515 lbs deadlift. Mike Burch. 74 years old. 202lbs APA World record.

534 kg deadlift for non-Americans

[@nathanhasc00kies]

74 Years old, this dude's an animal wtf.

[@AmericanPatriot4-19-95]

I can't look in the mirror 😭

[@timmys8823]

Same here my friend lol 😂

[@gamintrucker1016]

It's not common today, but I'm sure a lot of old guys could do this before McDonalds was a thing.

[@luisorlandopenategonzalez8631]

Yo tengo 79, me duelen mucho las rodillas, Ya ni “la vieja” puedo tirarme encima.

[@glizzy2911]

💉

[@Tony-TF]

I just realized I share a gym with this legendary lifter, congratulations Mike I hope to see you around.

[@allansmasterspowerlifting.390]

Thank you he is great. I come to this gym many times. I compete here a lot. And I'm also a referee here a lot. I was a referee for mike lift and for the day of course.

[@Tony-TF]

@@allansmasterspowerlifting.390 sad I wasn’t able to attend especially with the retrospect of missing Mikes hall of fame addition. I’ll make sure to be at the next couple ones.

[@tonypasma1707]

Oold

[@allansmasterspowerlifting.390]

@@Tony-TF he's competing May 11 and Vermont. I will be getting my Hall of Fame induction in fall here.

[@istvancsap3513]

very strong guy, lifting 200+ kilos at 74

[@spiritchild9101]

When I was a kid, people had a retired mindset in their 60s and could barely walk. This is great progress in the right direction.

[@williamroberts1365]

It may be a difference of where we live.I live in Western North Carolina in the outskirts of Asheville. When I was growing up the older people in their 80's and some in their 90's still had cattle, bailed hay, raised tobacco and gardens, hunted, fished, cut firewood, etc.

[@ralfulrich6254]

depends on your job. If you do hard work you will be worn out. That's the main difference. Lot's of do nothing jobs.

[@zorro-xk9gh]

in the good direction ,? are you really sure ...huaaa ,huaaaa ,huaaaaa .

[@thesunflowchannel1995]

Death is retiring those the continue working continue to prosper both in health and in relationships

[@mattr.1887]

My grandfather lived in the sticks. He would hunt, fish, raised goats, honeybees, chickens, and various other critters, until he just couldn't do it anymore.

[@nate4nate5]

This guy should easily land a cameo in any Viking movie series, what a great feat!!

[@greenee24]

Very impressive! At 74, most people ain't lifting shit.

[@AlexLopez-vm7uq]

😂 LMFAOOO ain't that the truth

[@kevinrice7635]

Agreed 👍 better living through chemistry

[@Miguel-jm2pf]

There are many people who can’t even lift themselves at 74, let alone over 500 pounds.

[@alikmakh]

If they ain't lifting 💩💩💩 how they carry it inside them???!? 😮

[@realist7239]

i cant lift my blanket at 40

[@weebinniec]

Class.he’s prob stronger than 99% of men half his age

[@allansmasterspowerlifting.390]

Yes definitely

[@artnovak3259]

Definitely

[@dsulli7383]

More like 100%

[@BennyDIVER]

Yea bc the bar is so low for most folks

[@mr.brenman2132]

​@@BennyDIVER No because he's strong AF. Doing this at 74 is insane.

[@Squidiot]

As a guy in his 50s who is getting back into lifting, this man is a true inspiration. Still pulling big weight well into his 70s. What a badass.

[@DomesticTruther]

53 just had shoulder surgery. Healing up well. Stay hungry

[@ddoherty5956]

I'm too scared to make a haemaroid joke in case his longship is anywhere near by 🤣🤣🤣

[@sgtcortesusmc]

49, I said the same thing.

[@daledimidome5519]

Blessings on your health and wealth my friend

[@joshuajuezan6259]

I saw him lift for all the poor kids 9 years ago, man is still strong af 😮

[@scrowfunk8109]

Not only did he pull 515, but he did it so easily, he could probably lift more than that. Amazing

[@Yourtruthmightnotbemine]

All I see is the local grand wizard of the klan and his white supremist mates!

[@JosePulio]

Dude it was 202 relax !!

[@Yourtruthmightnotbemine]

Local grand wizard of the klan lifts the weight of 2 dead lack people.

