🌟 World Record by a Ukrainian Strongman! 🇺🇦💪
Oleksii Novikov, ambassador of the 🩵46th Separate Airmobile Brigade, has set a new world record! The Ukrainian athlete pulled 550 kg in an 18-inch deadlift (lift from knee level). This is not just a sports achievement—it is a symbol of the resilience and strength of the Ukrainian people.
The 🩵46th Separate Airmobile Brigade sincerely congratulates Oleksii on this achievement and thanks everyone who supports our warriors. Your help makes us stronger and brings victory closer.
✍️ Communications Department 🩵46th Separate Airmobile Brigade, Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
rbn ( @rbn@sopuli.xyz ) 11•17 days agoAccording to Wikipedia there are different sub disciplines for deadlifts but the highest record across all categories so far was 501 kg. So he added at least 9.7%. Really impressive.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progression_of_the_deadlift_world_record
sunshine ( @sunshine@lemmy.ml ) 3•17 days agoHow do they verify that it really went up 18"?
Dave ( @Dave@lemmy.nz ) 13•17 days agoI believe the 18" refers to the starting height of the bar not the height it needs to be lifted.
sunshine ( @sunshine@lemmy.ml ) 2•17 days agoI see, thanks
Goretantath ( @Goretantath@lemm.ee ) English3•17 days agoWhy do the weights look like that?
To raise the bar to 18".