How YOU Can Deadlift 600lbs (and more)

[@mitchellhooperstrongman]

Get a program written by me! moosecoaching.com Pick up your Lift Heavy, Be Kind merch! www.lhbk.shop/

[@SFRB1187]

When will that LHBK kettlebell hoodie be available?

[@BeastsandBarbells]

Come Collaborate with Jacob Feder. Over 2.2 million subscribers

[@paulmatten4983]

Little Confused!? What’s the difference between ‘Lifting from the floor’ & ‘Lifting from the Ground’ ?? 🤔

[@SFRB1187]

Just saw they went live on the site and got mine! Can’t wait!

[@tylorfelix4423]

Currently deadlifting 135lbs looking to get to 1200lbs by the end of the year

[@Paul-ws4yx]

Come on, that 6 months max . 😂

[@JaceLovesStrength]

Child's play! Keep watching KZbin, and you'll hit it by Valentine's Day.

[@thomasgurnell1904]

I think take a weeks rest then hop in the gym and go for that max You got it easy

[@CharlieTheBritt]

I respect the enthusiasm

[@samhood4159]

Light work

[@smaconsulting543]

Age - soon to be 75 (yeah, I know but I have decided I am going out in the gym one day - NOT a nursing home!) - 220# PLer - post age 60 PR last year at 424. Looking to get back closer to 500. Last did it in the early 1970s. I appreciate all you do and the LHBK approach! Great job young man!

[@TraposaurusFlex]

Holy shit dude that's awesome. Keep kicking ass.

[@smaconsulting543]

@@TraposaurusFlex Thanks Traps! Never Give Up!

[@RenzinatorStrength1961]

Amen Brother! I'm getting close to 64 and wont stop until I drop.

[@smaconsulting543]

@@RenzinatorStrength1961 I enjoy your videos! Keep 'em coming! Always an inspiration! Bob

[@RenzinatorStrength1961]

@@smaconsulting543 Thanks Brother! I wasnt aware that you watched them. Thank for the support!

[@roebuckmckinney]

I hit a 585 single about a year ago. I could peak and get 600 this spring, but I’m chasing 525 for a set of five right now. That feels more meaningful to me for some reason.

[@markymarkeaton]

Rep PRs can feel just as good as weight PRs! I was more stoked to pull 455 x 3 than I was when I got 500 for 1 for the first time

[@mamikgibar]

And safer.

[@Nice_Cali]

@@mamikgibar not really, more weight doesn't automatically mean higher injury risk

[@neal520]

@@mamikgibar pencilneck

[@noahjones1192]

@@neal520 calling people middle school bully names as a grown man is sad

[@trigga1985ck]

Keep the beard Mitch 👌🏻💪🏻 My current deadlift is 185kg, aiming for 220kg for now

[@spenccky]

No joke I hit 600 the night this video came out. I hit it before watching but what a coincidence. Hit 590 at my first powerlifting meet about a month ago. And prepping for a Pro Am Strongman show in March.

[@marcmcphee]

Awesome!! That’s a solid lift! 💪💪🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️

[@grant-w2t]

great stuff, lol people in the comments crying saying 600 aint doable for most people. it 100% is with hard work and dedication.

[@sergiupobereznic]

When I was 48 years old, I deadlifted 245 Kg (540 pounds) at 74 Kg (165 pounds) quite lean bodyweight. No lifting straps and no belt. I got there in about a year. Never really squatted or deadlifted prior to that other than with other guys bigger than me sitting on my shoulders and a lot of one legged pistol squats holding a 24 Kg kettlebell. All high reps. I'm an ex principal ballet dancer. Danced with the Royal Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet. A lot of leg work and lifting was involved in my profession. I still lift a lot to this day. I'm now 57. #LHBK Go Moose. Hope you have another big year. Right behind you from Melbourne Australia!

[@ninjadudeofficial]

Ayo Birmingham. And impressive lift

[@emmber19]

I always wondered what kind of numbers ballet dancers put up, some of the stuff y'all do on stage is crazy and to make it look that graceful says strength at a reasonable volume with a posh accent. This was cool to read thanks for sharing!

