posterior deltoid muscles get stimulated during many back exercises, activating them with other shoulder movements is difficult. Therefore it is essential to incorporate rear delt-specific movements in the shoulder training routine.
Greene and Cage annihilated a few sets of bent-over dumbbell lateral raises without compromising the technique and took to the next movement.
Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Front Raise
Dumbbell front raises almost exclusively target the anterior deltoid muscles, but they also activate the clavicular head of the pectoralis major muscles to an extent. Following some sets of the movement using a neutral grip, Greene moved on to another rear delt exercise.
Machine Rear Delt Raise
Free weight as well as machine variations of rear delt raises load all the muscles that make up the shoulder girdle. Although posterior deltoids are the primary target muscles of this movement, it also helps improve the posture by working several upper body muscles.
The training partners performed a few sets on a plate-loaded machine and took to the next exercise.
Cable Front Raise
Anterior deltoid muscles are utilized in heavy compound movements like the bench press. Developing them through various anterior deltoid movements can translate to heavier compound movements.
Cable machines keep the muscles under tension throughout the range of motion and hence help bring about hypertrophy and strength gains more effectively.
Greene and Cage powered through solid sets of cable front raises to work the anterior deltoids and switched to the day’s final exercise.
Cable Face Pull
This cable machine exercise helps with overall training and development as it targets the upper posterior chain muscles.
The duo cranked out a few sets of the cable face pulls to work the lateral delts, posterior deltoid, infraspinatus, trapezius, teres minor, and the brachialis and the brachioradialis muscles in the arm.
This movement served as the finisher of Kai Greene’s shoulder training session as he wrapped up the movement after some good sets.
The back workout followed this exercise sequence:
Greene has a wealth of bodybuilding knowledge and decades of training under his belt. It is always an enriching and motivating experience to watch him train.
Looking at his impressive physique after all those years away from competition, one can’t help but hope to see him compete again soon.
You can watch the full workout video below, courtesy of Kai Greene’s YouTube channel:
Published: 29 April, 2023 | 11:09 AM EDT
Powerlifter Russel Orhii Scores a Huge 337.5-kg (744-lb) Raw Squat Two-Rep PR
Although we don’t get to see him compete very often in recent times, it is still clear that Russel Orhii is among the top powerlifters in the world. He’s always committed to his training, which is evident in his continued preparation for his upcoming professional events. Speaking of his upcoming appearance, Russel is clearly pumped up and ready to compete, as he recently achieved a new personal best by squatting 337.5 kilograms (744 pounds) for two reps. Proud of his new achievement, Russel shared the video footage on his Instagram page.
The squat has always been Russel Orhii’s greatest and most favorite event in powerlifting. One of Russel’s biggest strengths is his incredibly strong and functional legs, which enable him to lift weights that are almost 4x his own body weight. So, due to these hard-earned attributes, Russel managed to squat 337.5 kilograms (744 pounds) for two reps in a raw manner. He only utilized a lifting belt and knee sleeves.
Russel Orhii’s first rep with the 337.5 kilograms (744 pounds) looked amazing. He did not display any signs of struggle or waste any excess energy. It was only in the second rep that Russel encountered difficulties, but he passed with a smile, showing confidence in his ability to lift the weight.
“744lbs/337.5kg for 2I done got me a lil motion..My next meet is gonna go crazy”
Watch the lift here:
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Russel Orhii mentioned that he will compete in the caption of his post, but did not reveal any details.It is exciting to see him set a goal for some competition, as he is known for breaking records and putting on an impressive performance.
The last time that Russel Orhii competed was in December 2022, meaning that a significant amount of time has passed since. However, that also means that he has had a lot of time to improve, which is evident in his new two-rep squat PR.
Having also focused on bodybuilding during 2022, Russel Orhii has managed to put on some muscle. So, he also jumped up in bodyweight and thus competed in the 90-kilogram weight class at the 2022 USAPL Korea Winter Showdown. However, his current bodyweight is not clear, as Russel’s plans for the future were not revealed.
