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Mitchell Hooper Reveals His Anabolic Protein Shake, Pre-Workout Slushy & Supplement Stack to Win World’s Strongest Man
Canadian strongman Mitchell Hooper has enjoyed a stellar run at the highest level of the sport. Although he’s been competing for only one year, he’s already claimed the most prestigious title, the 2023 World’s Strongest Man. He was able to achieve this due to multiple factors. So, in a recent video uploaded on his YouTube channel, Hooper revealed the anabolic protein shake, pre-workout slushy, and the supplement stack he used to win the WSM.
Mitchell Hooper first emerged as a budding Strongman athlete when he got the chance to compete at the 2022 World’s Strongest Man competition after the withdrawal of Rauno Heinla. Despite not competing at all beforehand, Hooper displayed unreal strength to come out on top of the qualifying group stages over veteran Brian Shaw. Next, he rounded up the top three at the 2022 Shaw Classic and followed up by handily dispatching the competition to win the 2022 Arnold Pro Strongman World Series UK.
Hooper continued to work hard in the off-season and returned triumphant at the Giants Live 2022 World Tour Finals. Then, he set his sights on the 2022 Rogue Invitational. Hooper ended up taking the bronze medal, but also left the fans stunned with his freakish strength, having set a new World Record on the Dinnie Stones Hold.
Earlier this year, Hooper got back in the winning column with a strong performance at the 2023 Australia’s Strongest International competition. A few days after the victory, he scored a new PR of 420-kg (925.9-lb) on the raw deadlift in training. His workouts kept amping up as he demolished an insane 770-kg (1,697.6-lb) raw leg press for eight reps in prep for the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic. His training yielded him the outcome he wanted as he won the top prize at the aforementioned show three months ago.
Mitchell Hooper / Courtesy of World’s Strongest Man
Mitchell Hooper went up against a stacked lineup of proven veterans and fellow rising stars at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man two months ago. He established his lead early and got the biggest win of his career in only his second WSM appearance. Following the impressive win, he called for the development of a comprehensive ruleset for the show.
The 27-year-old detailed some of his ‘non-negotiable’ supplements and gave his take on how alcohol and sugar can affect recovery last month. While there are risks to overusing either substance, Hooper believes moderate consumption of sugar and alcohol won’t derail progress in the training room. Instead, they can be much more beneficial in regard to relaxing before a big day.
Even after the 2023 WSM win, Hooper is still boasting his crazy endurance levels. So, he performed a huge 465-lb (211-kg) squat for 20 reps to level up his conditioning. Then, he broke bodybuilding icon Tom Platz’s 1992 legendary squat record by performing 24 reps of 525 pounds.
Mitchell Hooper reveals supplement stack that won him the World’s Strongest Man
In a recent YouTube video, Mitchell Hooper shared the supplement stack that helped him secure the 2023 WSM and Arnold Classic titles.
Hooper listed whey protein, pre-workout, weight gainer, and creatine as part of his supplement stack.
“I’ll start with my bread and butter which is whey protein,” said Hooper. “That’s obviously going to help you recover and it’s a really quick and easy way for you to get your protein.
“Second thing that’s a mandatory in my stack is my pre-workout… It’s one of those things I don’t find a necessity but it’s certainly something that helps you when it comes to energy.”
“Next in my stack is a bit of weight gainer.”
“And the last thing on my stack is creatine. I have said this time and time again. Creatine is the number one most important thing you need to get the most out of your training.”
“This is the stack used to win World’s Strongest Man and to win the Arnold.”
Mitchell Hooper (Credit: Todd Burandt / World’s Strongest Man)
Hooper shares his staple anabolic protein shake & pre-workout slushy
Hooper revealed his morning protein shake to build muscle along with the ice-cold pre-workout smoothie he consumes to energize himself.
“At the moment, we’re in prep for Royal Albert Hall. I’m losing a bit of weight being a bit fitter so we’re going berries.”
Anabolic protein shake:
2 scoops of Diesel Mint Chip Whey Isolate
1 cup skim milk
2 scoops creatine (10g)
About a cup of Frozen mixed berries
Peanut butter (optional)
Chocolate chips (optional)
Macro Breakdown: 60g protein, 28g carbs, 1g fat.
Pre-workout slushy:
Water
1 and a half scoop of ALTRD State (pre-workout)
1 scoop iPREP
Vitamin C
Cubed ice
Mitchell Hooper challenged himself by taking on strongman icon Eddie Hall’s renowned ‘Death by Deadlift’ set last month. He used slightly heavier plates, a lifting belt, and lifting straps to perform the exhausting set. Although he couldn’t level Hall’s record, he indicated plans to try out the challenge again in the near future.
Hooper’s latest offering provides insight into the preparations of the World’s Strongest Man and will motivate fitness fans to try out similar supplements in their training.
You can watch the full video below.
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Published: 14 June, 2023 | 6:08 PM EDT
Brian Shaw Reveals 10,000+ Calorie Diet Leading Up To His Final Professional Strongman Appearance Ever
It’s been a turbulent year for Brian Shaw, especially since he announced that he will be retiring after the 2023 Shaw Classic. The fourth edition of Brian’s competition will take place on August 19-20. So, it is just over two months from now and the time for Brian to prepare is slowly running out. Thus, Shaw is taking all the necessary steps to be the Strongest Man on Earth, including a daily diet of over 10,000 calories.
Brian Shaw shared a video on YouTube on June 12th, revealing exactly what his full day of eating looks like. Standing at 6 feet 8 inches and weighing around 400 pounds, Brian eats six meals a day to maintain his bodyweight.
Brian Shaw (Courtesy of World’s Strongest Man)
Related: 2023 Shaw Classic Updates: New Competitor, Arm Wrestling Matches & More Revealed By Brian Shaw
Brian Shaw’s Full Day of Eating
Meal One
For meal one of the day, Brian Shaw first made a bundle of pancakes, taking five for himself and leaving the rest for his sons. He then got himself eight ounces of bison meat and mixed it with six eggs. He also added butter, syrup, and ketchup to make the meal a bit more tasty. In addition, Brian drank a glass of orange juice.
Calories: 2,260
Protein: 104
Carbs: 240
Fat: 95.5
Meal Two
Brian Shaw first prepares his second meal at home and brings it to work, where he also eats it. He uses three scoops of protein, one banana, water, and some peanut butter to make himself a nice shake. Apart from the shake, Brian packed up an apple and some cookies.
Calories: 1,190
Protein: 85
Carbs: 132
Fat: 36
Meal Three
Brian Shaw calls meal number three the “First Lunch” and it is basically pasta and bison meat. However, unlike the portion size in his meal one, Brian used one pound of bison meat, increasing his meal substantially.