[@sergiupobereznic]

@@emmber19 Thanks for reading and commenting. Yes, volume was extremely high. Ridiculously so. I was obsesed from the age of 11 with weightlifting even though I did ballet daily. In my early twenties, one of my main feats of strength was to snatch a 55 Kg barbell above my head. At the time I weighed approximately 65 to 67 Kg. It was very hard to gain any size with the volume we did. Heavy pressing, heavy curls and standing up with someone who is sitting on you shoulder from a kneeling position were the main things I personally focused on for strength. Most male dancers could do dozens of pistol squats while holding a reasonably heavy dumbbell.

[@williamsmith9579]

Super impressive, although I'm not sure I'd describe that as 'getting there in about a year' if you've been obsessed with weightlifting since you were 11 and did it when you were 48?

[@King.Mark.]

Trt kicked in

[@zaorulesmetal]

Currently 285 max. Lifetime goal is 700. I am 5'4" and 37 years old. I accept this will take the rest of my strength building life to attain

[@ColossusSvk]

We believe in you brother

[@hjewkes]

Worked with Hooper through his group coaching and video reviews to go from 350 to 405 with some simple form tweaks in a few weeks. Put another 110lbs on the bar in the 4 months since just getting used to lifting the heavier weights. 600lbs definitely feels doable in the next year

[@LukaLegend77]

how much do you weight? i went from 345 to 405 on my own during the fall/winter before the new year. I weigh 180lb

[@hjewkes]

@ 325 @ 7’ tall, only been lifting for a couple years. Always struggled with the deadlift, it turns out part of my issue was setting up with my hips far too high (thats how I’d been originally cued to do it). Starting with a bit lower hip position and a less horizontal chest really let me get my legs more involved and took the pressure off my lower back. Once I made that change I was able to make some big leaps fast as my CNS caught up to what my legs could do

[@LukaLegend77]

@ i deadlift on the trap bar where your hands are by your side so its safer for your back and youre in a more athletic position. and the weight is dispersed around your body instead of all in front of you. It might be more comfortable for a bigger guy like yourself too

[@franz61xxl13]

The Strongman Beard looks GREAT ;-) keep it ! P.S. at age 63 Y/O i lift 570lbs , my goal end of the year is 5% more, cheers from Austria, Franz

[@mattk636]

Current bodywieght is 182, I hit 435 for my max a week before my 40th birthday, hopeing to pull over 500 by 41. I'll implement some of your tips and continue working hard and see where it takes me. Thanks for all your advice! Well done!

[@moyer1320]

My max is 500lbs at about 230lb body weight! Currently cutting, but excited to get back on the bulk and keep getting better!

[@matheussousa3596]

Very good, that's over 2x body weight!👏🏻👏🏻

[@GlenRoss-ug5jm]

I'm hoping and wanting to do 500 pounds.

[@efficientfuture]

Probably just a form thing for you. I just deadlifted for the first time in 3 years yesterday and hit 505 at 198. Only been lifting for 16 weeks after a 3 year break. Work on your form and you'll likely shoot up your numbers pretty quick.

[@Aymericgustin]

This is the most helpful video I’ve ever seen on deadlift I’m 15 years old and trying to deadlift 405 I tried it last week and couldn’t get it past my knees and now I know y so thank u so much for explaining this

[@AIC95]

Please take your time! Stay patient so you can be one of the guys pulling 600+ for decades rather than the guy pulling 500 for a year

[@sagebauer1077]

Went from 350lb to 430lb last year, gonna try to repeat that progress

[@GlenRoss-ug5jm]

May i ask how long did it take you to do it?

[@TheCJRhodes]

@@GlenRoss-ug5jmjudging by his comment, a year

[@GhostRider1974]

Middle aged guy here, over 50. 2 yrs back in gym. Been a struggle but 395 lb hasn’t been exceeded yet. Thinking 405 lb on deadlift as goal and then I’ll be happy (maybe) 🤠. Just got 315 lb bench for first time in my life PR, and never thought I could do that, not even in my 20s. Thanks for your helpful vids Mitch…very inspiring!

[@logangodofcandy]

You won't be old for another 15-20 years. Keep at it

[@liftheavyhunthard09]

Thank you for this video Mitch. I have been stuck at 435 in the deadlift for the last few months. My squat continues to go up, currently at 375 but I just haven't been able to break my plateau in the deadlift. I think my core is 100% the culprit. Definitely will start implementing more core work.

