reland and Leinster prop Andrew Porter is renowned for his impressive strength.
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His feats in the gym have been a hot topic in Irish Rugby since his days in Leinster’s academy system, and at 22, the powerhouse continues to post impressive numbers in the weight room.
As Jonny Waterson noted in The Irish Times, “Noted for his strength, Porter, if the figure doing the rounds is accurate, can squat 350kg (772lb) or, if you like, three Cian Healys. Quite an effective mass of cleaning-out power.”
This 350kg figure first surfaced in a 2016 article on The42.ie.
Porter recently shared an astonishing video of himself squatting 230kg for 8 reps as part of his preparation for the Rugby World Cup last year.
No matter how you look at it, Porter is incredibly strong.
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Andrew Sheridan, a legendary prop who earned 40 caps between 2004 and 2011, holds a distinguished place as one of England’s strongest players in history.
Renowned for his immense physical prowess, Sheridan’s reputation extends to the realm of near-elite powerlifting. His astonishing abilities include a bench press of 225 kilograms (35 st 6 lb; 496 lb) and a squat of 275 kilograms (43 st 4 lb; 606 lb).
Today, we highlight five of England’s current powerhouse players, among whom Joe Marler has recently astounded spectators with his remarkable lifts.
Discover the full list below.
BENCH-PRESS RECORD:
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