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Kirk "Captin Kirk" Kawoski

Kirk Karwoski is an American powerlifter. Kirk is a 7 time national champion and 6 time world powerlifting champion.[1] Kirk currently holds the International Powerlifting Federation world record in the squat of 455 kg.(1,003 lbs.) in the 125 kg. weight class.[2] Kirk is often known by his nickname “Captain Kirk”. Source: Wikipedia – 2011

Here is some training footage taken from https://basbarbell.blogspot.com/
During the Squat video he lifts 247.5 kg, 307 kg and 339 kg.
During the bench press he lifts – 102.5 kg, 182.5 kg, 202.5kg and 220 kg.
During the deadlift he lifts – 22k kg, 265 kg and 307 kg.
Hope you enjoyed watching some videos from one of the best American lifters to ever grace a powerlifting platform and hopefully if gives you the fuel you need to squat harder.  Credit to all copyright owners.
Marc.
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About Marc Keys

As a coach Marc's philosophy uses a minamilast approach that yields superior performance gains. Having worked as a coach for over 7 years providing support for athletes from over 30 sports (Olympic, Paralympic and commonwealth medallists) he has plenty of time to learn his craft.Marc currently works full time as a strength coach based in Edinburgh.A competitive power lifter for 5 years some carrer highlights include (2011 - British and Commonwealth Senior Champion, 2012 World Championship squad member for great britian and former holder of 3 British records). Marc Coaches strength and power sports in his spare time and continues to develop castironstrength.