--- title: "Powerlifting Competition Victories: Records and National Gold Medals" description: "See my journey to becoming the Strongman of India. From national records in powerlifting to gold medals, my competition victories prove what hard work achieves. Start your powerlifting journey today." canonical: https://mytribe.in/amit_yadav_0509/competitive-powerlifting-coaching/competition-victories-records-medals last_updated: 2025-09-16 --- # Competition Victories: Records & National Gold Medals Tribe Verified · Multiple-time Strongman of India title holder. By [Amit Yadav](https://mytribe.in/amit_yadav_0509) · Online coaching available; In-person training across Delhi NCR & at A2 Fitness, Lodi Colony · ₹2,500 per session (estimate) Part of [Competitive Powerlifting Coaching](https://mytribe.in/amit_yadav_0509/competitive-powerlifting-coaching). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/amit_yadav_0509/competitive-powerlifting-coaching/gallery) Talk is cheap. On the platform, the numbers tell the truth. These medals and records are the result of years of grinding in the gym, proving that hard work doesn't lie. ## Photos and videos - [Video: The moment I set a new national record with a 407.5 kg squat. This is the result of relentless preparation, something I drill into all my athletes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4d3437eb-fe1f-4f27-95fa-417e6284b173) - [Video: Winning the Senior National Classic Powerlifting Championship in 2024. I took home the gold medal in the 105 kg class and the 'Strongman of India' title, setting 7 new national records in my first classic competition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/821424e1-82a4-4b41-afa4-f7d5c4c87457) - [Video: A national record deadlift at the 2022 Senior National Championship. Competition day is about executing with focus and power, no matter the pressure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0d516cc7-60a8-41aa-837b-52550b24f6be) - [Video: Receiving the 'Strongest Man of India' title. This is the highest honor, and it represents the culmination of all the hard work in the gym.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c7e8a6f7-3a80-4e51-a617-42eb5efba3d0) - [Video: Standing on top of the podium after winning the gold medal at the All India Railway powerlifting championship. Victory is earned, never given.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8f06bde3-9630-444f-a5f6-b84fb3a6bf80) - ![With my fellow lifters, holding the gold medal and Strongman title at the Delhi state equipped powerlifting championship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bc0c8fd2-34b9-4d92-800e-ec172f22b9cc) - ![The certificate of honor for securing first place and the Open Best Lifter title at the National Senior Men's Equipped Powerlifting Championship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e5dd8c1-b28b-456f-a9ff-48d6604487dc) - [Video: Another 'Strongman of India' title. Consistency is key. I teach my athletes how to perform at their best, meet after meet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5247a0b3-d2fd-4305-b87f-e09b266422f2) - [Video: On the platform at the Delhi State Powerlifting Sports Association meet. Every competition is a chance to prove your strength and fighting spirit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/520541f8-85a7-4dd3-8d48-dffa1d8894c7) - [Video: My first attempt of 380 kg at the All India Railway Powerlifting Championship. A strong start sets the tone for the entire competition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4d4c7d99-163d-449c-808c-fe332fa5c6b8) - [Video: A 390 kg squat at the All India Railways competition. Competing for the railways is an honor, and I always bring my best to the platform.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ab2c6287-fcd4-440d-830d-bc0143439487) - [Video: My opening attempt of 295 kg in the deadlift at the classic powerlifting nationals, which was a new national record.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aebc4256-e058-4c71-9f6b-db52fb36c0d9) - [Video: This 345 kg raw squat was the highest in India at the time. We don't just train to compete, we train to set new standards.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21d88ada-f28d-4576-9fb1-33dcf8067c5f) - [Video: Competing at the Delhi state equipped championship with a 102-degree fever. I still performed my best and became the Best Lifter of Delhi. No excuses.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ef48b99-5d60-49e6-9fbb-37097e6d0241) - ![The team celebrating our wins at the Delhi state championship. Your team is your strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f15d7b53-daa8-4925-9a08-50ec046e7b80) - ![On the number 1 spot at the Delhi state equipped championship. This is where hard work will take you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9e56086-e00b-4414-a9b8-b8a16db74e8a) - [Video: The victory ceremony at the 48th Men & 40th Women Senior National Powerlifting Championship. A proud moment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c645b1a5-5279-4d28-aeb0-58ac62332dd0) - ![Another view from the podium at the Senior Nationals. Representing Delhi and winning gold is an incredible feeling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9f7e8e61-827c-40f7-96e1-48ff4c633769) - [Video: A deadlift from the Western Railway Sports Association championship. We stand for unity and fair play in sports, always.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/837efc59-5a8f-4dc3-a44c-dfb192b04c05) - [Video: A deadlift attempt at the Delhi Equipped Powerlifting Championship. Every lift on stage is a test of technique and nerve.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/503f432d-f23d-47cd-9246-3dd26e8211fe) - [Video: Competing at the Delhi state classic championship. Even with an injury before the first lift, I pushed through to win the gold medal and Strong Man title.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/41c3dcfe-7433-40a5-95d0-70fc77149d05) - ![With my team after winning the Delhi State Championship despite an injury. Their support is everything.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c585f7cb-97f8-4840-a5dd-489cf8d09c61) - ![Raising hands on the podium. A win for me is a win for my entire team and gym.