[@really_unusual_edits]

im 3 months in back in the gym and my max is right now 3 reps 140 kgs, i wanna finish this year with 250+ atleast hopefully 300, im watching you like a hawk i really enjoyed your channel

[@NPC-yearsago]

16/175cm/66kg squat 135kg deadlift 200kg bench 105kg

[@johnrobertson1507]

At 11:50 you said “if you’re weak off the floor narrow your stance. If you’re weak off the ground, widen your stance.” Could you clarify for me? Those sound like the same problem with different solutions.

[@disappointedoptimist255]

I think he misspoke and meant weak lockout the second time

[@mihailmarinov2819]

yeah he meant to say "off of the ground" as in "in the air"

[@Gareth-i4t]

I did 425lbs for a single at max out for Mind on 8th December this year. Would be great to get 600lbs at the end of this year. Looking forward to seeing you again at the Royal Albert Hall this year. 2025 year of the Moose🫎. Lift heavy, be kind brother.

[@JohnScofieldPankhurst]

I’m coming up on a year of lifting and since I’m regularly squatting double my body weight I decided to get some lifters, so of course I got the LHBK Tyr Lifters and I honestly had no clue they were gonna make squats feel this much better. Thanks for all of your advice Mitch! And thank you for the added signed card in the box!!

[@a.j.6033]

On week 2 of your program, really looking forward to see how far i can progress!

[@JaceLovesStrength]

I totally DON'T believe anyone can deadlift 600 lbs. I've surpassed that mark, but I still think that is a pretty elite number. I've said it before, and I'll probably say it again. I think things come so easily for Mitch that he simply thinks these things are easier to do than they are. His perception is heavily skewed by his own success (And in spite of some people insisting that he is arrogant, it's actually his humility that skews his perception... because he doesn't realize how truly special he is.). Also... in all honesty, when we're trying to get the general population to lift more and motivate them, I think we need to concentrate more on PR (PERSONAL records) than some specific number. Young guys at the gym ask me all of the time, "Jace how do I get to a 315 bench?" Or, "Jace, how do I get to a 500 pound squat?" In most cases, these guys aren't even benching 225 or squatting 4 plates. So, my general advice goes a little something like... 'I wouldn't worry about 315 right now. Let's focus on getting you to 225, and then setting a new goal after that. And make it something modest like 245." The reason I recommend this is that I see a lot of people fail to hit their goals, get frustrated, and leave the gym all of the time. I think a great remedy for that is to concentrate more on short-term goals that you can conquer and feel good about... thus motivating you to keep going and tackle the next one. On the other hand, when you set a goal of a 600 pound deadlift (because the Moose said anyone can do it), and you're pulling 315... there's a reasonably high chance you're going to find yourself getting discouraged when you haven't broken 405 after a year of solid effort.

[@storiedstrength]

I also have doubts about 600 lb being universally achievable for the population that he's defined, but more so because I think most people won't do the things outside of the gym (sleep, diet) to get themselves to this number

[@danoeb-g418]

I think almost any young healthy man could deadlift 600 if it was their main goal for 5-10 years. But most people aren't willing to put the kind of work in that it takes. Most people don't value strength over everything else. They aren't willing to gain a substantial amount of body weight, and they aren't prepared to sacrifice other parts of their life in order to achieve this. Nor should they, 600 is an arbitrary target that isn't linked with to any real world improvement in general fitness, general health, or quality of life. That being said most people are probably genetically capable of deadlifting this kind of weight if they genuinely want to

[@runix2189]

Exactly. The guy had a 400lbs deadlift his first time in the gym because he was in track and field. I was struggling with 115lbs for 5 my first time deadlifting and hurt my back squatting 225 after 1 year that took a year just to rehab and another year to get back to where I was. If you are sensitive to stimulus, grow easily, recover fast you can pretty much do most things in the gym and grow as long as you eat enough. He just wasn't eating enough while he was still doing his running career and was squatting 3-4 plates for reps during his marathon days. Most people in his situation would be squatting

[@roseathletics]

I agree, I spent 4 years dedicated to strongman. Max I got my deadlift was 540x3. I don't know anyone who doesn't compete who is even repping 500. 600 is a huge deadlift if you don't weigh 220+. And strongmen tend to forget average people do weigh less than 200 if they don't want bad blood pressure etc.

