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54-YO Nick Best Sinks a 771-lb (349.7-kg) Squat With Knee Wraps In Training

Nick Best ages like fine wine as his strength is reaching unimaginable levels.

Written by Vedad Tabakovic

Published on28 May, 2023 | 2:37 PM EDT

Updated on28 May, 2023 | 2:46 PM EDT

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There are not many athletes in the Strongman community who are more famous than Nick Best. Moreover, he is arguably the most impressive man in modern Strongman history, as he has been defying the aging process for years now. Even after more than a decade of pressuring his body with massive weights, Nick still continues to push his limits. So, most recently, he challenged himself with a 771-pound (349.7-kilogram) squat and successfully completed it.

Nick Best made his way to the “Dragon’s Lair Gym” in Las Vegas, which is owned by 7x 212 Mr. Olympia Flex Lewis. He then geared up for the 771-pound (349.7-kilogram) squat by putting on a pair of knee wraps, a lifting belt, and some wrist wraps. The only thing left to do was find some spotters before attempting the lift. Luckily for Nick, the All-Time Squat World Record holder, Joe Sullivan, was present to assist him alongside two other men.

Nick Best slowly dipped down with 771 pounds (349.7 kilograms) on his back, but quickly ascended back up. After re-racking the weight back, Nick excitedly stated:

“That was easy. That was kind of crazy.”

Watch the lift here:

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Related: Strongman Nick Best Scores 10 Reps Of 700-lb (317.5-kg) 13-Inch Deadlift At 2022 Clash Of The Masters

Nick Best also performed his first heavy deadlift single in training which came out to 675 pounds (306.2 kilograms). While it wasn’t his heaviest deadlift, Nick expects to be back to pulling 800 pounds (362.9 kilograms) soon.

Nick Best is currently in the process of coming back from nephrectomy. This is a process of removing a kidney due to a tumor. Nick had undergone the surgery back in January, but things are just now starting to fall back in place. Interestingly, he recently revealed that the kidney tumor was found accidentally, as he originally went to the hospital due to a bench press incident.

Nick Best retired from Strongman competitions in 2022, but still left the door open for a few more powerlifting appearances. Consequently, this is why his focus has shifted towards powerlifting events and why a 771-pound (349.7-kilogram) squat seems effortless to him.

Nick Best, known for his remarkable strength, recently made headlines with his incredible 771-pound (349.7-kilogram) squat. However, it’s not just his squats that amaze people; he frequently showcases astonishing deadlift feats as well. For example, during the 2022 Mr. Olympia Expo, Nick loaded 600 pounds (272.2 kilograms) onto the bar and crushed 15 repetitions.

As a Strongman, Nick Best took part in 41 International and National competitions and came out victorious three times. However, he was admired by everyone due to his resilience and impressive stationary strength.

Nick Best’s powerlifting career is nothing short of incredible as well. He took part in 33 sanctioned competitions and won 20 of them. Furthermore, he set two Masters World Records in his most recent appearance at the 2022 WRPF FQ Classic 2.

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Related: Strongman Nick Best Defies Age By Deadlifting 500lb For 50 Reps At 53 Years Old

Nick Best’s Powerlifting History

Personal Bests

Equip Squat Bench Deadlift Total Dots
Wraps 870.8 529.1 870.8 2226.7 555.07
Single-ply 815.7 551.2 815.7 2155 537.54

