David Ricks completed five reps of 606 pounds in a recent training session.
They say that age is just a number. For David Ricks, this is especially true. The 62-year-old powerlifter recently shared a video of himself completing five reps of a 606-pound raw deadlift.
Ricks took to Instagram to share his extremely heavy workout. He has been a big name in powerlifting for over 40 years now and is continuing to show that he can still get it done in a big way. Ricks makes sure to get prepared at the beginning of the video and maintains perfect form throughout.
“First Heavy Workout of 2022
606 x 5 (reps). I have been on this Powerlifting Journey for over 40 years at age 62. You have to continue to challenge yourself towards greater goals.I don’t own the rights to this song
#kingofthelifts #ipf #83champion#boyntonbarbellcenter #titanpower81#tharris220 #barbend“
David Ricks shares that this is his first heavy workout of the new year. This means he could be in for something special sometime soon. This would be nothing new for Ricks, who is one of the best powerlifters of all-time.
Ricks has continued to compete at 62 years old. In 2021, he managed to break even more records and he might not be done just yet. Ricks was seen competing at the USAPL Nationals in the Masters Over 60 division. He put on quite a show breaking records in squat and on the bench. These records did not last long as Ricks was able to build on his own numbers later in the year.
Powerlifting is not a sport where you see many put together a career that lasts as long as David Ricks. What he is able to do is incredible and he is not shy about showing his most recent accomplishments. After what was a strong 2021, Ricks is back in the gym preparing for another record-breaking year.
Ricks makes the reps of 606 pounds look easy in his video. This is where years of practice comes into play because of the form and control that he has over the barbell. He has routinely shared big lifts to Instagram and it will be exciting to see which he takes on next. Overall, Ricks has made fans excited for what could be in store this year.
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