[@charliebaker1427]

He isnt humble what, hooper talks himself up over pretty much every strongman in history

[@mattdoylemedia]

Current 1RM for me is 165kg. All being well, I should hit 180kg next week. At 95kg in weight, I'm pretty happy with that, especially given I only started hitting the gym back at the end of April last year. My current goal is to deadlift 200kg, which should be around my 41st birthday in March. After that, I'll up my personal goal and just keep going, step by step.

[@TobyLifely]

Max deadlift is agonsingly still 290kg after missing my 300kg goal, into comp prep now after that sidequest but 300kg is still looming as my goal for the near future.

[@shorecasted9295]

I was stuck at 290kg and could not progress from there for the life of me. That weight in particular is actually what made me switch to hypertrophy out of frustration 😅

[@benknorr9893]

Set my start of the year 1RM at 400lbs beltless. Hoping for 450 beltless by the end of the year. 173lb 48yr old.

[@danoeb-g418]

I would highly recommend getting a belt and learning to use it. You could probably deadlift 450 in 8-12 weeks if you did

[@GlenRoss-ug5jm]

I can only do 160 but I'm hoping and wanting to do 500,however,I use a belt.

[@benknorr9893]

@@danoeb-g418 I believe you. I had a belt when I started deadlifting but haven’t used it for a few years. It’s amazing the difference they make.

[@Septoneien]

​@@benknorr9893 I have people tell me to use them as well. Having used them in the past made me realize I just don't like them. Don't use straps either or wraps. Added almost 80-90 pounds to my deadlift but hated it.

[@lordnorden5856]

I just started deadlifting again. I could barely rep 160kg, and it was probably because I had karpaltunnelsyndrom in both my had, which cased a lot of pain throughout both my arms, shoulders and upper back, which I think my body tried to compensate energy for. Now I'm back pain-free, and now, in my second back session, I was able to rep 180kg for 5•5. My goal is 660lbs/300kg, and for the first time, it feels like my body is actually up for ut. It's gonna be a long journey, but I'm so ready for it

[@Kragatar]

I'm still doing newbie deadlifts at 50lbs myself, just getting the technique down and strengthening up my pathetic low back. Already made great progress on my back troubles just by learning that I've been bending and lifting stuff completely wrong my whole life. Started off with no weight at all, just re-training myself to bend down and come up properly. Then did that holding a gallon jug, then two jugs, then got some dumbbells to go heavier. I don't feel the need to go into powerlifting territory, but if I get to a point where I can deadlift the weight of an average man without hurting my back, I'll consider that a success.

[@disappointedoptimist255]

I started doing deadlifts again recently after having briefly done them years back, starting super light just to be sure with the short term goal of comfortably repping bodyweight, didn't take very long to surpass that as of this week

[@YanalFanio]

I enjoyed watching this video! Your effort really pays off.

[@jieji1123]

565 lbs now, with lifting straps. Goal this year: 600

[@markymarkeaton]

You got this! Max for me is 500, hoping to pull 515-525 in comp next month

[@lulzywizard7576]

still counts with straps. it's not a grip strength event. crush that goal fam. don't worry about the straps since trying to grip it hard can rip a bicep off if you curve your arm at all.

[@sleepingsmudge]

Do you have any recommendations for exercises to strengthen your core?

[@ArchibaldNorman-vl5ci]

You’re such a gifted creator. Your content always motivate me.

[@leonkennedy9739]

Amazing advice. I can't wait to apply this advice.

[@LevelsAndMaps]

115 kg 1 RM @ 72kg bodyweight, 40y.o. Started training (somewhat consistently about 14-15 months ago). started to bulk up, much to Mitch's point heheh... now on a consistent schedule and I can already see the difference. better sleep. better diet. I know for a fact I will deadlift 275Kgs. and I'm 6'6" with relatively short arms (the bar touches my... tralala on top position) I still know for a fact I will deadlift 275Kgs. My goal is to hit this weight while still under 50 :D a good 9 years ahead of me, if I can keep things consistent it's gonna be a breeze!

[@RyanAndrews]

I generally do 315 x 5 touch and go. I have never done a 1 rep max.

[@ericclavet058]

I wish I could do all these exercises like you, but I can't. I am still really fat, and I started going to gym almost every day. I got the best meal plan from Onlymeal, and I hope I will slim down fast.

[@kiranicharles0112]

Just hard work and you can do it.

