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Strongman Peiman Maheripourehir Crushes a Mind-Blowing 452-kg (996-lb) Deadlift For Three Reps
The most prestigious World Record in all strength sports, particularly strongman, is undoubtedly the deadlift. So, there are quite a few incredible athletes chasing the record, hoping to secure their place in history. However, only a few have a realistic chance at breaking the record, with Peiman Maheripourehir being one of the favorites. The Iranian athlete is a specialist for this event and has recently shared a video to Instagram, which gives hope that he is close to outperform the record. In the video, Peiman is seen deadlifting a massive 452 kilograms (996 pounds) for three repetitions.
Peiman Maheripourehir first put on his deadlift suit, a lifting belt, and lifting straps, before approaching the 452-kilogram (996-pound) barbell. His spotter then slapped him twice in order to get his adrenaline pumping. After a few more deep breaths, Peiman started pulling the 452 kilograms (996 pounds) from the floor and made it look extremely easy. All three repetitions were very quick, which proves just how strong Peiman is currently.
Watch Peiman’s deadlift here:
Related: Strongman Peiman Maheripourehir Deadlifts Huge 405-kg (892.9-lb) Beltless For Two Reps
It is not clear when Peiman Maheripourehir will compete next, but his caption stated “One month left until…”. So, Peiman left some room to speculate, but it is important to note that he was not named in the initial lineup for the 2023 Giants Live World Deadlift Championships. He has previously encountered trouble getting a Visa to travel. So, it might be a reason why he is not competing at the aforementioned competition as well.
It is also not clear if this is Peiman Maheripourehir’s new three-rep deadlift PR, but his 452-kilogram (996-pound) set was one of the heaviest in history. Interestingly, almost exactly one year ago today, Peiman shared a 452-kilogram (996-pound) deadlift for two reps. So, it is clear that he has improved since.
Peiman Maheripourehir’s heaviest one rep deadlift came out to 492 kilograms (1,084 pounds), which he performed in a training session two years ago. So, he is one of the closest athletes to Hafthor Bjornsson’s World Record of 501 kilograms (1,104.5 pounds).
Peiman Maheripourehir took part in three International competitions, two of which were World’s Strongest Man. Those two came in 2017 and 2018, with Peiman missing out on the finals both times. However, he has competed in a lot more regional and national competitions as well.
Related: Strongman Peiman Maheripourehir Deadlifts Huge 481kg at 2021 WRPF World Championships, Eyes 510 kg Next
It seems that Peiman Maheripourehir is currently in a race to break the World Record against Ivan Makarov. The Russian Strongman has recently shared a massive deadlift as well. So, both athletes definitely have a shot at becoming the third person in history to deadlift over half a ton. It seems that both will attempt to break the record in approximately a month, meaning that they are worth keeping an eye on.
Published: 23 July, 2023 | 12:38 PM EDT
Peiman Maheripourehir Out Of World’s Strongest Man, Manuel Angulo Named Replacement
Peiman Maheripourehir becomes third competitor to drop out.
Peiman Maheripourehir has become the third competitor to drop out of the 2022 World’s Strongest Man competition since the roster was finalized. Shortly after the announcement was made, Manuel Angulo was named as his replacement. The 2022 WSM is scheduled for May 24-29 in Sacramento.
Maheripourehir made the announcement via Instagram. He shared that he is withdrawing from the competition due to issues with his visa. The World’s Strongest Man Instagram account also shared the new and Maheripourehir commented “Damn the visa.”
Peiman Maheripourehir now joins Rauno Heinla and Mateusz Kieliszkowski as competitors who have withdrawn from the competition. There have been other who declined competition in the first place like J.F. Caron, Iron Baby, Graham Hicks and Zydrunas Savickas.
Maheripourehir qualified for the World’s Strongest Man in 2017 and 2018. He was looking to make his third appearance in the biggest show of the year and first in four years. Now, Angulo has a chance to make his debut.
Manuel Angulo is a strongman who hails from Chile. The 45-year-old has never appeared in the World’s Strongest Man competition. His most recent international contest came during the 2021 Official Strongman Games in Daytona, FL, where he competed in the Master’s Men Over 40 division. He did not finish in the top 10 of this competition. Now, Angulo will have a chance to redeem himself against some of the best strongmen in the world.
2022 World’s Strongest Man Roster
Pavlo Kordiyaka (Ukraine)
Rob Kearney (USA)
Gabriel Peña (Mexico)
Kelvin de Ruiter (Netherlands)
Kim Ujarak (Greenland)
Maxime Boudreault (Canada)
Mark Felix (UK)
Pa O’Dwyer (Ireland)
Shane Flowers (UK)
Jean-Stephen Coraboeuf (Australia)
Bobby Thompson (USA)
Aivars Smaukstelis (Latvia)
Adam Bishop (UK)
Evan Singleton (USA)
Eythor Ingolfsson Melsted (Iceland)
Konstantine Janashia (Georgia)
Trey Mitchell (USA)
Mika Törrö (Finland)
Luke Stoltman (UK)
Brian Shaw (USA)
Tom Stoltman (UK) — Reigning WSM Champion
Gabriel Rheaume (Canada)
Martins Licis (USA)
Gavin Bilton (UK)
Oleksii Novikov (Ukraine)
Kevin Faires (USA)
Nedžmin Ambešković (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Grzegorz Szymanski
Mitchell Hooper (Canada)
Manuel Angulo (Chile)
The 2022 World’s Strongest Man competition will feature four previous champions. This includes defending champion Tom Stoltman. 2020 winner Oleksii Novikov and 2019 winner Martins Licis will also be present. Brian Shaw enters the competition as a four-time champion at the event.
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Peiman Maheripourehir Approaches Deadlift World Record In Recent Training Session
Peiman Maheripourehir pulled off a 492kg deadlift in a recent training session.
The deadlift world record is one that has been on the radar of many powerlifters recently. This includes Peiman Maheripourehir. The Iranian strongman is one of the legitimate threats to the record, currently held by Hafthor Bjornsson, and could be training to eventually have a chance to break it.
Bjornsson set the mark of 501kg last year and few have gotten as close as Maheripourehir. In a recent training session, Maheripourehir pulled off a 450kg raw deadlift followed by a 492kg lift. The final lift was within 10kg of the world record.
“?492 kg & 450 kg raw?”
The first lift could have caused some discussions. The lockout was a bit wobbly and this might have not gotten the nod from judges if it were in competition. This does not mean that Maheripourehir cannot perform the lift. He eliminated all doubts with his raw deadlift — which was performed with ease.
This is not the first time that Maheripourehir has showcased an extreme feat of strength. Back in June, he shared a video on Instagram completing a 425kg for two reps. After performing these reps, Maheripourehir made it clear what his intentions were.
“425 kg raw x 2 reps easy ?..Today’s exercise was done due to personal work (with body fatigue). I will be the father of the deadlift of the world??”
Maheripourehir has not posted many updates but it is clear that he wants to take over the world record currently held by Bjornsson. He has his sights set on 505kg but it is unknown when he will be able to attempt this lift. There have only been two men who have been able to deadlift 500kg. Eddie Hall was the first to accomplish this feat and Bjornsson bested him by a single kilogram.
There is no doubt that Maheripourehir is training to join that list. He knows what it takes to get there and it is unlikely that he accepts any fate short of the world record. This will continue to be a storyline to watch but as of now, Maheripourehir seems like the biggest threat to break Bjornsson’s record.
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