Evan Singleton Overhead Presses 204 Kilograms (450 Kilos) Much less Than Two Weeks Out of 2023 Shaw Basic

“T-rex” seems to be able to go for the meet in Colorado.

Written by Roger Lockridge Final up to date on August 14, 2023

American strongman Evan Singleton is without doubt one of the rivals getting ready for the 2023 Shaw Classic, slated for Aug. 19-20, 2023 on the Budweiser Occasions Middle in Loveland, CO, and based mostly on the seems to be of his coaching, he’s ready and assured in his possibilities.

On Aug. 11, 2023, Singleton posted a coaching video on his YouTube channel, which featured him performing a standing overhead press with 204 kilograms (450 kilos). You possibly can see the complete video beneath, with the massive carry coming on the 3:49 mark.

Singleton eliminated the barbell from the rack and took three small steps to arrange himself. He pushed the bar up, however it got here again down shortly after rising solely midway. He instantly regrouped and pushed once more, and the second time it went up all the best way to lockout. He lowered the burden to shoulder stage and re-racked the bar. He wore wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, and a weightlifting belt for the carry.

Within the moments after, Singleton stated that he could have rushed the primary try as a result of his total physique wasn’t tight. As soon as he regrouped and set himself, the bar went up, and he expressed confidence about his possibilities on the contest.

“Going into the Shaw Basic with a 450 (kilos) out of the rack, I’m pleased, assured, and yeah, and ending out of the rack on a very good notice.”

He then completed the exercise with seated machine presses, reverse pec-deck flyes, single-arm cable lateral raises, and triceps pushdowns. Full units and reps weren’t proven of these workouts.