Competition Results

Place Fed Date Competition Division Total Dots
1 WRPF 2022-05-01 FQ Classic 2 M50-54 2028.3 506.13
Location USA-NV
Competition FQ Classic 2
Division M50-54
Age 53
Equipment Wraps
Class 308.6
Weight 304.5
Squat 749.6 804.7 821.2 821.2
Bench 407.9 440.9 463 463
Deadlift 683.4 744.1 -771.6 744.1
3 WRPF 2021-04-24 Kern US Open Open 2028.3 505.81
Location USA-CA
Competition Kern US Open
Division Open
Age 52
Equipment Wraps
Class 308.6
Weight 305.1
Squat 749.6 -815.7 815.7 815.7
Bench 451.9 485 -507.1 485
Deadlift 727.5 -821.2 727.5
NS WRPF 2019-04-27 Kern US Open Open
Location USA-CA
Competition Kern US Open
Division Open
Age 50
Equipment Wraps
1 IPL 2018-11-17 Old Dogs World Cup Masters 50-54 2182.6 543.64
Location USA-CA
Competition Old Dogs World Cup
Division Masters 50-54
Age 50
Equipment Wraps
Class 308.6
Weight 306.4
Squat 848.8
Bench 518.1
Deadlift 815.7
2 IPL 2018-09-14 Olympia Pro Powerlifting Open 2155 537.54
Location USA-NV
Competition Olympia Pro Powerlifting
Division Open
Age 49
Equipment Single-ply
Class 308.6
Weight 304.9
Squat 815.7
Bench 507.1
Deadlift 832.2
GLP 89.92
3 USPA 2017-04-15 CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships HW 2226.7 555.07
Location USA-CA
Competition CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships
Division HW
Age 48
Equipment Wraps
Class 308.6
Weight 305.6
Squat 870.8
Bench 529.1
Deadlift 826.7
1 USPA 2017-01-07 American Cup Los Angeles Fit Expo Open 2221.2 552.13
Location USA-CA
Competition American Cup Los Angeles Fit Expo
Division Open
Age 48
Equipment Wraps
Class 308.6
Weight 308.6
Squat 854.3
Bench 523.6
Deadlift 843.3
1 USPA 2016-04-23 Nevada State Powerlifting Championships Open 2171.6 540.78
Location USA-NV
Competition Nevada State Powerlifting Championships
Division Open
Age 47
Equipment Wraps
Class 308.6
Weight 306.7
Squat 843.3
Bench 518.1
Deadlift 810.2
1 USPA 2016-04-23 Nevada State Powerlifting Championships Masters 45-49 2171.6 540.78
Location USA-NV
Competition Nevada State Powerlifting Championships
Division Masters 45-49
Age 47
Equipment Wraps
Class 308.6
Weight 306.7
Squat 843.3
Bench 518.1
Deadlift 810.2
DQ USAPL 2000-07-09 Mens National Powerlifting Championships M-O
Location USA-IL
Competition Mens National Powerlifting Championships
Division M-O
Age 31
Equipment Single-ply
Class 275.6
Weight 270.5
Squat -733 -733 -733
1 USAPL 1999-04-10 California State Open 1973.1 507.25
Location USA-CA
Competition California State
Division Open
Age 30
Equipment Single-ply
Class 275.6
Weight 275.6
Squat 771.6
Bench 540.1
Deadlift 661.4
GLP 85.19
3 USAPL 1998-07-03 Mens National Powerlifting Championships M-O 1940.1 501.06
Location USA-CO
Competition Mens National Powerlifting Championships
Division M-O
Age 29
Equipment Single-ply
Class 275.6
Weight 271.6
Squat 716.5
Bench 518.1
Deadlift 705.5
GLP 84.21
1 USAPL 1998-04-03 California State Open 1973.1 507.25
Location USA-CA
Competition California State
Division Open
Age 29
Equipment Single-ply
Class 275.6
Weight 275.6
Squat 733
Bench 551.2
Deadlift 688.9
GLP 85.19
1 USAPL 1997-07-26 Mens Nationals Open 1989.7 511.5
Location USA-IL
Competition Mens Nationals
Division Open
Age 28
Equipment Single-ply
Class 275.6
Weight 275.6
Squat 744.1 -777.1 -804.7 744.1
Bench 518.1 540.1 -551.2 540.1
Deadlift 661.4 688.9 705.5 705.5
GLP 85.9
1 ADFPA 1997-02-01 California State Open 2022.7
Location USA-CA
Competition California State
Division Open
Age 28
Equipment Single-ply
Squat 810.2
Bench 551.2
Deadlift 661.4
1 WDFPF 1996-08-24 World Powerlifting Championships Open 1907 490.24
Location USA-IL
Competition World Powerlifting Championships
Division Open
Age 27
Equipment Single-ply
Class 275.6
Weight 275.6
Squat 760.6
Bench 485
Deadlift 661.4
GLP 82.33
1 ADFPA 1996-06-15 Mens Nationals Open 1967.6 505.83
Location USA-MO
Competition Mens Nationals
Division Open
Age 27
Equipment Single-ply
Class 275.6
Weight 275.6
Squat 744.1 771.6 -810.2 771.6
Bench 501.6 -523.6 -523.6 501.6
Deadlift 661.4 -688.9 694.5 694.5
GLP 84.95
1 ADFPA 1996-04-13 California State Championships Open 2006.2 515.75
Location USA-CA