[@ramondgloory3027]

Diet is the most important thing, I use the same one but I got the lifetime plan

[@joemason731]

You'll get there, bro! We believe in you! Just keep eating your healthy meals, make sure you're in a calorie deficit but DON'T starve yourself to lose the pounds, too! If you're prioritising strength, lift weights first in your workout THEN finish with some cardio. You'll gain muscle, lose fat and you'll be in tip top shape in no time. Oh yeah, dont forget to push yourself 😌 i hope you progress quickly my dude!

[@Martha_12312]

I am also following their meal plan, and for 2 months I lost 11lbs

[@King.Mark.]

I also plan a meal for only me 😂

[@mwk_powerlifting]

252.5kg max rn, hoping to hit 300kg withing 2-3 years

[@djrmonix]

I just train at home in the garage age 49. Was limited to what I could do with squats had to clean it and place on my back. Well the girlfriend got me a squat rack at xmas been squatting much safer now with extra weight and my deadlift strength off the floor has improved signigficantly even in the last 5 weeks. Keep up the great videos. Doing a lot of power cleans too for explosiveness. DL max around 190kg @ 98kg. Cant imagine adding another 70 or 80kg but guess just take it slow and steady 1 or 2kg extra every so often soon adds up.

[@ashe1317]

Hit 310 this year as a 150# woman, so that was a huge accomplishment. Would love to hit 350 💪

[@James-iz9qb]

Reduce this to 440lbs and I would agree with the statement that almost anyone could reach this goal. 600lbs is a stretch for the 'almost anyone' claim I think

[@talder123]

Hit my first 585lbs Deadlift at 18 years old back in 2010. Hit my first 675lbs Beltless Strapless Mixed Grip Conventional Deadlift at 21 years old back in 2013. Hit my first 700lbs Beltless Strapless Mixed Grip Conventional Deadlift in 2015 in my first ever powerlifting meet after squatting and benching. Ended up hitting a 750lbs Beltless Conventional Deadlift for 2 reps deadstop reps and 700lbs Beltless Strapless Mixed Grip Conventional Deadlift for 4 reps deadstop reps. 600lbs Conventional Deadlift for 8 reps and 600lbs Conventional Deadlift for 6 sets of 2 reps, 600lbs Conventional Deadlift for 4 sets of 3 reps, 600lbs Conventional Deadlift for 3 sets of 4 reps all post bicep tear. Also 550lbs Conventional Deadlift for 6 sets of 7 reps and 535lbs Conventional Deadlift for 3 sets of 10 reps. Natty

[@LandonTBrock]

Current max is around 650lbs. Goal is over 1000lbs. Strongman Offseason is helping with that already showing me I'm way stronger then I thought. Thanks Mitch.

[@Septoneien]

I never could get past the 600 mark. I was training for local strongman and highland games before COVID happened. Hit 600 at 20 years old. Never been able to get past it.

[@LandonTBrock]

@Septoneien that's still a good achievement. I just got lucky in the genetics department. Mom's side is all tall and lean and dad's is all built like gorillas. I got the height and the size. I'm 31 and still getting stronger.

[@DavidVargas-zw8ct]

"If you're weak off the floor narrow your stance; If you're weak off the ground widen your stance." What is the difference? 11:40

[@Seh_Max]

If you’re weak off the floor narrow your stance and if you’re weak at lockout widen your stance

[@aaronbarlow4376]

Narrower stance allows for more quad power off the floor but harder to push your hips through at lockout. Wider stance utilises more ham/glute (and some quad) making it harder to leg press up with quads off the floor, but easier to push hips through and be more upright at lockout.

[@jamesadam4415]

"If you're weak (pulling) off the floor narrow your stance; if you're weak (when you're already) off the ground widen your stance." He could have probably chosen a less confusing way to say that.

[@Doombotdude2]

PR was 425lbs x 2 reps 2 weeks ago right before my cooldown week. Have only been lifting for 6 months so my goal is just to continue getting stronger all around and staying healthy.

[@assafmatia9823]

great video! good info and very well explained!!! any video planning for squat as well or any of the other "main" lifts like bench press, ohp, eyc?