[@MiCKEYDiAMONDSS]

@@Yourtruthmightnotbeminehey man relax. The Republican states don’t want educated citizens. That’s why they’re trying to kill public education. In the words of Donald Trump “we love the poorly educated”

[@scrowfunk8109]

@@Yourtruthmightnotbemine Truth be told I didn't actually look at the plates to estimate the weight on the bar, I just went based off the video's title

[@paintballbiggie]

That little break in intensity when his buddy showed the picture and said, "Remember you saved her life". That got me. Respect.

[@jacobbell1469]

What’s the story behind that?

[@yumjoystyle2]

?

[@daveyjoseph6058]

lowkey he sounded like one of the skyrim npcs

[@ignaciobello9921]

@@daveyjoseph6058 in that case the old lifter is The Dovakhin

[@daveyjoseph6058]

@@ignaciobello9921 I mean, he already looks the part 😂

[@deeeeeeps]

I've been watching this guy on youtube now for a year. What inspiration.

[@user-zy3nv1jy1m]

for the low IQ

[@turkeyman631]

Could just see how much effort that took to not bend at all. Love stuff like this as it shows people who say 'I cant' that they probably can with enough work.

[@dusty1498]

He Did it for All the Poor Kidz!!

[@allansmasterspowerlifting.390]

Millions of them

[@MrBlockHeadHero]

that was was like 11 years ! LOL

[@vulgardisplayofpink5668]

The poor kids are no longer poor!

[@dusty1498]

@@vulgardisplayofpink5668 Oh They Are Defiantly Still Poor But Not Poor In SPIRIT !!

[@stockpilez8884]

​@@dusty1498Defiantly!

[@kennybryan4816]

Everyone thinks Arnold is strong but this guy is really strong at any age ! For 74 years old this is super natural

[@allansmasterspowerlifting.390]

100% right. I took the video. I was also one of three referees.

[@rhetttwiss9785]

There’s a video from nine years ago and he’s in his 60’s pulling 700lbs

[@andyoushouldfeelbad]

What was the “you saved her life” bit about?

[@chrisdaniels3549]

He did 700lbs at 65 years old

[@Jeffrey9In4Chains]

Super natural? Ever heard of steroids?

[@user-bh1ne9tv7s]

Grandpa went straight into beast mode

[@greenpilltheory6649]

"Put it down nice, Mike" Floored me. Too funny.

[@Treznor331]

Now that is a true Viking!! Good for him 👏

[@oldschool9592]

He was s not viking he is knights of Jerusalem crusader order.

[@ale_js6201]

Look at his face when the man says "you saved her life". At that moment, he's already lifted the weight. That was amazing.

[@DonaldTrumps-zc5mu]

Nice take....I agree 💯👍

[@fancykarlmarx]

No. Absolutely not.

[@szczurrat2402]

That is insanely impressive. Dude is a tank.

[@Just_ABoredDuude]

Dad strength + Grandpa Strength = Mike Burch Aka (Absolute Unit)

[@Asalmon879]

Proof that muscle is so important as we age

[@INFIN1TY-]

but if that heartattack comes-- you still gone.

[@Saturnia2014]

​@@INFIN1TY-Rather have a heart attack enjoying the benefits of a strong body than dying from a heart attack while stuck on a couch 🤷🏾

[@istvancsap3513]

​​@@Saturnia2014 actually you're much more likely to suffer one if you have above average muscle mass as you get older, mainly because during movement, muscle uses a lot of oxygen and nutrients, so basically blood from the circulatory system. More blood usage -> stronger strain on heart and vessels -> attack or even worse, arrest. End of story, sadly.

[@ThePoisonedReaper]

​@@istvancsap3513incorrect you are ignorant and blinded by lies from the US pharmaceutical business, they are a trillion dollar business for a reason. My great great grandad died at the age of 80 cutting a tree in Switzerland and the tree fell on him. He died a stud and you will die a weakling and a fool. Change your mind or suffer the consequences.

[@TheJacali]

@@istvancsap3513that’s only if you’re juicing and way heavier than you normally would be. This man is 165 lbs. a very normal weight for a man. Relax.

[@bobross5079]

Most American guy on earth .

