Powerlifter Shane Hunt Crushes 11 Reps Of 700-lb (317.5-kg) Conventional Deadlift At 2022 Olympia Expo

Shane Hunt switches to a conventional stance and breezes through 11 reps of 700 pounds (317.5 kilograms).

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Shane Hunt 2022 Olympia Expo
Shane Hunt 2022 Olympia Expo - Image via @huntpowerlifting Instagram

Shane Hunt has made a name for himself as one of the greatest deadlifters of today, having achieved massive pulls on a number of occasions. However, he is a man of many talents and interests, so he attended the world’s greatest bodybuilding convention, the 2022 Olympia Expo. Despite being surrounded by dozens of world’s greatest athletes, Hunt still wowed the crowd by deadlifting 700 pounds (317.5 kilograms) for 11 repetitions.

One of the things that sets Hunt apart from other powerlifters is his technique. He is known for using a sumo stance in powerlifting competitions, but his conventional stance abilities are obviously excellent as well. He proved that at the 2022 Olympia Expo, Hunt switched to a conventional stance for his deadlift and performed 11 explosive repetitions with 700 pounds (317.5 kilograms). In addition, he used lifting straps and a lifting belt, which allowed him to lift more weight with greater control and stability.

“Good times losing my Olympia virginity, can’t wait to do it again, next year 800×10?”

Watch The Lift Here:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CmVcHyOAror/

Related: Bodybuilder & Powerlifter Ciarra Cho Lands a Massive 600-lb (272.2-kg) Deadlift At The 2022 Olympia Expo

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In addition to impressive bodybuilding displays at the 2022 Mr. Olympia competition, the Olympia Expo was also filled with exciting events. Strength Athletes like Shane Hunt put on an amazing show for everyone seeking entertainment. Some more notable performances came from the likes of Nick Best, who deadlifted 600 pounds (272.2 kilograms) for 15 reps at the age of 54-years-old. Brianny Terry also impressed everyone by locking out 10 reps of a 500-pound (226.8-kilogram) deadlift.

Shane Hunt is just a few months away from celebrating one decade since his first powerlifting competition. During these ten years, Shane has racked up 14 sanctioned appearances, of which he came out victorious 10 times. He has exclusively been competing in the raw division during his entire career, and is currently mostly taking part in the 125-kilogram weight class.

Shane Hunt’s Competition PRs

*Shane Hunt set all of his competition PRs at the 2022 USPA Pro Raw Championships with a fantastic performance.

  • Squat: 360 kilograms (793.6 pounds)
  • Bench Press: 230 kilograms (507 pounds)
  • Deadlift: 425 kilograms (936.9 pounds)
  • Total: 1,015 kilograms (2,237.7 pounds)

https://www.instagram.com/p/CjSs1vUgi8N/?igshid=YzFkMDk4Zjk=

Related: Powerlifter Russel Orhii Sets New Squat, Deadlift, & Total Competition PRs At 2022 USAPL Korea Winter Showdown

Shane Hunt’s Competition History

Shane Hunt's Powerlifting History

Personal Bests

Equip Squat Bench Deadlift Total Dots
Raw 793.7 518.1 937.0 2,237.7 582.60
Wraps 760.6 540.1 854.3 2,155.0 548.37

Competition Results

Details Place Fed Date Competition Division Total Dots
1 USPA Apr 24, 2026 Open Seminole Strength Showdown 8 Open 1,967.6 506.73
5 ABS Sep 6, 2024 Series Reach Rumble Open 2,105.4 543.76
1 IPA May 25, 2024 Showdown at the Storm Raw Invitational Pro Open 2,155.0 548.37
1 WRPF Jun 30, 2023 South Texas Summer Showdown Open 2,061.3 527.04
1 USA-UA Apr 7, 2023 Pioneer on the Beach Open 2,166.0 560.00
1 WRPF Feb 17, 2023 The Ghost Clash 2 Pro Open 2,188.1 570.16
1 USPA Sep 23, 2022 Pro Raw Championships Open 2,237.7 582.60
1 WRPF Feb 11, 2022 Ghost Clash Open 2,160.5 560.37
6 WRPF Sep 24, 2021 The Bucked Up Showdown Open 2,028.3 528.80
1 WRPF Feb 19, 2021 Hybrid Showdown III Open 2,061.3 534.78
8 USAPL Oct 15, 2019 Raw Nationals MR-Jr 1,653.5 456.11
1 WRPF May 31, 2019 Hybrid Summer Slam Open 1,581.8 434.83
4 USAPL Oct 10, 2018 Raw Nationals MR-Jr 1,692.0 463.23
1 USAPL Aug 17, 2018 Southeast Regional MR-Jr 1,675.5 460.68
1 USAPL Jun 1, 2018 Gulf Breeze Open MR-Jr 1,653.5 447.48
DQ USAPL Oct 9, 2017 Raw National Championships MR-Jr - -
1 USAPL Dec 8, 2016 Southeast Regionals MR-T3 1,422.0 408.98
1 USAPL Jan 24, 2014 GA Winter Classic & Single Ply Invitational MR-T2 1,411.0 374.59
1 APF Feb 22, 2013 Florida State Meet M_TR_1_APF 1,234.6 317.38

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

Shane Hunt is determined to become the best deadlifter in the world, with a 1,000-pound (453.6-kilogram) pull being on his radar. Shan is proving that he is fully dedicated to making things work, as he is improving in all aspects of his technique. Hunt is already looking forward to the 2023 Olympia Expo, as he hopes to perform 10 deadlift reps with 800 pounds (362.9 kilograms).

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