[@SageOfEchoes]

I set a new PR of 400 lbs just this morning

[@Grumpyoldman666]

Big milestone!!! 👍🏻

[@sunsetdarkness0231]

Got back in the gym around October and goals for the year are 500lb deadlift. 225x5 on bench. & 315lb squat. Got my first 225lb single on bench a few weeks ago. Hit 405 on deadlift this week, and hit a 295lb squat today. Have always lifted unequipped, but recently added a belt and got elbow & wrist wraps today. Honestly feel I could get the 315 squat on my next fresh day. Predicting 225x5 by late march. The deadlift will probably take me the rest of the year, but I’m hoping some form adjustments will stack the weight on.

[@railasvuo]

I haven't done a lot of deadlifts. Maybe ten times. Last time I did 220lbs for 3 reps and then I didn't do any more when I felt like my form was falling apart. I have started to like deadlifts and will definitely start doing them regularly

[@cosmiceternalghost3222]

I’m so glad I am watching this right before my deadlift session 😂😂😂

[@calebmay3096]

Had a serious back injury April 2022. Worked back up to deadlift 550@175 body weight on 7/2/2024. Knees got injured from squats and I took a break till mid November 2024 to recover. Now I’m back up to 520ish. Hoping to pull 600 by my birthday in September.

[@robhall3607]

got to 495x5 doing 5/3/1… the gains continue

[@ToddLiles]

600 would be a huge win. Haven’t crossed over 525. 45 years old. In shape. Let’s go.

[@banzay450]

I am a simple man, see big strong man posted a new video, i watch it

[@xxacidmv]

. #LHBK max so far is 500lb, working on getting back there

[@GlenRoss-ug5jm]

I'm working on getting to 500 pounds.

[@TheEpicMMO]

Been training for 11 years, haven't really been able to deadlift consistently due to low back hernia 7 years ago. Kept on having problems, couldn't squat, deadlift some times till I went to a PL coach last year. Now I'm able to squat around 200kg, deadlift 250/260kg's. But legs are waaaay behind. Some good tips here and definately helped me the past year. Just gotta get them legs stronger hahaha.

[@JohnSmith-oe5kx]

The formula seems pretty accurate! I have always done bodybuilding rather than powerlifting, but my max deadlift was 500 (pounds, I'm not Eddie Hall), my squat was just over three plates, and although I never put ten plates per side on the leg press, I did reps with eight plates.

[@fauxcuss]

Currently at 300 lbs for 3 sets of 5 at age 25. Haven't been comfortable enough with my form to go for 1rm, yet. Trying to build up that base first, especially since the weight doesn't feel insanely heavy yet.

[@raptoravenger06]

My max deadlift is 215kg in comp. I am 18yro. u93kg lifter. This is my first year as junior with a current total of 540kg (192.5/132.5/215). Unfortunately, I am off the pace and need to get my total up by like ~120kg to get to qualify for nationals and add ~260kg to be competitive. I do think my squat and deads can be improved a lot more so like appriete the advice for the deadlift side. Currently running a program called "Bullmastiff"by Alex Bromley.

[@ChasingChevy]

Currently at 545 aiming for 600 but I keep playing with heavy sandbags and it is really sandbagging my deadlift progress

[@Jacob234-nh2cv]

my deadlift is 145kg (320lbs), and I'm aiming for 200kg (440lbs) by june. age 16, 73kg bodyweight

[@PureBullFit]

585lbs is my current (and PR). My goal is 600+ but I’ve been stalled for some time. I’m about to turn 46 and I didn’t start strength training until after I was already 35 y/o and disabled. So close… But I might not actually make it.

[@efficientfuture]

Yesterday I hit 505 on deadlift at 198 lbs. It was my first day deadlifting in 3 years and I've only been working out for about 16 weeks after several years off. I'm hitting 600+ this year and hopefully 623+ by January 2026.

[@Triple_J.1]

But how

[@malchir4036]

Actual former strongman competitor, 285kg on a tire deadlift in competition. My S1-L5 are now naturally fused and severe facet arthritis so no more deadlifting or squats. I just want to keep walking and training for 40 more years and have been thinking of taking the trip to Canada to see if you have any insights.

[@logangodofcandy]

Moderate weight, full rom. Do what you can and be safe. Just don't stop lifting

[@malchir4036]

@@logangodofcandy I'm still going for a national bench press record, but even 60kg front squats, while easy, leave me in crippling pain the night and few days after. So it's essentially lower body just keep in shape with mostly machines, upper body going for that 500lbs/225kg bench.

