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19-Year-Old Powerlifter Jalen Faulk Deadlifts 355.1 Kilograms (783 Pounds)

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19-Year-Old Powerlifter Jalen Faulk Deadlifts 355.1 Kilograms (783 Pounds) On August 8, 2023, powerlifter Jalen Faulk shared on his Instagram profile that features the athlete successfully capturing a 355.1-kilogram (783-pound) raw deadlift during a training session. According to the 19-year-old Faulk’s caption, the pull is an unofficial 18-19 Teen record in the 100-kilogram weight class. Per the records database on Open Powerlifting, the official mark still belongs to Josiah Richardson, who deadlifted 339.9 kilograms (749.5 pounds) at the 2022 United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Drug Tested Wisconsin State Championships. Faulk accomplished his training pull while wearing just a lifting belt in terms of assistive equipment. He deadlifted from a sumo stance while utilizing a hook grip to elevate his loaded barbell off the floor. Per Faulk’s caption, his pulling technique could’ve apparently used some work, implying he might have left some weight and strength on the table for a future date. The athlete wrote that he weighed 100 kilograms (220.4 pounds) at the time of the lift, meaning Faulk deadlifted approximately 3.5 times his body weight. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JJ Faulk Powerlifting (@jj.fau1k) More from Breaking Muscle: 7 Tips to Perfect Your Deadlift Form 15 Deadlift Variations for Muscle, Strength, and More As someone who isn’t even 20 years old, this is not the first time Faulk’s monstrous lifts have made headlines. The athlete’s social media platforms, particularly his Instagram, are littered with seemingly countless mighty feats. Aside from his deadlift, recent milestones include a 463-pound bench press single from early August 2023 and a 275-kilogram (606.2-pound) three-rep paused back squat personal record (PR) from early July 2023. In late 2022, he was recorded capturing a 300-kilogram (661-pound) squat for a new PR when he was still just 18 years old. On a competitive basis, Faulk’s resume to this stage is mostly sterling. According to his page on Open Powerlifting, in nine different competitive appearances, the athlete has lost on just three occasions. The most noteworthy result of his career thus far might have been a win in the 2022 USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Nebraska State Powerlifting Championships while competing raw in the Teen division. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JJ Faulk Powerlifting (@jj.fau1k) More from Breaking Muscle: Deadlift on Back Day or Leg Day? What to Know for Results and Recovery Learn How to Build Strength with Three Key Principles At the time of this article’s publication, it is unclear what Faulk’s future competitive plans are. Thus far in 2023, he has appeared in just one contest, the 2023 USAPL Carolina Primetime Pro Qualifier, where he finished in 15th place. Faulk will likely be seen on a sanctioned lifting platform again soon, but he hasn’t confirmed or clarified when. Nevertheless, in the meantime, the young dynamo is likened to continue showing off incredible jaw-dropping lifts. Featured image: @jj.fau1k on Instagram The post 19-Year-Old Powerlifter Jalen Faulk Deadlifts 355.1 Kilograms (783 Pounds) appeared first on Breaking Muscle. On August 8, 2023, powerlifter Jalen Faulk shared on his Instagram profile that features the athlete successfully capturing a 355.1-kilogram (783-pound) raw deadlift during a training session. According to the 19-year-old Faulk’s caption, the pull is an unofficial 18-19 Teen record in the 100-kilogram weight class. Per the records database on Open Powerlifting, the official mark still belongs… The post 19-Year-Old Powerlifter Jalen Faulk Deadlifts 355.1 Kilograms (783 Pounds) appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Robert Zeglinski{authorlink}https://breakingmuscle.com/jalen-faulk-deadlift-783-pounds-19-years-old/Breaking Muscle Breaking Muscle https://breakingmuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-bmlogowhite-red-120×68.png

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Phillip Herndon Squats 414.5 Kilograms (914 Pounds), Unofficially More Than World Record

Phillip Herndon Squats 414.5 Kilograms (914 Pounds), Unofficially More Than World Record On August 8, 2023, powerlifter Phillip Herndon recorded a video of himself successfully locking out a 414.5-kilogram (914-pound) raw back squat during a recent training session. The mark is unofficially more than the current all-time raw World Record in Herndon’s usual 125-kilogram weight class. That honor still officially belongs to Reece Fullwood, who squatted 412.5 kilograms (909.4 pounds) at the 2023 GPC-GB Welsh Championships. Herndon achieved his latest training squat while wearing knee sleeves, wrist wraps, and a lifting belt. Such an equipment set-up still constitutes as raw in a powerlifting context. He wrote in his post that he weighed 271 pounds at the time of the lift, meaning the athlete squatted approximately 3.3 times his body weight. Herndon evidently had little trouble with this squat, hitting the hole and rising up quickly without much of a struggle as his spotters on all three sides kept a close watch. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Phill Herndon (@phillip_herndon) More from Breaking Muscle: Back Squat vs. Front Squat: Which, When, and Why The 20-Rep Squat Program for Old School Size and Strength Herndon’s squat is connected to his ongoing preparation for the 2023 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) American Pro 2. That contest is currently scheduled to take place on October 27-29, 2023, in San Diego, CA. Herndon could be seeking a measure of redemption as he did not place at the 2022 iteration, having been disqualified while competing with wraps. In his squat Instagram post, the athlete wrote that he will again compete with wraps at this year’s American Pro. Herndon has been on a competitive and training tear of late. In March 2023, during the United States Powerlifting Coalition (USPC) Mid-Atlantic Classic & Regional Championship, the powerlifter squatted 411 kilograms (906.1 pounds) to put himself within striking distance of the 125-kilogram class World Record. Then, in late June 2023, the athlete became the lightest person ever to squat 453.9 kilograms (1,000 pounds) raw with wraps during a performance at the 2023 International Powerlifting Association (IPA) Strength Spectacular. With months to go before his latest competitive appearance, Herndon has once again inched closer to another hallowed squat mark in the gym. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Phill Herndon (@phillip_herndon) More from Breaking Muscle: Low-Bar vs. High-Bar Squats: What’s the Best Lower-Body Builder for You? Learn How to Build Strength with Three Key Principles Herndon technically doesn’t “need” to add another squat record to his growing laundry list of achievements. He already stands atop the 110-kilogram class and seldom loses in full competition. Athletes like him seemingly don’t rest on their laurels, though. They have an interest in writing their name all over the record books. Featured image: @phillip_herndon on Instagram The post Phillip Herndon Squats 414.5 Kilograms (914 Pounds), Unofficially More Than World Record appeared first on Breaking Muscle. On August 8, 2023, powerlifter Phillip Herndon recorded a video of himself successfully locking out a 414.5-kilogram (914-pound) raw back squat during a recent training session. The mark is unofficially more than the current all-time raw World Record in Herndon’s usual 125-kilogram weight class. That honor still officially belongs to Reece Fullwood, who squatted 412.5 kilograms (909.4 pounds)… The post Phillip Herndon Squats 414.5 Kilograms (914 Pounds), Unofficially More Than World Record appeared first on Breaking Muscle. Robert Zeglinski{authorlink}https://breakingmuscle.com/phillip-herndon-squat-914-pounds/Breaking Muscle Breaking Muscle https://breakingmuscle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-bmlogowhite-red-120×68.png