Brian Shaw also revealed that he likes to eat fast and with no distractions like phones, TVs, or similar stuff. He does this due to the fact that he eats six meals a day and cannot afford to drag the meals too much.
“When the food sits down in front of me, I focus and quite literally dig into it.”
Calories: 1,495
Protein: 131
Carbs: 153
Fat: 43
Meal Four
For the fourth meal of the day Brian Shaw once again prepared a pound of bison meat, but replaced pasta with rice. Shaw also added some green beans and barbecue sauce to his meal. However, Brian states that he will eat even more bison meat in the weeks leading up to the 2023 Shaw Classic.
“It (2023 Shaw Classic) is just about being big and strong… My portion sizes from this point will only get bigger, they will not get smaller… How I am feeling in the gym is also showing me that eating this way is translating to my performance.”
Calories: 1,532
Protein: 129
Carbs: 161.5
Fat: 40
Meal Five
The second-to-last meal of the day consists of four servings of ravioli, two servings of chicken meatballs, a salad, and eight ounces of bison meat once again. Seeing that he was preparing for a rigorous training session, Brian also drank two cans of Coca-Cola.
Calories: 2,555
Protein: 145
Carbs: 209
Fat: 135
Meal Six
Despite his size already, Brian Shaw makes ice cream by using milk and five scoops of mass gainer. If that wasn’t enough, Brian also consumed some cheesecake, which is rich in calories.
Calories: 1,420
Protein: 97.5
Carbs: 153
Fat: 47.25
Total
After the entire day of eating, Brian Shaw ended up consuming 10,432 calories. Those consisted of 690 grams of protein, 1,048 grams of carbs, and 396 grams of fats.
Watch the full video here:
Related: Strongman Brian Shaw Shows Off Superhuman Strength By Rolling Up Frying Pan
Brian Shaw hoped to make 2023 one of his greatest years ever, but an unfortunate leg infection ruined everything. His infection got so severe that he almost lost his leg. So, by the time the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition rolled around, Brian was only capable of finishing in seventh place.
However, Brian Shaw is now going back to what worked the best for him, and that is putting on some mass in order to move heavy weights. In order to make his retirement one of the most important events in Strongman history, he hopes to make a spectacle at the 2023 Shaw Classic.
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Published: 12 June, 2023 | 11:36 PM EDT
2023 Strongest Man In Iceland Full Results — Kristján Jón Haraldsson Defend His Title
Iceland has gained a reputation for producing exceptional Strongman athletes, with several World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champions hailing from the country. So, it is understandable that the National competitions held in Iceland are of the highest quality possible. To ensure that, the 4x WSM Magnús Ver Magnússon organized the 2023 Strongest Man In Iceland competition. It gathered ten of the greatest Strongmen in the country and Kristján Jón Haraldsson was crowned as the winner.
Winning five out of the eight events, Kristján Jón Haraldsson easily defended his title from last year and marked an important point in his career. Haraldsson recently stepped in to compete at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition, which evidently helped him crush his rivals at the 2023 Strongest Man In Iceland competition.
2023 Strongest Man in Iceland Results
Kristján Jón Haraldsson — 72.5 points
Vilius Jokužys — 67.5 points
Pálmi Gudfinnsson — 54 points
Gudmundur Adalsteinsson — 51.5 points
Stefán Karel Torfason — 43 points
Aron Geir Gudmundsson — 37.5 points
Birgir Gudnason — 36.5 points
Alexander Andersen — 30 points
Fannar Katrínarson — 27.5 points
Ólafur Haukur Tómasson — 17 points
Related: 2022 Iceland’s Strongest Man Results — Kristján Jón Haraldsson Wins
Max Dumbbell
As defending champion, Haraldsson had a great start to the 2023 Strongest Man in Iceland competition, winning the first event which was the Max Dumbell. However, he had to share the top spot with Vilius Jokužys, as both men locked out 110 kilograms.
Kristján Jón Haraldsson — 110 kilograms (Tied-First)
Vilius Jokužys — 110 kilograms (Tied-First)
Stefán Karel Torfason— 100 kilograms
Pálmi Gudfinnsson — 90 kilograms
Gudmundur Adalsteinsson — 80 kilograms (Tied-Fifth)
Ólafur Haukur Tómasson — 80 kilograms (Tied-Fifth)
Birgir Gudnason — 70 kilograms (Tied-Seventh)
Alexander Andersen — 70 kilograms (Tied-Seventh)
Fannar Katrínarson — 70 kilograms (Tied-Seventh)
Aron Geir Gudmundsson — 70 kilograms (Tied-Seventh)
Bag Over Bar
The bar was set at 4.30 meters of height for the second event of the 2023 Strongest Man In Iceland. Moreover, four bags ranging from 16 to 32 kilograms were placed in front of the athletes who were also given a 60-second time limit.
Three men completed all six bags, with Torfason being the fastest to do so. He performed the event with blistering speed and finished 1 second ahead of Haraldsson.
Stefán Karel Torfason — 6 in 18.67 s
Kristján Jón Haraldsson — 6 in 19.51 s
Pálmi Gudfinnsson — 6 in 26.44 s
Vilius Jokužys — 5 in 19.81 s
Aron Geir Gudmundsson — 4 in 14.88 s
Gudmundur Adalsteinsson — 4 in 24.85 s
Birgir Gudnason — 3 in 10.69 s
Alexander Andersen — 2 in 9.86 s
Fannar Katrínarson — 2 in 11.05 s
Ólafur Haukur Tómasson — 1 in 4.8 s
Front Hold
Gudmundur Adalsteinsson rose to the top on the third event of the 2023 Strongest Man In Iceland by performing a 25-kilogram Front Hold for 49.24 seconds. No one managed to hold the identical 25-kilogram implement for as long as him, but Torfason and Jokužys did battle fiercely for the second place. However, Torfason managed to hold the weight for 0.10 seconds longer.
Gudmundur Adalsteinsson — 49.24 s
Stefán Karel Torfason — 44.19 s
Vilius Jokužys — 44.09 s
Birgir Gudnason — 40.39 s
Fannar Katrínarson — 38 s
Kristján Jón Haraldsson — 37.31 s
Alexander Andersen — 35.53 s
Aron Geir Gudmundsson — 32.5 s
Pálmi Gudfinnsson — 30.46 s
Ólafur Haukur Tómasson — 10.65 s
Max Deadlift
Kristján Jón Haraldsson got back to winning ways in event four – the Max Deadlift. He was the only man to deadlift 400 kilograms, with Pálmi Gudfinnsson locking out 380 kilograms and clinching second place. Torfason lifted another 20 kilograms less than Gudfinnsson to finish third.
