In 2012 he earned a degree from the Saratov State Vavilov Agrarian University Sarychev first became interested in powerlifting at the age of 15.

[1] He soon found coach Victor Mikheyev and made rapid progress, including preparing for competitions in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF).

In his third attempt, Sarychev raised it even further, with 335 kg (738.5 lb) raw, breaking the all-time record for the second time on the same day.

[6] In 2016, Sarychev set a world record with raw three-lift powerlifting total in SHW class at 1,072.5 kg (2,364.5 lb).

Had it been included, it would have been the all-time raw powerlifting total world record irrespective weight classes.

In 2016, Sarychev got certified on the Captains of Crush – No.3 gripper which requires 127 kg (280 lb)/ RGC 149 of pressure to close.