Biography of Russian powerlifting star Kirill Sarychev: the path to a record of 335 kg, parameters, training

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Kirill Sarychev, or Russian Bogatyr as he is affectionately known by his fans, is popular around the world and in Russia due to his impressive physique. He is famous not only for this, he also has achievements in powerlifting and bench press without equipment.

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Sports career of powerlifting record holder

Sarychev came to the gym at the age of 15. He was tall then, but weighed only 72 kg. Thanks to natural hard work and discipline, the promising guy became noticeable. Viktor Mikheev offered him his coaching services. In tandem, they began to work for results: his results improved every day, and his weight grew. Already at 16, Sarychev competed in his first competitions. Despite his success in sports, the guy did not forget to study at the agricultural university.

First victories

At the age of 20, Kirill met Andrei Fedoseev. This is a truly fateful acquaintance, because Andrey was the organizer of the “Battle of Champions” tournament. He provoked the young man to play sports without equipment, which helped him reach a new level of competition. This was not in vain, because in 2010 Sarychev became the winner of the show and amazed literally all viewers. He took 1st place in 2012.

Records of Kirill Sarychev

Kirill gained his popularity around the world in 2014, when he broke the bench press record with a barbell of 326 kg . A year later, he broke his record by increasing the weight of the barbell by 9 kg. Further success only gained momentum: another record in 2016, an acquaintance with Hafthor Bjornsson and a victory in Thor's Powerlifting Challenge and Open event: BP Raw.

Plans

Kirill is not going to stop, because he is young. Plays sports every day. The athlete himself says in an interview that he is not going to quit the sport altogether. Even when an athlete’s health does not allow him to set new records, he will continue to play sports for himself and motivate young people to achieve achievements. Kirill is interested in sports cars and writes a blog.

Carier start

Kirill was born in the city of Pugachev, Saratov region in 1989. The provincial town did not indulge its residents with a variety of sports clubs and sections; there weren’t even many gyms. Kirill, who since childhood differed from his peers in physical strength and outstanding growth, at the age of fifteen began training in a gym not far from his home. But two months later the hall closed due to lack of funding. Sarychev, who by that time had become involved in the training process, found another training room, where he was noticed by his first coach, Viktor Mikheev. He instilled in the future record holder discipline and the will to win.

Kirill began participating in competitions at the age of 16, when his weight was only 75 kg.

Family and children of Kirill Sarychev

Finding information about an athlete’s personal life is quite difficult. In one of his interviews in 2013, Kirill said that he was in a relationship, but did not say with whom. In 2014, the couple celebrated their wedding and had a boy. There is no more recent information.

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Rise of a Champion

Since 2007, he has been actively involved in competitive activities. Repeatedly won championships in Russian, Eurasian and world championships in powerlifting and bench press. During this period, Kirill performed with and without equipment.

A turning point in the career of a powerlifter can be called his acquaintance in 2009 with Andrei Fedoseev, the organizer of the “Battle of Champions” tournament. It was he who saw in the provincial athlete the potential to perform without equipment. With his encouragement, Kirill begins to prepare for new competitions as a bare-knuckle fighter.

Height, weight and parameters of powerlifter Sarychev

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Near-sports activities

Kirill Sarychev became the founder and president of the new powerlifting federation (WRPF). His plans extend far into the future - he plans to expand, introduce new disciplines, and attract more young people to iron sports. He even suggested making an attempt to make powerlifting an Olympic sport.

Kirill Sarychev is a star of modern powerlifting and a versatile personality. According to him, in his free time from sports he likes to read fiction, is interested in racing cars, and participates in various projects. He often becomes a participant in the videos of his friend Mikhail Koklyaev.

Kirill Sarychev’s achievements and love for his work evoke great respect. Kirill continues to develop in order to achieve even greater results in the near future.

Training plan[edit | edit code]

He trains according to the program of Boris Ivanovich Sheiko, adjusting according to how he feels, squats from 350 kilograms, bench press from 320 kilograms, deadlift from 350 kilograms.

1 day (Monday)

• Squats 50% 5px 1p, 60% 4px 1p, 70% 3px 1p, 75% 2px 2p, 80% 1px 3p (19)
• Bench press 50% 5px 1p, 60% 4px 1p, 70% 3px 1p, 80% 2px 2p, 85% 1px 3p (19)
• Triceps 6px x 4p.
• Press 8px 2p.

