At just 22-years-old, powerlifter Jordanne Panton has built up quite the ledger of accomplishments. It’s her capability with her deadlift that perhaps draws the most acclaim. On May 18, 2022, Panton (67.5KG) shared footage of herself deadlifting 235 kilograms (518 pounds) during a training session. Even if it’s unofficial because it occurred outside of a sanctioned
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The Silver Dollar deadlift yet again has a new top dog. On May 1, 2022, Ben Thompson pulled a 557.2-kilogram (1,272.5-pound) Silver Dollar deadlift during the 2022 World Deadlift Council (WDC) World Silver Dollar Championships in Paisley, Scotland. Thompson’s figure was enough to notch the overall victory and the new all-time Silver Dollar deadlift world
After an approximate one-year absence, Nicolaas du Preez returned to competitive powerlifting, and it’s like he never left. On May 14, 2022, the powerlifter set a new competition PR total of 1037.5 kilograms (2287.3 pounds) during the 2022 Rhino Powerlifting Club (RPC) Elite Raw in Praetoria, South Africa. du Preez’s final top total consisted of
If a first-timer puts themselves on the map during the 2022 World’s Strongest Man (WSM), they’re likely going to need a tentpole event. That seems to be no problem for strongman Kim Ujarak, who will make his WSM debut in late May. On May 10, 2022, Ujarak powered through an intense deadlift ladder of… 330
On May 6, 2022, Nadia Stowers showed why she’s always a name to keep tabs on in the strength sports realm. During a training session, the strongwoman deadlifted 238 kilograms (525 pounds) — a new triple PR. Stowers completed the pull from a conventional stance and did it in her socks. She also wore a
The Giants Live World Open seems to have already become a tentpole competition in strongman. This year, it will take place on August 6, 2022, at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales. Like last year’s event, the 2022 World Deadlift Championships (WDC) will also be a part of it as the competitors attempt to claim
Agata Sitko is only 19-years-old, but she’s already one of the bigger upcoming names in powerlifting. On May 3-8, 2022, the Polish athlete verified that status with a memorable performance during the 2022 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) European Open, Junior & Sub-Juniors Equipped Powerlifting Championships. First, Sitko — who competed in the 84-kilogram weight class
On May 4, 2022, Jessica Buettner gave the powerlifting community another inside look at her strength progress when she deadlifted 250 kilograms (551 pounds) for two reps. The stellar pull is not only a double PR for Buettner — who competes in the 76-kilogram weight class — but the weight on the bar is over
On May 3, 2022, Larry “Wheels” Williams showed why’s he one of the more prominent names in strength sports when he deadlifted 425 kilograms (937 pounds) during a training session. For the pull, Wheels was barefoot, and he wore a lifting belt and wrist wraps. It could be a precursor to a strong performance for
On April 26, 2022, powerlifter Jessica Buettner made waves again when she deadlifted 245.4 kilograms (541 pounds) for two reps during training — a new double PR. For the pull, Buettner used a mixed grip, worked from a conventional stance, and wore a lifting belt. Check out Buettner’s set below, via her Instagram profile: [Related:
There’s a new deadlift mountain to climb for strength sports athletes everywhere. Krzysztof “Mr. Deadlift” Wierzbicki deadlifted an astonishing 502.5 kilograms (1,107 pounds) during a training session. As a result, the Polish powerlifter now possesses the heaviest filmed deadlift in history. Check out the historic feat below, captured from one of Wierzbicki’s recent Instagram stories
A professional strength sports athlete deadlifting 600-plus pounds will almost always be noteworthy. When that person’s a teenager who still has to get their parent/guardian’s signature on school permission slips, the entire community will be on notice. On April 25, 2022, 15-year-old Morgan Nicholls recorded a video of himself crushing a 274.3-kilogram deadlift (605-pound) during
On April 24, 2022, Danny Grigsby deadlifted 437.2 kilograms (964 pounds) for two reps during training. The mark is the latest in a growing line of a recent deadlift progression for the powerlifter. Check out the staggering deadlift double below, courtesy of Grigsby’s Instagram profile: [Related: Powerlifter Shahram Saki Logs 1025-Kilogram Total (2,259.7 Pounds), The
On April 24, 2022, the World’s Strongest Man (WSM) organization announced that Rauno Heinla withdrew from the 2022 WSM, set to take place at the end of May. A couple of hours after the news broke, Canadian Mitchell Hooper was announced as Heinla’s replacement. Heinla last competed in this event in the 2011 WSM. This
On roughly April 20, 2022, the Polish powerlifter pulled an incredible 490-kilogram deadlift (1,080 pounds) during a training session. Notably, Wierzbicki appeared to pull the weight without a lifting belt — though he could potentially have worn one under his shirt — and from a sumo stance while wearing only wrist wraps. Check out the
Professional bodybuilder Joe Mackey has officially joined the 900-pound deadlift club. On April 16, 2022, the IFBB Pro League Men’s Open athlete completed the staggering deadlift and attained what had once been one of his lofty goals. It’s a feat that could likely stand as the heaviest ever deadlift by a bodybuilder. Check out the
The Silver Dollar deadlift world record has a new king sitting on its throne. On April 2, 2022, Sean Hayes pulled a 560-kilogram (1,235-pound) silver dollar deadlift during the 2022 Strongman Corporation Canada King & Queen Of The Throne contest. The competition has several events, including, among others, a log press, but Hayes only participated
Krzysztof Wierzbicki isn’t shy about his goals. One day — per a bold, all-caps declaration on his Instagram profile — he wants to deadlift at least 500 kilograms (1,102 pounds). If his latest workout is any indication, he’s well on his way. On April 12, 2022, the Polish powerlifter reportedly posted an Instagram story of