Deadlift Challenge: Average Gym-Goers Face off

Ever wonder who the strongest person at your gym is? Today, we put a group of everyday gym goers to the test in a thrilling deadlift competition!
Meet our contestants: Kate, Kayla, Michael, Nikki, Andrew, Marshall and Chase, each with unique backgrounds but all sharing a passion for fitness. Watch as they push their limits, lifting their body weight for reps, and see who comes out on top!
Who do you think will take the crown? Comment your predictions below!
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[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

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[@ianhusk9052]

i'm really hoping andrew was just playing a character lmao

[@andpacker]

Oh i take life very seriously

[@electricwaster]

He is, he has a youtube channel.

[@Sprinkles456]

He has a KZbin channel called man news lol, he's just playing a character

[@michaeltrinidad1217]

He plays a Dickhead?

[@nickcompton5981]

That's good to hear. Because I was thinking since he won't win the deadlift, he can win the biggest Dbag of the year😂😂.

[@Kryptonite_V]

Firefighter is gonna win this, comfy. First clue was "I never do high rep deadlifts, most I've done is 10 reps." while all others "I don't deadlift."

[@quangsumi]

why nobody talks about how lit those trophies are

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Added extra motivation 😎

[@mikesmusic1592]

"sumo is not a lift" quote mitch hooper.

[@IsraelMedrano]

You can tell he doesn't like it bc he was being extra hard on the one person using sumo lol

[@BirthdayRat433]

​@@IsraelMedrano To be fair she was floating it at the bottom

[@M1keDaly]

I used to sumo before Mitchell coached me. I wouldn't say he was a hundred percent against it, but he did fix my conventional deadlift form where I prefer it WAY more then sumo now.

[@prateekkulkarni9617]

Sumo deadlift is not a lift? Jeff nippard would like to have a word with you in his basement 😂

[@IsraelMedrano]

@BirthdayRat433 one of his critiques was to not bounce it but the winner was definitely bouncing it even more lol.

[@MonsterRat1000]

awww i'm so glad Chase was included. he seems like he's already fairly active and he seemed very excited to participate so hopefully this is works as some sort of motivation for him! it was really cool to see everyone push themselves but Michael was especially impressive, from not deadlifting for over 10 years to busting out 40 bw deadlifts is on another level

[@mikeybraps2705]

Really enjoyed this more down to earth realistic video, I find myself getting a bit demotivated by all the influencers you see nowadays who look massive and lift crazy weights, because they are either on steriods, top 1% genetics or have been working out 10 years / get to work out everyday since its their job. Really nice to see regular people and both male/female do these sorts of challenges to get a more realistic perspective on things. Also gonna try this out later this week on my leg day!

[@PATRICKMARCUCCI]

Awesome video! Being able to deadlift your bodyweight for reps safely with good form is a great achievement especially compared to the non lifter! Obviously self vs self is the most important. A good reminder in the social media world where instagram would have us believing everyone is pulling over 700 and benching 500😆😆. Very positive video! Thanks Mitchell!

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Thank you for watching :)

[@chunnin33]

Some people will look at this video the wrong way; but what a great showcase on not judging people and enjoying your own journey towards being a better you

[@Pivitrix]

What wrong way is there to look at it?

[@TimCaruana]

What wrong way is there to look at it? It was a great challenge.

[@facebookreal]

No. The contestants not calling out 3rd place for doing sumo showcases fear of judgment from the others

[@regharman1]

That was interesting Mitchell. Some other stuff like this maybe? Thanks 😉

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Noted!

[@wompastompa3692]

Okay, I'm trying this tomorrow.

[@wileecoyote5749]

That requires putting phone down and going to gym

[@wompastompa3692]

@@wileecoyote5749 I go after my morning shift.

[@bigtank1982]

Me too!

[@jacobsvetich8735]

Guessing you dont stick to a program?

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

What did you get?

[@KeeFish391]

I really thought that chase would do 100 reps lol

[@g__l7217]

He obviously was bruh

[@thor498]

I think he just needs to learn the movement and he needs a shorter bar

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

We all had high hopes

[@ivanvidovic2994]

Mitchell is such an inspiration. As a rower such strength training Mitchell does helped me achieve better results. LHBK

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Thank you! I really appreciate that

[@allanh5618]

I didn't know I was so weak and out of shape until this video. It's good to have perspective. 😂

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Did you head to the gym to try?

[@allanh5618]

@@mitchellhooperstrongmanNo, but I deadlift regularly, so have a reasonable idea of what I could do ~ 10-15 reps. Ok for 58, maybe, but a long ways to go on conditioning. Doubtless my 40 lbs excess bodyfat skews the numbers, but I doubt I could do much more than 20 reps even if I were svelte. 😉

[@xSpecterx99999999]

whoa!!! the number of reps they got is super impressive. great video to watch, about to go work out. =)

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Give it a try and let me know what you get!

