Powerlifting Watch - Covering the World of Powerlifting

2009 Olympia Powerlifting Supershow

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:14:38 -0400

The Powerlifting Supershow is proud to announce Nick Busick as official meet director of the 2009 Mr. Olympia Powerlifting Supershow, September 26th and 27th in Las Vegas. Mr. Busick has a very successful history of promoting Pro Powerlifting events. He holds the distinction of being one of only a few to gain nationwide television exposure for the sport with his Mountaineer Cup being shown many times on ESPN.

Video of Paul Childress' All-Time Record Attempt

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:47:04 -0400

At 3:56 of the following video, is footage of Paul Childress (308) attempting a new all-time record squat of 1,155 pounds at last weekend's IPA Worlds in York, Pennsylvania. Childress also holds the current mark at 1,147 pounds.

This was Childress' third attempt. On his second at the same weight, he came up with the weight but was called high.

Junior BP Worlds Day 1 Results

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:56:55 -0400

The inaugural IPF Junior and Sub Junior World Bench Press Championships began yesterday in Pilsen, Czech Republic with the lighter Sub Junior classes taking to the platform.

The Championships will have no lifters from the United States, Russia, or Canada, and only one from Great Britain.

Priscilla Ribic has Herniated Disk

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:42:40 -0400

Arguably America's top female powerlifter, Priscilla Ribic, has been diagnosed with a herniated disk. This, just a few weeks before she was to compete in the World Games in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei.

Xtreme Power Gear Launches

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:40:09 -0400

Iron House Gym has partnered with a seamstress of over 30 years to create a new line of powerlifting gear, Xtreme Power Gear (XPG). XPG specializes in custom denim bench shirts. For the last several months they have been testing prototypes. They now have completed their final design and are ready for production.

Joe Mazza Featured in Ironman Magazine

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:35:32 -0400

Joe Mazza has a 12-page bench press feature in Ironman Magazine's August 2009 issue. Mazza is a BenchAmerica 1 and 3 champion, Kings of the Bench 1 and 2 champion, and has the biggest bench press of all-time at 165 (685 pounds).

LiftingLarge.com 10% off all orders July 1-5

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:45:44 -0400

LiftingLarge.com is celebrating Independence week by offering everyone 10% of all orders from July 1st thru July 5th. This applies to all listed prices on the website, even sale prices. Enter code "july09" during the checkout process to save some money for those meet entries. Discount is valid for online purchases only. It you see the size and style listed on our website then IT IS in stock and will ship the same day you order.

Ed Koo Trains for USPF Nationals

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:31:21 -0400

Here is training footage of Ed Koo (220) preparing for the USPF Nationals which will be held Friday through Sunday in LaMirada, California. Koo faces off against Eric Kratz and nine others in the 220 pound weight class.

BPC British Roster

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:07:28 -0400

The roster has been posted for the BPC British Powerlifting Championships which will take place on Saturday and Sunday in Bournemouth, England. Battling for the best lifter award likely will be Andy Bolton (shw), Craig Coombes (242), and Chris Jenkins (181).

Ryan De Witt Stars at AAU BP/DL/PP Nationals

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:24:35 -0400

As promised, Ryan De Witt was the star at last weekend's AAU Bench Press, Deadlift, and Push-Pull National Championships in Vista, California. De Witt (275) bench pressed 585 pounds raw on a fourth attempt to take the meet's best bencher award. The press ranks De Witt second on the Powerlifting Watch Lifter Rankings.

Greg Panora & Brian Crowe Take Top Spots at IPA Worlds

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:28:16 -0400

Greg Panora and Brian Crowe captured the heavyweight and lightweight pro only divisions at the IPA Powerlifting and Bench Press World Championships which were held on Saturday and Sunday at York Barbell in York, Pennsylvania.

Although Dave Hoff beat Panora at 275 (2,575 to 2,570), Panora beat Hoff on formula for the best heavyweight (220 and up) lifter and a $750 paycheck.

Audio Interview with Eric Talmant

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:19:50 -0400

Luke Alisson of Critical Bench interviews Eric Talmant in a 45-minute audio podcast.

In the interview, Talmant discusses the Raw Unity Meet and its attempt at unification and bringing back meaning to being called a national champion; putting gear back on and training in it; the likelihood of a triple crown series with multi, single and raw competitions; how sponsors, television coverage, prize money

Russian Superstars Given Lifetime Suspensions

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:45:34 -0400

(updated to show that tests were conducted by RPF)

RPF President Gennadiy Khodosevich has announced that Russian superstars Andrey Malanichev, Andrey Belyaev, and Nikolai Suslov failed doping tests administered at the RPF Cup of Titans on May 24 and are suspended for life from the federation.

Lance Karabel Trains for USPF Nationals

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:26:24 -0400

Here is training footage of Lance Karabel (shw) as he prepares for the USPF Nationals which will be held Friday through Sunday in LaMirada, California. Karabel will face off against Dan Harrison and Thad Coleman at superheavyweight. Currently, Karabel is ranked fourth on the Powerlifting Watch Lifter Rankings with a 2,342 pound total.

Mat Court is 2nd Canadian to BP 800 Lbs

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:33:59 -0400

On Saturday, Mat Court (shw) became only the second Canadian to hit the 800 pound bench press milestone when he pressed exactly 800 pounds at the CPO Mat Court Invitational in Quebec City, Quebec. The 25-year-old Court joins Clint Harwood in the exclusive club. Harwood achieved the milestone when he pressed 804 pounds in 2008.

Court also hit his 650 pound opener and 725 pound second attempt.

Here is video of Court's press: