Rauno Heinla is known for his deadlift prowess. The Estonian strongman is one of the few people to have pulled at least 453.6 kilograms (1,000 pounds), which he managed in December 2020. He also possesses ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Deadlifts 421.8 Kilograms (930 Pounds) for 3 Reps
It's been almost three years since Larry "Wheels" Williams last competed in a professional strongman competition. Judging from his latest incredible training feat, you'd think he never missed any ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Heather Connor Deadlifts 195 Kilograms (429 Pounds) at 44.9KG Bodyweight
At this stage, few strength feats Heather Connor achieves in the gym would shock anyone who's paid attention to her career. Yet, somehow, a recent lift in the gym even seemed to surprise the two-time ... Continue Reading
Rhianon Lovelace Records 241-Kilogram (530-Pound) Deadlift, Breaks British Raw Deadlift Record
Have power like 2018 World's Strongest Woman (WSW) Champion Rhianon Lovelace (U64KG), and you can pull off incredible feats of strength almost on a whim. On May 21-22, 2022, Lovelace competed in ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jordanne Panton (67.5KG) Deadlifts 235 Kilograms (518 Pounds) in Training, Exceeds USAPL Junior Record
At just 22-years-old, powerlifter Jordanne Panton has built up quite the ledger of accomplishments. It's her capability with her deadlift that perhaps draws the most acclaim. On May 18, 2022, ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Nicolaas Du Preez (125KG) Logs 1037.5-Kilogram (2,287.3-Pound) Total for New PR
After an approximate one-year absence, Nicolaas du Preez returned to competitive powerlifting, and it's like he never left. On May 14, 2022, the powerlifter set a new competition PR total of 1037.5 ... Continue Reading
Ben Thompson Sets Silver Dollar Deadlift World Record With Pull of 577.2 Kilograms (1,272.5 Pounds)
The Silver Dollar deadlift yet again has a new top dog. On May 1, 2022, Ben Thompson pulled a 557.2-kilogram (1,272.5-pound) Silver Dollar deadlift during the 2022 World Deadlift Council (WDC) World Silver ... Continue Reading
Strongman Kim Ujarak Crushes Staggeringly Heavy Deadlift Ladder Before World’s Strongest Man Debut
If a first-timer puts themselves on the map during the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM), they're likely going to need a tentpole event. That seems to be no problem for strongman Kim Ujarak, who will make ... Continue Reading
Strongwoman Nadia Stowers Deadlifts 238 Kilograms (525 Pounds) for a 3-Rep PR
On May 6, 2022, Nadia Stowers showed why she's always a name to keep tabs on in the strength sports realm. During a training session, the strongwoman deadlifted 238 kilograms (525 pounds) — a new triple ... Continue Reading
2022 Giants Live World Open & World Deadlift Championships Reveals 12-Person Lineup
The Giants Live World Open seems to have already become a tentpole competition in strongman. This year, it will take place on August 6, 2022, at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales. Like last year's ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jessica Buettner Deadlifts 250 Kilograms, an Unofficial IPF World Record, for 2 Reps
On May 4, 2022, Jessica Buettner gave the powerlifting community another inside look at her strength progress when she deadlifted 250 kilograms (551 pounds) for two reps. The stellar pull is not only a ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Agata Sitko (84KG) Breaks Multiple Equipped World Records, Wins European Junior Championships
Agata Sitko is only 19-years-old, but she's already one of the bigger upcoming names in powerlifting. On May 3-8, 2022, the Polish athlete verified that status with a memorable performance during the 2022 ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Captures a 425-Kilogram Deadlift Ahead of Potential New PR
On May 3, 2022, Larry "Wheels" Williams showed why's he one of the more prominent names in strength sports when he deadlifted 425 kilograms (937 pounds) during a training session. For the pull, Wheels ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Jessica Buettner Deadlifts 245 Kilograms (541 Pounds) for a 2-Rep PR
On April 26, 2022, powerlifter Jessica Buettner made waves again when she deadlifted 245.4 kilograms (541 pounds) for two reps during training — a new double PR. For the pull, Buettner used a mixed grip, ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Krzysztof Wierzbicki Records 502.5-Kilogram Deadlift (1,107 Pounds), the Heaviest Deadlift in History
There's a new deadlift mountain to climb for strength sports athletes everywhere. Krzysztof "Mr. Deadlift" Wierzbicki deadlifted an astonishing 502.5 kilograms (1,107 pounds) during a training session. ... Continue Reading
15-Year-Old Morgan Nicholls Records 605-Pound Deadlift in Training for Unofficial World Record
A professional strength sports athlete deadlifting 600-plus pounds will almost always be noteworthy. When that person's a teenager who still has to get their parent/guardian's signature on school ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Danny Grigsby Crushes a 437.2-Kilogram (964-Pound) Deadlift for 2 Reps
On April 24, 2022, Danny Grigsby deadlifted 437.2 kilograms (964 pounds) for two reps during training. The mark is the latest in a growing line of a recent deadlift progression for the ... Continue Reading
Strongman Rauno Heinla Withdraws From 2022 World’s Strongest Man, Mitchell Hooper Takes His Place
On April 24, 2022, the World's Strongest Man (WSM) organization announced that Rauno Heinla withdrew from the 2022 WSM, set to take place at the end of May. A couple of hours after the news broke, Canadian ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Krzysztof Wierzbicki Locks Out a 490-Kilogram Deadlift (1,080 Pounds) During Training
On roughly April 20, 2022, the Polish powerlifter pulled an incredible 490-kilogram deadlift (1,080 pounds) during a training session. Notably, Wierzbicki appeared to pull the weight without a lifting belt ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Joe Mackey Logs Bar-Bending 900-Pound Deadlift PR
Professional bodybuilder Joe Mackey has unofficially joined the 900-pound deadlift club. On April 16, 2022, the IFBB Pro League Men’s Open athlete completed the staggering deadlift and attained what had ... Continue Reading
Sean Hayes Smashes Silver Dollar Deadlift World Record by Pulling 560 Kilograms (1,235 Pounds)
The Silver Dollar deadlift world record has a new king sitting on its throne. On April 2, 2022, Sean Hayes pulled a 560-kilogram (1,235-pound) Silver Dollar deadlift during the 2022 Strongman Corporation ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Krzysztof Wierzbicki Deadlifts 461 Kilograms (1,016 Pounds) for 3 Reps
Krzysztof Wierzbicki isn't shy about his goals. One day — per a bold, all-caps declaration on his Instagram profile — he wants to deadlift at least 500 kilograms (1,102 pounds). If his latest workout is ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Deadlift for Strength and Muscle
On one hand, the deadlift is as simple and straightforward as “pick the heavy bar up off the ground and stand up.” On the other hand, the deadlift is an intricate series of muscular coordinations, ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Danny Grigsby Deadlifts 915 Pounds for 2 Reps and Then Pulls 770 Pounds for 8 Reps
On April 10, 2022, Danny Grigsby pulled a staggering 415-kilogram deadlift (915 pounds) for two reps. He followed the sizable two-rep set and showed off his stamina by pulling a 770-pound deadlift for ... Continue Reading
