Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) ""World’s Ultimate Strongman (WUS) is hosting the world record 501kg/1,104lb deadlift attempt that will be made by 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion and reigning 3-time Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) champion Hafthor Bjornsson on May 2nd in Reykjavik, Iceland. Originally, the deadlift attempt was only going to be aired via coresports.world. However, via a post on their Instagram page, WUS has announced that they have officially partnered with ESPN to broadcast the world record deadlift attempt throughout the United States." https://barbend.com/hafthor-bjornsson-501kg-deadlift-espn/ For those looking for some WWE type entertainment out of this event there is a feud between Thor and the current record holder Eddie Hall Edited May 2, 2020 by Buffalo Barbarian 2 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 @PetermansRedemption why is this funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Very loose adaptation of the word Sport. This is less of a sport than soccer and far more boring. At least ‘kick ball’ has some running and clever footwork.. Guess what I won’t watch, regardless of the novelty. Now, see me in a month and I may change my tune.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: Very loose adaptation of the word Sport. This is less of a sport than soccer and far more boring. At least ‘kick ball’ has some running and clever footwork.. Guess what I won’t watch, regardless of the novelty. Now, see me in a month and I may change my tune.. Strongman is a sport, thank you very much and someone lifting over 1100 pounds is a greater achievement than most sports championships. Only one other man in the history of the world has done this much. Edited April 16, 2020 by Buffalo Barbarian 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Ugh! Me strong like ox! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 49 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: Very loose adaptation of the word Sport. This is less of a sport than soccer and far more boring. At least ‘kick ball’ has some running and clever footwork.. Guess what I won’t watch, regardless of the novelty. Now, see me in a month and I may change my tune.. chandler, you’re welcome to you’re opinion, but as a past US Champion power lifter, I strongly disagree. My team was the #1 in the nation in the late 90’s, and you have no idea how much technique is involved in squatting, deadlifting and benching, not to mention Olympic style lifting. Our heavyweight used to have the world record squatting over 1000 lbs, and competitively benched 730 lbs, which is with a press call. BB, thanks for sharing. I know you’re still competing and keep it up. I’ll give you this Chandler, a meet is a long day, and from the outside can look boring, but then again, me watching golf is like getting my appendix taken out without anesthetic. Having said, that my family and friends love golf. I don’t care, just not for me. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Ahhhhhh.... what a shame. I'm busy that day.... doing..... errr...... something else. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I pick things up and put them down. 1 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVilanch Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: Strongman is a sport, thank you very much and someone lifting over 1100 pounds is a greater achievement than most sports championships. Only one other man in the history of the world has done this much. Completely agree, Was the other one Eddie Hall or Z? 41 minutes ago, machine gun kelly said: chandler, you’re welcome to you’re opinion, but as a past US Champion power lifter, I strongly disagree. My team was the #1 in the nation in the late 90’s, and you have no idea how much technique is involved in squatting, deadlifting and benching, not to mention Olympic style lifting. Our heavyweight used to have the world record squatting over 1000 lbs, and competitively benched 730 lbs, which is with a press call. BB, thanks for sharing. I know you’re still competing and keep it up. I’ll give you this Chandler, a meet is a long day, and from the outside can look boring, but then again, me watching golf is like getting my appendix taken out without anesthetic. Having said, that my family and friends love golf. I don’t care, just not for me. You still lifting? I was getting so close to putting up 405 on the bench then....COVID happened. and that's crazy you were on a #1 team, kudos to you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark80 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 So no mention of the The Mountain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 This doesn't even make it move a little. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 35 minutes ago, BruceVilanch said: Completely agree, Was the other one Eddie Hall or Z? You still lifting? I was getting so close to putting up 405 on the bench then....COVID happened. and that's crazy you were on a #1 team, kudos to you! Thanks Bruce, but no, my joints can’t take it anymore. My best was 1620 for a total in a meet. 600 lbs. squat, 400 lbs. in the bench, and 620 lbs. in the deadlift at 177lbs. This was completely drug free and anyone who has seen competitive powerlifting, you have to be perfect in you’re form. When you squat, you’re hip has to be below the top of you’re knee, the bench is with a pause and you can’t move even an inch with you’re feet, and the deadlift has to be without hitching (rocking it up and down on you’re thighs). Sounds simple but it’s not. Most guys in the gym never come close to deep enough on the squat. These days it’s lot of light non stop lifting and cardio. It’s what happens when you break the 40 age. It was fun, and most of the guys I competed with had world records at that time. I understand why, but crazy not being able to go to the gym. BB’s original post is one strong son of a gun. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 No offense my lifting friends above, but I probably won't watch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Thanks OP for the Jay Glazer impression. Frank Caliendo would be proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homey D. Clown Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Not to grind the gears of anyone in particular, but I have always argued that Golf was an activity, not a sport. when you argue something is not a sport, it's basic definition is whether or not there's a competition against opponents, and an outcome of loss or victory. this does feel like an activity, but it's a sport none the less. I'll argue to my own demise in the face of the facts above that golf is an activity, much like mowing my lawn is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Sure, Bjornsssssson can lift over a thousand pounds but....what is his completion percentage? Hmmm? Sorry, he's not my franchise Strongman, too inaccurate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Gugny said: This doesn't even make it move a little. Look at him from behind... that may help, tight pants and all.. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noacls Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 6 hours ago, Joe in Winslow said: I pick things up and put them down. ? where is that from I cant remember? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Just now, noacls said: ? where is that from I cant remember? Planet Fitness commercial. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaRun Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 7 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: Strongman is a sport, thank you very much and someone lifting over 1100 pounds is a greater achievement than most sports championships. Only one other man in the history of the world has done this much. The problem with lifting for people like me who don't find it interesting is that it is usually not presented well. Just a bunch of guys lifting weight. On the other hand I watched a show about a group of guys trying to carry some stones across a bridge in Scotland and it was interesting, but only because they got into the history and how few people had been able to carry the stones across the bridge. So by the time the lifting happened there was a chance to buy into the storyline. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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