Kristján Jón Haraldsson — 400 kilograms
Pálmi Gudfinnsson — 380 kilograms
Stefán Karel Torfason — 360 kilograms
Vilius Jokužys — 340 kilograms (Tied-Fourth)
Birgir Gudnason — 340 kilograms (Tied-Fourth)
Fannar Katrínarson — 340 kilograms (Tied-Fourth)
Aron Geir Gudmundsson — 320 kilograms
Gudmundur Adalsteinsson — 300 kilograms
Alexander Andersen — 260 kilograms (Tied-Ninth)
Ólafur Haukur Tómasson — 260 kilograms (Tied-Ninth)
Arm-Over-Arm Pull
For the fifth event, the athletes had to perform an arm-over-arm pull for a distance of 60 meters in a time cap of 60 seconds. Only two men managed to do it with Haraldsson coming out on top with a time of 41.95 seconds. Vilius Jokužys, on the other hand, finished the event exactly as the time cap ran out.
Kristján Jón Haraldsson — 41.95 s
Vilius Jokužys — 60 s
Stefán Karel Torfason — 12.4 meters
Aron Geir Gudmundsson — 11.45 meters
Pálmi Gudfinnsson — 11.35 meters
Gudmundur Adalsteinsson — 9.54 meters
Birgir Gudnason — 9.25 meters
Alexander Andersen — 9.1 meters
Fannar Katrínarson — 4.85 meters
Ólafur Haukur Tómasson — 1.6 meters
Mooring Bitt Carry
The 2023 Strongest Man In Iceland competition featured a carry event as the sixth event. However, this time the athletes carried a peculiar 140-kilogram Mooring Bitt for the max distance possible.
Haraldsson claimed his third victory in a row by covering a distance of 40 meters. In addition, Vilius Jokužys once again finished second, carrying the bitt for 2.8 meters less than Haraldsson.
Kristján Jón Haraldsson — 40 meters
Vilius Jokužys — 37.2 meters
Pálmi Gudfinnsson — 32.3 meters
Gudmundur Adalsteinsson — 25 meters
Alexander Andersen — 24.35 meters
Aron Geir Gudmundsson — 19.9 meters
Fannar Katrínarson — 13.2 meters
Birgir Gudnason — 6.5 meters
Ólafur Haukur Tómasson — 4.15 meters
Stefán Karel Torfason — withdrew
Block Press
Momentum helped Haraldsson to win his fourth consecutive event which was manifested in the form of a Block Press. Being the only man to lift all four blocks ranging from 90 to 120 kilograms, Haraldsson claimed maximum points and extended his lead over everyone else.
Kristján Jón Haraldsson — 4 in 67.31 s
Vilius Jokužys — 3 in 24.49 s
Gudmundur Adalsteinsson — 3 in 65.08 s
Pálmi Gudfinnsson — 2 in 31.03 s
Aron Geir Gudmundsson — 1 in 10.35 s
Alexander Andersen — 1 in 12.47 s
Birgir Gudnason — 1 in 13.44 s
Fannar Katrínarson — 1 in 21.62 s
Ólafur Haukur Tómasson — 1 in 29.28 s
Farmer’s Carry & Yoke Medley
Vilius Jokužys won the final event of the 2023 Strongest Man In Iceland, having carried a 120-kilogram farmer’s carry and a 400-kilogram yoke down a 20-meter course in just 27.51 seconds. However, seeing that Haraldsson finished in second with a time of 38.15 seconds, he was pronounced as the winner of the competition overall.
Vilius Jokužys — 27.51 s
Kristján Jón Haraldsson — 38.15 s
Gudmundur Adalsteinsson — 43.46 s
Pálmi Gudfinnsson — 57.10 s
Birgir Gudnason — 36.8 meters
Alexander Andersen — 34.95 meters
Aron Geir Gudmundsson — 23.1 meters
Ólafur Haukur Tómasson — 10.8 meters
Fannar Katrínarson — 2.35 meters
Related: 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman & Man Results — Rebecca Roberts & Paul Smith Take Gold
After showcasing his incredible strength and skill at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and successful defense of his title at the 2023 Strongest Man In Iceland competition, Kristján Jón Haraldsson has certainly made a name for himself in the strongman world. With such impressive performances under his belt, it’s no surprise that he is expected to become a familiar face on the big stage, competing alongside the best in the sport. He proved that he excels in some static events, as well as those which require a high pain tolerance. This is essential to become one of the greatest Strongmen in the world, so Haraldsson has potential for the future.
Published: 8 June, 2023 | 4:57 PM EDT
Strongwomen Izzy Tait & Sam Taylor Set a 454-kg (1,000-lb) Tandem Deadlift Guinness World Record
The 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman and Man competition turned out to be quite a unique strength festival. Apart from the incredible Strongman and Strongwoman contests, the event featured a number of world record attempts. Pavlo Kordiyaka, a Ukrainian strongman star, attempted to break the Husafell Stone Carry record, but came just four meters short. However, two Strongwoman athletes combined their power to put up one of the most interesting lifts of the season. Izzy Tait and Sam Taylor performed a 454-kilogram (1,000-pound) Tandem Deadlift and set a new Guinness World Record.
To perform the tandem deadlift, a pair of athletes must come together and coordinate their movements perfectly in order to avoid injury. In addition, both of the athletes have to be proficient in the individual deadlift as well. Luckily, Izzy Tait and Sam Taylor proved to be a perfect matchup for this event.
Both Izzy Tait and Sam Taylor utilized a lifting belt and lifting straps to complete the lift. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder, Izzy and Sam applied equal force and evenly lifted the barbell up. After they successfully completed the lift, the crowd cheered with excitement, while the two women embraced in a hug to celebrate.
Watch the tandem deadlift world record here:
Related: Jessica Buettner Majorly Fails 1003lb Tandem Deadlift With Jarek Rhodes
The tandem deadlift was not the only world record at the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman and Man competition, as Lucy Underdown also set a record of her own. As a part of the Strongwoman competition, Lucy took part in a Max deadlift event. She ended up locking out 305 kilograms (672.4 pounds) on the Kratos barbell for a new World Record.
Speaking of Lucy Underdown, she played a key role in making the Strongwoman portion of the competition very interesting. Lucy, along with the ultimate winner, Rebecca Roberts, led the competition to a nail-biting final event. With these two women tied on points going into the Sack Throw, they only needed to outperform each other for the win. Rebecca dominated the event and won the competition, while Lucy stumbled on her final sack.
Izzy Tait also competed in the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman competition, but her deadlift partner, Sam Taylor, did not. Izzy got off to a very bad start, but managed to jump up to fifth-place by the end of the competition.
The men’s division was not as tight as the women’s since Paul Smith took the lead in the first event and held onto it until the end. Thus, he defended his UK’s Strongest Man in 2022.