Overall, Russel Orhii took part in 18 sanctioned competitions during his 8-year-long career. He won 17 of them and was considered as the king of the 83-kilogram weight class. In addition, Russel also set countless National and World records.
Russel Orhii’s Competition PRs
Russel Orhii set all of his competition PRs at the 2022 USAPL Korea Winter Showdown.
Squat: 340 kilograms (749.5 pounds)
Bench Press: 195 kilograms (429.9 pounds)
Deadlift: 350 kilograms (771.6 pounds)
Total: 885 kilograms (1,951.1 pounds)
Related: Powerlifter Russel Orhii Scores All-Time Raw Squat PR of 765-lb (347-kg)
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It appears that Russell Orhii has been setting new personal records almost every week for the past few months. Also, his physique looks better than ever, which illustrates just how hard he is working to accomplish everything he has set his sights on. It is paying off, as new PRs like the 337.5-kilogram (744-pound) squat will keep coming.
Published: 29 April, 2023 | 9:43 AM EDT
2023 Giants Live Strongman Classic Lineup Revealed
If you’re a fan of Strongman, now is the perfect time to enjoy the sport. In the course of this season, almost every competition has been nothing short of spectacular. So, the next one on the schedule is the 2023 Strongman Classic which is set to take place on July 8th, 2023, at the Royal Albert Hall, in London, England. However, Giants Live, while organizing the 2023 Strongman Classic, has now managed to call up 12 incredible athletes. The full athlete lineup has already been revealed on their Instagram page, more than two months in advance of the competition.
The 2023 Strongman Classic is the third edition of this competition, and it seems that it will be the greatest one yet. The winner in both previous years was Oleksii Novikov, who is also recognized for his 2020 WSM title. However, in order to win the Strongman Classic for the third year in a row, Novikov will have to face some fierce rivals, including two more WSM champions.
2023 Giants Live Strongman Classic Lineup
Oleksii Novikov (Ukraine)
Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou (Burkina Faso)
Pavlo Kordiyaka (Ukraine)
Luke Stoltman (Scotland)
Eddie Williams (Australia)
Pavlo Nakonechnyy (Ukraine)
Mitchell Hooper (Canada)
Tom Stoltman (Scotland)
Evan Singleton (USA)
Rongo Keene (Australia)
Spenser Remick (USA)
Kevin Faires (USA)
Related: Exclusive: Mitchell Hooper Reveals How Brian Shaw, Tom Stoltman, & Licis inspired Him To Win The 2023 WSM
Lineup Overview
The main favorite for the 2023 Strongman Classic has to be Mitchell Hooper. He just won the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition, and became the first Canadian in history to do so. In addition, he has stood on the podium in nine consecutive appearances, and hopes to continue it at the 2023 Strongman Classic as well.
Hooper’s main rivals will be Oleksii Novikov and Tom Stoltman, as both have had their fair share of success in the previous years. Judging by their competition history, Novikov seems to be more successful in this kind of competition, as Tom has won two WSM competitions, but failed to achieve a victory in any other competition. On the other hand, Novikov has won the 2022 Europe’s Strongest Man, 2022 Rogue Invitational, as well as some other events.
Pavlo Kordiyaka and Pavlo Nakonechnyy are also title contenders, having beaten some of the biggest names during their careers. Kordiyaka has achieved fame at the recent 2023 Europe’s Strongest Man, while Nakonechnyy is recognized as the future of the sport despite winning only one competition so far.
Next in the line seem to be Evan Singleton and Luke Stoltman, as both men are known for their solid performances. Even if their chances of winning are slim, both have a realistic chance to stand on the podium.
One potential surprise for the 2023 Strongman Classic can be Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou, since it is hard to predict what his performance could look like. Seeing that static strength is his trademark, Iron Biby could definitely make a charge for the title depending on the events.
