Lawrence is the 4 time IPF World Champion within the 84 kilogram class
Final up to date on January twelfth, 2024
Elite powerlifter Amanda Lawrence is unbeaten on the world stage. She lifts within the 84-kilogram class within the Worldwide Powerlifting Federation (IPF) and has received each world championship she has entered, usually by a startling margin. Lawrence holds the uncooked squat, uncooked deadlift, and uncooked whole world data in her class and is ranked within the prime three general amongst feminine IPF lifters.
Lawrence broke the IPF uncooked squat world document 3 times in 2023, elevating it from 243.5 kilograms (537 kilos) to 249 kilograms (549 kilos) on the 2023 IPF Basic World Championships (CWC) in Malta. Nonetheless, It appears this document won’t be lengthy for this world, judging by Lawrence’s newest squat coaching session.
On Jan. 10, 2024, Lawrence shared her 250.5-kilogram (552-pound) uncooked squat double on her Instagram web page. Check out the outstanding set under:
Squatting out of a combo rack with out the advantage of spotters speaks to Lawrence’s confidence. She used knee sleeves, wrist wraps, and a lifting belt to help with the squat. Whereas the second rep was slower than the primary, Lawrence’s energy can’t be doubted, as she displayed no fault in her type.
There was proof of knee valgus, the place the knees collapse midway by way of the squat. That is usually touted as poor method, however it’s Lawrence’s typical motion sample. She has held the 84-kilogram IPF uncooked squat world document since 2019.
Both of Lawrence’s coaching reps would depend as a squat world document if accomplished on a sanctioned lifting platform throughout worldwide competitors, as every was one and a half kilograms (three kilos) over the present document. That is vital as Lawrence will subsequent compete on the 2024 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships on Feb. 10, 2024, within the UK.
The 2024 Sheffield options an uncommon format of money prize payouts primarily based on IPF world data. The most important prize relies on the proportion of the entire world document in school and can internet the winner a £25,000 (roughly $31,800) payout. Moreover, there are £5,000 (roughly $6,375) bonuses awarded to any athlete who exceeds an Open class world document.
On the 2023 Sheffield Championships, Lawrence broke the uncooked squat, uncooked deadlift, and uncooked whole data, however the usual on the competitors was such that she solely ranked fourth general. Her efficiency earned her £16,000 (approx $20,400). Lawrence is extra accustomed to successful with a barbell in hand, so anticipate enchancment in her standing in 2024.
Tune into the SBD Attire YouTube channel on Feb. 10, 2024, to observe among the greatest uncooked powerlifters the IPF has to supply. They’ll duke it out in entrance of a sold-out crowd of over 2,200 individuals. The environment guarantees to be electrical and the lifting superlative.
Featured picture: @miss.amanda.ann on Instagram