Julius Maddox addresses his fans and followers.
Julius Maddox is a truly special athlete. The kind of strength he’s displayed over his powerlifting career has been truly astonishing. So when he attempted to break the bench press world record, many onlookers thought it would be a done deal.
Unfortunately things didn’t play out that way. Julius Maddox tried to push 800 lbs but ultimately failed in his attempt.
Since the failed bench press attempt, Julius Maddox has been silent. That is until now. The powerlifter recently posted an update to his Instagram page to inform his fans and followers.
“I do feel like I’ve been hit by a truck. Tweaked my pec, tweaked my back, due to the meet this weekend,” Maddox said. “I just wanted to jump on here and let everybody know I was okay. Woke up this morning with my right side, my right arm and right hand swollen. I don’t know if it’s due to that amount of weight or strain on my body.
“Obviously (the misload) is something that no meet director, no head ref, and no spotter and loader, and no lifter ever wants to happen. I’ve been maxing, and been in meets and had a misload. I’m sure many other people have come across it. It’s something we don’t wish upon anybody, but we’re human. We make mistakes.”
Watch the full message below.
There’s no doubt that Julius Maddox will be back. After some time and healing, the powerhouse lifter will likely battle his way back and make the attempt once again.
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