Should Hafthor Bjornsson’s 501KG Deadlift COUNT? Powerlifters React – OmarIsuf

Everyone's favourite StrongBois gather together for another roundtable and this time we add another member, Russel Orhii! This wide ranging discussion begins discussing the legitimacy of Hafthor's record, RPE for the average lifter, how to establish momentum with lifting and the role of aesthetics in strength training. If you enjoy these discussions, make sure to give the video a like and subscribe to all these gents! Time stamps are down below:

0:00 Intro
0:47 Guest Introduction
6:48 Thoughts on the Halfthor Deadlift
23:20 Discussing Variables Between Gym Lifts vs. Competition Lifts
33:55 Role of Hype in Lifting
40:00 Role of RPE in the Context of the Average Lifter
55:00 Discussing the Role of Momentum in Lifting
1:18:20 Role of Aesthetics in Strength Training
1:34:54 Discussing the Future: Life After YouTube

Honest question: When did it just become OK to do WR deadlifts with straps? I remember seeing the 460kg pull by Benedikt Magnusson, and that seemed to be the last time I've seen a WR deadlift without straps.

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Omar where the hell are you

Long time no see dude! Hope all is good 🙂

HERE IS A HUGE TOPIC THAT SHOULD NOT BE IGNORED FOR THE SAFETY OF POWER LIFTERS!

I know that the Coronavirus is a real thing. And I DO NOT MAKE FUN OF THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE DIED FROM IT. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE.

The death toll by Coronavirus is dwarfed by the death toll from obesity alone. Let's put regulations on the candy bar companies before we go thinking we are smart.

Here is an issue to think about: Max effort lifts are nothing to PLAY AROUND WITH with as far as safety. USAPL is requiring powerlifters to wear masks on the platform. I am a powerlifter. I just put on a blue surgeon's mask and tried to get my air like I normally do. Man…. I don't think it's worth it. Can't get my air properly. I think it's time i drew the line and just lifted in my home gym. Time to just be an old school lifter and lift for the fun of it and the personal satisfaction like I used to do. My lifts are legit enough for me at this point. I don't really need to be validated by the USAPL for the sake of my safety.

I am not scared of the Corona virus. I have taken microbiology, and I know my basics. So that being said, here is something to think about:

Lifters should be allowed to not wear a mask on the platform. The side spotters need to wear masks and gloves. And the lifters need to be surrounded on 3 sides by a giant plexiglass cage so that they don't have to suffocate themselves. These are max effort lifts. You need to have enough room for the lifters and spotters for accidents. The cage needs to be the proper dimensions to allow safety and to allow lifters to breath. Wipe the cage down with medical disinfectant after each lift. Want to be responsible? Allow the lifters to breathe. Allow the spotters to have enough room to function for all emergencies that happen in a meet. Clear enough space. Air is important, guys. Am i right or what?

Vomiting on the platform. It happens. And if someone is carrying the Corona virus and they spew all over, that could be a big mess and a CDC nightmare. Actually, the first time someone vomits at a meet, they will have to shut the whole thing down. They need to put up a plexiglass box for the lifters. And a plexiglass shield for the front judge. Also, the front judge should wear a surgical plastic shield, mask, and safety goggles.

People out rioting, screaming and yelling, spitting and carrying on, Fauci, the President, the senate and congress, the cops who killed George Floyd, NO ONE IN POWER is wearing a mask, no one at the top is following the rules that they are making up. Hypocrisy. Pure hypocrisy. And they want me to suffocate myself willingly while I lift? No… this world has gone full stupid. Full on atrociously dumb. I can't relate to this man.

Death toll by Coronavirus is not even 1%. We need to rethink how we are going about these meets.

i think i respect your opinion more than most in the fitness world, can you do a video on Athlean X fake wts, natty or not? I think he is that strong, but alot of people are saying no way, i watched a ton of his videos and see that the man is extremely strong not with just barbell, but with dumbbells etc also. I like your approach and style to topics, and think you could give a very unbiased opinion.

Lost boy Omar

Every time some one says 'ANOTHER ONE' I can hear DJ Khalid 🤣

Where's our boy omar?

Why wasn't I in this conversation?

Why is Silent Mike the little one? LMFAO

Where is he?

She said I was a 5 out of 10, so I replied "you are a 10 RPE". She asked me what does that means then I proceeded to explain it required max effort to lift her ass from the ground.

Thor lifted 501 with ease, but honestly I felt like he did that just to stick one up to eddie lol. He very well could’ve went for more and set that record even higher. He would definitely hold that record for years seeing that no one (besides that russian dude; cant remember his name) is even close to lifting in the 500kg range.

Damn didnt even realize mike was there hahahahaha

3:20 took me forever to find out who was talking lmfao why is homie trapped in the corner like that what'd he do wrong lmfaooo

Quarter life crisis haha

Let's all just appreciate that the token black guy isn't floating in the corner. Good on you mikey

Thor's deadlift thing is an easy solve: "he clearly has the strength to do 501kg and other different circumstances he'd lift it no problem, but that was not a legitimate record and it's unfair to other athletes to do it at home"