Powerlifter Benjamin Downs Deadlifts HUGE 905lbs

Despite what Instagram would have you believe, pulling a 400kg+ deadlift isn’t easy. That shit takes time, strength effort pain and discipline.  This is why we are talking about the Canadian -120kg powerlifting champion, Ben Downs. Just four years ago his max deadlift was at 325kg (716lbs), which is the lift that got him first place at the Union National Championship in 2014. He tried to go for 340kg(749lbs) but the bar just wouldn’t go up. 

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905×1 💪🏽BOGO ANNOUNCMENT💪🏽 — — Went and grabbed some skinny plates that ended up not being skinny enough! 765 plus two 35’s on each side equal 905! 😎 — — 50lb PR!! And with that comes the announcement of the January Bogo. I’ll be limiting this to 10 spots! Please read below carefully before inquiring: 1. This BOGO only pertains to new clients. 2. You must have a consult booked before December 13th. 3. Training will start Jan 6th. 4. You can buy one month get one free or take the price of a three or six month commitment with one month free and divide the payments up evenly. 5. You must look at training packages and have one picked before inquiring, inquiries that ask about price will be thrown out. **ALL PRICES on www.binniedowns.com** 6. All BOGO clients must read terms and agreement on the website before paying. 🙌🏼🙌🏼First 10 people to book consults get in! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 #Powerlifting #Bogo

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He stated that his goal was to hit 700lbs on the deadlift, well now he does it for 10 reps.

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💥700×10 PR💥 — — I need figure 8 straps so I could potentially go for 12 or 13 reps. I remember a couple years ago it was my long time goal to hit a 700lb deadlift. Crazy where hard training and good programming will take you. #Powerlifting

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Here’s what he had to say about doing 700lbs for 10 comfortable reps

I need figure 8 straps so I could potentially go for 12 or 13 reps. I remember a couple years ago it was my long time goal to hit a 700lb deadlift. Crazy where hard training and good programming will take you.

There you have it, folks, the big secret behind pulling huge weight in the gym-consistent training and programming. I know, it sounds crazy but it’s worth trying…maybe it works.