Competition California State Championships
Division Open
Age 27
Equipment Single-ply
Class 275.6
Weight 275.6
Squat 804.7
Bench 529.1
Deadlift 672.4
GLP 86.62
4 ADFPA 1995-07-15 Mens Nationals Open 1901.5 488.83
Location USA-PA
Competition Mens Nationals
Division Open
Age 26
Equipment Single-ply
Class 275.6
Weight 275.6
Squat 705.5 -755.1 -755.1 705.5
Bench 485 507.1 512.6 512.6
Deadlift 661.4 683.4 -705.5 683.4
GLP 82.09
1 ADFPA 1995-03-25 California State Open 1885 484.58
Location USA-CA
Competition California State
Division Open
Age 26
Equipment Single-ply
Class 275.6
Weight 275.6
Squat 755.1
Bench 485
Deadlift 644.9
GLP 81.38
1 ADFPA 1994-12-11 Outlaw Christmas Open Open 479.5 128.82
Location USA-CA
Competition Outlaw Christmas Open
Division Open
Age 26
Equipment Single-ply
Class 242.5
Weight 242.5
Bench 479.5
GLP 66.16
1 ADFPA 1994-10-15 Beale Open and California State Deadlift Open 1796.8 482.7
Location USA-CA
Competition Beale Open and California State Deadlift
Division Open
Age 25
Equipment Single-ply
Class 242.5
Weight 242.5
Squat 672.4
Bench 463
Deadlift 661.4
GLP 81.61
5 ADFPA 1994-07-16 Mens Nationals Open 1857.4 498.98
Location USA-IL
Competition Mens Nationals
Division Open
Age 25
Equipment Single-ply
Class 242.5
Weight 242.5
Squat 661.4 711 727.5 727.5
Bench 451.9 474 -490.5 474
Deadlift 600.8 622.8 655.9 655.9
GLP 84.36
1 ADFPA 1994-04-23 California State Open 1758.2 472.33
Location USA-CA
Competition California State
Division Open
Age 25
Equipment Single-ply
Class 242.5
Weight 242.5
Squat 694.5
Bench 451.9
Deadlift 611.8
GLP 79.85
2 ADFPA 1994-01-23 California State Squat Open 661.4 170.03
Location USA-CA
Competition California State Squat
Division Open
Age 25
Equipment Single-ply
Class 275.6
Weight 275.6
Squat 661.4
1 ADFPA 1993-10-23 Azusa Classic Open 1769.2 475.29
Location USA-CA
Competition Azusa Classic
Division Open
Age 24
Equipment Single-ply
Class 242.5
Weight 242.5
Squat 672.4
Bench 451.9
Deadlift 644.9
GLP 80.35
4 ADFPA 1993-07-10 Mens Nationals Open 1780.2 478.26
Location USA-PA
Competition Mens Nationals
Division Open
Age 24
Equipment Single-ply
Class 242.5
Weight 242.5
Squat -661.4 661.4 705.5 705.5
Bench 451.9 -474 474 474
Deadlift -600.8 600.8 -633.8 600.8
GLP 80.86
2 ADFPA 1993-03-13 California State Championships Open 1802.3 484.18
Location USA-CA
Competition California State Championships
Division Open
Age 24
Equipment Single-ply
Class 242.5
Weight 242.5
Squat 705.5
Bench 463
Deadlift 633.8 -650.4 633.8
GLP 81.86
7 ADFPA 1992-06-06 Mens Nationals Open 1648 442.72
Location USA-MN
Competition Mens Nationals
Division Open
Age 23
Equipment Single-ply
Class 242.5
Weight 242.5
Squat 633.8 -661.4 -661.4 633.8
Bench 402.3 -435.4 -435.4 402.3
Deadlift 600.8 611.8 -622.8 611.8
GLP 74.85
1 ADFPA 1991-11-02 Northern California Open 1631.4 438.28
Location USA-CA
Competition Northern California
Division Open
Age 22
Equipment Single-ply
Class 242.5
Weight 242.5
Squat 617.3
Bench 413.4
Deadlift 600.8
GLP 74.1
1 USPF 1991-08-24 East Beach Open Natural 1625.9 436.8
Location USA-CA
Competition East Beach Open
Division Natural
Age 22
Equipment Single-ply
Class 242.5
Weight 242.5
Squat 617.3
Bench 402.3
Deadlift 606.3
GLP 73.85
1 USPF 1991-08-24 East Beach Open Open 1625.9 436.8
Location USA-CA
Competition East Beach Open
Division Open
Age 22
Equipment Single-ply
Class 242.5
Weight 242.5
Squat 617.3
Bench 402.3
Deadlift 606.3
GLP 73.85
3 USPF 1985-04-01 El Dorado Gold Championships High School 940 288.83
Location USA-NV
Competition El Dorado Gold Championships
Division High School
Age 16
Equipment Single-ply
Class 181.9
Weight 181.9
GLP 49.41
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Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023

It is nice to see that Nick Best is almost back to his best form after his kidney surgery just a few months ago. He is already putting up humongous lifts in training and setting new goals for the future. So, it is just a matter of time until he enters another powerlifting competition and sets some more World Records.


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