Well… I’m going to go with Benedikt Magnusson as the first man to pull a 1000lbs. He has already gotten 882lbs at the tender age of 21. (weighing 146kg’s) He’s been getting leaner and stronger over the past few years, and he has his eyes set on being the strongest deadlifter ever.
http://stevegym.net/benni_i_danaveldi/myndir_benni.php
Benedikt is in the first three pics there. We will hopefully see him pull at least 930 or 940 this year and 1000 within 5 years.
He’s from Iceland, right? Just incredible how many great strength athletes come from there considering that the population isn’t numerous at all.
Some good stuff on this thread. All good reasons why a 1000lb deadlift won’t be realized anytime soon. I think grip is a huge limiting factor currently (I believe that’s what it is for Andy Bolton).
Like others said, with the way things are now with equipment, it pays to have a larger frame and focus on squatting and benching as a 3 lift guy, so it’d take someone committing themselves to deadlifting to push the record significantly further. One’s best pull will not come at their max bodyweight, but their max squat and bench probably will.
Anderson’s lifts aren’t exactly verified, so guessing what he’d do today is moot.
It is becoming increasingly the case that you have to be good at all three lifts to be the top dog. Look at Brian Siders and Garry Frank, both at the top of their feds. They are good in each lift. This is opposed to someone like Goggins who squats 1100, deadlifts 880ish yet benches below 600.
Would it be LEGAL in powerlifting competition if you grew your thumbnails real long, like 5-6 inches and then used them kind of like wraps for a hook grip? Not that I would ever…
But for a 1000 pound deadlift?
The reason no one deadlifts 1000 pounds has nothing to do with not being able to hold onto the bar.
[quote]nArKeD wrote:
The reason no one deadlifts 1000 pounds has nothing to do with not being able to hold onto the bar.[/quote]
Not sure. We’ve established that some have deadlifted 1000 with wrist straps/hooks. Also, Vince Anello, who did 802 1/2 at 198 said that his (relatively weak) grip strength was THE limiting factor in his deadlift.
Given that many of us who train grip have done well over 1000lbs in the partial deadlift with no straps and that Andy Bolton has done more in a rack with no straps it does sound unlikey. For those who like these things (like me) there is a picture of John Beatty pulling 1510 lbs in a partial deadlift with straps on www.prowriststraps.com
According to his profile at American Strength Legends Anello deadlifted 821 in competition and 880 in practice, pretty astonishing for a 198 pounder. He was also a really good squatter and bencher, especially considering the less helpful equipment in his day.
Interestingly, he says he always trained squat and deadlift on the same day.
[quote]Mobster wrote:
Given that many of us who train grip have done well over 1000lbs in the partial deadlift with no straps and that Andy Bolton has done more in a rack with no straps it does sound unlikey. For those who like these things (like me) there is a picture of John Beatty pulling 1510 lbs in a partial deadlift with straps on www.prowriststraps.com [/quote]
The thing is, I think that a strong grip improves my deadlift max even if I don’t specifically fail due to grip. Its partially a reflex-strong hands, strong back; and partially ability to explode. I don’t know how many times I’ve seen an olympic lifter rip the bar out of his own hands with his power even though he could pick up 20-30% more.
SHIT! Mike Miller Squatted 1200! I would bet that he’ll be the next to bench 1000! Thats 2200. He doesn’t even need a deadlift.
[quote]nArKeD wrote:
The reason no one deadlifts 1000 pounds has nothing to do with not being able to hold onto the bar.[/quote]
Er, the limiting factor for a LOT of lifters is grip. I believe that’s how Bolton missed his 936 attempt.
There are other issues, obviously, but I think if straps were allowed, 1000 would be much more likely.
Somewhere out there is a guy built like Lamar Gant, but about twice as heavy, and he has a grip like Wade Gillingham. He’ll do it.
If you are out there please post to this thread!
I think Ronnie Coleman could get to the 1,000 lb. level if he trained for it. The man isn’t from this planet. In his previous training video, I think he did 805 for 2 reps and it looked easy to him. He obviously could put on another 100 pounds to his bodyweight, which would put him at that level.