--- title: "Powerlifting & Strongman Competition Wins | Coach Vishwanath" description: "See my record-breaking 327kg deadlifts and Strongman competition wins. Train with a 24x National Champion at Balarka Fitness. Start your strength journey today." canonical: https://mytribe.in/coach_vishwapowerlift/strongman-training/on-the-competition-platform last_updated: 2025-09-06 --- # Real Powerlifting & Strongman Competition Wins Tribe Verified · 24x National Champion. Commonwealth Record Holder. By [Vishwanath Bhaskar](https://mytribe.in/coach_vishwapowerlift) · Online coaching & Studio training in Jayanagar · ₹4,500 per month (estimate) Part of [Strongman Training](https://mytribe.in/coach_vishwapowerlift/strongman-training). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/coach_vishwapowerlift/strongman-training/gallery) I don't just talk the talk, I walk the talk. These moments on the platform prove that with faith, discipline, and a 'mindset > everything' approach, any weight is liftable. ## Photos and videos - ![Holding the "Strongman of India" 2025 trophy. This is the culmination of countless hours of training and sacrifice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe3ca1a5-51c9-427b-bea5-a467e7569b0f) - [Video: Securing a gold medal and a new senior national record with a 318kg deadlift. Even when not at my best, I give my all on the platform.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/60f3c4be-a6bf-4be4-a9c0-465296e303b5) - [Video: From a Commonwealth Record to a personal best. This 327.5kg deadlift in classic powerlifting shows the progress from equipped to raw lifting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d3ddae6-3b59-41e4-82da-e6d9cc373b80) - [Video: Dominating the platform with a 315kg deadlift to claim the gold medal in the 105kg senior category. As a coach, I lead by example.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75147907-db8f-4722-9472-81dd92b80c85) - [Video: Securing second place at the Strong Man of India Championship in Dehradun. It was a tough fight, and now it's time to train even harder for the next challenge.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f1b9389-8678-42d1-9d96-ef56fc34e5cb) - [Video: Winning my dominant event, the deadlift, with 21 reps of 180kg in 60 seconds. Being the only competitor to achieve over 20 reps was a huge accomplishment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d0775303-3e04-42f1-8168-7c61afcbdd70) - ![I am beyond thrilled to have secured the Strong Man of India title for 2024. Winning the under 95kg amateur category and tying in the pro category was an intense battle.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/beb23017-0e82-4d2f-beef-e7c8973f1b5f) - [Video: Another shot of the Strong Man of India 2024 victory. This achievement wouldn't have been possible without my team and the grace of Hanuman Ji.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/048fc17f-3dae-433c-947d-26b58b55a13d) - ![The moment I received the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award, the state's second-highest civilian honor, for my achievements in powerlifting. A proud moment for me and my sport.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/01f8b342-3c3c-4797-bd98-db0700777f4e) - [Video: A look back at my journey from a life-threatening accident in 2018 to receiving the Rajyotsava award. Life is about persisting. If you want something, only you can get it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6315f961-4ece-4348-af3b-37cb0b0f3560) - ![Winning the gold medal at the Grip Strength Challenge 2025. Winning isn't just about the medal; it's about the mindset and relentless pursuit of greatness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/99cacd84-cef4-478e-9d6d-fca8bb2c89df) - ![Another photo with the team after the Grip Strength Challenge win. We celebrate our victories together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f314a711-1934-4823-b21e-89b20c24d437) - ![On top of the podium at the Grip Strength Challenge. Every challenge is a test of discipline and perseverance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/289d9632-5c71-4d5f-a68a-e67ef6b7bfa7) - ![Team Balarka dominating the District Powerlifting Championship. The success of my athletes is my greatest reward as a coach.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/797b9eb8-d4ce-413d-a9e6-474762437c0d) - ![More celebrations with Team Balarka. Our team secured 13 gold medals and the runners-up title in the Women's Team Championship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a468b011-9d05-4305-b942-4af2fe4446f5) ## About On the Competition Platform Getting on that platform with 300kg+ on the bar isn't just about physical capacity; it's about the hours of training where nobody is watching. In my competitions, I've pulled a 327.5kg deadlift and dominated events like the 180kg-for-reps challenge. If you want to know how we prepare for this level of intensity, or how we manage to train through setbacks like injuries, chat with me. ### Leading from the Front When you see these photos, you aren't just looking at a medal or a trophy. You are seeing the result of relentless consistency. Whether I am competing in the Strong Man of India or pulling a new record at the National Powerlifting Championships, I make sure to bring that same energy back to the gym floor at Balarka Fitness. ### Why Technique Matters Most Before we chase big numbers, we master the mechanics. I have competed at the highest levels, from the Grip Strength Challenge to Karnataka state podiums, and if there is one thing I have learned, it is that bad technique is a faster route to injury than heavy weight. I teach my students exactly how I lift—whether it’s the clean and dip for logs or the lap and extend for atlas stones. ### My Coaching Philosophy I don't just coach; I practice what I preach. If you are struggling with a plateaus, lack of motivation, or just don't know how to program your lifts for strength and power, we will fix it together. We focus on: * **Real World Strength:** Training for Strongman events like yoke walks and axle bars. * **Mental Toughness:** Developing the mindset to lift on those days when your body wants to quit. * **Faith-Driven Training:** Recognizing that our strength is a blessing and we have a duty to honor it through hard work. Whether you are a beginner looking to understand the basics or an athlete prepping for your first meet, you don't need a corporate trainer. You need someone who has been on the platform and knows exactly how to get you there. ## About Vishwanath Bhaskar I am Vishwanath. For me, strength is spiritual—every rep is a prayer, and every competition is a way to honor the power Hanuman Ji has blessed me with. I don't train athletes from a distance; I compete right alongside them, leading by example on the platform. 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