Vladislav 'Vlad' Alhazov (born 1978) is an Israeli-Russian powerlifter,[1] who holds the all-time world record for the heaviest raw (with wraps) squat, at 525 kg (1,157 lb).[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Vlad |
| Born | 14 November 1978 Grozny, Russia |
| Height | 6 ft 1.5 in (1.87 m) |
| Weight | 150–180 kg (330–400 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Powerlifting |
He is also the first man to squat 500 kg (1,102 lb) raw, in 2017 Open Israel Championships,[3] and is also the joint-world record holder along with Dan Bell for the heaviest raw squat within a full powerlifting competition, at 505 kg (1,113 lb). He was the first to do it in 2018 during ProRaw Powerlifting exhibition at Arnold Sports Festival in Australia.[1]
Before breaking the raw world records, Alhazov was an equipped lifter and had squatted 567 kg (1,250 lb) in multi-ply equipment, but during an attempt at 590 kg (1,301 lb) at Westside Barbell in 2008, he suffered a severe injury when his left knee caved inwards, requiring complete knee reconstruction.[2]
From 2006 to 2007, he also participated in several strongman competitions and emerged third at the 2006 IFSA Ukrainian Open.[4]
Alhazov is married to Alina Alhazova, and they have two daughters Milana and Sofia.[5]
Personal Records
edit- Squat – 525 kg (1,157 lb) (Raw/ wraps) (World Record)
- Squat – 567 kg (1,250 lb) (Equipped/ multi-ply)
- Bench press – 222.5 kg (491 lb) (Raw)
- Bench press – 285.7 kg (630 lb) (Equipped/ multi-ply)
- Deadlift – 400 kg (882 lb) (Raw)
- Deadlift – 419.5 kg (925 lb) (Equipped/ multi-ply)
- Total – 1,115 kg (2,458 lb) (Raw/ wraps)
- Total – 1,272.3 kg (2,805 lb) (Equipped/ multi-ply)
References
edit- ^ a b "Vladislav Alhazov (M)". Openpowerlifting.org. 22 December 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Powerlifter Vlad Alhazov Squats a Superhuman 525kg". BarBend. 22 December 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ "Vlad Alhazov Squats a Massive 505kg (1,113 lbs) Raw. Is It a Record?". BarBend. 16 March 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ "Vladislav Alhazov". Strongman Archives. 22 April 2007. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ "Vlad Alhazov". Passes.com. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.