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73-YO Powerlifter Mary Duffy Crushes a 310-lb Deadlift With Chains In Training
Correctly performing powerlifting movements is essential for developing a solid foundation for everyday movements. As individuals age, they often turn to powerlifting training as a means to maintain mobility, functionality, and overall health. However, there are a few phenoms who surpass the expectations relative to their age, and 73-year-old Mary Duffy is one of those. Mary has consistently amazed with her impressive feats over the years, but her latest accomplishment was truly remarkable. She deadlifted a staggering 310 pounds, but what made it even more extraordinary was the addition of massive chains to part of the weight.
In an Instagram post made on May 18th, Mary Dufy confidently approach the barbell, which was already loaded with 180 pounds. However, what caught everyone’s attention was the additional 130 pounds hanging from it in the form of chains. Mary got positioned in a conventional stance and grabbed the bar with a mixed grip. She then easily picked up the weight, only starting to struggle in the lockout phase of the lift.
Mary Duffy’s slight struggles during the lockout are understandable since the entire purpose of the chains is to make the deadlift easier in the beginning phase and harder as the barbell lifts up higher.
Watch the lift here:
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Mary Duffy’s Instagram caption also states that she is currently weighing 117 pounds, making her 310-pound deadlift 2.6x her bodyweight. This, alongside the fact that she is 73-years-old, makes her deadlift even more impressive.
Shortly after Marry Duffy’s 310-pound deadlift, she attempted to add another 5 pounds to the bar. It turned out that this was too heavy for her, as Mary was unable to lock out the lift. She shared that video to Instagram as well, and wrote the following caption:
“FAILURE is as important as the “SUCCESSES”!!!
There’s that 5 lb. wall!!!? It’s how we get there”
Mary Duffy originally started competing in 2015 and has accumulated 21 sanctioned appearances. She has been extremely successful, winning 20 competitions and claiming second-place the only time she didn’t win.
Mary Duffy’s Raw Competition PRs
Squat: 67.5 kilograms (148.8 pounds) — (2022 USAPL Connecticut Ladies of Iron)
Bench Press: 60.1 kilograms (132.5 pounds) — (2018 IPA Ironman Push/Pull Showdown)
Deadlift: 117.9 kilograms (260 pounds) — (2019 IPA Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown)
Total: 235 kilograms (518.1 pounds) — (2022 USAPL Connecticut Ladies of Iron)
Related: Julia Vins Smokes Huge 240kg Squat With 35kg Chains
Mary Duffy’s Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Wraps
180
125
180
550
297.92
Raw
148.8
132.5
148.8
518.1
277.04
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
IPA
2022-10-29
Connecticut State Powerlifting Championships
Amateur Masters 70-74
540
297.92
Location
USA-CT
Competition
Connecticut State Powerlifting Championships
Division
Amateur Masters 70-74
Age
73
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
115
Squat
180
Bench
120
Deadlift
240
1
USAPL
2022-04-30
Connecticut Ladies of Iron
FR-M4
518.1
277.04
Location
USA-CT
Competition
Connecticut Ladies of Iron
Division
FR-M4
Age
72
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
120.4
Squat
-137.8
137.8
148.8
148.8
Bench
-121.3
121.3
126.8
126.8
Deadlift
237
242.5
-248
242.5
GLP
56.99
1
IPA
2021-11-06
Ironman Showdown
Amateur Masters 70-74
362
195.07
Location
USA-CT
Competition
Ironman Showdown
Division
Amateur Masters 70-74
Age
72
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
119
Bench
127
Deadlift
235
1
IPA
2019-11-02
Connecticut State Powerlifting Championships
Amateur Masters 70-74
550
292.28
Location
USA-CT
Competition
Connecticut State Powerlifting Championships
Division
Amateur Masters 70-74
Age
70
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
121.5
Squat
175
Bench
125
Deadlift
250
1
IPA
2019-04-06
Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Amateur Masters 65-69
390
207.83
Location
USA-CT
Competition
Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Division
Amateur Masters 65-69
Age
69
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
121
Bench
130
Deadlift
260
1
IPA
2018-03-03
Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Amateur Open
382
201.34
Location
USA-CT
Competition
Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Division
Amateur Open
Age
68
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
123
Bench
132.5
Deadlift
250
1
IPA
2018-03-03
Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Amateur Masters 65-69
382
201.34
Location
USA-CT
Competition
Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Division
Amateur Masters 65-69
Age
68
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
123
Bench
132
Deadlift
250
1
IPA
2017-10-21
Connecticut State Powerlifting Championships
Amateur Masters 65-69
130
70.06
Location
USA-CT
Competition
Connecticut State Powerlifting Championships
Division
Amateur Masters 65-69
Age
68
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
119
Bench
130
GLP
54.68
1
IPA
2017-03-18
Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Amateur Masters 65-69
375
199.84
Location
USA-CT
Competition
Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Division
Amateur Masters 65-69
Age
67
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
121
Bench
130
Deadlift
245
1
IPA
2017-03-18
Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Amateur Open
130
69.28
Location
USA-CT
Competition
Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Division
Amateur Open
Age
67
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
121
Bench
130
GLP
53.96
2
IPA
2016-10-15
