Powerlifter Jamal Browner Smokes 1,003-lb (455-kg) Raw Deadlift For Two-Rep PR

Jamal Browner is working hard to become the next person to deadlift half a ton in a competition.

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Jamal Browner
Jamal Browner - Image via @jamal_b15 Instagram

Despite being a highly accomplished athlete for many years, Jamal Browner appears to have made significant progress in his career to become arguably the greatest raw deadlifter in the world today. Browner found what works the best for him, which enabled him to progress further than anyone expected. However, his recent lift is indescribably impressive and is definitely one of the most amazing feats of strength he has ever accomplished. Jamal shared the video to his Instagram account and displayed a 1,003-pound (455-kilogram) deadlift two-rep PR.

Jamal Browner completed the lift with his typical technique, which consists of a relatively narrow sumo stance and a hook grip. Browner also only used a lifting belt, as straps are prohibited in powerlifting. So, his new two-rep PR is raw.

It should be pointed out that Jamal Browner did not struggle for one second throughout the lift. He also made a remark regarding this in the caption of his post, having implied that he could have done more.

“455kg/1003lbs PR double!!

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🌚 one of the craziest sets I’ve done.. I low key thought I had a 3rd rep in me 😂 🤷🏽‍♂️”

Watch the lift here:

Related: Jamal Browner Attempts A Gargantuan 501 kg (1104.5 lbs) Deadlift In Training

Jamal Browner has scored another deadlift PR this week, as he completed four paused reps with 410 kilograms (903.9 pounds). However, that exact weight was his last warm-up in the recent training session where he scored the 1,003-pound (455-kilogram) two-rep PR.

Even some of the strongest guys in the world were impressed by Jamal’s two-rep PR, and they commented on his post. Russel Orhii, powerlifting World champion and record holder, left it simple:

“Well got damn”

One of the greatest deadlifters in the sport of Strongman, Asko Karu, also admired Jamal Browner’s new achievement.

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“That’s just pure beautiful.”

Another strength freak who specializes in upper body strength, Daniel Ryjov, wrote what many people believe and stated that Jamal is the greatest athlete in history.

“Dudes the goat fr”

It’s not clear if Jamal Browner is going to take part in a competition any time soon or if he plans to take some time to build his strength up even further. So far, he has won ten out of the 16 sanctioned powerlifting competitions and currently holds two All-Time World Records.

Jamal Browner’s Competition PRs

*Jamal set all of his PRs at the 2022 USPA Pro Raw Championships.

  • Squat: 370 kilograms (815.8 pounds)
  • Bench Press: 227.5 kilograms (501.6 pounds)
  • Deadlift: 455 kilograms (1,003 pounds) — U110KG All-Time Raw World Record
  • Total: 1,052.5 kilograms (2,320.45 pounds) — U110KG All-Time Raw World Record

Related: Jamal Browner Hits A Massive 953.5 lbs Conventional Raw Deadlift And 749.5 lbs Raw Squat PRs

Jamal Browner’s Competition History

Jamal Browner's Powerlifting History

Personal Bests

Equip Squat Bench Deadlift Total Dots
Raw 815.7 501.6 1,014.1 2,320.4 624.65

Competition Results

Details Place Fed Date Competition Division Total Dots
1 WRPF Apr 5, 2024 The Ghost Clash 3 Pro MR-O 2,232.2 600.81
1 USPA Sep 23, 2022 Pro Raw Championships Open 2,320.4 624.65
1 USPA Jan 14, 2022 Hybrid Showdown 4 Open 2,182.6 586.34
1 WRPF Sep 24, 2021 The Bucked Up Showdown Open 2,204.6 596.86
1 WRPF Feb 19, 2021 Hybrid Showdown III Open 2,204.6 592.27
DQ USPA Jan 8, 2021 Circle City Super Open - -
1 WRPF Jan 31, 2020 Hybrid Showdown II Open 2,182.6 589.20
1 USA-UA Aug 29, 2019 Boss of Bosses 6 Pro Open 2,044.8 539.35
2 USA-UA Dec 14, 2018 Hybrid Deadlift Invitational Open 837.8 225.22
1 USPA Aug 3, 2018 North American Championships Open 1,984.2 536.40
DD CPU May 26, 2017 Toronto Pro Supershow Open - -
1 NAPF Mar 2, 2017 Arnold A7 Bar Grip Pro Raw Challenge Juniors 1,813.3 500.77
2 USAPL Oct 12, 2016 Raw Nationals MR-Jr 1,741.6 478.11
1 USAPL Jul 22, 2016 Border Bash Alabama vs Georgia MR-Jr 1,603.9 441.33

Data source: OpenPowerlifting. Data through July 25, 2026.

Jamal Browner deadlifted 500 kilograms (1,102.3 pounds) two months ago, but he did it in training and with lifting straps, so it was unofficial. However, it’s obvious that his grip strength is getting better with each training session, so he might just become the third person, behind Strongmen Eddie Hall and Hafthor Bjornsson, to pull half a ton in a sanctioned event in the near future.

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