Total

: 38 lifts

KPSh

: 64 lifts

Day 3 (Wednesday)

• Row standing on a stand 50% 3рх1п, 60% 3рх1п, 70% 2рх4п (14)
• Bench press with medium grip 50% 3x1p, 60% 3x1p, 70% 3x4p (18)
• Deltas 6px 4p.
• The widest muscles are 6px x 4p.
• Slopes h/c 8px 4p.

Total

: 32 lifts

KPSh

: 80 lifts

Day 5 (Friday)

• Bench press 50% 5рх1п, 60% 4рх1п, 70% 3рх1п, 80% 2рх5п (22)
• Chest m-ts 6рх4п. — I didn’t do it, my chest was in shock after the bench press
• Triceps 6px x 4p.
• Hip extension 8x3p.

Total

: 22 lifts

KPSh

: 72

Records of Kirill Sarychev

• 2011: bench press – 300 kg.
• 2012: 1st place in the “Battle of Champions” powerlifting championship, gold medal at international competitions in Riga.
• 2013: 1st place in the semi-finals of the “Battle of Champions” in the +125 category.
• 2014: new world record - 326 kg.
• 2015: SN PRO Cup - 1st place (330 kg) and on the third attempt - a world record in the bench press - 335 kg.

• 2016: title of Absolute World Champion (lift - 402 kg), best world total result in triathlon - 1082.5 kg.
• 2017: gold medal at the Russian Championship and meeting the strongman from Iceland Hafthor Bjornson (read more about the athlete in our article).
• 2018: 1st place at the international tournament “Thor's Powerlifting Challenge and Open event” (bench press – 300 kg).

In total, the WPC/WPO Federation recorded more than 20 personal records for the athlete, most of which occurred from 2009 to 2015.

Sarychev's advice to beginners

• Don't study on your own. The basics should be shown by a master, not a video on YouTube.
• Keep a sports diary. Record absolutely everything related to the training process in it, including photos and videos.
• For training, the best option is the classic scheme: 5 x 5 (five sets, five lifts). Take a weight that will allow you to take these same 5 x 5.
• The optimal initial training weight for those who want to lift 100 kg is 75 kg.

• Gradually add flyovers and bench presses (with dumbbells), and triceps on a block to the process.
• The number of classes can be arbitrary, but not less than three times a week.
• After each lesson, be sure to relieve tension from the delta by stretching and swinging.
• Sample plan:

1. Monday. 75 kg 5 by 5.
2. Wednesday. Press at an angle of 30°: 80 kg 8 times – 4 sets.
3. Friday. Angle press: 80 kg 4 times – 4 sets.

Training and nutrition Sarychev Kirill

Kirill is in excellent athletic shape. To maintain physical performance, he continues to work out regularly in the gym. The training scheme was developed by Boris Sheiko. Details of the training plan are not disclosed. According to the athlete himself, the process is described “in drops and percentages.” The training complex, in addition to the squat and bench press, includes exercises common to heavyweights. The emphasis is on strengthening and developing the back muscles. Particular attention is paid to working the triceps, pectoral muscles and deltoids.

A strenuous sports regime with impressive physical activity corresponds to a nutritional regime. The Russian hero eats every two hours. It is quite clear that the main thing on the menu is protein and carbohydrates. In one of his posts on Instagram, Kirill said that he can eat 2-3 kilograms of meat in one sitting and have an impressive dessert.

Biography of Sarychev

Kirill Sarychev was born on January 1, 1989 in the Russian city of Pugachev. His father had an athletic figure: height – 192 cm, weight – 130 kg. It was thanks to the efforts of his father and older brother that the boy began to get involved in strength sports.

In his youth, Kirill began going to the gym, gradually building up his muscles. Later, Viktor Mikheev drew attention to the young athlete, who became his coach and helped Sarychev achieve his first significant results.

Additional expert tips

Powerlifting is different from bodybuilding. Here, the alternation of periods of drying the body and gaining muscle mass occurs differently.

Metacycle of Kirill’s classes – 2.5 weeks. Only immediately before a competition does a powerlifter reduce the number of approaches and prepare for a maximum bench press.

The athlete accumulates strength and prepares the body for the heaviest weight in competitions.

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