Powerlifter Natalie Richards is making impressive gains in her training leading up to her next meet. Richards, weighing in at just 57 kilograms, is a force to be reckoned with in the powerlifting world. Her most recent feat was setting a personal record by squatting 179.1 kilograms (395 pounds) in training. This puts her in striking distance of a world record total, and fans are eagerly anticipating her next competition.
Natalie Richards’ Latest PR
On May 4, 2023, powerlifter Natalie Richards achieved a new personal best in her training. Richards, who competes at the 57-kilogram weight class, squatted an impressive 179.1 kilograms (395 pounds). This marks a 1.5-pound increase over her previous personal best achieved at the 2022 Carolina Primetime meet, where she squatted 178.4 kilograms (393.5 pounds).
With this latest achievement, Richards is proving to be a top contender in the powerlifting world. Fans and fellow lifters are eagerly anticipating her next competition, where she may have the chance to break world records and make history.
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Natalie Richards, a 57-kilogram powerlifter, recently set a new personal record during her training. With two spotters waiting to assist her if necessary, Richards unracked the bar, walked the weight out, and squatted 179.1 kilograms (395 pounds). She then stood tall with the weight and smiled before returning the barbell to the rack.
Equipment used by Richards during training
For this one-rep set, Richards wore basic knee sleeves, wrist wraps, and a weightlifting belt. She also performed a set of four reps with 161 kilograms (355 pounds). Richards shared the video of her training on Instagram, which received over 860 likes, including one from fellow powerlifter and multiple world-record holder John Haack.
Richards’ recent meet at AMP Classic National Championships
Richards’ most recent meet was the 2023 AMP Classic National Championships, held in Austin, TX on Feb. 24, 2023. Her deadlift at the meet was a personal record, and her best lifts totaled over 500 kilograms, making her the first 57-kilogram lifter to achieve that milestone in a Powerlifting America (AMP) sanctioned meet. At the meet, Richards lifted a total of 505 kilograms, with a squat of 175 kilograms (385.8 pounds), bench press of 102.5 kilograms (226 pounds), and deadlift of 227.5 kilograms (501.5 pounds).
Natalie Richards | All-Time Raw Competition Bests
- Squat — 175 kilograms (385.8 pounds)
- Bench Press — 105 kilograms (231.5 pounds)
- Deadlift — 221.5 kilograms (488.3 pounds)
- Total — 501.5 kilograms (1,105.6 pounds) | First 57KG Total Above 500kg
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Powerlifter Natalie Richards Aims to Break World Records at IPF World Classic
Natalie Richards is gearing up to make her first appearance at an international powerlifting meet at the IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships in Malta in June. The stakes are high, as veteran lifters like Bobbie Butters and Jade Jacob are expected to compete, and Richards is looking to set new all-time world records.
Richards’ Powerlifting Journey and Record
Richards has been competing in powerlifting since 2019 and has won first place in 10 out of her 12 previous meets, all of which were held in the United States. Her performance at the 2023 AMP Classic National Championships was particularly noteworthy, as she became the first 57-kilogram lifter to achieve a total lift of over 500 kilograms in a Powerlifting America sanctioned meet.
At the upcoming IPF World Classic, Richards is expected to face tough competition, including Bobbie Butters, the current 57kg squat world record holder, and Jade Jacob, the current 57kg deadlift and total world record holder. Richards will have to bring her best to have a shot at setting new world records.
Overview
Natalie Richards, a rising star in the world of powerlifting, is setting impressive personal records in her training ahead of her first international meet, the IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships, to be held in Valetta, Malta in June. Richards, who competes in the 57-kilogram weight class, recently squatted an impressive 179.1 kilograms (395 pounds), putting her in striking distance of world record territory. With 10 first-place awards in 12 previous meets held in the United States, Richards is a top contender in the powerlifting world. However, she will face significant competition at the IPF World Classic, with veteran lifters including Bobbie Butters and Jade Jacob expected to compete. Richards will need to bring her best if she hopes to set new all-time world records.
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