Who's the Best Deadlifter in the world?

[Ryan Carey]

Who is the best deadlifter in the world today? Opinions Please. Who is better than who?
I thought this would be fun to see what peoples responses would be.

Here's the list so Far: Not in Particular order.
Men:
-Andy Bolton
-Benedikt Magnusson
-Konstantin Konstantinovs
-Kevin Nee
-Wildauer Martin
-Derek Poundstone
-Savickas
-Misha Koklyaev
-Brad Gillingham
-Mark Felix
-Travis Ortmayer
-Glenn Ross
-Oli Thompson
-Brian Siders
-Oleksandr Pekanov
-Mariusz Pudzianowski

Woman:
-Becca Swanson
-Anneta Florchyk
-Amy Weisberger
-Priscilla Ribbic
-Jill Mills

[Brandon R.]

Andy Bolton then Benedikt Magnusson then Konstantin Konstantinovs. After that I'm not sure.

[Jonathan Macfarlane]

Andy Bolton

/Thread.

[Anthony Esquerdo]

Andy Bolton then Benedikt Magnusson then Konstantin Konstantinovs. After that I'm not sure.

I have to say I agree although I feel Magnusson will soon surpass Bolton's dead lift.

[Gabriel Wells]

In my opinion

Andy Bolton
Bennie Mag
Konstaninov (sp?)
Kevin Nee/ Derek P.

No particular order though!

[Alex Klotz]

If Wildauer Martin keeps it up he'll be on the list in a few years.

If we define best as who can lift the most weight, it's Andy Bolton.

Does anyone know what the raw deadlift record is? Tibor Meszaros did 927 without a belt, which is pretty impressive.

[Paul_Koskinen]

Benedikt Magnusson

[Ashley Christopher Moore]

VERY!!!!! suprised not to see Savickas on the top 5 list since he lifted over 900 raw without even wearing a belt in the world championships a while back
who knows what he would do know

Mark Henry? let's not forget about that freak
Gary Frank as well

As far as #1 goes obviously Bolton since he has lifted the most weight period

Raw vs. geared could be a discusion in it self allthough I am sure bolton would win raw too seeing as how deadlift suits don't add near as much as squat or bench shirts

I agree that Magnusson will pass Bolton's record soon and would have probably done this sooner if he wouldn't have left powerlifting so early

Kevin nee might be on his way to breaking the record as well in a few years

What would be a even more interesting question is who is the best pound for pound deadlifter in the world
Obviously Ricky Dale Crain would be on the list

By the way is this man woman or both?
Amy Weisberger is a heck of a lifter
Anneta Florchyk(not sure about the spelling)is great as well
she is a polish strongwoman,poweerlifter

[Ryan Carey]

VERY!!!!! suprised not to see Savickas on that list since he lifted over 900 raw without even wearing a belt in the world championships a while back
who knows what he would do know

Same here Ashley. Im very suprised we havent seen Misha or Savickas on the list yet. Keep em rollin people this is fun!

[Ashley Christopher Moore]

I would put it between Misha and Gillingham for the best hook grip deadlift haha
that would be an awesome contest and we might even get to see some dislocated thumbs lol

[John Tarasik]

Add Koklyaev Mikhail to the list.

[Ryan Carey]

Both Men and Woman. Who would win if there was a deadlift competition with all of the best these days, not from the past.

[tim bolin]

bennie is young too he has plenty of room to grow....


big tim

[Ashley Christopher Moore]

I am a big fan of Gillingham
How cool would that be to have a world record with the hook grip especially at his age

[Ryan Carey]

I am a big fan of Gillingham
How cool would that be to have a world record with the hook grip especially at his age

Ashley did you mean Brad or Karl Gillingham? Thanks.

[Ashley Christopher Moore]

Big Bad Brad

[Arnell Castillo]

Andy Bolton
Konstantin Konstantinovs
Zadrunas Savickas
Mark Felix
Kevin Nee
Benedikt Magnusson

[Ashley Christopher Moore]

Andy Bolton
Konstantin Konstantinovs
Zadrunas Savickas
Mark Felix
Kevin Nee
Benedikt Magnusson


That's a good list I can't believe I forgot to add Felix
he is awesome

[Pete Berg]

Ed Coan.....

[Anthony Esquerdo]

Ed Coan.....

Very good point

[Ryan Carey]

Ed Coan.....

Is Ed Coan still competing?

[davebeers]

Is Ed Coan still competing?
no, he did the moutaineer cup about 4 yrs ago and still pulled 840 at 242 if i remember correctly.
Edit...he did uspf nationas last year
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=632dLyvtqAU
He always pulled stronger with a sumo stance but a long-time injury kept him from being able to pull sumo for years. Of course before he was injured he pulled 900lbs at 220lbs. That's hard to fathom

[Ryan Carey]

no, he did the moutaineer cup about 4 yrs ago and still pulled 840 at 242 if i remember correctly.
Edit...he did uspf nationas last year
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=632dLyvtqAU
He always pulled stronger with a sumo stance but a long-time injury kept him from being able to pull sumo for years. Of course before he was injured he pulled 900lbs at 220lbs. That's hard to fathom

Yeah Dave here's Coan's Final attempt at the moutaineer cup.
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[Pete Berg]

His best was 901@220 Senior nationals at Dallas in 1991

[davebeers]

His best was 901@220 Senior nationals at Dallas in 1991
IMO that is the single greatest lift ever

[Cory Strack]

I'm pretty sure Bolton pulled 940ish before he ever started using a DL suit.

