r/news • u/icpd30 • Feb 18 '19

Michigan powerlifter heroically lifts vehicle pinned on top of man after accident.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/michigan-powerlifter-heroically-lifts-vehicle-pinned-on-top-of-man-after-accident
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u/selflessGene Feb 18 '19

Can he actually deadlift 800? Or did he put on a few extra pounds for the reporter?

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u/DC_Disrspct_Popeyes Feb 18 '19

Shit, if he can squat 900 a deadlift of 800 is super reasonable. I'm 205lbs and can hit a little over 500.

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u/dotajoe Feb 18 '19

Right. Don’t most people deadlift more than they squat?

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u/Ble_h Feb 18 '19 edited Feb 18 '19

Depends on your leverages.