[@xSpecterx99999999]

@@mitchellhooperstrongman i better not. i have a bicep tendon injury from bench press. any chance of doing a tendon recovery video? static load, how many times a week, reps, weight. at 53 tendons are the weak link and any info that helps would be super useful.

[@Jafmanz]

@@xSpecterx99999999 drink home made bone broth twice a day! if you dont have the building blocks to repair it the regimen wont matter at all!

[@gokhan4461]

I love that world's strongest man is now also a fitness youtuber... And a very good one

[@ashe1317]

As a fellow firefighter, let's go Marshaaaaaaallll!!! 💪💪💪

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

He did so well, certainly not surprising 💪

[@nikop261]

"These are people who dont go to the gym often" Guy - "Used to compete, probably retiring this year"

[@benmcnees5582]

More vids like this please

[@IsaacMorgan98]

Andrew really is a presence in a room 😂

[@katherineschon3927]

This is a great vid, had me smiling the whole way through. Also gonna try it

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Let me know your result! 👀

[@mikesmusic1592]

cool to see gym regs do strongman. could be a thing. farmers walk. atlas stones. conans wheel. do it mitch. awesome.

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Safety is definitely a concern with larger strongman implements, but definitely noted.

[@MrOrthodox13]

two of them are on roids, Nikki and Michael, they are not "regs" sorry

[@stephensundet8472]

Great content. Man news was hilarious. We all knew the fireman was going to win 😂 you can always bet on a fireman. Also, the ladies did phenomenal. Great work all around. Those trophies were better than most I have seen for professional events

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Thank you 😊 I’m glad you enjoyed it, I was really banking on Chase!

[@cammcfarlane9256]

Well, this video was awesome

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Thank you!!

[@cent0r]

I honestly didn't expect them to get that many reps. Props all round

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Everyone did better than they expected 💪

[@stormrhode2330]

As someone who's trained a lot of kids, I had a pretty solid feeling how well that kid was gonna do. 😂 I really wanna try this now. I'm only 135, so I might be able to do quite a few. I haven't deadlifted in a couple years, though. 😬

[@QueenToKingOfSpades]

This sounds like fun. I really don't know how I would stack up (this is before having watched the lifts), but I outweigh the heaviest person there (except Mitch) by like 40lbs, and in my last program I had 20kg above bodyweight beltless for 3x10 with a good deficit twice per week. An amrap at bodyweight would be fun... absolutely soul destroying but fun.

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

You should try it and see what you get!

[@dylans7742]

That was a fun contest, and good sportsmanship from everyone!

[@aslam7952]

Depending on which expert you ask, the deadlift is either a back or leg exercise. Not surprising that Micheal (big back) and Marshall (big legs) did well. I am guessing that this study proved that it is more of a leg exercise?

[@robertbriggs1968]

Congratulations on another Word Record #2

[@L.scardi9138]

These are not the average gym goers, the average gym goer are the new years people on the treadmill.

[@Lucas_Jeffrey]

Nikki's form was just too clean. She almost made it the hardest for herself by isolating the posterior chain the best haha

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

She's great!

[@highflyer011]

I wonder if the physicians assistant was writing his own prescriptions for gear? 🤣

[@larkinj27]

I can't remember if they discussed that but I think he is in the "No stone unturned IV therapy and sports supplementation" episode with Mitch

[@TommySawyer314]

So fun! Thanks for the smiles

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@carterclarke5460]

13:00 I don’t blame that smile man

[@arturovisoso8597]

Mitch, from my heart really I say that since i know about you in the strong man world, I can say that you are giving a whole new different view of lifting weights and the strong man world. You are suuuuchhhh a nice guy down to the earth that really enjoy working and interacting with all kinds of people. Open to speak of topics really to everything that many are so sensitive to even mention. I think you have done such an amazing job of being an ambassador of your sport, health, and care of others. Congratulations and keep up the good work!!!!..Do you think I can take you in deadlifts or squatting hahahha :) just kidding my friend....Hopefully I shake hands with you eventually!..I live in Canada too :)

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Thank you! I appreciate you 😃

[@karlmeaden6868]

Bradley Cooper showing up. Good lad.

[@user-bb8tc8mw9k]

I would love to see our very own 2023 worlds strongest man to do this

[@Finkstar]

Mitch’s shoulders looking absolutely scrumptious

[@kookoo9235]

Horseman shoulders

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

lol

[@user-uk1uu9vt8z]

I also love these are all family watchable .

