Vladislav Alhazov
Vladislav 'Vlad' Alhazov is an Israeli-Russian powerlifter, who holds the [Progression of the Squat (exercise)|squat world record|all-time world record] for the heaviest raw squat, at.
He is also the first man to squat raw, in 2017 NPA Open Israel Championships, and is also the joint-world record holder along with Dan Bell for the heaviest raw squat within a full powerlifting competition, at. He was the first to do it in 2018 during ProRaw Powerlifting exhibition at Arnold Sports Festival in Australia.
Before breaking the raw world records, Alhazov was an equipped lifter and had squatted in multi-ply equipment, but during an attempt at at Westside Barbell in 2008, he suffered a severe injury when his left knee caved inwards, requiring complete knee reconstruction.
From 2006 to 2007, he also participated in several strongman competitions and emerged third at the 2006 IFSA Ukrainian Open. In 2017 Eisenhart Black Deadlift Championships held in Bavaria, Germany, Alhazov deadlifted in 'strongman raw' standards.
Personal Records
Powerlifting
Raw- Squat – with wraps
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- Squat – with wraps
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