In July of 2016, Eddie Hall set a new world record for the deadlift. At the Arnold Classic, Hall broke the long bar deadlift record by lifting an incredible 1,102 lbs (500 kg).
Watch him crush the world record while Arnold Schwarzenegger cheers him on:
While few people will be able to deadlift half a ton like Eddie Hall, you’d be surprised at the amount of weight YOU can lift with proper training and consistent practice. The average weight for the Deadlift logged on Exercise.com is 199 lbs.
So, how does your deadlift compare? Leave a comment below with your current numbers and your Deadlift goal!
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