Related: Powerlifters David Woolson & Bobb Matthews Complete a Magnificent 620-kg (1,366.9-lb) Duo-Deadlift PR
Izzy Tait and Sam Taylor now became the first pair of women to reach the 1,000-pound milestone in the Tandem Deadlift event. In addition, this achievement has been officially confirmed by Guinness, as both women received certificates validating their efforts.
Published: 30 May, 2023 | 3:48 PM EDT
2023 WSM Mitchell Hooper Attempts Eddie Hall’s Infamous ‘Death By Deadlift’ Set
Mitchell Hooper is a man who loves a good challenge, which is evident by the videos he shares on YouTube. Just one week ago, Hooper attempted and successfully completed the “Tom Platz’s 525-pound Squat Challenge“, but he has already upped the ante. In his most recent YouTube video, Mitchell Hooper attempted to perform Eddie Hall’s “Death By Deadlift” set.
Eddie Hall was the first man to deadlift 500 kilograms (1,102.3 pounds) back in 2016. That same year, during his prime, Eddie invented the “Death By Deadlift” set. The goal of the set was to start the first rep with only one plate on each side of the barbell. Then, another plate was added to each side, and he performed the rep without rest. This process was repeated until there were ten plates on each side, or 420 kilograms (926 pounds) in total.
Once the top weight was reached, the spotters took out one plate from each side, with Hall performing reps until only one plate was left on the barbell.
So, Eddie Hell performed one rep with each of the following weight increments: 60-kg / 100-kg / 140-kg / 180-kg / 220-kg / 260-kg / 300-kg / 340-kg / 380-kg / 420-kg / 380-kg / 340-kg / 300-kg / 260-kg / 220-kg / 180-kg / 140-kg / 100-kg / 60-kg.
Even in his prime, this set left Eddie Hall completely exhausted and on his knees. In fact, in 2021 Hall referred to this as his “most impressive deadlift session” ever.
Mitchell Hooper’s “Death By Deadlift” Attempt
Mitchell Hooper first gave credit where credit is due and revealed that he recognizes Hall as one of the greatest ever. This also meant that Hooper understood just how difficult this feat of strength is.
“There is no losing in a way because this is such a ridiculous feat… This is against probably, arguably, the best deadlifter of all time…
However, while Eddie Hall used 20-kilogram plates, Mitchell Hooper opted for 45-pound plates which are 0.4 kilograms heavier each. So, his set was even more difficult than Hall’s original one.
“I’m not interested in tying records. We are going to be using the pound plates… meaning we are going to be working up to 428 kilograms.”
Mitchell Hooper also attempted to replicate Hall’s setup as much as possible, opting to use only a lifting belt and lifting straps, as well as a standard barbell.
“It looked like Eddie did it on a gym bar, a standard barbell. So, it would be cheating to do it on a deadlift bar… I’m going to do it with figure eights (lifting straps) like he did.”
Mitchell Hooper started the set off very strongly, but his attempt stopped once he successfully locked out the second-to-last ascending repetition. So, once it was time to put on the final plate on each side, plates started sliding off from his barbell, and the “Death By Deadlift” challenge concluded.
“It’s attempt one. I reckon it is there. I was having some strap issues, but I think it is there… 380-kg was a grinder. It felt better than I anticipated… I’ll definitely go again. I’ll definitely have another crack at some stage.
Mitchell Hooper does not consider this attempt a failure, purely due to the level of difficulty it carries. His performance was still impressive, but a lot of reps were still left in the set.
“Just to reiterate, this is an attempt at probably the greatest deadlift strength feat, in my opinion, of all time. This is up there with 500 and 501 (kilograms).”
Watch the video here:
Related: Mitchell Hooper Shows Off Impressive Endurance Levels With a 465-lb (211-kg) Squat For 20 Reps
Although Mitchell Hooper did not manage to successfully complete Eddie Hall’s deadlift set, his Strongman career shows that he is the perfect candidate for this incredible feat. Since he began competing in Strongman a year ago, Hooper has participated in 10 international competitions, winning five of them. His most notable victories are the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic and 2023 World’s Strongest Man.
Mitchell Hooper has gained a reputation for being a record-breaker. So, he will give his all to succeed in performing the “Death By Deadlift” set once again. One thing is certain, whenever Mitchell attempts this challenge again, he will make sure to put on a performance for the history books.
Published: 30 May, 2023 | 10:11 AM EDT
Strongwoman Lucy Underdown Scores 305-kg (672.4-lb) Kratos Bar Deadlift World Record At 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman
When it comes to women’s strength athletes, Lucy Underdown reigns supreme as the ultimate deadlifting powerhouse. Her exceptional abilities in this lift set her apart from any other competitor in the world. She is miles ahead of everyone, which is proved by her records and deadlift event wins in all competitions. As if that wasn’t enough, Lucy Underdown has now set a 305-kilogram (672.4-pound) Kratos Bar Deadlift World Record.
Lucy Underdown set this humongous deadlift World Record at the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman competition, which took place on May 27-29, in Nottingham, England. The Kratos Barbell Deadlift was the fourth event of the competition. So, Lucy Underdown was already tired from performing three events before setting the World Record as well.
From what can be seen in the Instagram video, Lucy Underdown only utilized a lifting belt and lifting straps to set the 305-kilogram (672.4-pound) Kratos Bar Deadlift World Record. She even made the lift look relatively easy and soaked the glory by holding the bar at lockout for a few seconds as well.
Watch the video here:
Related: Lucy Underdown Pulls a 302.5-kg (667-lb) Unofficial Strongwoman Deadlift World Record in Training
The Kratos Barbell is an absolute game-changer. It’s designed to push your limits and take your deadlifts to the next level. Picture this: a sturdy 10-foot barbell that’s flexible enough to provide a unique challenge. When you go for that initial lift off the ground, you’ll feel the barbell testing your strength a little longer, adding an extra thrill to the exercise. But here’s the best part – once those plates leave the floor, the deadlift becomes smoother and more manageable. It’s like unlocking a whole new level of strength and achievement. Trust me, this barbell is a game-changer for your lifting journey. The bend in the barbell alongside the humongous 305-kilogram (672.4-pound) weight made Lucy Underdown’s lift look epic.
Lucy Underdown’s 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman Performance
Lucy Underdown was extremely close to winning the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman competition, as she lost to Rebecca Roberts by just one point. Going into the final event, Underdown and Roberts were tied on points. However, Rebecca dominated the final event, leaving Underdown in second-place.
Husafell Stone Carry: 39.80 meters (Second-Place)
Block Press: 5 reps (First-Place)
Truck Pull: 23.47 seconds (Second-Place)
Max Deadlift: 305 kilograms (First-Place)
Sack Throw: 5 in 27.71 seconds (Second-Place)
Although Lucy Underdown did not win the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman competition, she grabbed yet another podium finish in major competition. She has also finished in third-place at both the 2022 & 2021 UK’s Strongest Woman competitions as well. In addition, Lucy has claimed victories at the 2022 Arnold’s UK Strongwoman Pro and 2022 England’s Strongest Woman competitions.