[@ziggyjohnston5302]

he needs to sniff more smelling salts

[@kox2214]

​@@ziggyjohnston5302is that what he was doing!? I was trying to figure it out

[@ziggyjohnston5302]

@@kox2214 lol yepp. Kinda weird

[@EuropeanSeparatists]

Not at all, he’s not fat and whiney

[@joegreenbbka]

​@ziggyjohnston5302 Alot of lifters use smelling salts. I know a few and they all use it before lifting alot of weight, so, it's not that weird. Pretty common actually.

[@tonyrivera6652]

Ghandour getting ready for the invasion of the shire.

[@ghosthound17]

You mean Gandalf?

[@jeffsilver5557]

Wow, I’m 70 years old and I am IMPRESSED!!!

[@DaDonBossMan]

Dudes legendary tier

[@solb101]

Growling makes you stronger. The trouble is you can’t stop.

[@grahambrown1980]

It’s just not good in a public gym, in fact, at PF, it makes the staff sound the Lunk Alarm. I go to Club-16 and no one there growls. I think it’s actually homoerotic, at least potentially, it just shows a strong and primal passion, but devoutly leftist men as well as women on average in the place, feel uncomfortable.

[@6thElementOfHipHop]

@@grahambrown1980the lameness blows me away😮

[@lonerangersheriff]

Agreed 🤣

[@earlyorlater]

Its scientifically proven.

[@BaMbOoZeD]

Same goes with music, some tracks can trick the adrenaline so you can perform up to 15% more, but not like the hulk adrenaline when like a accident happens, but it's still cool.

[@daledimidome5519]

To put this in perspective at 74 most people barely hold themselves up anymore. Walker and wheelchair age for many. This is wonderful to see.

What an absolute animal

[@CaveDDECanem]

Those almost tears got my almost tears going. Powerful man!!

[@BennyChains88]

If there was ever a modern-day Odin, it would be him.

[@cyborgjackal6207]

Old man strength is unmatched

[@malikbowman3568]

That man is legendary 💪🏾. There shall be stories told about your feat of strength for ages to come.

[@DonaldTrumps-zc5mu]

Yup....Facts 🤯😱🥋🇺🇲💯

[@EVP22]

Get this guy a movie manager and sign him up for Viking/Biker roles.

[@chuckbailey6835]

He is a biker

[@John-ob7dh]

​@@chuckbailey6835yes he sure looks like one.

[@ThatWrapperDude]

Dude he did that way to easy this is pure strength! No roids no cheats just pure old man strength!

[@aaron_johal39]

He's on testosterone, stop the bullshit

[@williamkluver3106]

​@aaron_johal39 "Big time,",, some people have know clue. 😂

[@hopper5614]

He's spun up on some stuff... Cracked that popper and inhaled hard before his lift... About to pass-out after...😶😶😶

[@richardlong9189]

That's smelling salt,they used it years ago when you fainted or passed out and sometimes in football for concussions.

[@williamkluver3106]

@richardlong9189 juiced up on testosterone and anything else he can find to juice up with, big time. Wouldn't be able to do anything without it.

[@ugandanlove7843]

This isn’t an old man , this is a Viking !

[@scodyfps]

Saw this dude pull 700 9 years ago

[@codywebb5389]

How did he get from 515 to 700 in his 70's lol?

[@scodyfps]

@@codywebb5389 it went down from 700 in his 60’s to 515 in his 70’s

[@stephenpena7813]

​@@codywebb5389 do you even math? Lol

[@tatskamaster]

That was a block pull in that video tho.

[@scodyfps]

@@tatskamasterit’s not a block pull if he’s also standing on the platform

[@Thaijler]

This is why you don't disrespect grandpa.

[@Outlawcozyjails]

He could compete in the Olympics as a 23 year old woman, and win the gold medal. What a world.

[@allansmasterspowerlifting.390]

@@Outlawcozyjails they took weightlifting out of the Olympics

[@TheJay90X]

Congratulations Mike on that lift. Many people at 74 consider themselves old and stop doing exercises or any other beneficial activities. Age is just a number.

[@wesmulzet9645]

You go young MAN…much respect SIR

[@mikeg1032]

I'll be completely honest. I haven't seen new vids of him in many years and assumed he died or something. This is awesome!

