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Theron Farthing

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Be strong enough to be gentle.
🌎 Squat World Record Holder | 93kg Jr
🇨🇦 CANPL | 🌾 SPA | SBD Athlete
@sbdcanada
@supplementworldregina

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All that is gold does not glitter. 🧙🏼‍♂️

Beyond grateful to have represented Canada on the IPF world stage in South Africa. 🇿🇦

Competing alongside some of the strongest athletes in the world was an experience I’ll never forget. The atmosphere, the memories, and most importantly, the incredible people I met along the way made this trip truly special.

I officially set a new World Record squat at 335.5 kg / 740 lbs, hit a 10 kg bench PR at 192.5 kg / 424 lbs, and took a shot at a 305 kg / 672 lb deadlift for a PR that was unfortunately overturned by the jury. I finished in 5th overall with an 813 kg / 1,792 lb total, just 3.5 kg shy of my best.

A huge thank you to everyone who made this event possible and to my coaches @mattvena for all their support. And a special thank you to my mom for making sure I stayed hydrated - perhaps a little too hydrated.

Above all, I’m leaving South Africa with unforgettable memories and friendships with athletes from around the world. That means more than any number ever could.

Until next time. 🇨🇦 @sbdcanada taken in Sun City, South Africa by @theronfarthing

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a month ago

quiet in the chaos.

Some favourites from the new Serenity launch with @sbdcanada

It was an honour to be the face of this launch alongside @emilyzurlinden (I want to be like her when I grow up)

“Anything is possible when you have inner peace”
- Master Shifu

Serenity launches tomorrow May 28th 2:00 pm ET. by @theronfarthing

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5 months ago

smells like petrichor ⛈️

After an incredible battle with some of the strongest lifters from across Canada, I’m proud to come away with the win and honoured to be named Best Junior Male Lifter this year.

The prep paid off: we were able to add another 29kg to the total and push the national total and squat record.

I also squatted an unofficial junior world record. It’s not in the books yet, but l’m excited to get back to work and see how far we can take it on the world stage. For now, I’m proud to say the Canadian squat record stands above the current world record.

Proud to represent Saskatchewan in green this year thanks to @sbdcanada and I look forward to donning the maple leaf in South Africa this August 🍁

Huge appreciation to everyone who made this meet possible @canplnationals

Big thanks to @timzelensky and @heintz_bcb for the clutch handling and expert coaching.

Always grateful to have @level10regina in my corner.

Much love to the @trenchfitness family and everyone at @risestrengthlab for the support.

Thank you to everyone who reached out, it truly means a lot 🙏

The road goes ever on and on. taken in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador by @theronfarthing

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6 months ago

You wouldn’t like me when I’m Hungary taken in Budapest, Hungary by @theronfarthing

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a year ago

Lost all my memories, so I had to make some new ones. taken in Berlin, Germany by @theronfarthing

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a year ago

I had the honour of representing Canada at the 22nd NAPF North American Regional Powerlifting Championships in the Cayman Islands.
It was a remarkable experience surrounded by elite athletes, passionate energy, and incredible support.

I increased my PR total by 22 kg, going 7/9, and in the process broke the Junior and Open Canadian squat records as well as the Junior Pan American squat record.

Huge thank you to the Team Canada coaches @coach.ken.sthpowergym @lilylifts99 @johnnyngu_pl for your support. I couldn’t have done it without you. Grateful to the Canadian powerlifting union for the opportunity to wear the maple leaf on the international platform. 🇨🇦

Thank you to @heintz_bcb for the stellar prep these past few months. Can’t wait to get back at it.

And a special thank you to my mom for being there in the crowd, cheering me on… and for all the bagels and Gatorade that kept me fuelled. 🫶 taken in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands by @theronfarthing

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a year ago

A series of deload activities this prep 🧘‍♀️

And now we peak for NAPFs by @theronfarthing

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a year ago

Proud to have the opportunity to compete at this year’s CPU National Championships in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan!

Squat:
305.5 kg / 673.5 lbs (25.5 kg comp PR and 0.5 kg national record)
318 kg / 701.1 lbs (Failed)
Bench Press:
170.0 kg / 374.8 lbs (10 kg comp PR)
Deadlift:
290 kg / 639.3 lbs (17.5 kg comp PR)
Total:
765.5 kg / 1687.6 lbs (55.5 kg comp PR)

I was able to podium with bronze in the junior male 93 kg weight class at 87.61 kg bodyweight and place third for best overall junior male lifter with 103.133 GL points.

Congrats to Caiden Thompson and Josiah Punzalan for their gold and silver metal performances. It was an honour to compete against you guys and I look forward to seeing you put on a show at worlds.

Thank you to my friends and family who came out to support, it truly means a lot. I could not do it without you guys 🫶

Thank you to Danny Heintz @heintz_bcb for the coaching with BCB @bridgecitybarbellyxe. We’re just getting started 🫡 by @theronfarthing

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2 years ago

Pura vida 🦥 taken in Tamarindo, Costa Rica by @theronfarthing

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2 years ago

They’re taking the hobbits to Isengard! 🏃‍♂️

Some highlights from this year outside the gym 🤯 by @theronfarthing

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2 years ago

My first provincial powerlifting competition was a blast!

Squat: 280kg/617lbs (+15kg comp PR and 17.5kg provincial record)
Bench: 157.5kg/347lbs (-2.5kg comp PR)
Deadlift: 272.5kg/601lbs (10kg comp PR)
Total: 710kgs/1565lbs (+22.5kg comp PR)

It was truly an awesome atmosphere full of super strong athletes. I’m really glad to be a part of the @bridgecitybarbellyxe team and to reunite with some friends from @trenchfitness. I’m more and more grateful for these opportunities to meet new people with the same love of lifting as I.

Thank you to everyone who made this competition possible. It was an incredible venue that I know took serious effort to put together and tear down. by @theronfarthing

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2 years ago

I had an amazing experience and an unforgettable weekend in Saskatoon at my first powerlifting competition, The Bridge City Classic.

I totalled 687.5kg at 82.24kg bodyweight and was able to set a new Saskatchewan squat record at 265kg or 584lbs.

I made a ton of memories and am super excited to continue powerlifting in the future.

Thank you to @heintz_bcb with @bridgecitybarbellyxe for the expert coaching and guidance over these past 6 months. I have made a ton of progress and I don’t intend to slow down.

Thanks @desiredathletics for the awesome photosp taken in Rise Strength Lab by @theronfarthing

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