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Deadlift Weight Record Statistics
Deadlift weight records vary by gender, weight class, and age group, with the highest absolute record set by Hafthor Bjornsson at 501 kg.
In the following post, we explore a series of remarkable statistics surrounding deadlift weight records achieved by powerful individuals within the strength sports community. From jaw-dropping feats by renowned strongmen like Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall to impressive displays of strength by female athletes like Becca Swanson and Kristy Hawkins, these records showcase the extraordinary capabilities of human strength and determination in the realm of deadlifting. Let’s dive into the astonishing numbers and achievements that have left a lasting mark in the world of strength sports.
Statistic 1
"The heaviest deadlift ever recorded was by Hafthor Bjornsson, lifting 1,104 lbs."
Statistic 2
"Eddie Hall previously held the record before Bjornsson, lifting 1,102 lbs."
Statistic 3
"The woman's world record for raw deadlift is held by Becca Swanson at 683 lbs."
Statistic 4
"Bjornsson completed his record-breaking lift under the supervision of Worlds Ultimate Strongman officials."
Statistic 5
"Eddie Hall's previous record was set in 2016."
Statistic 6
"The record for the strongest raw deadlift by a teenager (13-15) is 507 lbs lifted by Rostislav Petkov."
Statistic 7
"The heaviest sumo-style deadlift by a woman is 529 lbs by Kristy Hawkins."
Statistic 8
"The record for the heaviest deadlift from knee height is 1,320.77 lbs (599 kg) by Benedikt Magnusson."
Statistic 9
"The record for the heaviest deadlift (double body weight) by a woman is 683 lbs (310 kg) by Becca Swanson."
Statistic 10
"The record for heaviest 'behind-the-back' deadlift is 550 lbs by Mike Bruce."
Statistic 11
"The youngest person to deadlift four times his own body weight is CJ Cummings at 14 years old."
Statistic 12
"The most weight deadlifted in one minute by a woman is 3,324 lbs."
Statistic 13
"The quickest time to pull a commercial plane over 20 meters in a deadlift style was 1 min 16.73 seconds by Martin Wildauer."