John Haack (born February 1, 1993) is an American powerlifter.[1] Haack is considered one of the greatest powerlifters of all time,[2] along with being the greatest pound-for-pound powerlifter of the modern age.[3] Haack is a multiple all-time world record-holder in various weight classes.[4][5][6] He is the current world record holder in the raw (without knee wraps) 90 and 100 kilogram weight class.
John Haack | |
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| Born | John Haack February 1, 1993 |
| Nationality | American |
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| Occupation(s) | powerlifter, chemist |
| Known for | Powerlifting |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Career
editPowerlifting
editHe set the previous 82.5 kg world record of 907.5 kg on August 3, 2019, at the age of 26 at the Tribute powerlifting meet in San Antonio, Texas.[7][8] For this total, he squatted 312.5 kg, bench pressed 232.5 kg, and deadlifted 362.5 kg. This total beat his own previous records of 890 kg (set April 20, 2019) and 875 kg (set December 15, 2018). The previous record holder in this weight class was Maliek Derstine, with a total of 862.5 kg on January 23, 2016.[9]
Haack is also the world record holder in the raw (without knee wraps) 90 kilogram weight class. He broke the previous record for his first time on January 19, 2020, with a total of 932.5 kg (327.5 kg squat, 237.5 kg bench press, 367.5 kg deadlift), beating the previous record of 922.5 kg set by Jesse Norris on November 7, 2015.[10]
Before switching to the United States powerlifting association, he was the 2016 International Powerlifting Federation world champion in the classic (raw without wraps) 83 kg weight class as a junior (23-years-old), beating multiple IPF world champion Brett Gibbs with an IPF world record total of 813 kg (298 kg squat, 200 kg bench, 315 kg deadlift).[11] This IPF world record has since been beaten by Brett Gibbs in the 2018 IPF world championships with a total of 830.5 kg.[12]
On September 25, 2021, Haack totaled 1,005.5 kilograms (2,217 lb) for a new world record in the 90 kilogram weight class.[13] On September 24, 2022, Haack became the first man in the 100-kilogram weight class to successfully bench press 600 lbs in competition, benching 272.5 kilograms (601 lb).[4]
In 2022, at the WRPF American Pro, Haack set a new record in the 90 kilogram weight class, totaling 1,022.5 kilograms. For this total, he squatted 345 kg, benched 267.5 kg, and deadlifted 410 kg.[14]
Strongman
editHaack made his Strongman debut On July 23, 2023. Haack finished third place in Lytham St. Annes, England, during the 2023 U90KG Kaos Classic.[15]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Williams, Isaac (2024-04-17). "Powerlifter John Haack Shares His Strength Training Regime". Men's Fitness. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ McLaughlin, Sean (2022-01-14). "Who is the true GOAT of powerlifting?". The Lawrentian. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ Bateman, Oliver Lee (2022-01-12). "Record-Breaking Powerlifter John Haack Shares His Keys to Besting Your PRs". Men's Health. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ a b Lockridge, Roger (2022-09-24). "John Haack (100KG) Breaks All-Time World Record Bench Press and Total at 2022 USPA Raw Pro". BarBend. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ Whiteley, Jo (2024-03-27). "John Haack Raw Deadlifts 420-Kilogram PR in Training for the 2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3". BarBend. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ Tabakovic, Vedad (2024-04-08). "John Haack (100KG) Sets 1,043.5-kg (2,300.5-lb) Raw Total All-Time World Record to Win 2024 WRPF Ghost Clash 3". Fitness Volt. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "John Haack (181 lb) Totals 2,000 Pounds for a New All-Time World Record". BarBend. 2019-08-07. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
- ^ Radcliffe, J. R. "Seven Wisconsin sports stories you may have missed in 2019 (and the 10 you definitely didn't)". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
- ^ "Maliek Derstine". www.openpowerlifting.org. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
- ^ "Powerlifter John Haack Crushes 90kg All-Time World Record Total". BarBend. 2020-01-21. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
- ^ John Miller, John Haack - 813kg 1st Place 83kg - IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships 2016, retrieved 2018-12-23
- ^ "Results - International Powerlifting Federation IPF". www.powerlifting.sport. Retrieved 2018-12-23.
- ^ Dickson, Jake (2021-09-26). "Powerlifter John Haack Totals 1005.5KG at 90KG for Raw All-Time World Record". BarBend. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "John Haack". www.openpowerlifting.org. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
- ^ Zeglinski, Robert (2023-08-02). "John Haack (U90KG) Scores Third Place in Strongman Debut at 2023 Kaos Classic". Breaking Muscle. Retrieved 2024-06-19.