Most notably, Lucy Underdown became the first woman to deadlift 300 kilograms (661.4 pounds) in 2021, marking her reign as the world’s greatest deadlifter among women.
Related: Strongwoman Lucy Underdown Deadlifts 617lbs Ahead of 2022 UK’s Strongest Woman Contest
Lucy Underdown walked away from the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman contest satisfied, mainly due to her new World Record. Lucy had her heart set on winning the competition, but with just three years of experience under her belt, she remains determined. She’s not letting setbacks discourage her. Instead, she’s using them as fuel to train harder and come back even stronger next year. Lucy’s unwavering dedication and passion for her sport will surely pave the way for even greater achievements in the future.
Published: 30 May, 2023 | 9:13 AM EDT
2023 UK’s Strongest Woman & Man Results — Rebecca Roberts & Paul Smith Take Gold
The 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman & Man competitions took place on May 27-29, 2023, at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England. The women’s event gathered the eight greatest Strongwoman athletes from the United Kingdom who battled for the top place over five events. Although it was a very tight race to the top, Rebecca Roberts managed to win the competition in the final event.
The 2023 UK’s Strongest Man competition was taking place at the same time as the women’s event. However, Paul Smith made it look far less competitive due to his dominance.
2023 UK’s Strongest Woman Leaderboards
From event one, it was clear that the competition was a two-woman race between Rebecca Roberts and Lucy Underdown. These two women switched between first and second place with every event, but Rebecca won by just one point margin in the end.
Lucy Underdown, despite missing out on the victory, still walked away satisfied from the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman competition. The reason for this is her new Kratos Bar Deadlift World Record of 305 kilograms (672 pounds).
Rebecca Roberts — 38 points
Lucy Underdown — 37 points
Katie Smith — 19 points
Izzy Tait — 17 points
Sarah Reynolds — 16 points
Claire Myler — 13 points
Gemma Moore — 12 points
Nadine Guy — 7 points
2023 UK’s Strongest Man Leaderboards
Paul Smith won the first three events of the 2023 UK’s Strongest Man competition, making his final two events a smooth sail to victory. He ended up with 4.5 points more than the second-place finisher, Matt Dimond.
Paul Smith — 33 points
Matt Dimond — 28.5 points
Callum Crozier — 26 points
Andrew Flynn — 23.5 points
Chris Beetham — 20 points
Louis Jack — 19 points
Cillein Groom — 16 points
Scott Milne — 14 points
Related: 2023 Arnold Strongwoman Classic Results — Victoria Long Victorious
Strongwoman Event Recap
Husafell Stone Carry
The first event of the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman competition made the competitors lift a heavy stone and carry it for the maximum distance possible. Rebecca Roberts had a perfect start to the competition, having won the event with a distance of 52.30 meters.
Lucy Underdown finished in second with 39.80 meters, while Katie Smith fell a few meters short and took third.
Rebecca Roberts — 52.30 meters
Lucy Underdown — 39.80 meters
Katie Smith — 35.90 meters
Gemma Moore — 29.60 meters
Claire Myler — 21.90 meters
Nadine Guy —14.30 meters
Sarah Reynolds — 12.25 meters
Izzy Tait — 11.95 meters
Block Press
Moving over to the second event, the athletes had to lift a very heavy block and shoulder press it for multiple repetitions. However, six of the women were not able to perform even a single repetition.
The two women who did manage to successfully perform in the second event of the competition were Lucy Underdown and Rebecca Roberts. Lucy came out on top with five reps, since Roberts performed one rep less.
Lucy Underdown — 5 reps
Rebecca Roberts — 4 reps
Claire Myler — 0 reps
Katie Smith — 0 reps
Sarah Reynolds — 0 reps
Gemma Moore — 0 reps
Nadine Guy — 0 reps
Izzy Tait — 0 reps
Truck Pull
The third event of the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman was the Truck Pull, designed to test the speed and endurance of the athletes.
Rebecca Roberts was once again the greatest performer, having finished the course in just 22.69 seconds. Lucy Underdown once again came just short, finishing less than one second behind Roberts.
Rebecca Roberts — 22.69 seconds
Lucy Underdown — 23.47 seconds
Claire Myler — 30.37 seconds
Sarah Reynolds — 33.06 seconds
Izzy Tait — 35.56 seconds
Katie Smith — 35.62 seconds
Nadine Guy —12,40 meters
Gemma Moore — 6.80 meters
Max Deadlift
The penultimate event of the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman also turned out to be the most interesting one, as the athletes had to deadlift as much weight as possible on a Kratos bar deadlift. The Kratos barbell is made to be extra bendy, making the lift look even more epic.
There was no chance that anyone would beat Lucy Underdown who set a new World Record of 305 kilograms (672 pounds). The next closest competitor, Rebecca Roberts, ended up deadlifting 35 kilograms less than Lucy.
Lucy Underdown — 305 kilograms — World Record
Rebecca Roberts — 270 kilograms
Izzy Tait — 260 kilograms
Katie Smith — 240 kilograms
Gemma Moore — 240 kilograms
Claire Myler — 240 kilograms
Sarah Reynolds — 220 kilograms
Nadine Guy — 200 kilograms
Related: 9 Weeks to a Bigger Deadlift Program
Watch Lucy Underdown’s deadlift here:
Sack Throw
The final event of the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman was the Sack Throw. It featured a series of progressively heavier sacks with the goal of throwing all of them over a bar as quickly as possible.
Rebbeca Roberts and Lucy Underdown had identical points going into this event. So, whoever performed better would win the competition overall as well. However, Lucy was not even close to Rebecca Roberts who threw all five sacks in just 19.61 seconds.
Rebecca Roberts — 5 in 19.61 seconds
Lucy Underdown — 5 in 27.71 seconds
Katie Smith — 4 in 51.56 seconds
Izzy Tait — 3 in 19.44 seconds
Sarah Reynolds — 3 in 20.40 seconds
Claire Myler — 2 in 10.40 seconds
Gemma Moore — 2 in 14.77 seconds
Nadine Guy —2 in 58.60 seconds
Related: Lucy Underdown Pulls a 302.5-kg (667-lb) Unofficial Strongwoman Deadlift World Record in Training
Strongman Event Recap
Super Yoke
Paul Smith won the Super Yoke event of the 2023 UK’s Strongest Man competition by carrying the massive weight across the course in just 23.60 seconds.
Paul Smith — 23.60 seconds
Matt Dimond — 25.96 seconds
Scott Milne — 27.10 seconds
Cillein Groom — 27.40 seconds
Chris Beetham — 31.70 seconds
Andrew Flynn — 33.30 seconds
Louis Jack — 36.13 seconds
Callum Crozier — 6 meters
Incline Log Ladder
Moving onto the second event, the athletes found themselves faced with five progressively heavier Logs. Paul Smith was once again the fastest to lift all five, doing so in just 71.02 seconds.
