One of the reasons deadlifts are so exhilarating is because you can lift so much weight this way — perhaps an understatement if you’re Stefi Cohen. The powerlifter recently hit a personal best by deadlifting 240kg/525lbs at 123lb bodyweight. Cohen already set a new world record in her weight class last August when she deadlifted 485lbs, but she clearly doesn’t have plans of stopping. Check out Cohen in all her awesomeness.
Cohen is probably more versatile than given credit for, and her insane strength truly knows no boundaries. Case in point: this set of five front squats at 280lbs, which she did as a warm-up for deadlifts.
Clearly, her unique approach to warming up is working. What else would explain these four easy reps at 503lbs?
Main image: Stefi Cohen/Instagram