[@M1keDaly]

That was fun.

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Mike! It was fun to do

[@M1keDaly]

@@mitchellhooperstrongman I did, now go Break an Axle world record!

[@giuli91s3]

Just got to 35 reps at 103kg body weight. With someone like mitch cheering me on i think another 5-10 could have been possible. Worst part for me was the lack of oxygen at some poin. But awesome challenge and respect to all competitors!

[@CatheCool1996]

Super interesting challenge. Just tried it at 165 bodyweight. I got 42 reps. I didn't have wraps and my grip gave out at that point. Gonna come back next week and try it with wraps. I am very confident I can break 50.

[@jtsperformanceautomarine]

What a great little competition especially with the sweet trophy's! Wish you would have tried it Mitch!

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

It was very fun to watch for once 😉

[@jtsperformanceautomarine]

@mitchellhooperstrongman Fair enough you compete alotttt 😅 Good luck in the upcoming competitions amigo!

[@nadirmhamdi8218]

15:17 Mich fogot he is not a regular human being

[@thestrengthline]

So great that they included Chase. He actually did pretty good given his size. If he got a 45lb bar off the ground that's probably more than I can do right now!

[@user-ig8vm1ns4t]

Nah it was a risky idea. He could’ve hurt his back from the very first rep

[@gibbsm]

A couple of these people are Gym Rats, and not casuals.

[@antoniomolina3612]

the 150 lady was just about a gym rat, the old guy too. And less so the firefighter, he goes to the gym of course but obviously firefighters are strong cuz of their work also

[@RitterRundown]

That was a fun video to watch. Congrats to all the people who agreed to do it and push themselves. Im gonna try this soon and see what I can get.

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Let me know what you get!

[@RitterRundown]

​@@mitchellhooperstrongmanI did it today. 240lbs for 17 reps. I may have been able to get a few more but I felt like my form was failing so I stopped. More than I thought I could do! Thanks for the motivation!

[@jacobthellamer]

Whoa I am unfit, gave it go 10 reps at 110kg/240lb. Had the strength but just ran out of steam. Still living with an injury but can hopefully get back to my 15rep 160kg sets. Fun video!

[@ryandeffley7652]

I'm starting to wonder if there is anyone who doesn't rely on straps or Versa Grips anymore. 😂 I mean, chalk is cool because it keeps your hands dry. But other than that, strapless/no VG's truly shows what you can pull.

[@gortongirl]

I wanted to see Mitchell do it too 😂 also the little kid has the spirit he just needs to practice form at a lower weight and he’d smash it

[@13twelve]

31 reps of 80kg/176lbs@78kg/172lbs body weight at the end of my legs day (which included a PB 5x5 of squats)

[@LWonderchild]

The Andrew packer crossover is not something i expected. MAN NEWS LETS GOOO

[@TaylorPowell-j1n]

Alright, time for me to try this out in my next workout.

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Let me know your result!👀

[@noncog1]

I really hope i forget about this by gym day, i absolutely hate rep work, lol At 205, i wont have any weight advantage, but being half my 1rm i honestly think it will become a cardio challenge more than anything

[@beowulfstrength]

Yo, I have no idea how many I could do. I weigh about 210 and my max pull is in the low 600s. 620-630-ish. I rarely pull sets of more than 6 reps.

[@ZachariahMccully]

Epic video! I bet I could do 15 reps of body weight, would love to find out, maybe I'll give it a shot my next deadlift day.

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Do it!

[@ThunderbackOG]

For reps, not max weight... kinda silly. especially if you let people compete while knowing what number of reps to beat to become first. Going last is a HUUUUGE advantage.

[@colto8284]

Clocking those calves, lmfao some of the strongest legs ive seen come from guys whos calves are tiny but their upper legs are just unreal

[@Brunark]

I got inspired to try this for today's leg day after watching this. I got to 28 reps a bit over my BW at 195 lbs before gassing out.

[@BradleyGibbs]

I've never done more than 20 reps with 80kg and I am 72kg. So I could probably to 25-30 with my bodyweight.

[@zakuraayame5091]

have you ever trained with someone who didn't know their own limits? either over-exertion or injury? not intentional but a disconnect with themselves or an unhealthy pain tolerance/resistance?

[@zackdisharoon6239]

Cool vid, but Mitch has no clue about how weak kids are 😂

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Ooooor maybe it’s just a bit of banter 😉

[@claytonnehls2578]

I'd be interested to see how I would do in this, though it would definitely be a test of will. The best I've done is 2x body weight for 12, no clue how that translates.

[@jeremiahgriffin9428]

Love it! Thats a tough podium to make there. Great job #LHBK

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Thank you!! 🏆

[@johnhildebrand1991]

Man that was a awesome contest they are super impressive

[@mikebrodeur6802]

This video was just super cool!