[@chronus919]

Do you ever do in-person seminars? My goal has been a 600 lb deadlift for 5 years now, and I am finally knocking on that door, it would be great to get some technique from the master!

[@danoeb-g418]

Started going to the gym June 24 of 2024. Pulled 485 on my birthday 3 days ago. 500 is the next target, lifetime goal 6 plates

[@maniakaz]

I hit my new PB yesterday at 335 lbs for 4 and my goal is 400lbs before I hit 55 (Late this year). I didn't start any lifting/gym until > 50 and I didn't start doing deadlifts until a couple years ago. I spent a few years just trying to get my knees better. When I started, even body weight squats were hard but I hit 315lbs for 3 late last year.

[@westonwoods4995]

250kg in comp 551lbs looking for 600 this year!

[@stuartallen2001]

All time best is 405, current best is 345. Just took some time off deadlifting for a cut and different exercises. Looking to get back up where I was and more this year!

[@jeremiahdilmore5462]

I can attest to your plans working. I currently deadlift 765 and I'm working towards a 900 lift in 12 months.

[@Therapistinthewhitehouse]

So, what you’re saying is my coach, Peter Griffin, is wrong?

[@IkePegsMarth]

Yes. In addition to lifting with your lower back and groin in a jerking twisting motion, you want to hyperextend your biceps and pull on them as hard as possible

[@cmstudios11]

365 at the beginning of your powerlifting peak program Im going for 405 next deadlift day on week 8 block 2. best improvement ive seen in weight increase in just 2 months!

[@paulclifton6398]

as soon as i got close to 600 I wanted 650... now i want 700 never satisfied lol ... awesome video Mitch thank you

[@BetterHealthBetterMan]

53yrs old, first powerlifting competition in less than 2 weeks and I'm just under a 500 lbs deadlift. Only started lifting 3½yrs ago

[@jeffscalfano3100]

Im at 425 no belt... my ATG squats about 50lbs behind. I dont think i have 600 in me but im listening.

[@logangodofcandy]

Well, start aiming for 450. Next goal after that is 475. I went from 365 to 405 in like two weeks, then up to 420 not training for it. just from changing my training. Like Mitch said, train your weak point with other exercises

[@Desmax39]

Turned 30 with a 405lbs strapped deadlift in March 2024. Did not train deadlift from June to September. Started back at 405lbs with hook grip in September. Current max is 485lbs. Aiming for 500lbs or more before I turn 31

[@Tamzyboss]

hit 475 at the end of last year, coincidentally am hoping to hit 600 this year so this video was timed perfectly for me. hoping to also hit 435 for 8 this year

[@MellonVegan]

I mean, I did attempt 595 or so 10 years and 1 month ago. That was a couple years of injuries, a change of sport and since then a change of focus (I decided to focus on the axle to try and do sth crazy) ago. Would be cool to deadlift a good round 300 kg at some point in this life though. That has always felt like the magic number in natty powerlifting circles.

[@georgeosborn421]

Max deadlift is 190kg at 74kg bodyweight 5 foot 9, my grip is holding me back I can only double overhand grip lift 150kg strapless

[@demetriuscooksey7147]

Biggest eye opener for me was accessories vs variations.

[@johnjohn518]

Coming back from a bicep tear but was at 450 from the 1" deficit at 174 body weight and 615 from 13" elevated. Hopefully will be back and better by end of year. Will miss nationals for us strongman because of it.

[@Hlwstrengthcoach]

I'm currently at 250kg on an Axel, goal is 300kg end of year on Axel. I have gone from 180-250 since start of October and I just changed my stance to try and use more quads (I have loong legs so had to change set up)

[@JM-kr9bi]

What is the difference between weak off the floor and weak off the ground?

[@Triple_J.1]

Weak away from the ground (up high).

[@theangrymobs]

I'm 6'7" and weigh 300+ lbs. Current one rep maxes are 475lb deadlift, 405lb squat, 285lb bench press, and 155lb overhead press. Om the same age as mitch too! Turning 30 next month!

