Orhii closed 2022 with quite the highlight performance.
In powerlifting’s current constellation of strength superstars, it’s hard to get much of any larger than Russel Orhii. The previous two-time International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World champion (2019, 2021) is understood for the extraordinary once he gets a loaded barbell of any kind inside his well-callused hands. His latest flourish of power on a platform is likely to be his likely best yet.
On Dec. 17, 2022, through the 2022 USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Korea Winter Showdown, Orhii placed on a virtuoso performance when he captured a raw total of 885.2 kilograms (1,951.1 kilos). In line with a caption from Orhii’s post concerning the sanctioned powerlifting meet, that total from Seoul, South Korea, is an all-time competition personal record (PR). Notably, the athlete moved as much as the 90-kilogram weight class for the primary time in his profession through the contest and still flourished in his eventual first-place result while notching the very best total for any 90-kilogram powerlifter through the 2022 competitive yr.
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Here’s an outline of Orhii’s top stats on the 2022 USAPL Korea Winter Showdown, where he also attained respective PRs on the bench press (340 kilograms/749.5 kilos) and deadlift (350 kilograms/771.6 kilos) and matched his all-time best back squat of 195 kilograms (429.9 kilos).
The athlete wore a lifting belt and knee sleeves for his squat, just wrist wraps for his bench press, and accomplished his best deadlift utilizing only a belt.
Russell Orhii (90KG) | 2022 USAPL Korea Winter Showdown Top Stats
- Squat — 195 kilograms (429.9 kilos) | Matches All-Time Raw Competition Best
- Bench Press — 340 kilograms (749.5 kilos) | All-Time Raw Competition Best
- Deadlift — 350 kilograms (771.6 kilos) | All-Time Raw Competition Best
- Total — 885.2 kilograms (1,951.6 kilos) | All-Time Raw Competition Best
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In his Instagram post, Orhii reflected on the performance and made it seem all too casual as he likely temporarily hangs up his lifting belt for the vacation season. When he returns sometime in 2023, this instance probably won’t be the last we see of Orhii shining under a brilliant highlight.
“I made a decision to compete at 90 kilograms so I could enjoy the total Korean experience, which in turn led to me putting together a fairly good performance,” Orhii wrote. ” … The love and hospitality here in Korea have been absolutely insane. I’m truly grounded to see the outreach powerlifting has the world over, and I’m thankful to have the ability to encourage others to choose up the game. This was such an incredible and unique experience that I’ll always remember. Thanks.”
Featured image: @russwole on Instagram