[@allansmasterspowerlifting.390]

I was the referee who took this video. I was also competing with him on Saturday. He's my best friend. No one like mike

[@NSW15355]

Mike don't die another life steals him

[@michaellopez2070]

This is more legit than the garage videos. Real deal

[@allansmasterspowerlifting.390]

@@michaellopez2070 this is where you were wrong. His garage workouts are legit. They were just almost 10 years ago. I would know he's my best friend.

[@michaellopez2070]

@@allansmasterspowerlifting.390 330 lb curl? Come on now

[@MastaBlasta678]

What’s this origin story about him saving someone’s life??? So much closure needed after this video.

[@white_devil73]

Out-fucking-standing. I hope that I'm in that good of shape in 24 years.

[@prospector14]

I’m 60 and closing in on a 500# deadlift. Knowing what that kind of weight feels like, this was VERY impressive. Well done sir.

[@exjod124]

i belive he did 700 at 65yo

[@change_your_destiny420]

I hope to be closing in on 500 at 60

[@Mike-gi1dk]

Respect

[@billylove7008]

It feels the same as 5000lbs to me right now lol. I’m working on getting there though.

[@Miketaylornews]

Why does it look like way less than 500 am I not included on the joke I mean it looks like a 55 on each side and then the bar and then those two little things that's not even 200 right?

[@radioa3sthetic]

LITERALLY A LEGEND

[@Wakk69]

Absolutely awesome achievement for any man let alone a 74 year-old

[@zakarycampbell105]

This man would have been an emperor in Olden times.

[@logankory4626]

True inspiration. Age comes for us all, but there are ways to hold it off. I hope to still be lifting heavy when I’m this old, awesome video

[@morenobarros793]

Yo espero tener pelo.

[@adisrael.4537]

He made every 74 yr old man proud to be alive 🫡😎

[@John-ob7dh]

I am 82 .used weights since 1962 .But no way can I get anywhere near his power. But I have something in common with him . I ride a 2002 twin cam FLSTF

[@anthonyphan4]

Very strong for 74 years old. Keep going grandpa

[@Killcam-ck9cs]

Looks damn good and healthy as hell for 74

[@Ben_Lorentz]

That's that "Old Man Strength"💪.

[@Still_shredded]

He's the definition of it ha

[@JaredNelson-jl8nm]

❤ thanks for showing up big brother 💪🏻

[@Soreal75]

Man this is one of the most impressive things I’ve seen in a while.. you’re an inspiration

[@allansmasterspowerlifting.390]

@@Soreal75 oh yeah, definitely is. Check out a couple of my videos. 56-year-old Powerlifter. I benched 400 almost got two with it yesterday.

[@JAYSMITH-xj4bl]

Dude pulled that like it wasn't shit. 74?! Gotdayum

[@kpag3030]

Wow. No problem for him! Light weight, baby!

[@PUNCT275]

Mike Burch , The legend

[@joakimcroteau1913]

One of my best friends just turned 73. Dude can preacher curl 105lbs and still rides a crotch rocket everywhere. These guys out here proving that you allow yourself to age

[@716tg3]

This guy had face tats back when they actually meant you were hard af. Salute a real one.

[@Ollieslife101]

I pray to God I'm anywhere near that man's health and strength at 70+yo

[@joeyw7325]

Holy shit the legend lives! This mountain of a man is awe inspiring! Never seen him out of his workout dungeon. Just inspiring!

[@allansmasterspowerlifting.390]

Mike appreciates it. Check out some of my videos.

[@joeyw7325]

@@allansmasterspowerlifting.390 I did sir and you’re no slouch yourself! 385 bench is big boy weight!

[@allansmasterspowerlifting.390]

@@joeyw7325 thank you I really appreciate it. Next bench I'm gonna put 395 on the bar and go for a double

[@illuminatedperspectives2894]

THIS OLD GUY IS STILL LIVING A 1980s weightLIFTING DREAM

[@Tubergrip]

This gives me hope for Humanity in these crazy times. I hope to be like Mike Burch, respect.

[@shaneb4923]

Pure Heartfelt Moment!! Your The Man Mike Burch!!

[@SoapSenpai]

That was badass, hope I'll be capable of that in my 70s

[@Mma-basement-215]

That's a great point about Vic having the whole all season to prepare for Jordan love Go Birds 🦅🦅

[@mikeschmidt4800]

This is going to be me in 40 years. I will never stop lifting unless I am physically unable. Its too important to stop.

