{"id":26432,"date":"2026-08-09T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=26432"},"modified":"2026-08-09T04:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T04:00:00","slug":"dr-mike-israetel-says-colton-engelbrecht-may-already-be-the-greatest-powerlifter-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=26432","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Mike Israetel Says Colton Engelbrecht May Already Be the Greatest Powerlifter Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Powerlifting has produced some extraordinary athletes over the past decade, but few have impressed <a href=\"https:\/\/rpstrength.com\/pages\/team\/michael-israetel?srsltid=AfmBOooBa79Fm3JyRF6vlrub3mN3oxHVBVKhlEFU5eHFzVBQjVi579G3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. Mike Israetel<\/a> as much as <a href=\"https:\/\/thelimitbreaker.zerow.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colton \u201cThe Limit Breaker\u201d Engelbrecht<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a recent Renaissance Periodization (RP) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qwTTbKO5iO8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a> video, Israetel analyzed some of Engelbrecht\u2019s biggest lifts and explained why the 25-year-old South African may already deserve consideration as the greatest powerlifter in history. From his record-breaking deadlift to his unmatched powerlifting total, Israetel praised not only Engelbrecht\u2019s strength but also the technical precision that makes those numbers possible.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p><div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"qwTTbKO5iO8\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Exercise Scientist Critiques the Strongest Human Alive\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qwTTbKO5iO8?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Colton Engelbrecht Is Already in the GOAT Conversation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After watching Engelbrecht\u2019s performances, Dr. Mike didn\u2019t hesitate to share his opinion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cColton is, in some sense, already the greatest of all time. But he\u2019s young. He\u2019s only 25 years old.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Israetel believes Engelbrecht\u2019s age makes his accomplishments even more remarkable. While many elite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boxrox.com\/5-dynamic-stretching-exercises-for-fitness-and-strength-athletes\/\">strength athletes<\/a> reach their peak much later, Engelbrecht has already rewritten portions of the record books.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What impressed him even more was Engelbrecht\u2019s approach to training.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Israetel, the young powerlifter combines exceptional genetics with intelligent programming, making continued progress highly likely if he stays healthy.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A 520 kg Deadlift That Changed the Record Books<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the video\u2019s biggest highlights was Engelbrecht\u2019s astonishing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/SV9rp2bIIMQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">520-kilogram (1,146-pound) sumo deadlift<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cThat amount of weight after an entire powerlifting meet is insane. Honestly\u2026 that amount of weight at all is insane.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Israetel compared the lift to Hafthor Bj\u00f6rnsson\u2019s previous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZHI7COyl6WA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">510-kilogram world record<\/a>, noting that Engelbrecht achieved an even heavier lift while weighing roughly 270 pounds and using only a belt and straps.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addressing critics of the sumo stance, he dismissed the argument that the lift is somehow easier.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf you think it\u2019s so easy,\u201d he joked, \u201cgo pull 1,000 pounds yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Strongest Total Ever Recorded<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Engelbrecht\u2019s deadlift wasn\u2019t the only achievement that stood out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cThat\u2019s why he\u2019s considered one of the greatest powerlifters ever.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Israetel highlighted Engelbrecht\u2019s historic 1,200-kilogram total, the highest powerlifting total ever recorded, alongside the highest DOTS score in history.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes the performance unique, he explained, is Engelbrecht\u2019s ability to combine elite relative strength with unmatched absolute strength.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His raw 1,036-pound <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boxrox.com\/how-much-should-you-be-able-to-squat-based-on-your-age\/\">squat<\/a>, deep competition-standard depth, and 573-pound paused bench press at approximately 264 pounds bodyweight represent a combination rarely seen in powerlifting history.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More Than Muscle Size<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite Engelbrecht\u2019s impressive physique, Israetel doesn\u2019t believe muscle mass alone explains his dominance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cHe\u2019s a once-in-a-generation athlete.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watching Engelbrecht <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boxrox.com\/reverse-curl-benefits-technique-variations-p82437579\/\">reverse curl<\/a> a 170-pound person convinced Dr. Mike that other factors are involved.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He suggested exceptional tendon insertions, favorable muscle architecture, outstanding leverage, and elite nervous system efficiency all contribute to Engelbrecht\u2019s extraordinary strength.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For everyday lifters, Israetel said comparing themselves to athletes like Engelbrecht simply isn\u2019t realistic.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Perfect Technique Under Record-Breaking Loads<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the enormous numbers, Dr. Mike repeatedly praised Engelbrecht\u2019s movement quality.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cIf arguably the strongest powerlifter in the world can use perfect technique\u2026 the rest of us certainly can too.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether bench pressing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boxrox.com\/9-best-overhead-p82516959\/\">overhead pressing<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boxrox.com\/how-much-should-you-be-able-to-deadlift\/\">deadlifting<\/a>, Engelbrecht performs every repetition with remarkable consistency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Israetel noted that young athletes often imitate elite competitors, making proper technique just as valuable as raw strength.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than lifting recklessly, he believes the goal should be becoming \u201cmachine-like\u201d under heavy loads.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dr. Mike Thinks the Best Is Yet to Come<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Israetel finished the video by predicting Engelbrecht\u2019s career may only be getting started.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cAs long as he avoids major injuries\u2026 the chances of him continuing to improve are extremely high.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Engelbrecht recently joining RP Strength and planning to gain bodyweight while using the <a href=\"https:\/\/rpstrength.com\/pages\/diet-coach-app?srsltid=AfmBOoqILEP0VhjRYDG1nU7HD119xaCJowneOIvDuXfjRQnyKxh0rpTw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RP Diet Coach app<\/a>, Israetel believes his squat and bench press still have room to climb.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If that happens while maintaining his world-class deadlift, Dr. Mike believes the young South African could separate himself even further from the rest of the sport.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jeremiah Oliva<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-248967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image.boxrox.com\/2026\/08\/image-3.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/image.boxrox.com\/2026\/08\/image-3-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/image.boxrox.com\/2026\/08\/image-3-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/image.boxrox.com\/2026\/08\/image-3-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/image.boxrox.com\/2026\/08\/image-3-100x100.jpeg 100w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/image.boxrox.com\/2026\/08\/image-3.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/image.boxrox.com\/2026\/08\/image-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-248967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image.boxrox.com\/2026\/08\/image-3.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/image.boxrox.com\/2026\/08\/image-3-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/image.boxrox.com\/2026\/08\/image-3-150x150.jpeg 150w, 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He has experience in songwriting and managing content and social media for online radio and magazine platforms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He covers HYROX, CrossFit\u00ae, and competitive fitness, with a focus on performance, mindset, and athlete development.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outside of writing, Jeremiah trains in boxing, cycles, explores the outdoors with his kids, and plays the guitar.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/rocketlazyloadscript\" data-rocket-type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t\t\twindow.__wc_fb_page_generated = 1786269749;\n\t\t\t\t!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n\t\t\t\t\tn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\n\t\t\t\t\tn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n\t\t\t\t\tt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n\t\t\t<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boxrox.com\/dr-mike-israetel-says-colton-engelbrecht-may-already-be-the-greatest-powerlifter-ever\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Powerlifting has produced some extraordinary athletes over the past decade, but few have impressed Dr. Mike Israetel as much as Colton \u201cThe Limit Breaker\u201d Engelbrecht. 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