John Haack bested his competition best squat by 5.4 pounds.
There could be some big things coming for John Haack in 2022. He is already considered to be one of the best powerlifters in the world and there could be some more records broken soon. Haack is getting ready for the Hybrid Showdown 4 on January 15-16 in Miami. In a recent training session, Haack topped his competition-best squat with a 342.5kg (755lb) squat.
Haack’s best squat in competition is currently 340kg (749.6lb). It seems as though he will be able to break this personal record come January, especially since there is still three more weeks of training until competition. Haack stepped up to the bar with wrist wraps and a lifting belt to accomplish the feat.
John Haack has quickly become one of the best lifters in the world. He competes in the 90kg division and holds the total world record. He became the first lifter in this division to surpass 1,000kg total with a 1,005.5kg (2,216.7lb) performance. It is not crazy to say that he will continue to build on that record and it could come during the Hybrid Showdown 4.
This is not the only lift that was eye-opening in recent days. Haack also took to Instagram to show off a massive paused bench press of 265kg (584lb). The powerlifter took to the bench with just west wraps and pulled off an impressive lift.
“Had to change up training days to accommodate @that_hugeasian_guy Christmas plans. Working on pauses with this top single of 265kgs/584lbs.”
John Haack has a personal best of 579.8 pounds on bench in competition. He was able to exceed that number with a pause. Haack has also pulled off a 600.8-pound bench press in a recent training session. There is no doubt that he will attempt to set a new personal mark very soon. He is moving a different level of weight recently in all three lifts but his bench press numbers continue to grow.
The 2022 year is coming and Haack seems to be in incredible shape heading into competition. If social media is any indication, Haack is ready to set some new marks and accomplish some lifts that have never been done before. This makes the Hybrid Showdown 4 a must-see competition.
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