Canadians are ranked the world’s 5th physically strongest people, reveals research
Rankings based on official powerlifting data.
Lift Vault, an online resource for powerlifting, bodybuilding and strength training, analyzed data, and set out to determine where in the world do the physically strongest men & women reside?
They scoured through five years of data provided by Open Powerlifting focusing on three main powerlifting categories – the squat (a strength exercise in which the trainee lowers their hips from a standing position and then stands back up); the bench press (an upper-body weight training exercise in which the trainee presses a weight upwards while lying on a weight training bench); and a deadlift (in which a weight is lifted off the ground to the level of the hips, before being placed back on the ground).
The data reveals that the world’s strongest men and women reside in the United States.
Canada’s men and women ranked highly, in 5th position overall, though they did place behind the U.S., France, Sweden and England. Canada’s results: average squat: 527 lbs; average bench press: 317 lbs; average deadlift: 614 lbs.
1. United States; 2. France; 3. Sweden; 4. England; 5. Canada; 6. Italy; 7. New Zealand;
2023’s 10 Strongest Countries:
8. Germanyl 9. Spain; 10. Australia.
2023’s Five Weakest Countries: 81. Cayman Islands; 80. Moldova; 79. Panama; 78. Sri Lanka and 77. Cyprus.
When it comes to the United States specifically, the data reveals that America’s strongest men and women reside in the state of Texas.
Perhaps this is not surprising – Texans are legendary hardy people, personified among others by figures like Earl Campbell, the famed professional football running back whose powerful style of play in the NFL earned him recognition as one of the best in the sport. Texans are known for their ‘go big or go home’ attitude, which Campbell personified every time he powered through defenders.
Lift Vault has created an interactive map showing results within the world’s strongest nation. Lift Vault’s founder, Kyle Risley, says: “For the everyday gym enthusiasts scrutinizing these figures, keep your chin up if your personal records don’t quite match up. This analysis showcases the elite of powerlifting, those who dedicate a significant portion of their lives to the sport. Nonetheless, it’s fascinating to pinpoint the hotspots of strength across the world. Hats off to the folks in the U.S. and Texas”. *The rankings are based on wilks, which is a score used to compare relative strength across weight and gender.