Ivan Makarov crushed a 476 KG deadlift for reps in prep for his final show.
Russian powerlifter Ivan Makarov recently smashed through a 476 KG deadlift for two reps ahead of his final attempt at the world record. Having come close to breaking the record held by Hafthor Bjornsson, an astonishing 501 KG, Makarov has been the only serious challenger to potentially become the next deadlift king.
One of the three major lifts featured in powerlifting competitions, the deadlift is perhaps the most arduous of them all. Each lift carries its own particular challenge. The bench press primarily focuses on upper body strength while the squat is a total body movement. The deadlift is similar to the squat in that it requires the entire body to accomplish the movement. With that said, the deadlift utilizes the posterior chain including the hamstrings, glutes, and back. The lifter must also utilize their arms and core to brace themselves to clear the weight from the ground.
As one of the masters of the deadlift, Ivan Makarov has cultivated quite a powerful physique. During his tenure as a professional athlete, Makarov has acquitted himself as a pillar of the strength sports community. But while he may have been impressive in an average powerlifting competition, Makarov has showcased a love and determination for conquering the deadlift (conventional). He is so motivated in fact that he has attempted time and again to shatter the deadlift world record.
Ever since Hafthor Bjornsson broke the world record in 2020 with a massive 501 KG deadlift, Ivan Makarov has stepped up to the plate as one of the only legitimate contenders to try his hand at making history. While he may have come close to matching the record, hefting an impressive 483 KG, Makarov has never been able to surpass 501 KG.
Final World Record Attempt
Now it appears that after three years’ worth of attempts, Ivan Makarov is giving one final go at the record. Makarov will make his final attempt at glory this September before retiring from professional competition. His final attempt will take place at the 2023 Giants Live Deadlift World Championships.
“As many people already know, on September 2nd will be my last performance as a professional athlete, and then a new life, new plans for mega transformation, coaching, and blogging.”
View this post on Instagram
In preparation for his final go at the world record deadlift, Ivan Makarov smashed through a 476 KG for two reps and made it look easy.
476KG❌️2 TIMES ❗️ THE BIGGEST LIFT IN THE HISTORY OF HUMANITY. NEW STORY👊NEW KNOWLEDGE GAINED OPENED NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR ME – STAY HEALTHY AND VERY STRONG 💪
View this post on Instagram
One thing is certain, Ivan Makarov is going out with a bang, make no doubt about that.
For more news and updates, follow Generation Iron on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
News and Editorial Writer at Generation Iron, Jonathan Salmon is a writer, martial arts instructor, and geek culture enthusiast. Check out his YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Sound Cloud for in-depth MMA analysis.
