Mark Bell's Power Project He Squatted 683 Pounds at 55 Years Old! | Grant Higa
Oct 19, 2026
Grant Higa, a legendary drug-tested powerlifter and strongman, discusses squatting 683 pounds and breaking four American records at 55. He explores longevity, strongman training, six-week cycles, recovery, injury prevention, and balancing heavy deadlifts with life-long strength. Higa also recalls Hawaii’s powerlifting roots, influential mentors, old-school training culture, and his decades-long natural approach.
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Longevity Makes Heavy Lifting More Meaningful
- Grant Higa views staying healthy enough to squat nearly 700 pounds at 55 as a greater achievement than strength alone.
- He recently combined longevity with performance by breaking four American records.
Strongman Training Keeps Powerlifting Fresh
- Strongman training refreshes Grant Higa during powerlifting off-seasons by replacing repetitive lifts with varied physical challenges.
- Sandbags and natural stones keep him motivated to return to competition preparation.
Use Six Week Training Cycles
- Use shorter six-week training cycles when long preparations create excessive physical stress.
- Grant Higa finds six weeks sufficient to build toward a goal, peak, and finish before his body takes unnecessary punishment.