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The 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM), Hafthor Björnsson, has formally damaged the all-time world report deadlift with an enormous 505 kilograms!
Björnsson pulled the historic elevate on the Eisenhart Black Competitors occasion — an invitation-based contest for strongmen and powerlifters — in Bavaria, Germany, on July 26, 2025. This elevate is 4 kilograms greater than Björnsson’s earlier heaviest deadlift of 501 kilograms from 2020. Björnsson’s 505-kilogram deadlift surpasses Eddie Corridor’s competitors report of 500 kilograms from the 2016 World Deadlift Championships.
Björnsson’s standard deadlift report could be seen within the clip under, courtesy of his Instagram web page:
Björnsson approached the bar whereas the announcer hyped the group. Björnsson wore a deadlift swimsuit and weight belt, linked to the barbell with figure-eight straps. He rolled the bar in direction of him to provoke the pull.
Björnsson struggled initially when the barbell approached the knees, however as soon as there, he overcame any menace of a sticking level to face tall and obtain the down command from the decide.
Fireworks went off as the group erupted whereas Björnsson’s crew celebrated on the platform.
Powerlifter Ventsislav Dimitrov, who pulled 505 kilograms at this occasion in 2023, tried to tug 507.5 kilograms in a sumo stance. He was shut however did not lock it out.
It’s necessary to notice that whereas Dimitrov hit the 505 mark in 2023, it wasn’t categorized as an official elevate as a consequence of his use of lifting straps and sumo stance. Lifting straps are prohibited in powerlifting competitions, and taking a sumo stance is barred in strongman competitions.
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This deadlift report was a serious purpose for Björnsson. It was the second time in 2025 that he tried to elevate over 500 kilograms. He missed 501 kilograms on the Arnold Strongman Traditional, although that elevate was tried uncooked with a Rogue Elephant Bar.
This elevate makes Björnsson the official world report holder for the deadlift. He’ll try to surpass this milestone on the 2025 World Deadlift Championships featured within the Giants Reside Strongman Open in Birmingham, England, on Sept. 6.
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Featured Picture: @thorbjornsson on Instagram
