Julius Maddox
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About
American powerlifter who set the world bench press record in 2020. He also set the world record for most times bench pressing 700 pounds. He stands at 6 feet 3 inches and weighs approximately 450 pounds.
Before Fame
After going to jail in 2012 for drug trafficking charges, he decided to turn his life around and entered a recovery program where he discovered his passion for powerlifting.
Trivia
His journey to success in powerlifting was recounted in a July 2023 article for BarBend. He shares weightlifting videos on his irregular_strength Instagram account, which has racked up more than 390,000 followers.
Family Life
He and his wife Heaven have four children.
Associated With
He has cited weightlifter CT Fletcher as one of his inspirations.