[Tony Moses]

If we are going to discuss all-time deadlifers, I have to throw in John Kuc's name. He pulled 870lbs in 1980 at 242.

[Ashley Christopher Moore]

That's impressive
this is a good thread
thanks Ryan

[Ryan Carey]

Nope not all time deadlifters. If there was a deadlift comp with the best in the world today (present) Who would win?

[Tony Moses]

Nope not all time deadlifters. If there was a deadlift comp with the best in the world today (present) Who would win?

Then I think either Magnusson or Bolton would pull the most weight hands down, no debate. That's an impressive list, but I think these are the only two guys good for 1,000.

Also . . . for the list, I would add Travis Ortmayer.

[Ashley Christopher Moore]

Glenn Ross is worth mentioning

[Ryan Carey]

Glenn Ross is worth mentioning

Nice, Im gonna add Oli Thompson aswell.

[Ashley Christopher Moore]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0ySblouCKs#
Hands down the best deadlifter in the world
this settles it once and for all

[Ryan Carey]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0ySblouCKs#
Hands down the best deadlifter in the world
this settles it once and for all

:LOL: That guy is a total :F: ..... :B:

[Anthony Esquerdo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0ySblouCKs#
Hands down the best deadlifter in the world
this settles it once and for all

ROFL i think i have a better one but i may be wrong

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[Jason Alencewicz]

901 Raw @ 220 gets my vote for best deadlifter ever ...

[Anthony Esquerdo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0ySblouCKs#
Hands down the best deadlifter in the world
this settles it once and for all

Actually i like the vid u posted better

[Ashley Christopher Moore]

Ryan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls9EygRn_3c#

[Ryan Carey]

Ryan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls9EygRn_3c#

Hey Ashley, didn't Oli pull 400kg at MSG? I believe Kevin Nee said Oli has done 900 before aswell.

[Ashley Christopher Moore]

I wouldn't doubt it
that lift looked like it was on it's way till he popped his bicep

[Pete Berg]

Don't forget Brian Sliders

[Ashley Christopher Moore]

Good point what is his best?
you know?

[Ryan Carey]

Don't forget Brian Sliders

Brian Siders Added. Thanks Pete.

[BradyJones]

mark henry imo... 904 dl raw in high school in an official pl meet.....

[Ryan Carey]

mark henry imo... 904 dl raw in high school in an official pl meet.....

How long has it been since Mark has competed in powerlifting?

[BradyJones]

How long has it been since Mark has competed in powerlifting?

1995 was his last meet, did 954 sq, 518 bp, 865 dl... 2337 highest raw total ever i believe, drug tested.. he didnt train bp at all going into this meet. he did oly lifting from 91 or so till 95 or 96.

http://www.worlddrugfreepowerliftingfederation.org/records2005/mensequipped/+145.PDF

[Ashley Christopher Moore]

Oleksandr Pekanov
also I heard that Pudz lifted over 900 with straps in the gym
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zrw-7Svq-7k&feature=related#

I am waiting to see what Reza will put up after some official powerlifting training

[Ryan Carey]

Oleksandr Pekanov
also I heard that Pudz lifted over 900 with straps in the gym
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zrw-7Svq-7k&feature=related#

I am waiting to see what Reza will put up after some official powerlifting training

Very nice Ashley. What a deadlift duel.

[Ryan Bracewell]

Given age and current PR's, I would say Bennie and Nee should be pretty high on that list. Bolton has lifted the most, but bennie has not been focused purely on powerlifting for a while. If he decided to quit strongman and just do powerlifting, he would break boltons record in a few years.

[Easton Taylor]

Bolton
Bennie
Zydrunas
Felix
Konsto
Nee

[Ashley Christopher Moore]

Time for some women:

Becca Swanson
Anneta Florchyk
Amy Weisberger
Priscilla Ribbic
Jill Mills

[Jim Harbourne]

Bolton all the way. I was fortunate enough to be at that contest and was around 30 feet away from him when he pulled 1003. It was impressive to say the least

[Alex Bromley]

what about deadlift variations? Car deads? Deads for reps? Partial movements?

I rememeber an IFSA rerun from 2006 ( i think) where benedikt was outpulled on the 705 axel deadlift for reps.

[John Schuna]

Making some considerations for bodyweight, Ed Coan's 901 pull has definitely gotta be one of the best ever.

Currently...... I think Konstantin Konstantinovs is perhaps the best deadlifter (again making considerations for bodyweight) - 948 lb pull at 275# bodyweight. That is a monster pull regardless of gear used or overall bodyweight (considering only 3 men have ever officially pulled that much - Bolton, Bennie, & Konstantin).