Related: Brian Shaw Reveals How He Almost Lost His Leg In Preparation For 2023 World’s Strongest Man
The 2023 Strongman Classic is already a very promising competition, since it features one of the strongest lineups of the season. It is still hard to make predictions, as the events are unknown, but they will be revealed soon enough as well.
Published: 28 April, 2023 | 7:15 PM EDT
15 Incredible Stats & Facts about 2023 World’s Strongest Man by Laurence Shahlaei
Featuring over 30 participants, the 2023 World’s Strongest Man contest wrapped up this past weekend in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. So, in a recent Big Loz YouTube video, former Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM) champ, Laurence Shahlaei, and his wife, Liz Mason, broke down 15 stats about the WSM competition.
The 2023 World’s Strongest Man took place from Apr. 19-23 with over 30 contenders from 14 nations making their way to the event. There were several notable names on the roster, including Ukrainian sensation Oleksii Novikov, the British strongman brothers ,Tom and Luke Stoltman, and legendary 4x champion Brian Shaw.
Ahead of the show, Shaw announced it would be his final appearance at the WSM contests. Having won the title on four occasions (2011, 2013, 2015, and 2016), Shaw was looking to level the record of five-time WSM winner Mariusz Pudzianowski. However, he underwent surgery and nearly lost his leg in preparation for the competition, but managed to recover fully in time. In the end, Shaw finished in seventh place.
Maxime Boudreault was planning to participate in the event, but got forced to withdraw due to a fracture in his shin bone caused by an incident two months ago. Pavlo Nakonechnyy was also gearing up to make his maiden appearance at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man. Unfortunately, he picked up a knee injury and pulled out of the event a few weeks ago. America’s Thomas Evans got the chance to replace Nakonechnyy.
Following a very successful qualifying round, Jaco Schoonwinkel ended up getting injured on day one of the finals after trying to perform an overhead press of 115-kg (253.5 pounds). The setback appeared to be serious as it forced him to the sidelines. Meanwhile, Mitchell Hooper took the lead early with Novikov and Tom in the distance behind him. Following the second day, Hooper emerged as the winner of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man. He secured the coveted title in his second showing at the event. Tom slotted in second place with Novikov taking bronze.
15 Stats & Facts about the 2023 World’s Strongest Man
In a recent YouTube video, Laurence Shahlaei and Liz Mason shared their analysis of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man with 15 stats.
The first time a contender won four final events out of six — Mitchell Hooper delivered an incredible performance throughout the whole contest. He won eight events combined; four in his group in the Qualifying stage and another four out of six events in the Final. His win in the Reign Shield Carry was a result of Pavlo Kordiyaka getting his performance docked, which pushed him down the rankings. However, Hooper is the first man to win four events since the six-event format has been introduced to the WSM
Top 3 featured contenders from three different nations for the 11th year in a row — Champion Hooper represented Canada in first place whereas Tom Stoltman represented the UK. Novikov, however, carried the flag of Ukraine to round up the podium at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man. It marked the 11th year in a row where each of the top three finishers was from a different country.
Two athletes tied in a timed event — Tom and Evan Singleton both recorded a time of 32.27 seconds to get second place in the Bus Pull event. It’s only the second time in the WSM history that two contestants clocked in at the exact same time, down to one-hundredth of a second. Previously, Travis Ortmayer and Brian Shaw tied in the Plane Pull event at the 2009 WSM.
Two Ukrainians were in the Final — The Final featured two Ukrainians for the first time ever. 2020 WSM champ Novikov extended his impressive run with another Final appearance and Kordiyaka entered the finals in only his second showing at the contest.
New Zealand gets the first athlete in the Final — Mathew Ragg created history by being the first athlete to represent New Zealand in the finals at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man. Eventually, he placed ninth behind Brian Shaw and Luke Stoltman, respectively, after Schoonwinkel’s withdrawal.
Three WSM wins in a row were missed for the fifth consecutive time — Former champion Tom Stoltman was targeting to score the third straight win at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man. It marked the ninth time an athlete attempted the feat and the fifth time straight it did not work out. Only Bill Kazmaier and Magnus ver Magnusson hold the honors of winning three in a row. Since Stoltman got dethroned by Hooper, he missed out on the three-peat.
