Lucy Underdown is on a tear. In a realm where physical strength and unyielding perseverance reign supreme, this trailblazing strongwoman shows no sign of yielding. Underdown’s unparalleled deadlifting strength has long been the talk of the town, but her recent feats suggest she is pushing the envelope even further. The accomplished athlete casually unveiled her new one-rep deadlift max on Instagram – a jaw-dropping 310 kilograms (683.4 pounds), not only a new personal best but also an unofficial world record.
Setting New Records, Making it Look Easy
Holding the crown for the current world record of 300 kilograms (661.4 pounds), Underdown has now bettered her own benchmark, adding an extra 10 kilograms (22 pounds) to the tally. Yet, what astonishes most is not just the weight she lifted, but the seemingly effortless ease with which she did it, armed with just a lifting belt and lifting straps.
Asking the Big Questions, Eyeing Greater Heights
Underdown’s ambitions don’t stop here. Alongside her video, she captioned two thought-provoking questions, “How much more can I Pull?” and “Will I get 700lbs +?”, giving us a glimpse into her boundless aspirations. She further announced her intention to break the record, following the raw Strongman tradition – using only lifting straps, sans a deadlift suit.
A Landmark Invitation
Underdown’s remarkable progress hasn’t gone unnoticed. She recently received an invitation to the highly prestigious 2023 Giants Live World Deadlift Championships. Set to take place in Cardiff, Wales, on September 2nd, Underdown will be the lone woman, competing alongside 15 men. Given her new deadlift personal best, she stands a solid chance to rewrite the World Record, assuming she remains injury-free.
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The Rivals and Risks
Underdown’s only close rival in deadlifting prowess is Victoria Long, who recently pulled a hefty 297 kilograms (654.8 pounds) at the 2023 Khaos Classic. Unfortunately, Long suffered a hamstring injury while attempting a 700-pound lift, demonstrating the risks these athletes take in pursuit of glory. Now, Underdown is ready to push the World Record bar higher, aiming to make it virtually insurmountable.
Impressive Records, More Titles on the Horizon
In another significant achievement, Underdown secured the Deadlift World Record at the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman competition with a 305-kilogram (672.4-pound) lift using a Kratos Barbell. While she fell just short of the title in the final event, she boasts a list of noteworthy titles, including Arnold’s UK Strongwoman Pro and England’s Strongest Woman, both won in 2022.
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A Holistic Approach to Strength
Underdown’s pursuit of strength doesn’t solely revolve around deadlifts. She recently set a new personal best in the Log Lift at 120 kilograms (264.6 pounds), underscoring her overall strength gains. With her continually improving performance, the title of World’s Strongest Woman may soon be within her grasp.
Overview
Strongwoman Lucy Underdown has achieved a new personal and unofficial world record with a one-rep deadlift max of 310 kg (683.4 lbs). Despite the weight’s enormity, Lucy used only a lifting belt and lifting straps. Setting her sights higher, she is eyeing a 700-lb lift. Lucy will be participating in the 2023 Giants Live World Deadlift Championships, potentially setting an official world record. Beyond deadlifts, she continues to strengthen her overall performance, as demonstrated by her recent 120 kg (264.6 lbs) Log Lift personal best.
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