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In the world of?bodybuilding, exercising, and thorough training are mandatory. The desired, perfect physique can only be attained when bodybuilders stay determined to reach their?fitness?goals. Only by achieving these initial steps can people ultimately find themselves successful in the end. For powerlifting, the challenges go even higher. Julius Maddox, who won the title of “Irregular Strength”, has shocked his fans over and over again in the past. But what he accomplished this time really left his viewers stunned.

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Maddox fans join in numbers to encourage the ultimate bench press king, who never falters, no matter how massive the weight can amount to.

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Julius Maddox’s fans left in disbelief after seeing him bench press insane weight

When Maddox posted his?latest TikTok video, lifting 705 lbs in one go, comments like?“Julius is out there making superhuman feats look easy”?adorned his comments section. Albeit Julius is extremely tough and strong to pull his moves, when fans show him support, he doesn’t stay behind in reciprocating kindness. He replied,?“We all have that inner superhero ?”?The video also witnessed several fans asking for confirmations and guidelines for their own powerlifting goals, like?“Is a 395 bench at 8 yrs old good?” thus letting Maddox have the chair of their guru. Most of all, his utter strength shocked and astounded his fans. One fan expressed,?“bro just handed 705 out like it was the bar.”

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However, when a fan said,?“Dreams and nightmares in the back goes hard,”?Julius instantly clarified his philosophy and utter belief in his passion, which makes him extremely determined. Thus he retorts,?“If that don?t get you fired up I don?t know what will”.?He gives his fans a fair share of opportunity to understand him and the intensity of his passion that drives his true spirits. His fans further push him by believing that he can do better:?“could?ve did like 750 if you ain?t pause it.”

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The Irregular Strength, Julius Maddox, is so much more than just an internet persona. Time and again, he has proven how easily he can beat his best version. Maddox essentially got his fame after holding records for his bench presses.

Julius, the Irregular Strength, has broken his own world records several times

Julius started his world record-breaking streak in 2019. He defeated Kirill Sarychev, pressing 739.6 lbs, 1.1 lbs more than the previous record holder. Ever since then, Maddox has been challenging himself and breaking his own records. In November of the same year, he lifted 744.1 lbs. The following March 2020, he set the record at 770 lb. However, it was in February 2021 that he achieved the present world record of 782 lbs. Last but not least, he also accomplished a record of 792 lbs in a gym lift, thus astonishing his fans.

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The arena of powerlifting is growing with each passing day. It is that time when many enthusiasts are making their way into the fitness world with lots of dreams and hopes. Only time will tell whether Irregular Strength can keep his world record streaks within his grasp.

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Pritha Halder is a Golf writer at EssentiallySports. Specializing in covering the off-court life of PGA Tour players, she brings to life the drama, triumphs and challenges of the athletes in the game. Having completed her Bachelor's in English Language and Literature from a multidisciplinary university, Pritha started her career as a writer for a literary magazine, before delving into the world of golf. Her early interest in the sport blossomed after reading a New York Times article "Tiger Woods and the Game of Life." Since then, she's continued to immerse herself into the sport and learn its techniques so her articles can connect to the dedicated and passionate niche fanbase. In her free time, Pritha loves binging on sports animes, Haikyuu being one of her favorites.

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