Three USA athletes in the final — There have been three athletes that represented the USA in the Final in every edition of the show since 2017. Veteran Brian Shaw, Trey Mitchell, and Evan Singleton continued the impressive streak for their native land by featuring in the finals of the WSM this year as well.
Canada joins the list of countries with a WSM champ — The country of Canada got its first WSM champion in Mitchell Hooper this year. They become the 13th country to win gold in the history of the event. Previously, Tom Mcgee came close with a runner-up finish but it wasn’t until Hooper’s win that Canada joined the list. Countries with WSM winners: U.S.A., UK, Iceland, Netherlands, Wales, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania, Scotland, and Canada.
Hooper becomes the eighth youngest winner ever — Mitch Hooper became the eighth youngest winner of the WSM competition at the age of 27-years-old. Out of a total of 24 champions, Jon Pall Sigmarsson holds the record for being the youngest winner ever at 24-years-old, with Novikov in second at 24 as well.
All 2nd place athletes retained an advantage in the Stone-Off — Every athlete in second place managed to retain their advantage in the stone-off. The format came into effect in 2021. 13 of the 15 athletes who did the stone-off in second place made it through to the final. The only two exceptions were Kevin Faires and Bobby Thompson at the 2022 WSM.
Hooper turned in a strong performance but did not beat the best — Hooper turned in a strong performance with four event wins in the Final. However, it was not the most dominant performance ever seen in the history of the WSM competitions. Mariusz Pudzianowski pulled off the most convincing victory of any athlete with 66 out of a possible 70 points (94.3%) in 2003.
Hooper’s international streak continues — After making his International debut at the previous WSM, Mitch Hooper continued his dominant run of getting a podium finish in every international competition he participated in, which is 90 percent. Out of the 10 he competed in, he came out on top of 5 of those and had only been out of the podium once.
Shaw and Heinla set a new record for Stone-Offs — Shaw and Rauno Heinla went up against each other in the Stone-Off event to qualify for the Final. Both athletes set the record for the most reps performed in the contest, having lifted 11 stones each. While they both lifted 11 stones each, Shaw won as Heinla was the first one unable to lift the stone anymore.
Shaw sets history with 15th straight qualifications to the Final — Brian Shaw left no stone unturned in his final WSM appearance. He created history by qualifying for his 15th consecutive final, the most of any athlete ever. He also raised his record for the most WSM event wins to 62 with a win at the Kettlebell Toss.
Mark Felix becomes the oldest WSM participant — Mark Felix set the record for the oldest man ever to compete at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man. He participated in the group stage at the age of 57 years and two days old. He also broke his own record for the most appearances at WSM with his 18th appearance at the event.
2023 World’s Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper gave fans a look into the first training session after the 2023 World’s Strongest Man. Although it was just a light workout focused on getting a pump, it signals that Hooper is already getting prepared for his next competitions.
You can watch the full video below.
2023 WSM Contest Coverage
Discover comprehensive coverage of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition at our WSM coverage hub, featuring exclusive interviews, final results, event recaps and in-depth analysis: FitnessVolt.com/wsm
Published: 28 April, 2023 | 5:01 PM EDT
Rudy Kadlub Lands 524-lb Raw Deadlift Two-Rep PR On His 74th Birthday
Rudy Kadlub’s birthday is a big deal for powerlifting fans all around the world. His celebrations have turned into a cherished tradition for him and everyone eagerly awaits the event. The most exciting part of his birthday festivities is when he performs his customary deadlift. This year he lifted one pound more than the year before. It’s an incredible feat that always leaves everyone impressed and in awe of his strength. Last year, Rudy Kadlub lifted an impressive 523 pounds (237.2 kilograms) for his birthday deadlift. This year, to surpass his record, he lifted 524 pounds (237.7 kilograms) to celebrate his 74th birthday. However, seeing that this represents his one-rep max, no one expected that Rudy would be able to complete two reps. Well, according to his Instagram, Rudy crushed both reps and landed a new two-rep PR as well.