[@MrRegged]

@Mitchelhooperstrongman ; Age 46M, training 4 years now, 2 years crossfit, 2 years lifting. 6 months on a you know who coach 12 week program. Running second cycle now. Oktober 2024, DL 180kg / 396lbs. SQT 150kg / 330lbs. Legpress unknown max, 220.5kg / 485lbs x12. Aiming for 420 and 440lbs DL end of Feb, and mid May (resp 352/385 for SQT). Then a journey to DL 550 starts. Got a 7-9 year plan, stretching from 46-55 years of age.

[@notabot5597]

just turned 20 weighing 68kg current max deadlift is 172.5kg (380lbs) looking to narrow towards 200kg (440lbs) over this coming year. Will definitely need to gain some weight first

[@mikeoxlong91111]

Mitch, have you read Starting Strength Basic Barbell Training?

[@LevelsAndMaps]

FAHVES!

[@yourimpossibletoisgn]

I was at 420 pre covid and now my best is 350, hoping to recover closer to PR by the end of the year

[@jonahgriedel168]

I live too far far away from a gym so I do crazy amounts of calisthenics instead. My legs have become immensly strong and I am excited to see how much I can deadlift. I deadlifted about 320 when I was 18 and that was at 5'4 and about 120 pounds. I weigh about 150 now 😂

[@mamikgibar]

I have decided that my goal is the Half Hooper. I’m going to train to do the same numbers that Mitch does, but in pounds, not kilograms.

[@sambsialia]

Moose, please talk about the bio mechanics of a behind the knee deadlift or Hack deadlift, moment arm etc. Can I build quads for a front deadlift with these? Great video. Thanks.

[@TheBbouge]

That beard is working for you Mitch!

[@jeanmick5041]

my max is 200kg and im doing your deadlift peak program right now so probably gonna hit a new pr soon

[@StephenCarlockVO]

Current deadlift max is 215.5kg/475lb at 88.45kg/195lb bodyweight at the end of October 2024. Unfortunately business and family demands shot up shortly after and my lifting schedule became completely inconsistent, then nonexistent. At this point it's been about a month since I have touched a weight. My lifetime goal has been 226.5kg/500lb under 90.7kg/200lb bodyweight and I was so close I could taste it. Very demotivating to experience such an interruption when I did, but I'm committed to getting back on the horse by the end of this month.

[@heathroush5343]

Currently 210lbs. Max I've done is 485lbs since I've started lifting again. Current goal is doing 5 x 500lbs as this is the most I've ever done. My limiter is my back. I'm very lopsided upper body versus lower body.

[@aljaslenc]

My PB is 126 kg, then i had a slight injury causing pain specifically on the deadlift, so i'm just getting back to it this year. Current goal is 142 kg:)

[@OfficerMannyPdoesStrongman]

I hit 510lbs in the middle of last year and hit 500lbs a month ago at a Strongman Competent with no prep or de-load. I’m looking to hit at least 550lbs next month at my natural strongman Worlds qualifier comp.

[@aaronw-arrior9974]

My max so far is 405. Been wanting to get back to it and hearing i can do 600 i feel like this is a reason to get back to it

[@divicospower9112]

The deadlift is a standing leg press. From the bottom to the end. It doesn't become magicaly something else in the middle of the movement. From the bottom to the top you use your legs to lift the weight as your lock out involves your ankles, your knees and your hips. To many people forget that glute + hamstrings (the muscles that extend the hips) are LEG muscles. If you use your spinal erectors to lift the weight, you do it wrong. Your back stabilize your body but it doesn't lift the barbell. I repeat. Extending your hips = legs. Extending your back = back. When you do a stiff legs deadlift, no one will tell you that it's a back exercice so why the hell if someone does a stiff leg every body will say that it's a leg exercice but if someone ends up doing a good morning on his conventionnal deadlift, people will say that it's all in the back. It's not. The back is involved in a concntric way only if your spine must extend.

[@ryan-el9er]

max is 725 beltless, conventional, strapless. goal is well beyond 800. im almost 36 so i dont think ill be hitting 900 ever, but who knows

[@jaredcs3570]

You got it! Just be careful.

[@ryan-el9er]

@ i will 😁. the record in my state is 804 and i will beat that. or whatever someone else ends up moving the record up to

[@Nice_Cali]

Dang bro you're experienced. Question, I started lifting around August of 2022 and I was able to hit 525 in October of 2024, do you think I got 600 this year?

[@benem2666]

505lb DL right now, main goal this year is a 500 squat, but 600lb deadlift is definitely doable in the next 1-2 years