639 Squat Raw, No Wraps,@ 170 lbs, 661 attempt - Asayonak (290@77 kgs, 300xF)

Belorussian weightlifter Petr Asayonak with some huge squats in training. To put this in powerlifting perspective, the all-time WR without wraps @ 165 is 606--at 181, it's 672.

[@dt76028]

strong! oly type lifting with upright torso can blow out of the bottom, but they have no grind at all. Low bar squatters can use their low back and glutes to finish a lift.

[@huebothedog665]

I never thought about it that way. Maybe a belt would help with the grind too?

[@GmoneyMozart]

Post workout shake. 2 scoops of whey mixed with 16 oz of vodka!

[@Lavabug]

+Gmoney Mozart
+more vodka and instant coffee for preworkout. ;)

[@readgrasstouchbooks]

That form!

[@jerryinman3044]

Decades ago when powerlifting was under AAU there were one set of rules. Then individuals begin to complain and wanted out of the AAU to make their own rules and organizations so they could make money, and powerlifting went to hell in a hand basket. They have so many different organizations and rules now it looks like a circus. I saw one competition where the lifter was helped out of the rack and almost carried the weight for him before he made a squat. Might as well called in a forklift. Then they started using super wraps and super suits of all kinds to gain an advantage. And this is not even mentioning steroids use. Wonder what percentage of lifters are true competitors today. Mankind against iron, true strength and not artificial. This is why All Around Weightlifting Association USAWA begin. Great competition where pure brute strength is demonstrated.

[@jeremyholley1980]

Wow

[@powerful1677]

IF it's true no trick's he's a monster!

[@loneone559]

inspiring... i am practicing my squats. my goal is to hit 400lb at 165lb bodyweight, but i am by no means competitive. more of a personal goal.

[@ltgornon]

Goes to show how effective high frequency squatting is. These guys are in that position everyday almost. Am I wrong?

[@living4adrenaline]

You're correct

[@sdfefde]

the other edge is that once you reduce frequency you lose the strength instantly

[@living4adrenaline]

You would lose strength, but it wouldn't be "instantly", especially if intensity/volume stays high

[@csman312004]

I'd say it's a common scene in top 77kg lifter to have 300kg MAX squat, just like Lu Xiaojun,right?

[@Davidakacvier]

the chinese is stronger.

[@8acun]

wtf did i just see...

[@youarerightboss]

Looks good. But is he drug free?