Rudy Kadlub’s 74th birthday was on April 10th, 2023, but he had to postpone the deadlift attempt to April 27th, due to an illness earlier in the month. Despite the setbacks, Rudy was able to come in stronger than ever, surprising everyone in the gym and on Instagram.
Rudy Kadlub only equipped himself with a lifting belt and some chalk before coming up to the barbell. He then slowly found his perfect foot placement for the sumo stance and lifted the 524 pounds (237 kilograms) with ease. However, with multiple members of his team rooting for him, Rudy completed the second repetition under peer pressure.
“For my annual birthday tradition, I pulled 524# this year, 1 pound more than last. This year, the @kabukistrength team peer pressured me into doubling it, so not only is this a raw PR deadlift weight for me, but for 2 reps!”
Watch the lift here:
Related: Powerlifter Rudy Kadlub Hits a Massive Deadlift of 523 lbs Raw To Celebrate His 73rd Birthday
Rudy Kadlub also stated that he might have to re-do his goals for next year, as it is evident that an increase of just one pound is nothing for him.
“If I can get stronger every year, by the time I am 90, I can do 700 pounds”
Rudy Kadlub already holds numerous Masters World Records in powerlifting, but it is now evident that he will further improve those records in the future. This is especially impressive, seeing that Rudy has been competing for 17 years. During that time, he took part in 40 sanctioned competitions and won 34 of them.
In addition, Rudy Kadlub has contributed to the powerlifting scene in other ways than competing. He is a co-founder of Kabuki Strength, a manufacturer of gym equipment, especially barbells.
Rudy Kadlub’s Competition PRs
Squat (wraps): 205 kilograms (551.9 pounds) — (2021 IPL Drug Tested World Championship)
Bench Press (raw): 142.5 kilograms (314.1 pounds) — (2021 IPL Drug Tested World Championship)
Deadlift (raw): 235 kilograms (518 pounds) — (2020 USPA Drug Tested North American Championships)
Total (raw w/wraps): 578 kilograms (1,274.2 pounds) — (2021 IPL Drug Tested World Championship)
Related: 73-Year-Old Powerlifter Rudy Kadlub Crushes 210-kg (463-lb) Raw Deadlift Two-Rep PR In Training
Rudy Kadlub’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Wraps
457.5
314.2
457.5
1274.3
362.11
Raw
402.3
308.6
402.3
1207
339.38
Multi-ply
611.8
463
611.8
1603.9
458.23
Single-ply
369.3
507.1
148.72
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
USPA
2022-12-03
Oregon State Championships
Masters 70-74
1257.7
353.64
Location
USA-OR
Competition
Oregon State Championships
Division
Masters 70-74
Age
73
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
216.9
Squat
402.3
435.4
457.5
457.5
Bench
242.5
270.1
286.6
286.6
Deadlift
474
490.5
513.7
513.7
1
USPA
2022-05-27
Drug Tested National Championships
Masters 70-74
303.1
85.12
Location
USA-GA
Competition
Drug Tested National Championships
Division
Masters 70-74
Age
73
Equipment
Raw
Class
220.5
Weight
217.6
Bench
275.6
303.1
-319.7
303.1
GLP
63.38
1
USPA
2022-05-27
Drug Tested National Championships
Masters 70-74
606.3
170.24
Location
USA-GA
Competition
Drug Tested National Championships
Division
Masters 70-74
Age
73
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
217.6
Squat
137.8
137.8
Bench
275.6
303.1
-319.7
303.1
Deadlift
165.3
165.3
1
IPL
2021-11-04
Drug Tested World Championship
Masters 70-74
1274.3
358.94
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Drug Tested World Championship