Paul Smith — 5 in 71.02 seconds
Matt Dimond — 5 in 73.20 seconds
Louis Jack — 4 in 37.17 seconds
Chris Beetham — 4 in 48.64 seconds
Callum Crozier — 4 in 59.30 seconds
Andrew Flynn — 3 in 22.74 seconds
Cillein Groom — 3 in 35.04 seconds
Scott Milne — 3 in 38.14 seconds
Silver Dollar Deadlift
After two timed events, the third event of the 2023 UK’s Strongest Man was focused on one rep max in the Silver Dollar Deadlift. Paul Smith claimed his third consecutive event win with a pull of 470 kilograms.
Paul Smith — 470 kilograms
Callum Crozier — 455 kilograms
Andrew Flynn — 455 kilograms
Matt Dimond — 440 kilograms
Louis Jack — 400 kilograms
Chris Beetham — 375 kilograms
Cillein Groom — 375 kilograms
Scott Milne — 375 kilograms
Bull Ring
The penultimate event of the 2023 UK’s Strongest Man competition was definitely unique and interesting. The athletes went out in pairs and grabbed opposing ends of a huge metal ring. They then tried to pull eachother out of an outlined playing field with the winner claiming some points. Callum Crozier and Matt Dimond shared the top spot with 7.5 points each.
Callum Crozier — 7.5 points
Matt Dimond — 7.5 points
Cillein Groom — 6 points
Andrew Flynn — 5 points
Paul Smith — 4 points
Louis Jack — 3 points
Scott Milne — 2 points
Chris Beetham — 1 point
Cerberus Steps From Hell
Although this event was similar to the traditional Power Stairs, the athletes at the 2023 UK’s Strongest Man first had to perform a very long duck walk before reaching the stairs. Once again, the goal was to complete the course as quickly as possible and Chris Beetham did it the fastest with a time of 33.28 seconds.
Chris Beetham — 33.28 seconds
Callum Crozier — 36.24 seconds
Andrew Flynn — 36.76 seconds
Paul Smith — 43.98 seconds
Louis Jack — 46.82 seconds
Scott Milne — 70.52 seconds
Matt Dimond — 87.75 seconds
Cillein Groom — 3rd step
Related: 2023 WSM Results
The UK’s Strongman and Strongwoman scene is evolving with each year, and this was proved at the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman & Man competitions. Apart from an incredible performance from Rebecca Roberts, we also got to witness the heaviest Kratos Bar deadlift in women’s history from Lucy Underdown. On the other hand, Paul Smith displayed a masterclass in a series of unique Strongman events.
Featured image credit: cerberus_strength/Instagram
Published: 29 May, 2023 | 7:11 PM EDT
54-YO Nick Best Sinks a 771-lb (349.7-kg) Squat With Knee Wraps In Training
There are not many athletes in the Strongman community who are more famous than Nick Best. Moreover, he is arguably the most impressive man in modern Strongman history, as he has been defying the aging process for years now. Even after more than a decade of pressuring his body with massive weights, Nick still continues to push his limits. So, most recently, he challenged himself with a 771-pound (349.7-kilogram) squat and successfully completed it.
Nick Best made his way to the “Dragon’s Lair Gym” in Las Vegas, which is owned by 7x 212 Mr. Olympia Flex Lewis. He then geared up for the 771-pound (349.7-kilogram) squat by putting on a pair of knee wraps, a lifting belt, and some wrist wraps. The only thing left to do was find some spotters before attempting the lift. Luckily for Nick, the All-Time Squat World Record holder, Joe Sullivan, was present to assist him alongside two other men.
Nick Best slowly dipped down with 771 pounds (349.7 kilograms) on his back, but quickly ascended back up. After re-racking the weight back, Nick excitedly stated:
“That was easy. That was kind of crazy.”
Watch the lift here:
Related: Strongman Nick Best Scores 10 Reps Of 700-lb (317.5-kg) 13-Inch Deadlift At 2022 Clash Of The Masters
Nick Best also performed his first heavy deadlift single in training which came out to 675 pounds (306.2 kilograms). While it wasn’t his heaviest deadlift, Nick expects to be back to pulling 800 pounds (362.9 kilograms) soon.
Nick Best is currently in the process of coming back from nephrectomy. This is a process of removing a kidney due to a tumor. Nick had undergone the surgery back in January, but things are just now starting to fall back in place. Interestingly, he recently revealed that the kidney tumor was found accidentally, as he originally went to the hospital due to a bench press incident.
Nick Best retired from Strongman competitions in 2022, but still left the door open for a few more powerlifting appearances. Consequently, this is why his focus has shifted towards powerlifting events and why a 771-pound (349.7-kilogram) squat seems effortless to him.
Nick Best, known for his remarkable strength, recently made headlines with his incredible 771-pound (349.7-kilogram) squat. However, it’s not just his squats that amaze people; he frequently showcases astonishing deadlift feats as well. For example, during the 2022 Mr. Olympia Expo, Nick loaded 600 pounds (272.2 kilograms) onto the bar and crushed 15 repetitions.
As a Strongman, Nick Best took part in 41 International and National competitions and came out victorious three times. However, he was admired by everyone due to his resilience and impressive stationary strength.
Nick Best’s powerlifting career is nothing short of incredible as well. He took part in 33 sanctioned competitions and won 20 of them. Furthermore, he set two Masters World Records in his most recent appearance at the 2022 WRPF FQ Classic 2.
