Kayla Overchuk
Kayla Overchuk
IPF Junior Classic World Championship
2024 - 76kg - Silver
2023 - 76kg - 8th
Canada Powerlifting Open Classic National Championship
2024 - 76kg - Gold
Canada Powerlifting Junior Classic National Championship
2026 - 76kg - Gold
2023 - 76kg - Gold
Best Lifts
Classic Squat - 190.5kg
Classic Bench Press - 92.5kg
Classic Deadlift - 230kg
Classic Total - 512.5kg
Biography
I have been in the gym since I was 13 years old initially just training for fun and learned about the sport of powerlifting during Covid. After my friend said I should apply for a competition I quickly fell in love with the sport and have been competing ever since!
I’m an entrepreneur and work many crazy hours but have always made time for trainings, it’s really my favorite part of the day even if it’s a small percentage of my week.
What is your favourite lifting memory?
Loading 252,5kg on deadlift at junior worlds to try and pull for the win (and trying to beat Agata Sitko's world record). Even if it didn’t go up it was the most amazing experience attempting it with the roaring crowd and all the hype.
What is one piece of advice you have for up and coming athletes getting into strength training or strength sport?
This sport is really a long game type of sport. There will be extreme highs and lows, but if you keep consistent you will get stronger with time.
What is your favourite lift or event?
Deadlift.
What is your favourite product and why?
Powerlifting Knee Sleeves
Knee sleeves are definitely top on my list for the first piece of equipment you should get if starting powerlifting. Squats feel so much comfier and more solid.
What 3 other items are your go to and why?
10mm Belt
Flexible Medium Wrist Wraps
Singlet
The 10mm belt has been game changer for my deadlift. It allows me to have more range than with the 13mm on deadlifts and makes positioning easier while not interfering with my hip/rib bones since it’s thin.
The flexible wrist wraps are perfect for giving stability and support on your wrists I especially love them on squat.
The singlet because you will lift more of your wearing one (science based frl)!
What colourway is your favourite and why?
Phantom
I love an all black fit.
Why do you believe SBD is the gear all athletes should use?
SBD continues to innovate and release new products and the colourways to make sure you have top of the line equipment and a wide range of styles for anyone to choose from. The quality is top tier and they keep adding new and improved products to their lines for competition and everyday wear.
Why do you believe in working with SBD Canada as a Sponsored Athlete?
SBD Canada helps sponsor many competitions and grow the sport of powerlifting. It is a high quality brand that cares strongly for the sport!
