Sullivan’s leg power is literally unmatched by his peers.
At times, Joe Sullivan seemingly expands what must be possible for anyone on the mortal plane. He resembles more of a powerlifting powerhouse than a mere human being with ridiculous strength. The powerlifting dynamo once more showed why in his latest competitive appearance.
On Mar. 25, 2023, throughout the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Metroflex Battle for the Yard 8, Sullivan scored a 386-kilogram (850.9-pound) raw back squat while wearing a lifting belt, knee sleeves, and wrist wraps. For Sullivan, who competed within the 100-kilogram weight class, the mark is an all-time World Record in his weight class. Based on Open Powerlifting, Sullivan’s successful lift surpassed his own previous record milestone of 384.9 kilograms (848.7 kilos) from the 2022 United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) Pro Raw Championships.
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Here’s an summary of Sullivan’s top stats from the WRPF Metroflex Battle for the Yard 8. His total for the competition is a private all-time raw best. The athlete wore a belt and wrist wraps for his bench press and only a belt for his deadlift:
Joe Sullivan (100KG) | Top Stats WRPF Metroflex Battle for the Yard 8
- Squat — 386 kilograms (850.9 kilos) | All-Time Raw World Record
- Bench Press — 225 kilograms (496 kilos)
- Deadlift — 327.5 kilograms (722 kilos)
- Total — 938 kilograms (2068 kilos) | All-Time Raw Competition Best
The video of Sullivan’s record squat, shared on his Instagram, drew a round of widespread virtual applause from various strength and fitness icons. There have been powerlifters Denise Herber, Chad Penson, Ernie Lilliebridge Jr., Nabil Lahlou, Phillip Herndon, and Ashley Contorno. Even bodybuilder and perennial Mr. Olympia contender Hunter Labrada chimed in.
It seems when a powerlifter outdoes their record best, all eyes shall be on their massive achievement.
Sullivan’s World Record squat completes a banner month, of sorts, for the athlete. In mid-March 2023, the powerlifter recorded a long-awaited raw deadlift personal record (PR) of 345 kilograms (760.6 kilos) after sustaining an apparent serious nerve injury roughly six years prior. All the things is seemingly coming up Sullivan, but nonetheless, it often seems to.
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After eclipsing his own squat World Record, Sullivan could theoretically hang up his belt and wrist wraps and call it a successful 2023. Nonetheless, something says this powerful monster isn’t done adding fresh strength “trophies” to his mantel this 12 months.
Featured image: @joesullivan_aod on Instagram