[Ryan Carey]

what about deadlift variations? Car deads? Deads for reps? Partial movements?

I rememeber an IFSA rerun from 2006 ( i think) where benedikt was outpulled on the 705 axel deadlift for reps.

No just the best Conventional Deadlifter. IF there were to be a Deadlift Contest with the best of the best TODAY. Who would prevail?????

[John Schuna]

what about deadlift variations? Car deads? Deads for reps? Partial movements?

I rememeber an IFSA rerun from 2006 ( i think) where benedikt was outpulled on the 705 axel deadlift for reps.

I think you're referring to the "Louis Cyr" deadlift. I know that in the past Big Z and Koklyaev outpulled Bennie on that particular event. Last year, I'm pretty sure that Koklyaev did 11 reps at 340 Kg (approx. 750#) in 1.5 minutes (?) in that event at the IFSA World Championships.

Just goes to show that a high deadlift may not necessarily translate into big DL for reps numbers.

As far DL for reps.....Gotta think that Koklyaev, Felix, and Big Z are perhaps top 3. Nee & Pudz also need mention as well.

[Dane Kelley]

even though he is not a 900+ deadlifter i think Mike tuchscherer should be on that list as well. i know he pulls 800+ pretty regularly and his form is probibly the best ive seen out of anyone. and he pulls them all raw.

[WesleyInman]

Although I'd be inclined to choose Derek and Nee as they are amazing, and personal favorites..

Never have I seen anyone deadlift heavy with such ease as Mark Felix...he barely even tries... and his by far stands out to me the most. If he put in more effort, it'd be scary.

[Donnie Rhodes]

Not on the list is Josefin Brander of Sweden who just pulled 540 2 weeks ago at a meet in Las Vegas(Powerlifting worlds) at 200 BW

Time for some women:

Becca Swanson
Anneta Florchyk
Amy Weisberger
Priscilla Ribbic
Jill Mills

[Ernest Ballard Beath]

Jason Hattermann- a good friend and a insanely strong person...

[Ashley Christopher Moore]

Not on the list is Josefin Brander of Sweden who just pulled 540 2 weeks ago at a meet in Las Vegas(Powerlifting worlds) at 200 BW

Dang!!!! :eek:

[Jim Harbourne]

even though he is not a 900+ deadlifter i think Mike tuchscherer should be on that list as well. i know he pulls 800+ pretty regularly and his form is probibly the best ive seen out of anyone. and he pulls them all raw.
This guy is pretty new to the scene, isn't he? 275'er?

[Jonathan Macfarlane]

Jason Hattermann- a good friend and a insanely strong person...

How much is Hat pulling over 800 these days?

[Ernest Ballard Beath]

How much is Hat pulling over 800 these days?

yea...hes been on a deficit dead kick lately...but hes pulling maximum way over 800lbs.

[BradyJones]

IF there were to be a Deadlift Contest with the best of the best TODAY. Who would prevail?????


side handle dl, Dan Harrison would prevail!!!!

[Ryan Bakke]

Ano Turtiainen is worth a mention....but its not 901 at 220

[Ryan Carey]

Here's the list so Far: Not in Particular order.
Men:
-Andy Bolton
-Benedikt Magnusson
-Konstantin Konstantinovs
-Kevin Nee
-Wildauer Martin
-Derek Poundstone
-Savickas
-Misha Koklyaev
-Brad Gillingham
-Mark Felix
-Travis Ortmayer
-Glenn Ross
-Oli Thompson
-Brian Siders
-Oleksandr Pekanov
-Mariusz Pudzianowski
-Ano Turtiainen
-Mike Tuchscherer
-Vlad Alhazov

Woman:
-Becca Swanson
-Anneta Florchyk
-Amy Weisberger
-Priscilla Ribbic
-Jill Mills

[Jason Lewis]

Vlad Alhazov, he pulled 925 in a full power meet.

[Ryan Carey]

Vlad Alhazov, he pulled 925 in a full power meet.

Added. Thanks Jason.

[Aaron West]

Vlad Alhazov, he pulled 925 in a full power meet.
Vlad is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. Here'a a vid of that ridiculously
easy pull, which was after his 1250 squat!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1GlURPu2Is

[Ian Duggan]

Vlad is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. Here'a a vid of that ridiculously
easy pull, which was after his 1250 squat!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1GlURPu2Is
Good grief, that was easy.

What does he bench? He must be in the race for the first 3000 total unless his bench is Andy Bolton level of bad...

:D

[Aaron West]

At that meet Vlad went 1250/630/925 - 2805.

[tim bolin]

whats brian siders most recent score?

big tim

[jay lyttle]

going strictly by the numbers BOLTEN. but gillingham also should be mentioned as well as steve mcdonald. and mark felix aint to shabby! on the womens front SHANNON HARTNETT at 148lb. is really good, i beleive she may be the current world record holder

[John Tarasik]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhwsCCtsaDk

No belt
Double overhand

[BradyJones]

whats brian siders most recent score?

big tim


2602 total..

[Matt Makousky]

I am going to have to go with myself, pulling 455 has got to be honorable mention :marv:

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