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Video: Potch powerlifter fueled by passion
Nicolaas du Preez is the first South African to conquer the magical 1000 kg total benchmark in the Raw with wraps division.
Nicolaas du Preez, SA powerlifting champion, is not your average muscular man – he is an athlete that can do extraordinary things.
He effortlessly bench presses a 225 kg weight as part of his training regimen. In fact, Du Preez is the first South African to conquer the 1000 kg total benchmark in the Raw with wraps division.
His current best gym lifts include a 260 kg benchpress, 430 kg squat and 412.5 kg deadlift.
See the video interview here:
tremendous love for the sport.
Read more in this week’s edition (Thursday, 15 February) of the Potchefstroom Herald.
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