Powerlifter Prem Prakash World Records Spotlighted
Powerlifter Prem Prakash, who dominated the 2025 World Championships, is receiving fresh attention for his world record lifts, particularly in the deadlift. Coverage highlights his meticulous training approach and the technical precision required at elite powerlifting levels.
- At the International Powerlifting League's Tested World Championships in Wolverhampton, England, Prakash set four world records in the 65–69 age bracket and 148-pound weight class. - His record-breaking lifts included a 292.1-pound squat, a 187.4-pound bench press, and a 364.8-pound deadlift. - The deadlift record was broken by a narrow margin of just one pound. - In addition to the individual lift records, his combined total also established a new world record for his age and weight class. - Prakash, who is also a yoga and mindfulness coach for Middlebury College's varsity sports teams, began powerlifting competitively in 2020 as a way to bond with his son. - His journey to the world stage included setting 60 state records and a couple of national records in the three years prior to the World Championships. - Prior to the World Championships, he won a gold medal at the 2022 North American championships and significantly increased his total lift by over 80 pounds the following year.
