#383 A 1200lb Squatter's Guide to Handling Pain & Pressure Under the Bar | John Ruoppo

<p>John Ruoppo is an elite American powerlifter, coach, and gym owner based in Massachusetts.<br /> <br /> He's the <strong>All-Time World Record holder in the 308 lb single-ply squat (1,075 lbs)</strong> and has posted best competition lifts of <strong>1,201.5 lb squat</strong>, <strong>700 lb bench</strong>, and <strong>804.7 lb deadlift</strong>, for a <strong>2,560 lb total</strong>.<br /> <br /></p> <p>John co-owns <strong>Evolve Fitness & Training</strong> in West Boylston MA with his wife Stefanie—an ex-college soccer player and marathon runner. Together they've built a community gym that hosts IPA-sanctioned powerlifting meets and develops lifters of all levels.<br /> <br /></p> <p>Before coaching and gym ownership, John worked five years in corrections, a career that shaped the discipline and resilience behind his training philosophy. He's an <strong>ISSA-certified personal trainer</strong>, <strong>Massachusetts IPA Chairman</strong>, and a sponsored athlete with <strong>F8 C...