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76112431-49af-4b96-bf3e-119d5e815a03) - ![Surrounded by my team on the winner's podium. This is what brotherhood in strength looks like.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf5816f7-6e85-4b01-8cd9-3402242c2440) - ![Holding the trophies with my team. These moments are what we train for.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61649a61-6456-426b-bb75-58e0ee818668) - [Video: This video shows the moment I twisted my ankle at the Delhi state championship, but still went back to hit a 350 kg raw squat. This is the fighting spirit I teach.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21933efa-5cce-47ca-bd33-3fae3b7673a3) - [Video: A throwback to 2009, winning the All India University championship. I have been dedicated to deep squats and proper technique from the very beginning.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f987a313-8452-42bd-a1d3-64bc0b648d30) - [Video: A squat during the All India Railway Powerlifting Championship 2022-23. Competing is fun when you are fully prepared.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a9f985ae-dbd8-4a1a-bc07-43db026856db) - [Video: A 345 kg raw squat at the Delhi State Championship. This lift is about raw power and perfect execution under pressure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/79a5f76b-5f7f-4a31-971d-767b3d7631c9) - [Video: A 255 kg bench press on the competition stage. Executing a clean lift in front of the judges is a skill we practice relentlessly.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e52fee1-8c0b-441c-bd6c-440e3e04eb91) - ![A candid shot from last year's Delhi state powerlifting championship. The focus before a big lift is intense.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6d3002e6-57f9-424b-90fb-e120bd91267a) - ![Chalking up for a deadlift at the Delhi state championship. Preparation is mental as much as it is physical.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ac598129-8cc4-4e20-b6b8-209eed31769f) - ![Getting set up for a heavy squat with my spotter. Trust in your team is crucial on the platform.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/37c97656-9e3d-4fc9-9457-eb14ca1c2e94) - [Video: A 325 kg raw squat from the Delhi State Championship. This is the kind of strength we build with raw, focused training.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f735d093-c445-4c4d-9401-125d94c390d8) - [Video: The scoreboard showing my 403 kg national record squat. The numbers don't lie.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/43f61764-9de3-4877-8804-857208ff0f10) - [Video: A deadlift attempt at the All India Railway Championship. Every competition lift adds to your experience and mental toughness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e8d5ea3d-ad21-40ed-9d93-15386db372b7) - [Video: A 405 kg squat from a Delhi South West championship. Pushing heavy weight in competition is the ultimate goal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ec8bb6aa-009b-4af0-9c0f-38a9d451cffa) - [Video: Another angle of the 405 kg squat. Consistency in technique is what allows for these big numbers on the platform.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d8ea2915-5f89-4ee9-8632-15371f2c41a8) - [Video: A 305 kg raw squat at the Delhi State Championship. This is a demonstration of pure strength without the aid of a suit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ff3ffa95-b4b4-4d0c-b4a3-718cd2cd06d7) - [Video: Opening deadlift of 310 kg at a local meet. A strong, confident opener is key to a successful competition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/73baa110-7b6e-4fb7-b75b-8b17c0ca0977) - [Video: A 180 kg bench press at the Delhi state championship. Every kilo on the bar counts towards the total.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24b06dc5-bec2-473b-b608-e1b5bcc37703) - [Video: Celebrating a win at the Delhi state championship with my team. These are the moments that make all the sacrifice worth it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/97a96190-3e3e-49f7-9e14-092dd7a555b0) ## About Competition Victories: Records & Medals Every record you see here—my 407.5 kg squat, the 317.5 kg deadlift—was not just about raw power. It was about programming: calculating the exact opener, managing fatigue, and staying calm under the pressure of a national platform. When you train with me, I do not just teach you to lift heavy, I teach you how to compete. ### Beyond the Weight Powerlifting is not just about moving the bar. It is a mental battle. I have been competing since 2009, and I have seen athletes stronger than me fail because they lacked a competition strategy. Whether it is raw vs equipped powerlifting, the principles remain the same: discipline and precision. ### My Competition Approach I prepare my athletes for the reality of meet day. This involves: * **Strategic Programming:** We design your macro-cycle for hypertrophy, strength, and peaking. You do not show up guessing; you show up ready. * **Attempt Selection:** Knowing your opener, second, and third lift is the difference between a podium finish and a disqualification. I calculate these based on your training data. * **Mental Toughness:** I have competed with a 102-degree fever and come back from career-ending injuries. Bajrang Bali ki kripa se, I have learned to stay composed. We train your mind to handle the platform fear. ### Why Train With Me Sab waqt ka khel hai (everything is a game of timing) and mehnat (hard work). I don't give you shortcuts. I give you the same technical analysis, gear consultation, and programming that took me to the national level. If you are serious about breaking records and want to see how a national champion trains, the platform is waiting. No excuses, just results. ## About Amit Yadav I am Amit Yadav. I do not believe in magic pills or shortcuts, only the grind. I have come back from injuries that ended other careers by staying disciplined and keeping the faith. If you are serious about your training and want to compete, I am here to show you exactly how it is done. 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