"You either adapted...or you got out." If you don't know who Jason Coker is, then you aren't equipped to call yourself knowledgeable about the sport of powerlifting. Jason was notorious for his ballistic training style. A name etched in the archives of all time world records and synonymous with Westside Barbell - Jason was absolute hell on wheels. He was known mostly for his all-time world records in the bench press. 900LBS B

"Without my faith in God I know I would not be where I am today. End of story." There are few men who can take a 1000lb+ squat to respectable depth. There are even few men who will conquer this feat raw. With a monumental 1157lbs raw squat, Vlad would cement his name in history as one of the strongest humans to ever walk this earth. Even with this enormous accomplishment, Vlad has proven his ability to be multi dimensional in this sport - as he also boasts a 1250lbs multi ply

“When I'm introduced as the World’s Strongest Man I want it to be true.” Paul Edward Anderson was born 10/17/1932 in Toccoa Georgia. He was born with Bright's Disease, a kidney disorder that would present health challenges throughout his life. However, he would not let this disease define him, he chose to become remarkably strong despite his condition and have a resume that would go on to inspire some of the greatest strength athletes the world has ever seen. Paul Anderson

"THE BENCH MONSTER IS HERE." Known as "THE BENCH MONSTER" Ryan Kennelly was the pinnacle of intensity and bench press proficiency. Known...

"GET UNDER MY WEIGHT, AND TELL ME IT'S NOT POWERLIFTING." There's a saying that was widespread throughout the entertainment industry...

"I'M FUCKING DOING THE SHOW, DOESN'T MATTER WHAT IT TAKES." "Pound for pound" is often a phrase you'll hear thrown around in the world of...

"POWER COMES FROM GOD." You can't make a Mount Rushmore of the best bench pressers without including the enormous, powerful, 335lb...

"THE QUEST OF DOING BETTER, I'M NEVER SATISFIED." Some men are destined to etch their names in the vast record books of powerlifting, and...