Connecticut State Powerlifting Championships
Amateur Open
535
286.68
Location
USA-CT
Competition
Connecticut State Powerlifting Championships
Division
Amateur Open
Age
67
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
120
Squat
175
Bench
125
Deadlift
235
1
IPA
2016-10-15
Connecticut State Powerlifting Championships
Amateur Masters 65-69
535
286.68
Location
USA-CT
Competition
Connecticut State Powerlifting Championships
Division
Amateur Masters 65-69
Age
67
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
120
Squat
175
Bench
125
Deadlift
235
1
IPA
2016-04-16
Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Amateur Masters 65-69
380
203.05
Location
USA-CT
Competition
Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Division
Amateur Masters 65-69
Age
66
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
120.5
Bench
125
Deadlift
255
1
IPA
2015-10-03
Connecticut State Open Powerlifting Championships
Amateur Open
530
280.86
Location
USA-CT
Competition
Connecticut State Open Powerlifting Championships
Division
Amateur Open
Age
66
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
122
Squat
170
Bench
120
Deadlift
240
1
IPA
2015-10-03
Connecticut State Open Powerlifting Championships
Amateur Masters 65-69
530
280.86
Location
USA-CT
Competition
Connecticut State Open Powerlifting Championships
Division
Amateur Masters 65-69
Age
66
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
122
Squat
170
Bench
120
Deadlift
240
1
IPA
2015-04-25
Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Amateur Open
340
179.21
Location
USA-CT
Competition
Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Division
Amateur Open
Age
65
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
123
Bench
110
Deadlift
230
1
IPA
2015-04-25
Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Amateur Masters 65-69
340
179.21
Location
USA-CT
Competition
Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Division
Amateur Masters 65-69
Age
65
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
123
Bench
110
Deadlift
230
1
IPA
2015-04-25
Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Amateur Open
110
57.98
Location
USA-CT
Competition
Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Division
Amateur Open
Age
65
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
123
Bench
110
GLP
45.08
1
IPA
2015-04-25
Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Amateur Masters 65-69
110
57.98
Location
USA-CT
Competition
Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Division
Amateur Masters 65-69
Age
65
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
123
Bench
110
GLP
45.08
1
IPA
2015-04-25
Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Amateur Open
230
121.23
Location
USA-CT
Competition
Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Division
Amateur Open
Age
65
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
123
Deadlift
230
1
IPA
2015-04-25
Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Amateur Masters 65-69
230
121.23
Location
USA-CT
Competition
Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown
Division
Amateur Masters 65-69
Age
65
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
123
Deadlift
230
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Mary Duffy is best known for her deadlifts, which have gone viral on a few occasions. Mary also wowed the community almost one year ago when she performed a 250-pound trap bar deadlift with chains in training as well. It is often the strength she gains from her training that is translated into her competitions. So, this new 310-pound deadlift insinuates that she will put up an amazing performance the next time she competes.
Published: 21 May, 2023 | 3:47 PM EDT
73-Year-Old Mary Duffy Deadlifts 250 Pounds With 50-Pound Chains, Nearly 2.5 Times Her Bodyweight
Mary Duffy completed a massive trap bar deadlift during a training session.
Mary Duffy has proven that age is just a number on numerous occasions. The 73-year-old powerlifter continues to impress in the gym as she prepares for her next competition. Recently, this came in the form of a 113.4kg (250lb) deadlift with 22.7kg (50lb) chains attached.
Duffy shared the video of her lift on social media on Wednesday. She is wearing a lifting belt and wrist wraps as she completes the feat of strength. This is nearly two and a half times her bodyweight as Duffy has been competing in the 56kg class since 2015.
“***??Finally!!!!!??*******#fitat73 ****Thank you”
Mary Duffy Powerlifting History
Mary Duffy began powerlifting in 2015 at 66 years old. She has spent her entire career in one division and has found great success. Her first competition appearance came during the 2015 International Powerlifting Association Connecticut Ironman Push/Pull Showdown. This was the first of 11 competitions that Duffy has appeared in and she has won all 11.
It is no surprise that Duffy has approached many records in the Masters 70-74 raw division. She currently holds the third-heaviest total ever at 234kg (518.1lb). This came during the 2022 USAPL Connecticut Ladies of Iron, where she was able to set the world record bench press of 57.5kg (126.8lb).
Duffy has shared many lifts to social media and this was not the first time her trap bar deadlift was in this weight range. She has been seen lifting 111.1kg (245lb) off weight plates. All of her lifts are considered raw. Duffy had a run in with COVID-19 but was able to overcome it and get back in the gym. Before her battle with the virus, she notched a 113.4kg (250lb) deadlift.
Mary Duffy continues to take her numbers higher and she will be ready for the next time she steps on stage. Duffy is one of the top lifters in the division and will look to continue to keep her record perfect next time she steps on stage.
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