Rapper Method Man Sets New PR with Huge 475lb Deadlift

Grammy award-winning rapper Clifford Smith Jr. shows off a new PR deadlift.

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Christine is a staff writer, professional journalist and fellow human whose work has been seen in CNN, Yahoo, Schizophrenia Magazine, and more. She has a Psychology...
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Method Man Deadlift 475lb
Method Man Deadlift 475lb - Image via @methodmanofficial Instagram

It’s a new personal record for Clifford Smith Jr., also known as Method Man. This time it wasn’t a Grammy, it was a deadlift PR that he showcased on Instagram. This week, 50-year-old Method Man crushed a 215.5kg/475lb deadlift.

Related: At 49 Years Old, Method Man Is In The Best Shape Of His Life

He posted it on Instagram, where his bio reads, “Training is commitment and lifestyle.” For this lift, he wore a black baseball cap and said,

Goals … 475 … eatin’ and motivating!!
Repost from @ticalathletics

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The mindset shows in his results. Check out the lift.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI1aYgjjOl4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Also read: Watch Rapper Method Man Grind Through 435lb/197kg Deadlift for 4 Reps

Method Man’s Covid-19 Progress

It’s an accomplishment he’s been working towards. Method Man has been working towards this goal during the Covid-19 pandemic. His usual performance is done raw with a conventional stance. He wears red and a black cap or beanie. His most recent PR prior to this was a 206.4kg/455lb deadlift.

For that, he wore signature red, but with his beanie.

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Damn near sold out !! Repost from @ticalathletics

Prior to that, Method Man knocked back a 435 lb deadlift, in a signature beanie and black fashion. That was less than a year ago.

 

 

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Christine is a staff writer, professional journalist and fellow human whose work has been seen in CNN, Yahoo, Schizophrenia Magazine, and more. She has a Psychology degree and has studied both psychology and science education at the graduate level. She received her first byline nearly 30 years ago and now enjoys writing about creating success. As a member of the Canadian Association of Journalists and Special Olympics coaching teams, she is inspired by any athlete chasing their next win. When not writing, Christine is chasing her next story or her avid CrossFit addiction.
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