Active in strongman from 2009 to 2018, Mikhail Sidorychev is known for both powerlifting and strongman competition. He finished 8th at the 2016 World’s Strongest Man and 10th at the 2017 WSM. Sidorychev set a raw bench press world record of 326 kg (718.5 lbs) at the 2016 Eurasian Championship. He won the 2016 Arnold Classic Europe Strongman and is recognized for his exceptional pressing strength, particularly in the log lift and bench press events.