When it comes to bodybuilding or powerlifting, deadlifts undoubtedly are considered one of the most significant exercises. It enhances the growth, strength, and mobility of the muscles, and also effectively engages your core. However, just like any other exercise, deadlift too has several variations.

From conventional, to sumo, it has a lot of forms. But the main concern is with which one is more effective. While the conventional form is widely accepted, a lot of people dismiss other forms of deadlift. A similar incident happened with elite powerlifter Krzysztof Wierzbicki, who despite setting a PR, was criticized by his followers.

Krzysztof Wierzbicki lifts 1100 pounds 

Generation Iron Fitness Network recently took to their official Instagram account and shared a snippet from the record-breaking sumo deadlift session of Krzysztof Wierzbicki. In the picture, he was seen lifting a whopping 1100 lbs.

They captioned it, “Krzysztof Wierzbicki continues to crush heavy deadlifts as he recovers from an injury. Recently, it was a 510kg triumph off low blocks.” While the heavy lift in itself was pretty impressive, he had blocked knees and arms, something that could lead to severe injuries had even a slight error occurred.

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While the fitness community praised his exceptional strength, they were also extremely concerned about what could happen. They filled the comments section of his post with rebukes regarding the way he had engaged in the lift. 

The fitness community brushes aside Krzysztof Wierzbicki’s PR  

People from the bodybuilding world refused to accept the personal record that Krzysztof Wierzbicki had set because his form was simply unacceptable. Users also pointed out how Wierzbicki had not utilized the full range of motion and wrote, “Please stop calling these deadlifts bro” and “Worst representation of a deadlift, shouldn’t even be an actual lift.”

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Some, while accepting the fact that he was exceptionally strong, still believed that he was in the wrong. They left comments like, “Clearly he’s ridiculously f*cking strong. But for me, that’s the equivalent of doing a 4-inch ROM leg press. What’s the point?” Another, focusing on the fact that what he did could barely classify as a deadlift, simply wrote, “510 knees straightening idk about a deadlift”.

Even as the comments continue to pour in about Wierzbicki’s ‘deadlift,’ one can’t help but note the fact that the powerlifter has immense strength. That being said, would you consider his attempt a deadlift? Let us know in the comments below.