Division
Masters 70-74
Age
72
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
216.1
Squat
402.3
431
451.9
451.9
Bench
281.1
303.1
309.7
314.2
314.2
Deadlift
474
502.7
512.6
512.6
1
USPA
2021-07-12
Drug Tested National Championships
Masters 70-74
1234.6
347.76
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Drug Tested National Championships
Division
Masters 70-74
Age
72
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
216.1
Squat
402.3
-429.9
429.9
429.9
Bench
270.1
292.1
303.1
308.6
308.6
Deadlift
474
501.6
-518.1
501.6
1
USPA
2021-07-12
Drug Tested National Championships
Masters 70-74
501.6
141.28
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Drug Tested National Championships
Division
Masters 70-74
Age
72
Equipment
Raw
Class
220.5
Weight
216.1
Deadlift
474
501.6
-518.1
501.6
1
USPA
2021-07-12
Drug Tested National Championships
Masters 70-74
303.1
85.39
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Drug Tested National Championships
Division
Masters 70-74
Age
72
Equipment
Raw
Class
220.5
Weight
216.1
Bench
270.1
292.1
303.1
308.6
308.6
GLP
63.6
1
USPA
2020-11-06
Drug Tested North American Championships
Masters 70-74
518.1
143.91
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Drug Tested North American Championships
Division
Masters 70-74
Age
71
Equipment
Raw
Class
242.5
Weight
223.1
Deadlift
474
501.6
518.1
518.1
1
USPA
2020-11-06
Drug Tested North American Championships
Masters 70-74
1251.1
347.52
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Drug Tested North American Championships
Division
Masters 70-74
Age
71
Equipment
Wraps
Class
242.5
Weight
223.1
Squat
-396.8
429.9
-451.9
429.9
Bench
-270.1
275.6
303.1
303.1
Deadlift
474
501.6
518.1
518.1
1
USPA
2020-11-06
Drug Tested North American Championships
Masters 70-74
303.1
84.2
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Drug Tested North American Championships
Division
Masters 70-74
Age
71
Equipment
Raw
Class
242.5
Weight
223.1
Bench
-270.1
275.6
303.1
303.1
GLP
62.64
1
USPA
2020-09-04
Drug Tested National Championships
Masters 70-74
1174
332.06
Location
USA-OH
Competition
Drug Tested National Championships
Division
Masters 70-74
Age
71
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
214.1
Squat
-303.1
347.2
402.3
402.3
Bench
253.5
281.1
297.6
297.6
Deadlift
435.4
474
-501.6
474
1
IPL
2019-10-24
Drug Tested World Championships
Masters 70-74
1229.1
362.11
Location
Ireland
Competition
Drug Tested World Championships
Division
Masters 70-74
Age
70
Equipment
Wraps
Class
198.4
Weight
196.7
Squat
407.9
-429.9
429.9
429.9
Bench
264.6
292.1
-303.1
292.1
Deadlift
451.9
485
507.1
507.1
1
USPA
2019-05-11
Masters Cup
Masters 70-74
1185
348.73
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Masters Cup
Division
Masters 70-74
Age
70
Equipment
Wraps
Class
198.4
Weight
197.1
Squat
424.4
Bench
286.6
Deadlift
474
1
IPL
2018-11-08
Drug Tested World Championships
Masters 65-69
1262.1
356.34
Location
USA-NV
Competition
Drug Tested World Championships
Division
Masters 65-69
Age
69
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
215
Squat
451.9
Bench
303.1
Deadlift
518.1
1
IPL
2018-05-12
Masters Cup
Masters 65-69
1234.6
347.6
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Masters Cup
Division
Masters 65-69
Age
69
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
216.3
Squat
440.9
Bench
292.1
Deadlift
501.6
1
IPL
2017-11-02
Worlds
Masters 65-69
1201.5
336.78
Location
USA-NV
Competition
Worlds
Division