Related: Strongman Nick Best Defies Age By Deadlifting 500lb For 50 Reps At 53 Years Old
Nick Best’s Powerlifting History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Wraps
870.8
529.1
870.8
2226.7
555.07
Single-ply
815.7
551.2
815.7
2155
537.54
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
WRPF
2022-05-01
FQ Classic 2
M50-54
2028.3
506.13
Location
USA-NV
Competition
FQ Classic 2
Division
M50-54
Age
53
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
304.5
Squat
749.6
804.7
821.2
821.2
Bench
407.9
440.9
463
463
Deadlift
683.4
744.1
-771.6
744.1
3
WRPF
2021-04-24
Kern US Open
Open
2028.3
505.81
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
52
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
305.1
Squat
749.6
-815.7
815.7
815.7
Bench
451.9
485
-507.1
485
Deadlift
727.5
-821.2
727.5
NS
WRPF
2019-04-27
Kern US Open
Open
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
50
Equipment
Wraps
1
IPL
2018-11-17
Old Dogs World Cup
Masters 50-54
2182.6
543.64
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Old Dogs World Cup
Division
Masters 50-54
Age
50
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
306.4
Squat
848.8
Bench
518.1
Deadlift
815.7
2
IPL
2018-09-14
Olympia Pro Powerlifting
Open
2155
537.54
Location
USA-NV
Competition
Olympia Pro Powerlifting
Division
Open
Age
49
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
308.6
Weight
304.9
Squat
815.7
Bench
507.1
Deadlift
832.2
GLP
89.92
3
USPA
2017-04-15
CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships
HW
2226.7
555.07
Location
USA-CA
Competition
CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships
Division
HW
Age
48
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
305.6
Squat
870.8
Bench
529.1
Deadlift
826.7
1
USPA
2017-01-07
American Cup Los Angeles Fit Expo
Open
2221.2
552.13
Location
USA-CA
Competition
American Cup Los Angeles Fit Expo
Division
Open
Age
48
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
308.6
Squat
854.3
Bench
523.6
Deadlift
843.3
1
USPA
2016-04-23
Nevada State Powerlifting Championships
Open
2171.6
540.78
Location
USA-NV
Competition
Nevada State Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
47
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
306.7
Squat
843.3
Bench
518.1
Deadlift
810.2
1
USPA
2016-04-23
Nevada State Powerlifting Championships
Masters 45-49
2171.6
540.78
Location
USA-NV
Competition
Nevada State Powerlifting Championships
Division
Masters 45-49
Age
47
Equipment
Wraps
Class
308.6
Weight
306.7
Squat
843.3
Bench
518.1
Deadlift
810.2
DQ
USAPL
2000-07-09
Mens National Powerlifting Championships
M-O
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Mens National Powerlifting Championships
Division
M-O
Age
31
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
275.6
Weight
270.5
Squat
-733
-733
-733
1
USAPL
1999-04-10
California State
Open
1973.1
507.25
Location
USA-CA
Competition
California State
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
275.6
Weight
275.6
Squat
771.6
Bench
540.1
Deadlift
661.4
GLP
85.19
3
USAPL
1998-07-03
Mens National Powerlifting Championships
M-O
1940.1
501.06
Location
USA-CO
Competition
Mens National Powerlifting Championships
Division
M-O
Age
29
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
275.6
Weight
271.6
Squat
716.5
Bench
518.1
Deadlift
705.5
GLP
84.21
1
USAPL
1998-04-03
California State
Open
1973.1
507.25
Location
USA-CA
Competition
California State
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
275.6
Weight
275.6
Squat
733
Bench
551.2
Deadlift
688.9
GLP
85.19
1
USAPL
1997-07-26
Mens Nationals
Open
1989.7
511.5
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Mens Nationals
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
275.6
Weight
275.6
Squat
744.1
-777.1
-804.7
744.1
Bench
518.1
540.1
-551.2
540.1
Deadlift
661.4
688.9
705.5
705.5
GLP
85.9
1
ADFPA
1997-02-01
California State
Open
2022.7
Location
USA-CA
Competition
California State
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Single-ply
Squat
810.2
Bench
551.2
Deadlift
661.4
1
WDFPF
1996-08-24
World Powerlifting Championships
Open
1907
490.24
Location
USA-IL
Competition
World Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
275.6
Weight
275.6
Squat
760.6
Bench
485
Deadlift
661.4
GLP
82.33
1
ADFPA
1996-06-15
Mens Nationals
Open
1967.6
505.83
Location
USA-MO
Competition
Mens Nationals
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
275.6
Weight
275.6
Squat
744.1
771.6
-810.2
771.6
Bench
501.6
-523.6
-523.6
501.6
Deadlift
661.4
-688.9
694.5
694.5
GLP
84.95
1
ADFPA
1996-04-13
California State Championships
Open
2006.2
515.75
Location
USA-CA
Competition
California State Championships
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
275.6
Weight
275.6
Squat
804.7
Bench
529.1
Deadlift
672.4
GLP
86.62
4
ADFPA
1995-07-15
Mens Nationals
Open
1901.5
488.83
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Mens Nationals
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
275.6
Weight
275.6
Squat
705.5
-755.1
-755.1
705.5
Bench
485
507.1
512.6
512.6
Deadlift
661.4
683.4
-705.5
683.4
GLP
82.09
1
ADFPA
1995-03-25
California State
Open
1885
484.58
Location
USA-CA
Competition
California State
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
275.6
Weight
275.6
Squat
755.1
Bench
485
Deadlift
644.9
GLP
81.38
1
ADFPA
1994-12-11
Outlaw Christmas Open
Open
479.5
128.82
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Outlaw Christmas Open
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
242.5
Weight
242.5
Bench
479.5
GLP
66.16
1
ADFPA
1994-10-15
Beale Open and California State Deadlift
Open
1796.8
482.7
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Beale Open and California State Deadlift
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
242.5
Weight
242.5
Squat
672.4
Bench
463
Deadlift
661.4
GLP
81.61
5
ADFPA
1994-07-16
Mens Nationals
Open
1857.4
498.98
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Mens Nationals
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
242.5
Weight
242.5
Squat
661.4
711
727.5
727.5
Bench
451.9
474
-490.5
474
Deadlift
600.8
622.8
655.9
655.9
GLP
84.36
1
ADFPA
1994-04-23
California State
Open
1758.2
472.33
Location
USA-CA
Competition
California State
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
242.5
Weight
242.5
Squat
694.5
Bench
451.9
Deadlift
611.8
GLP
79.85
2
ADFPA
1994-01-23
California State Squat
Open
661.4
170.03
Location
USA-CA
Competition
California State Squat
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
275.6
Weight
275.6
Squat
661.4
1
ADFPA
1993-10-23
Azusa Classic
Open
1769.2
475.29
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Azusa Classic
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
242.5
Weight
242.5
Squat
672.4
Bench
451.9
Deadlift
644.9
GLP
80.35
4
ADFPA
1993-07-10
Mens Nationals
Open
1780.2
478.26
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Mens Nationals
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
242.5
Weight
242.5
Squat
-661.4
661.4
705.5
705.5
Bench
451.9
-474
474
474
Deadlift
-600.8
600.8
-633.8
600.8
GLP
80.86
2
ADFPA
1993-03-13
California State Championships
Open
1802.3
484.18
Location
USA-CA
Competition
California State Championships
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
242.5
Weight
242.5
Squat
705.5
Bench
463
Deadlift
633.8
-650.4
633.8
GLP
81.86
7
ADFPA
1992-06-06
Mens Nationals
Open
1648
442.72
Location
USA-MN
Competition
Mens Nationals
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
242.5
Weight
242.5
Squat
633.8
-661.4
-661.4
633.8
Bench
402.3
-435.4
-435.4
402.3
Deadlift
600.8
611.8
-622.8
611.8
GLP
74.85
1
ADFPA
1991-11-02
Northern California
Open
1631.4
438.28
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Northern California
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
242.5
Weight
242.5
Squat
617.3
Bench
413.4
Deadlift
600.8
GLP
74.1
1
USPF
1991-08-24
East Beach Open
Natural
1625.9
436.8
Location
USA-CA
Competition
East Beach Open
Division
Natural
Age
22
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
242.5
Weight
242.5
Squat
617.3
Bench
402.3
Deadlift
606.3
GLP
73.85
1
USPF
1991-08-24
East Beach Open
Open
1625.9
436.8
Location
USA-CA
Competition
East Beach Open
Division
Open
Age
22
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
242.5
Weight
242.5
Squat
617.3
Bench
402.3
Deadlift
606.3
GLP
73.85
3
USPF
1985-04-01
El Dorado Gold Championships
High School
940
288.83
Location
USA-NV
Competition
El Dorado Gold Championships
Division
High School
Age
16
Equipment
Single-ply
Class
181.9
Weight
181.9
GLP
49.41
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
Analyze Lifts
It is nice to see that Nick Best is almost back to his best form after his kidney surgery just a few months ago. He is already putting up humongous lifts in training and setting new goals for the future. So, it is just a matter of time until he enters another powerlifting competition and sets some more World Records.
