A powerlifter matching or surpassing a world file squat needs to be an amazing problem. But, for an elite athlete with the requisite leg strength like Chad Penson, he could make the tough feats look like a breeze.
On July 16, 2022, Penson shared footage on his Instagram web page the place he knocked out a 415-kilogram (915-pound) back squat with wraps throughout a coaching session. The strength determine is a brand new private file (PR) for Penson and is 4.6 instances his traditional competitors physique weight of 90 kilograms (198.4 kilos). He wore a lifting belt and lifting straps for the squat, which you’ll be able to view within the video under:
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Penson’s new squat PR is 15 kilograms (33 kilos) greater than his present all-time World Report of 400 kilograms (881.9 kilos) with wraps within the 90-kilogram class. He achieved that file on the 2021 World Uncooked Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Kern US Open, taking first place general. On the time of this writing, Penson stays the one 90-kilogram powerlifter to squat at the very least 400 kilograms in a sanctioned powerlifting meet.
Per the caption of Penson’s Instagram publish, he’s at the moment making ready for the 2022 WRPF American Pro, scheduled for July 29-30, 2022, in Manassas, VA. In reference to his new squat PR and different current coaching feats like a 394.6-kilogram (870-pound) squat single from early July 2022, the powerlifter says he’s feeling some apparent fatigue. Nonetheless, it doesn’t appear to be an impediment that impedes any of his upcoming targets.
“Two weeks till showtime [the 2022 WRPF American Pro],” Penson writes. “I’m a bit beat up, however contemplating all that, I’m glad how this moved!”
A Dynamic Battle
Because it stands, the 90-kilogram powerlifting division is generally a tug of conflict between two athletes. To notch his first victory since September 2021, Penson must overcome his pleasant rival, John Haack. In late July 2022, earlier than Penson eclipsed his wraps determine, Haack squatted 365 kilograms (804.7 kilos), matching the uncooked world file.
With wraps, Penson’s heaviest complete of 997.5 kilograms (2,199.1 kilos) from the 2021 WRPF Kern US Open. Solely Haack owns a better uncooked complete of 1,005.5-kilograms (2,216.8 kilos), which he scored on the 2021 WRPF Bucked Up Showdown.
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Haack lately confirmed over social media that he would return to the 90-kilogram division for the 2022 WRPF American Professional. The powerlifter competed at 100 kilograms throughout the 2022 United States Powerlifting Affiliation Hybrid Showdown 4. That announcement units up a doubtlessly attractive conflict between Penson and Haack for the highest of the rostrum. By the American Professional’s finish in early August, the file books may need their names splattered throughout.
Featured picture: @kingpensonlifts on Instagram