[@livingeveryday777]

Defs have to try now! I’ve trained a bit but my 1RM is only 25% more than my body weight. But it’s worth a try for DL days

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Did you end up giving it a try?

[@KSIHEROX]

This just makes me miss deadlifting. My max is 405 at 133 lbs

[@Brimfulofbeauty]

I’m shocked none of these are regularly deadlifting in their gyms.

[@daltonmason62]

I'm calling it now, Chase is gonna win by a mile

[@sadcthulhugaming211]

I'm 300 lb and pushed myself but ultimately hit 23 before needing to stop.

[@MeStandby]

dammit, I have deadlift tomorrow, now I gotta try this... I do 2 reps of 130kg, at 65kg bodyweight, so no idea how many reps I can do of 65kg

[@gasparsigma]

I don't know if it was on purpose but Andrew being beaten by a woman pound for pound was great 😁 I know it's just a character, but still

[@Bigramt]

42 at 235lb Was expecting maybe 30 or a little more, so suprised

[@Robztraining]

Nice video, I must try how many reps I can do with bodyweight. I'm guessing about 40 but the most I've tried is 20 in crossfit training but it wasn't close to max.

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Give it a try for fun!

[@Elifre]

I could probably manage a set of 10-12 (250 pounds). I've been deadlifting about 2 months now and did 4x7 at 225 a few days ago. My legs are really strong so it's mostly a question of when my back will get tired or when I'd gas out.

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

That's impressive for just starting!

[@michaelmullins1290]

Deadlift yesterday. Im more in the 6 or so at my body weight. Im trying to regain low back strength. Its going slow, but ill get there.

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

You'll get there for sure. Check out my deadlift peak program if you need a bit of guidance: moosecoaching.com/pages/deadlift-peak

[@IamRhodSpring]

I can definitely do at least 3 for my body weight

[@justinhall3073]

Suit is giving me weird vibes, but this is a cool competition

[@SamuelRWB]

I weigh 80 male been training two years did 29 @100kg reckon I could bust out 40 @80

[@HarleyVassMusic]

I’m gonna test this tomorrow night when I go to the gym, I’m 80kg and I reckon I can do maybe 20? Offer me one of those trophies and I’ll do 60 😂

[@lilmanq7746]

I didn’t expect the women to be that heavy, the 152 and 177 are literally as same weight and heavier than me a guy lmao

[@flocab9110]

Well muscles are heavy

[@Twister-1]

Now I wanna see what you can get!

[@psmtz]

Wow! I’m really impressed by myself now.

[@mikemoore2791]

My gym has a different challenge every month. A few years ago it was body weight DLs. I did 32 @ 81 kg ( 178lb ).

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

So fun!

[@wanderer_oti]

Was funny seeing the man news guy in a video with Mitch

[@t33cael]

Was hoping to see Mitchell do it as well :(

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Maybe next time

[@carolg6598]

I've got all my money on Chase!!

[@AbsoRuud76]

My money's on the firefighter and the massage therapist.

[@angel0fdeath667]

Really liked this video

[@dt76028]

I did 500 for 21 reps at 220 bw once. It really sucked.

[@gazmartin67]

Really enjoyed that Mitch cracking

[@bigtank1982]

Gotta try that tomorrow! Its ham/glute day, so good way to start 💪

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Your result? 👀

[@bigtank1982]

@@mitchellhooperstrongman I’m didn’t get it down, had a terribly rough day of defensive tactics training in a non air conditioned room. Don’t want to hurt myself doing this before my normal workout. Planning for tomorrow morning. Will update.

[@bigtank1982]

@@mitchellhooperstrongman 165 for 30, maybe couldn’t have done a couple more, I was gassed and had a full workout ahead of me. I’m happy with what I did.

[@FelixstoweFoamForge]

I'm hoping that bloke Andrew was being ironic. Otherwise.....

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

100%… look him up on IG - man news. He’s a full time comedian

[@FelixstoweFoamForge]

@@mitchellhooperstrongman Thank god for that.

[@okkomp]

How many can Mitch do? Bw is probably close to 135 kegs?

[@qwert12345asdfgzxcvb]

1:15 what in the ever loving anterior deltoid f***

[@HealthyWaterandAirutah]

Love a dead lift competition

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

It's a nice change when it's not me.. 😂

[@BurstingVeins1]

Now you've got me interested in trying, but my endurance in atrocious. I can max over 420lbs, but I'm only good for maybe 20 240lb bodyweight.

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

It's a fun challenge to see what you can do, definitely harder than it looks.

[@jRoy7]

This was super fun!