Masters 65-69
Age
68
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
218.5
Squat
429.9
Bench
286.6
Deadlift
485
1
IPL
2017-05-13
Masters Cup
Masters 65-69
1091.3
307.96
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Masters Cup
Division
Masters 65-69
Age
68
Equipment
Wraps
Class
220.5
Weight
215.2
Squat
418.9
Bench
253.5
Deadlift
418.9
1
GPC
2015-09-13
World Championships
M6
1460.6
408.49
Location
USA-NV
Competition
World Championships
Division
M6
Age
66
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
220.5
Weight
219.6
Squat
501.6
551.2
-600.8
551.2
Bench
248
435.4
457.5
457.5
Deadlift
451.9
-534.6
451.9
1
GPC
2015-09-13
World Championships
M6
1460.6
408.49
Location
USA-NV
Competition
World Championships
Division
M6
Age
66
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
220.5
Weight
219.6
Squat
501.6
551.2
-600.8
551.2
Bench
248
435.4
457.5
457.5
Deadlift
451.9
-534.6
451.9
1
SPF
2015-02-28
Myrtle Beach Classic
Masters 65-69
1375
385.15
Location
USA-SC
Competition
Myrtle Beach Classic
Division
Masters 65-69
Age
65
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
220.5
Weight
218.8
Squat
505
Bench
435
Deadlift
435
1
APF
2015-01-10
Winter Classic
M_MR_6_APF
1207
339.38
Location
USA-OR
Competition
Winter Classic
Division
M_MR_6_APF
Age
65
Equipment
Raw
Class
220.5
Weight
216.9
Squat
402.3
Bench
303.1
Deadlift
501.6
GLP
69.7
1
WPC
2013-08-29
Amateur Worlds
M_MEM_5_AAPF
1344.8
378.13
Location
USA-ID
Competition
Amateur Worlds
Division
M_MEM_5_AAPF
Age
64
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
220.5
Weight
216.9
Squat
540.1
Bench
242.5
Deadlift
562.2
1
WPC
2013-08-29
Amateur Worlds
M_MEM_5_AAPF
242.5
68.19
Location
USA-ID
Competition
Amateur Worlds
Division
M_MEM_5_AAPF
Age
64
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
220.5
Weight
216.9
Bench
242.5
1
APF
2013-04-26
Amateur National Powerlifting Championships
M_MEM_5_AAPF
1603.9
455.58
Location
USA-MI
Competition
Amateur National Powerlifting Championships
Division
M_MEM_5_AAPF
Age
64
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
220.5
Weight
212.1
Squat
507.1
562.2
606.3
606.3
Bench
242.5
440.9
463
463
Deadlift
485
534.6
-556.7
534.6
1
APA
2013-03-23
Spring Championships
Masters 60-64
1537.7
432.76
Location
USA-OR
Competition
Spring Championships
Division
Masters 60-64
Age
~63.5
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
220.5
Weight
216.5
Squat
451.9
507.1
556.7
556.7
Bench
242.5
446.4
-468.5
446.4
Deadlift
474
512.6
534.6
534.6
DQ
WPC
2012-11-06
World Championships
M_MEM_5_WPC
Location
USA-NV
Competition
World Championships
Division
M_MEM_5_WPC
Age
63
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
198.4
Weight
198.4
Squat
-551.2
-551.2
-551.2
1
APF
2012-05-26
Masters Teen & Junior Nationals
M_MEM_5_APF
1493.6
439.56
Location
USA-LA
Competition
Masters Teen & Junior Nationals
Division
M_MEM_5_APF
Age
63
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
198.4
Weight
197.1
Squat
551.2
Bench
429.9
Deadlift
512.6
1
APF
2011-03-09
EDC Spring Meet
M_MEM_5_APF
1598.3
458.23
Location
USA-OR
Competition
EDC Spring Meet
Division
M_MEM_5_APF
Age
61
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
220.5
Weight
207.9
Squat
-600.8
600.8
-622.8
600.8
Bench
-451.9
-457.5
457.5
457.5
Deadlift
496
523.6
540.1
540.1
1
APF
2011-03-09
EDC Spring Meet
M_MEM_5_AAPF
1598.3
458.23
Location
USA-OR
Competition
EDC Spring Meet
Division
M_MEM_5_AAPF
Age
61
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
