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ric 800 lbs. for 5 rep barbell squat set done on May 8th, 1995. I have long thought that this was the greatest squatting ever done by the greatest squatter in powerlifting history. Most experts point to Kirk’s 1,000 pound squat for a double done 12-weeks later in the same competitive “cycle” as his best work. I disagree: the 1,000-pound double was done wearing a squat suit and knee wraps. Being a power purist, the no-gear/weightlifting belt only 800 for 5 is a purer expression of squat power. Plus Kirk weighed 263 when he did the 800x5 and he weighed a full 275 when he dunked the 1000-pound double. My contention is had he continued the rest of this magical cycle wearing only a powerlifting belt; he would have squatted (below parallel) 925 weighing 275. Read the entire article here http://www.ironcompany.com/kirk-karwoski-greatest-barbell-squat.aspx Check out the new Karwoski Approved Power Bar https://www.ironcompany.com/kirk-karwoski-approved-power-bar Need powerlifting gear? Get the latest powerlifting belts, rubber bumper plates, weightlifting bars, power cages and more at Ironcompany.com http://www.ironcompany.com Follow Us On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/IroncompanyDotCom/ LIKE us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Ironcompany/