Farmer Hits 485lbs Deadlift PR
A farmer posted a 485lbs deadlift and 350lbs bench press personal record despite minimal recent gym training. The achievement highlights how physical labor and functional strength from farm work can translate to impressive gym lifts even without consistent powerlifting-specific training. The raw strength display has generated discussion about the carryover between manual labor and formal strength training.
- The lifter, known as Steve Bake, has a history of performing incredible feats of strength that have been periodically shared online. - While the recent lifts were notable for being achieved with minimal specific training, Bake has previously competed in powerlifting meets. - In a past competition, he has recorded a 900-pound squat, which he lifted with considerable speed, suggesting he had more capacity. - His previous competition bests also include a 645-pound bench press and a deadlift in the mid-800-pound range. - These lifts gave him a powerlifting total of 2,400 pounds, placing him among elite-level powerlifters. - Commentary from the strength community highlights not just his raw power but also his well-roundedness across all three primary powerlifting disciplines: squat, bench press, and deadlift.
