The Rise of Russel Orhii: The King of Powerlifting

Born in San Antonio Texas to Nigerian born immigrants, Russel Orhii had hard work and dedication in his blood. His father is the former director of Nigeria's food and drug administration and his mother not only worked in nursing, but passed her bar exam.
So he inherited the work ethic he got from his parents and brought it to the football field. While he didn't dislike football, he realized something interesting. He preferred lifting in the weight room more than actually playing.
So When he got to the University of Houston, he gave up on his football dreams to pursue an avenue that he felt he was better suited for...Powerlifting.
From day 1, he set out to become the best powerlifter in the 83kg class and by year 8 he not only accomplished that, but influenced an entire generation in a way even he couldn't have ever imagined. With 5 national and two world titles, He's more than earned the nickname...the king of the 83's.
This is the story of Russel Orhii.
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[@alphapapa4446]

Russ single-handedly brought back swagger into powerlifting and did so at an elite level.

[@LargeKoffi]

He sure did

[@justingwin5139]

This is facts just found this mind blown

[@adamstacharowski5231]

Russ posted about it on his story today 💪🏼

[@LargeKoffi]

He really did! 💪🏾

[@tyrell2283]

Russ is one of the reason I started my powerlifting Career saw him doing it with style and I though that shit was cool and started to do it now I can deadlift 6plates and I’m about to hit a pr for 585 for 3 soon Russ truly one of my inspirations in the black powerlifting community

[@heveyweightheveyweight5399]

Why does everything gota be black an white?

[@brettgetsfit]

Fantastic doco! watched the whole thing then sat down to re-watch it again with the wife. inspirational, keep it up!

[@ELCHICOBOMBAOFFICIAL]

This video just made me sign ip for my third competition

[@vindieselsk]

This documentary needs more attention! I never commentate on videos, but this one deserves more eyes!

[@LargeKoffi]

Thanks for watching!

[@jerryimbatman2026]

This channel provides some of the best fitness content on KZbin!🔥🔥🔥

[@LargeKoffi]

Aye thanks my boy 🙏🏾

[@gym4199]

Great documentary! The story line and piecing together of the media clips are so tight and well thought out. Dude clearly this is what you do. I’m gonna check out your channel and see what else you’ve got !

[@LargeKoffi]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏾

[@ChrisWhatley-c2s]

Absolutely quality documentary once again by Large Koffi! I hope Russ gets to see this and that many more people appreciate all of your hard work!

[@minifrostylin]

this is new levels of glazing 🤣 (doc is fire bro i watched like a 45 mins so far. Russ is the GOAT)

[@ws6428]

Congratulations, you did a very good job with this documentary. I’ve been following Russ since 2015 this brought back so many memories.

[@peggysmith8467]

Awesome documentary you made me so proud of someone I don't know and never heard of. Great work and good luck in the future

[@vanessastephen6416]

Lovely to see the spiritual journey emerging within the brand as a reflection of his growth.Now that is power lifting on a whole new level.❤🎉

[@dustypoulet]

good job bro this documentary is top tier 💪

[@calebpowerlifter]

Keep up the great work!

[@LargeKoffi]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@JordonDonzell]

I literally watch the entire video lol good stuff bro 💯🔥

[@donovangreenlee1262]

1:25:00 OH SNAP YOU CAUGHT ME IN IN THE VIDEO WITH JAMAL. IM IN THE CARNAGE SHIRT!!!!!

[@vanessastephen6416]

Congrats. Phenomenal achievement and inspiring .🎉❤

[@parkour2461]

amazing documentary hella inspirational

[@patdegree6785]

Amazing video brother! Hope everything works out for this guy.

[@LadyEL4]

I didn’t know much about Russ. This video gave me a complete introduction to who he is and what he’s accomplished. Respect to Mr. Orhii! He’s African it’s in his blood to be strong as hell. 😂 shame on Greg. Great video 💪🏾

[@SascalPu]

What a crazy Documentary! Great Work! Thanks! 🎉😊

[@deboraharnaut989]

Great documentary! Super inspiring stuff 🙌💪

[@montelmoore2643]

36:59 russ had injured his back in early 2018 doing deadlifts - this hampered his training going into ipf worlds 2018

[@danielstarr9037]

I’m from Houston, how have I not heard of him

[@danielstarr9037]

And he quotes Rock Lee??? 😩

[@unconscious2057]

Best documentaries as always

[@LargeKoffi]

Thank you bro! 🙏🏾

[@jnrmgodi]

Quality content! 💎

[@kingdre4084]

This video was 🔥🔥💯

[@Zac-Gabes]

Great work man!

