In this video, 1300+ squatter, McGill Method Certified coach and co-author of Gift of Injury discusses his favorite squat suits and why Overkill is king. Also he covers which other companies make very good gear.


Brian is a world-class powerlifter with over two decades of world-class powerlifting under his belt. Coming back from a devastating back injury in 2012 that broke multiple bones and that most experts said he would never recover from, he has returned to the pinnacle of world-class lifting (while 100% pain and symptom-free) and is now dedicated to helping others avoid the same mistakes that he made in the past through private and group coaching.Brian’s impressive recovery has given him the opportunity to teach and deliver talks to physical therapists, chiropractors, medical doctors, professional strength & conditioning coaches, and experts from all facets of the sport, on how to avoid injury, while building anti-fragile strength and resilience in athletes.

A competitive powerlifter since 1999, Brian Carroll is one of the most accomplished lifters in the history of the sport. Having lifted at the elite world-class level since 2005, Brian has well over a decade of world-class lifting experience. He has totaled more than ten times his body weight in three different classes, and both bench pressed and deadlifted over 800 pounds in two different classes. In his career, he’s totaled 2500 over 20 times in 2 different weight classes.Most recently (10.3.20) -Brian set the highest squat of all-time (regardless of weight class) with 1306lbs – being the first man to break the 1300lb squat barrier at a body-weight of 303lbs.

Brian Carroll's Website: https://www.powerrackstrength.com/

Back Pained and want to return to lifting? Schedule a consult with Brian: https://www.powerrackstrength.com/consult-brian-carroll/

Brian's Gift of Injury Co-authored Book with Dr. McGill: https://shop.powerrackstrength.com/collections/books/products/gift-of-injury

Back mechanic: https://shop.powerrackstrength.com/products/back-mechanic-by-dr-stuart-mcgill

Brian's 10/20/Life Strength training Manual: https://shop.powerrackstrength.com/collections/books/products/10-20-life-second-edition