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86-Year-Old Powerlifter Brian Winslow (60KG) Sets Deadlift Record of 77.5-Kilograms (170.8-Pounds)

Brian Winslow, aka “the U.K.’s oldest weightlifter,” brings extra meaning to the saying, ‘age is just a number.’ In a strength context, it appears anyone can push themselves in the gym at any age . Wilson’s feat is the latest example of experienced powerlifting peers displaying expectation-defying abilities. During the 2023 British Drug-Free Powerlifting Championships on Mar. 18, the 86-year-old Winslow captured a 77.5-kilogram (170.8-pound) raw deadlift . The pulling mark is a Record in the Men’s 60-kilogram weight class in the ages 85-89 division . Winslow appeared to only have a lifting belt adorned for his milestone. The achievement and story were noted on the BBC News Instagram page, where they also received clarifying comments from the athlete. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BBC News (@bbcnews) More from Breaking Muscle: 7 Tips to Perfect Your Deadlift Form How to Build Muscle: The Training and Diet Guid...

Rauno Heinla Withdraws From 2023 Europe’s Strongest Man

Rauno Heinla , Estonian strongman and Masters Deadlift World Record holder (476 kilograms/1,049.4 pounds), has withdrawn from the 2023 Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM) . A news release on The Giants Live Instagram page noted that Heinla suffered an undisclosed “illness,” leading to the withdrawal. Heinla’s ESM exit follows the departure of rising strongman star Pavlo Nakonechnyy roughly a week prior as he tries to get healthy for the annual World’s Strongest Man (WSM) . The 2023 ESM contest is just around the corner on Apr. 1 in Leeds, England, and, at the time of this article’s publication, there does not appear to be a replacement for Heinla on the now 13-person roster. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GIANTS LIVE: WSM Arena Tour (@giantslivestrongman) More from Breaking Muscle: How to Start Training if You’re Over 40 Split Squat vs. Lunge: Upgrade Your Single-Leg Training This is the second time Heinla has b...

Joe Mackey Crushes a 449-Kilogram (990-Pound) Hack Squat For 5 Reps

When Joe Mackey makes news , it’s usually because the simultaneous powerlifter and bodybuilder capped off some kind of incredible feat of strength . His most recent display of power was a fitting reason to make some headlines. On Mar. 27, 2023, Mackey shared an Instagram video of himself completing a monstrous 449-kilogram (990-pound) hack squat for five reps . The athlete only used a lifting belt and some knee sleeves for assistance and support during the lift. He made sure to state that he utilized no resistance bands, which some bodybuilders use to aid the lower portion of the lift. It’s undoubtedly a fitting strength display for someone accustomed to making jaws drop. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joseph Mackey IFBB Pro (@jmackey33_ifbbpro) More from Breaking Muscle: 6 Deadlift Benefits Everyone Should Know About How to Build Muscle: The Training and Diet Guide for Lifters Because of the positioning of ...

Lee Haney Explains Why He Retired Undefeated After 8 Olympia Titles: “There’s Nowhere Else To Go But Down”

Lee Haney crafted a dynasty at the top of bodybuilding in the 1980s. To this day, the superstar’s eight consecutive Mr. Olympia titles (1984-1991) are only matched by fellow fitness legend Ronnie Coleman (1998-2005). Theoretically, Haney, who retired in his early 30s, could’ve vied for more Olympia victories. Instead, he stepped down after 1991. On Mar. 29, 2023, during a YouTube episode of The Lee Labrada Show , Haney joined the eponymous host to discuss the exploits of his career. Labrada, who was a two-time runner-up to Haney’s title (1989-1990) is likely an ideal candidate to help Haney examine his career in hindsight. The most notable tidbit might have been the icon explaining why he didn’t pursue more Olympia greatness after establishing himself as unprecedented royalty. More from Breaking Muscle: 6 Deadlift Benefits Everyone Should Know About How to Build Muscle: The Training and Diet Guide for Lifters Like some elite bodybuilders, Haney described the pressur...

Evie Corrigan (52KG) Sets IPF Raw World Record Total of 460 Kilograms (1,014.1 Pounds)

The 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships saw seemingly countless records broken in various divisions. Unsurprisingly, superstar powerlifters like Amanda Lawrence led the way . Evie Corrigan can add her name to the extensive list created in Sheffield, England, on Mar. 25, 2023. Over the course of the Sheffield competition, the 52-kilogram Corrigan scored two raw International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Records . The first was a deadlift of 202.5 kilograms (446.4 pounds) . The second, at the contest’s end, was a 460-kilogram (1,014.3-pound) total . View this post on Instagram A post shared by @sbdapparel More from Breaking Muscle: 6 Deadlift Benefits Everyone Should Know About How to Build Muscle: The Training and Diet Guide for Lifters Notably, Corrigan’s records might come with a caveat. Fellow 52-kilogram athlete Jenn Rotsinger previously also deadlifted 202.5 kilograms (446.4 pounds) at the 2019 United ...

Legendary Ronnie Coleman Explains the Four Bodybuilding Poses That Built His Career

Ronnie Coleman pieced together an exemplary bodybuilding career on the strength of a massive physique and impeccable commitment to his training . In the process, he also developed a few “signature” moves that helped him win eight consecutive Mr. Olympia titles (1998-2005) and construct a dominant dynasty. The living legend recently disclosed some of them. On Mar. 27, 2023, Coleman posted a video to his YouTube channel sharing his feelings on “the greatest bodybuilding poses of all time.” The retired athlete went into great detail about the four specific moves that helped him become the king of bodybuilding in the late 20th and early 21st century. More from Breaking Muscle: 6 Deadlift Benefits Everyone Should Know About How to Build Muscle: The Training and Diet Guide for Lifters For Coleman, talking about his life’s work seemed to bring him energy. Though, talking about it on this micro level through four poses would understandably excite any icon like him. Back Lat Spr...