[@LargeKoffi]

Thank you! 🙏🏾

[@jcjr6435]

great doc!!!

[@LargeKoffi]

Thank you!

[@TheKiloKruncher]

can you make one about me when i get big like him?🗣️💯

[@ELCHICOBOMBAOFFICIAL]

Definitely earned a subscriber

[@mattnardo]

Boutta be entertained with almost 2 hours of wisdom and knowledge

[@LargeKoffi]

Yessir!! 🙏🏾

[@UncommonlyAbrasive]

“The Final Deadlift” absolutely HAS TO BE a documentary title , I’m claiming ownership here first so if ya take it , RUN ME MY MONEYYY 😂 but fr, raw doc title

[@LargeKoffi]

That title is pretty fire

[@jayforjames_3603]

Great video!!

[@autoimmune-barbell]

You need to do one on John Haack. He’s truly the greatest of all time in powerlifting.

[@deeleb]

Amazing job

[@SwoleSenjuXL]

v good documentary!!

[@LargeKoffi]

Thanks Ant!!

[@RioRuss34]

Well done 💪🏾

[@nayelly7996]

You should make a video on Kevin Levrone. The quality of your vids is top tier ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@LargeKoffi]

Did you squat this week? 🤔

[@andyvargas5249]

Dope 💯🔥

[@Kia-v2p]

I’m ready work out now

[@ThePixelsex]

love

[@Teivanator]

Full documentary dropping 🙏 W friday

[@LargeKoffi]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@elafzal5866]

Russel 'I am natty' Orhii

[@jacoblifts]

Quality video man! Only critique would be that the entire powerlifting world uses KG, I’d recommend putting that in in the future bro

[@LargeKoffi]

Definitely will! Thanks for the feedback

[@Skade1]

Give Russ his flowers. But yall are about 3-4 years late on this 😂

[@rexryan472]

Not gonna lie, you ate Russ on that pose off 😂😂

[@tajvir]

my goat

[@JacobSmith-go5gq]

gonna have to do Jesse Norris next

[@sheafriedman]

I'm curious, was Russ a full-time content creator from day 1, or did he ever have to balance PL with something like a full time job?

[@LargeKoffi]

To the best of my knowledge he was a part-time content creator and full-time student, before he transitioned to content and powerlifting full-time

[@81realtime]

Quite the pose off!

[@leelandthepantheribarra]

Wait a minute I got a question if anyone can answer it he competed at the Aggie showdown but didn’t he dropped out of college

[@marshalfrancis3353]

just include kgs man. the sport in the ipf is done in kgs.

[@5thRep]

The trap lore Ross of fitness

[@vintage-genes]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@copevisual]

I love this documentary! I am an editor looking to work for channels like this. I would love to join your team

[@LargeKoffi]

Shoot me an e-mail!

[@copevisual]

@@LargeKoffi where do I find your email? I can’t see it on the app.

[@LargeKoffi]

It’s [e-mail]

[@yourforklift1436]

Austin perkins is the new king.

[@zeeess6028]

if you don't think there were characters and big personalities in powerlifting before this guy, you have no idea about the history of the sport.

[@A1245fgh]

Him claiming natty is absurd

[@biggestcrawl2027fan]

not really he gets randomly tested year round and he lifts in a tested org. but idk

[@justvibing2497]

0:06 he must not been around a lot of people and two this guy is on gear. I don't f with him cuz he said he was natural. Lying hard on it too sadly

[@ChristSkindedbabyEli]

y’all Russ sold his soul dawg! Y’all follow Jesus! Jesus Is Coming Back Soon His Return Is Real and The only way you can Spend Eternity In Him is to Know Him Intimately! As in Build a Relationship With Him Now! Don’t wait cuz you never know when your last day is!

[@jeremyleidy5566]

Mofo weighs less than me and lifts way more....... time to get to work

[@heveyweightheveyweight5399]

😂 the king ? No not even close. That titles belongs to john haack .

[@MrRalph2000]

Russel you're so naive thinking this can be called documentary. Marketing...crap, yes, that's all ;)

[@camerongriffith5267]

The fakest natty in the industry.

[@overlord6815]

Cope.

[@Stillwill25]

Get stronger 💀

[@hansneggs]

What the hell is powerlifting . Not even a real sport 30 different divisions with 30 goats BORING

[@tatorihara]

Why aren't you the goat then?