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#383 A 1200lb Squatter's Guide to Handling Pain & Pressure Under the Bar | John Ruoppo
John Ruoppo is an elite American powerlifter, coach, and gym owner based in Massachusetts.
He's the All-Time World Record holder in the 308 lb single-ply squat (1,075 lbs) and has posted best competition lifts of 1,201.5 lb squat, 700 lb bench, and 804.7 lb deadlift, for a 2,560 lb total.
John co-owns Evolve Fitness & Training in West Boylston MA with his wife Stefanie—an ex-college soccer player and marathon runner. Together they've built a community gym that hosts IPA-sanctioned powerlifting meets and develops lifters of all levels.
Before coaching and gym ownership, John worked five years…
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