Published: 28 May, 2023 | 2:37 PM EDT
Strongman Sean Logan Sets 455-kg (1,003-lb) Deadlift PR at 2023 NZ Log & Deadlift Championships
A deadlift is arguably the most universal exercise for determining strength, as it is used in all disciplines, including Strongman, Powerlifting, CrossFit, Bodybuilding, as well as among everyday gym goers. So, it takes a lot of effort and sacrifice to become one of the greatest deadlifters in the world, but Sean Logan is one of the few that made it to the top. Sean is recognized for his stationary strength, most notably the deadlift. Having said that, he has just achieved a huge achievement, having set a new 1,003-pound (455-kilogram) deadlift personal record (PR).
Sean Logan set the 1,003-pound (455-kilogram) deadlift PR at the 2023 New Zealand Log and Deadlift Championships. In addition, Sean shared video footage of all six attempts on his Instagram page.
Judging by how Sean Logan approached the barbell, it seems that he used a deadlift suit. His other pieces of equipment were a lifting belt and lifting straps. Sean also warmed up with 425 kilograms (937 pounds) for his first attempt.
“Super pumped that I’ve finally made the 1000lb club I’ve knocked on the door multiple times only to miss out ?”
Watch the lift here:
Related: Powerlifter Jamal Browner Crushes 435-kg (959-lb) Raw Conventional Deadlift PR In Training
After setting a new deadlift PR, Sean Logan also attempted to lift 480 kilograms (1,058.2 pounds). Even though he was not successful, the fact that he was able to lift the massive weight from the ground indicates that he will be able to lock it out in the future.
Sean Logan also competed in the other portion of the competition, the Log Lift. Due to a shoulder injury he sustained some time back, Sean wasn’t able to perform as expected. Sean’s heaviest successful attempt came out to 150 kilograms (330.7 pounds).
Sean Logan’s Full Performance
Deadlift
425 kilograms (937 pounds)
455 kilograms (1,003 pounds) — Personal Record
Unsuccessful — 480 kilograms (1,058.2 pounds)
Log Lift
140 kilograms (308.6 pounds)
150 kilograms (330.7 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 160 kilograms (352.7 pounds)
During his Strongman career, Sean Logan’s greatest success was winning the 2018 England’s Strongest Man competition. However, he is mostly known for his deadlift. Now that Sean resides in New Zealand, he also holds the country’s record for the heaviest deadlift.
Sean Logan recently also took part in a powerlifting competition for the first time and walked away with some massive lifts. His 410-kilogram (903.9-pound) Squat W/Wraps and 405-kilogram (892.9-pound) Raw Deadlift proved that he has major potential in powerlifting as well.
Watch all of Sean Logan’s lifts here:
Related: Lewis Byng Sets a 411-kg (906.1-lb) U23 Strongman Deadlift World Record
Having set the new Heaviest Deadlift In New Zealand, Sean Logan will now continue climbing the ranks of deadlift leaderboards. If he makes some additional improvements, Sean will be a World Record contender in no time at all. It seems reasonable to expect him to achieve this outcome, especially since he is able to deadlift even more than 455 kilograms (1,003 pounds) at the moment.
Published: 28 May, 2023 | 11:35 AM EDT
2023 Giants Live World Open & Deadlift World Championships Full Lineup
The summer will be a delight for all Strongman fans around the world, as Giants Live has just revealed exciting information about the 2023 World Open & Deadlift World Championships. This event will take place on September 2nd, in Cardiff, Wales, and now the full 15-man lineup for the event has been revealed on Giants Live’s Instagram.
While the 2023 World Open and Deadlift World Championships are technically two competitions, they have been merged into one. So, the Deadlift World Championships only feature the deadlift where the goal is to set a new World Record. In turn, the same deadlift is counted as the first event of the 2023 World Open, which will then feature a series of events after it.
2023 Giants Live World Open & Deadlift World Championships Lineup
Note: Graham Hicks and Jamal Browner will exclusively participate in the deadlift event, while all the other athletes will compete in both the strongman and deadlift events.
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2023 World Deadlift Championships
Judging by the lineup, the 2023 World Open & Deadlift World Championships are set to be better than ever. This is especially true for the Deadlift World Championships since many of the athletes specialize in this event. Furthermore, Giants Live invited Jamal Browner, regarded as one of the best deadlifters in the world of powerlifting.
Another contender for the Deadlift World Championships portion of the event is definitely Ivan Makarov. The Russian athlete has been chasing the World Record for multiple years now.
The next deadlift world record contender is Rauno Heinla, who had the heaviest pull in the last year’s edition of the contest with 476 kilograms (1,049.4 pounds).
2023 Giants Live World Open
As for the World Open portion of the event, the athletes will have to perform well in a series of events, rather than just the deadlift. So, the favorites for this competition are different. There are two main title contenders, and they have both been crowned as the World’s Strongest Man in the past. One is Oleksii Novikov, while the other is Tom Stoltman.
Many other athletes will still aim to surprise everyone, with the standout name being Pavlo Nakonechnyy. The Ukrainian has shown incredible strength in the past and proved that he is capable of anything.
Evan Singleton will also try to shake up the podium, as he is full of confidence coming off a fifth-place finish at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man competition.
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A lot of money will be up for grabs at the 2023 Giants Live World Open and Deadlift World Championships. Most notably, if anyone manages to deadlift 505 kilograms (1,113.3 pounds) they will receive $55,000 as a reward. This has been the case in the past years as well, but it looks very feasible this year due to an incredible 15-man lineup.
Published: 26 May, 2023 | 6:54 PM EDT