400kg deadlift
| BigMacca |  | ... | 14-05-2020 @ 17:37 |
 understanding of the sport, little he has. Member 798, 9948 posts SQ 260, BP 150, DL 272.5682.5 kgs @ 82.5kgs UnEq | KevC86 said: This is an interesting idea and I'll be curious to see if it pans out when Englands strongest man rolls around and the guys can't use straps. Personally I don't think it will have a huge impact. At the massive weights, it makes a difference. Thor couldn't pull 430kg without straps then later that year he nearly hit 501kg at the Arnolds. You simply can't yank the bar off the floor when you have to grip it (with the exception of hook grip), you have to feed the power in far more gradually. Also there is the issue of bloat. You can't bang all the orals in the world down your neck as your hands bloat up and it has a big impact on your grip strength. No way does Eddie nearly lock 500kg out of he didn't have straps on | ||
| Samthepigman | | ... | 14-05-2020 @ 17:58 |
 See You Next Tuesday Member 2254, 3824 posts SQ 240, BP 165, DL 300705.0 kgs @ 89kgs UnEq | Personally, until someone deadlifts 500kg, raw, it hasn't been done. And Eddie is claiming to be the first human to deadlift 500kg, he is wrong. Imo. | ||
| luki | | ... | 14-05-2020 @ 19:35 |
Avatar Member 5517, 1538 posts SQ 160, BP 165, DL 201526.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | Samthepigman said:Personally, until someone deadlifts 500kg, raw, it hasn't been done. And Eddie is claiming to be the first human to deadlift 500kg, he is wrong. Imo. Does that apply to magnusons 460kg belted lift? What’s the heaviest no aid equipment deadlift then? Doesn’t seem to be a wiki for this. Anyone got the Guinness Record book handy? | ||
| AdamT | | ... | 14-05-2020 @ 19:51 |
AKA the great reset Member 4056, 5209 posts | Samthepigman said:Personally, until someone deadlifts 500kg, raw, it hasn't been done. And Eddie is claiming to be the first human to deadlift 500kg, he is wrong. Imo. 500kg deadlift belt only Someone will do it someday | ||
| billynomates | | ... | 14-05-2020 @ 20:20 |
Member 4923, 1795 posts | AdamT said: 500kg deadlift belt only Someone will do it someday What about straps? Surely impossible without them | ||
| Martin1956 |  | ... | 14-05-2020 @ 20:25 |
 Old Age Presser Member 75, 8073 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | I didn't set out to stir or upset anyone. it's just that I believe you can't compare a strapless lift in a powerlifting competition that is strictly judged for continuous movement with a strongman deadlift. Most of the big deadlift attempts I see failing at international events are down to the grip giving out rather than lack of strength. Personally, I think Andy Bolton's 457.5 is the best deadlift in history. The 455 was the first ever 1000 pound deadlift, so there's a case for that one, but the 457.5 was technically better. Best deadlift I've ever seem in the flesh? Possibly Eric Gunhamn's 370.5 in 2015, breaking the open world record as a junior. Other contenders are Julian Johannsson's 400 in 2018 and felix's 400 in Colne. | ||
| Samthepigman | | ... | 14-05-2020 @ 20:56 |
See You Next Tuesday Member 2254, 3824 posts SQ 240, BP 165, DL 300705.0 kgs @ 89kgs UnEq | billynomates said: AdamT said: 500kg deadlift belt only Someone will do it someday What about straps? Surely impossible without them If it's impossible, then you shouldn't compensate to make it possible. | ||
| AdamT | | ... | 14-05-2020 @ 22:22 |
AKA the great reset Member 4056, 5209 posts | Martin1956 said:I didn't set out to stir or upset anyone. it's just that I believe you can't compare a strapless lift in a powerlifting competition that is strictly judged for continuous movement with a strongman deadlift. Most of the big deadlift attempts I see failing at international events are down to the grip giving out rather than lack of strength. Personally, I think Andy Bolton's 457.5 is the best deadlift in history. The 455 was the first ever 1000 pound deadlift, so there's a case for that one, but the 457.5 was technically better. Best deadlift I've ever seem in the flesh? Possibly Eric Gunhamn's 370.5 in 2015, breaking the open world record as a junior. Other contenders are Julian Johannsson's 400 in 2018 and felix's 400 in Colne. I agree with you I put Tom Martins 410 in that comp where he went deadlift only at 110kg bw as one of my favourite lifts in recent years It was done with just a belt too Certainly better than someone 30-50kg heavier hitching another 40kg in straps | ||
| LessThanLuke | | ... | 15-05-2020 @ 19:25 |
 his poor male ego must be crushed Member 883, 6251 posts SQ 290, BP 180, DL 420890.0 kgs @ 105kgs UnEq | Martin1956 said: Good to see that reasoned and intelligent debate is still alive and well. Make silly statements get a silly reply. | ||
| Nimble | | ... | 16-05-2020 @ 06:33 |
 woefully weak Member 4748, 1513 posts SQ 157, BP 133, DL 260550.0 kgs @ 104kgs UnEq | jt said: Thats because most self respecting strongmen should have a decent grip, imagine a short arse with stubby fingers and immense strength but s**t grip the straps will help him lift 200kg or more. I have never heard of anyone getting more than 100kg from wraps (20kg for me) I did my pb deadlift strapless (310) and could pull 420 from the rack no straps. I get nothing from straps. Mixed grip/hook grip/straps all give me 40kg over my DOH. I think Shaw and Martins could both pull closeish to their PBs without straps. Heinla on the other hand would be way off. Depends on the athlete. | ||
| danbaseley | | ... | 16-05-2020 @ 10:06 |
 A member for 10 years and still no mouldy peanuts Member 1252, 4722 posts SQ 160, BP 120, DL 215495.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq | https://www.instagram.com/p/CAOoYt-ppDI/?igshid=1mmao9v99uy5k Doctor Deadlift - 412.5kg @98.5kg | ||
| unit94 | | ... | 16-05-2020 @ 11:33 |
 what is everyone's fran time? Member 3986, 10452 posts SQ 340, BP 200, DL 400940.0 kgs @ 129kgs Eq | This is all a bit silly isn't it. When Ed pulled 400 for reps with no belt and no hitching but straps was that a thing of beauty or was that not a deadlift? Some powerlifters get 50kg out of wraps, a lot more than most get out of straps | ||
| unit94 | | ... | 16-05-2020 @ 11:43 |
what is everyone's fran time? Member 3986, 10452 posts SQ 340, BP 200, DL 400940.0 kgs @ 129kgs Eq | KevC86 said: It is baffling that john never made it to UKs. The guy was a monster. I always thought that but he never moved that well so always dropped a lot of points, he missed out by one spot in 2016 | ||
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