[@allansmasterspowerlifting.390]

Great attitude. Like your name one of the best third baseman ever Mike Schmidt.

[@Franklin-pc3xd]

Outstanding achievement - I thought it was 445 lbs. so it's even better than I recall.

[@biknjak]

I bet no one parks their Harley in your parking space! Nice work, Mike! You're an inspiration, for sure!😎👍

[@taylorlogan7352]

Doin it for the kids. God bless this man😊

[@M0B628]

hes got a video on his channel of him when he was 65 deadlifting 700, very impressive.

[@liamseekins9488]

This man is insane and badass in all the best ways. His tattoos are amazing too make him look like a badass Viking warrior

[@Milansmith20]

A legendary man ❤

[@user-yh8we8gn4f]

What a legend

[@Kochmiesterr]

Never underestimate a old man

[@kyleburch1169]

Fuck ya brother! I'm 42 yrs old also a Burch an not sure if I could do this after training for a year! You truly are an inspiration ✨️ 🙌

[@christopherponce4103]

They made this Viking put down his brew... To show the young one's how it's done! 😎🍺

[@terryconjugateiron]

This is insane 🎉🎉

[@donnalands6865]

Blimey 74 years old very strong for his age ! 💪👍

[@allansmasterspowerlifting.390]

Yes, very strong. Check out my latest two videos. 395 or 180 kg for a double

[@MatthewLivingood]

Man I ain't even going to lie dude that is very impressive good for him being 74 years old and still able to do things like that, I hope I make it to 74 let alone be able to do things like that

[@ryanneal9449]

Mike is beast and a inspiration!

[@michaelwheeler334]

I was like “I wonder if he’s still alive and all that” Well that answers that hahaha sweat😂 what a dude!

[@allansmasterspowerlifting.390]

Just got off the phone with him

[@Shitoryumaster]

I also came here from his 700 pound deadlift video. Awesome to see he's still at it.

[@manuelochoa9266]

That's pure old man strength!!!💪💪💪💪👍👍👍

[@NikulPrasad]

The way he walks in grunting is like that of a vintage race car with its - gnarly sounding - inconsistent revolutions, whilst neutral

[@georgeburns6748]

What did he sniff before the deadlift?( interested in starting powerlifting)

[@allansmasterspowerlifting.390]

It's a mixture of cocaine and fentanyl

[@georgeburns6748]

@@allansmasterspowerlifting.390 funny but I’m seriously seriously trying to learn here. Guess I’ll look it up.

[@georgeburns6748]

@@allansmasterspowerlifting.390 you mean amonia smelling salts?

[@positivibeespreadingpositi6439]

😮​@@allansmasterspowerlifting.390

[@raykrypton3706]

Hell yes! I honor you good sir! I pray I get there too! Your awesome!

[@Jamie_Wulfyr]

Goddamn. The man is 23 years older than me and puts me to absolute shame. Fair play Sir.💪🏻

[@Boston_420]

Old man strength on a whole new level lol loved how genuinely excited he and everybody there was

[@mikehoncho7252]

That guy is a beast at 74 imagine what he was like when he was young

[@tonyharvey6785]

Pulled that weight like a boss congratulations

[@silverdime3685]

Very impressive. It's inspiring to see a guy that old lift that kind of weight.

[@magdatorruellas9122]

I am most assuredly IMPRESSED! Way to go luv!

[@jdag426]

Good shit Mike u give us hope that we can still lift at 70🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿 keep going brother

[@SGTMajorMikeGodBlessAmerica]

This guy is the definition of "Be aware of an old man in a profession where young men die."

[@StoneGardner]

I keep watching this video for the spirit. If Hell ain't hot!!! This guy is a certified Ork slayer!!! STILL stronger than 95 percent of the American population. Bravo, Sir! 💯

[@user-pp7pb9yj9s]

Conventional not foolish sumo. This mans a warrior.

[@user-hu1um2xk5h]

Wow. Something I will never be able to do. Not even half of it either. We each have different gifts in life. He is a strong man by profession. A real one.

[@justiceg7328]

That part he says “remember you saved her life”

[@Ericwolf520]

Respect ✊ to this man pulling that much weight at 74 Jesus

[@bespokefoxbodies6896]

Wtf!! Lets go Mike. I know he aint doing it to impress but im fucking impressed