220.5
Weight
207.9
Squat
-600.8
600.8
-622.8
600.8
Bench
-451.9
-457.5
457.5
457.5
Deadlift
496
523.6
540.1
540.1
7
APF
2010-04-18
Amateur & Raw Nationals
M_OEM_APF
1427.5
418.67
Location
USA-MI
Competition
Amateur & Raw Nationals
Division
M_OEM_APF
Age
61
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
198.4
Weight
198.4
Squat
551.2
Bench
413.4
Deadlift
463
1
APF
2009-08-22
Summer Power Challenge
M_MEM_5_AAPF
1537.7
451.76
Location
USA-OR
Competition
Summer Power Challenge
Division
M_MEM_5_AAPF
Age
60
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
198.4
Weight
197.8
Squat
-578.7
578.7
611.8
611.8
Bench
385.8
-407.9
407.9
407.9
Deadlift
479.5
518.1
-534.6
518.1
1
APF
2009-03-14
Spring Powerlifting Challenge
M_MEM_4_AAPF
1471.6
432.07
Location
USA-OR
Competition
Spring Powerlifting Challenge
Division
M_MEM_4_AAPF
Age
59
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
198.4
Weight
198
Squat
-501.6
523.6
551.2
551.2
Bench
242.5
363.8
385.8
402.3
402.3
Deadlift
463
523.6
534.6
534.6
1
WABDL
2008-11-12
World Championships
Masters 54-60
369.3
108.31
Location
USA-NV
Competition
World Championships
Division
Masters 54-60
Age
59
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
198.4
Weight
198.4
Bench
369.3
GLP
56.5
1
WABDL
2008-11-12
World Championships
Masters 54-60
507.1
148.72
Location
USA-NV
Competition
World Championships
Division
Masters 54-60
Age
59
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
198.4
Weight
198.4
Deadlift
507.1
1
APA
2008-04-12
Northwest Open Iron War
Masters 50-59
1305
382.92
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Northwest Open Iron War
Division
Masters 50-59
Age
59
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
198.4
Weight
198.2
Squat
435
455
465
465
Bench
-335
335
-345
335
Deadlift
475
505
-510
505
3
WABDL
2007-11-15
World Championships
Masters 54-60
507.1
148.72
Location
USA-CA
Competition
World Championships
Division
Masters 54-60
Age
58
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
198.4
Weight
198.4
Deadlift
507.1
2
WABDL
2007-11-15
World Championships
Masters 54-60
336.2
98.61
Location
USA-CA
Competition
World Championships
Division
Masters 54-60
Age
58
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
198.4
Weight
198.4
Bench
336.2
GLP
51.44
1
APA
2007-08-18
Oregon Open Championships
Masters 50-59
1303
382.56
Location
USA-OR
Competition
Oregon Open Championships
Division
Masters 50-59
Age
58
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
198.4
Weight
198
Squat
424.4
451.9
-463
451.9
Bench
315
335
350
350
Deadlift
451
476
501
501
5
WABDL
2006-11-15
World Championships
Masters 54-60
424.4
124.47
Location
USA-NV
Competition
World Championships
Division
Masters 54-60
Age
57
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
198.4
Weight
198.4
Deadlift
424.4
5
WABDL
2006-11-15
World Championships
Masters 54-60
303.1
88.91
Location
USA-NV
Competition
World Championships
Division
Masters 54-60
Age
57
Equipment
Multi-ply
Class
198.4
Weight
198.4
Bench
303.1
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Apart from being an incredible powerlifter, Rudy Kadlub is one of the most inspirational figures in strength sports. His feats become even more impressive each year, especially during his birthday deadlift sessions. This year’s 524-pound (237.7-kilogram) two-rep raw deadlift is his greatest one yet, so the upcoming season could see Rudy break some more records as well.
Published: 28 April, 2023 | 4:20 PM EDT