Powerlifter Denise Herber Lands 275-kg (606.3-lb) Raw Deadlift PR; Announces World Record Attempt

Denise Herber has grown confidence about breaking the ATWR following her new PR.

Vedad Tabakovic
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Vedad Tabakovic
Vedad is a journalist specializing in strength sports, with three years of experience covering powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, strongman, armwrestling and bodybuilding. He is a lifelong fitness...
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Denise Herber is a force to be reckoned with in the powerlifting world. As an elite powerlifter representing Germany, she has been working tirelessly to chase world records and set new personal bests. Therefore, in her most recent training session, she achieved a new deadlift personal record of 275 kilograms (606.3 pounds).

It is important to note that this PR comes just 11 days before Denise Herber’s next competition, the 2023 XPC European Championship, where she will be attempting to set a new All-Time Raw Deadlift World Record in the 75-kilogram weight class. The current record stands at 277.5 kilograms (611.8 pounds), which was set by Kristy Hawkins at the 2022 WRPF American Pro. It will be interesting to see if Denise is able to achieve this goal at the upcoming competition.

Denise Herber’s recent deadlift PR was performed seemingly without any equipment, except for a possible lifting belt. This is impressive, as many powerlifters rely on specialized gear such as knee wraps and lifting suits to help them lift heavier weights. However, Denise’s technique and strength were enough to allow her to lift the impressive 275 kilograms (606.3 pounds) without any assistance. Her technique involved a conventional stance and a mixed grip.

“PB @ 275kg / 606lbs 👀 5 red plates! It was my last heavy deadlift session #11daysout I think I’m ready for that ATWR attempt @ least 278kg -75kg class.”

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Watch the lift here:

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Among the many things that can be observed about Denise Herber’s physique are her extremely shredded quadriceps and hamstrings. Her training and diet reflect her commitment to powerlifting. It is evident that Denise maintains a lean and muscular physique, which is an indication of her dominance in the sport.

Denise Herber’s career as a powerlifter has been nothing short of impressive, with a record of 10 sanctioned powerlifting events under her belt. Of those 10 events, she has won 8, proving her consistency and ability to bring her best to each competition.

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Denise Herber’s Competition PRs

*Denise Herber set all of her Competition PRs at the 2023 WRPF The Ghost Clash 2, which took place less than one month ago.

  • Squat (Wraps): 255 kilograms (562.1 pounds)
  • Bench Press (Raw): 130 kilograms (286.6 pounds)
  • Deadlift (Raw): 270 kilograms (595.2 pounds)
  • Total (Raw W/Wraps): 655 kilograms (1,444 pounds)

Related: Powerlifter Sherine Marcelle Lands Huge 227.5-kg (501.6-lb) Raw Deadlift Three-Rep PR

Denise Herber Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip Squat Bench Deadlift Total Dots
Wraps 562.2 286.6 562.2 1444 641.83

Competition Results

Place Fed Date Competition Division Total Dots
1 WRPF 2023-02-18 The Ghost Clash 2 Pro Open 1444 641.83
1 Ireland-UA 2021-11-27 ABS Pro PRO Female 1388.9 608.1
1 IrishPO 2021-09-04 Irish Pro Invitational V F_OCR_IPO 1388.9 607.28
1 GPU 2021-07-31 Deutsche Meisterschaft Open 1339.3 604.37
1 WUAP 2019-06-17 European Championships Open 1174 560
2 UPC-Germany 2019-03-10 Deutsche Meisterschaft Open 1201.5 554.71
1 WPC 2018-11-05 World Championships F_OCR_WPC 1102.3 497.8
1 WUAP 2016-10-05 World Championships Open 1015.2 455.72
2 WPC 2016-06-06 European Championships F_OCR_WPC 997.6 449.15
1 UPC-Germany 2016-03-31 Deutsche Meisterschaft Open 900.6 403.66
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023

Overall, Denise Herber’s recent deadlift PR is an impressive achievement that shows just how far she has come as a powerlifter. So, with her upcoming competition just around the corner, all eyes will be on her as she attempts to make history and set a new All-Time Raw World Record.

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Vedad is a journalist specializing in strength sports, with three years of experience covering powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, strongman, armwrestling and bodybuilding. He is a lifelong fitness enthusiast, passionate about all aspects of strength training. Vedad's in-depth knowledge of training methodologies and dedication to constant research fuel his insightful and engaging reporting. He works hard to deliver accurate content while continuously seeking to improve his craft.
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