🏋️ 7 ways to improve your deadlift form

It's too bad we have to stop telling you all about the latest strength sports news and giving you world-class workout tips. Ugh. What a terrible turn of events. Oh, sorry, April Fools!

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Jesus Olivares came, saw, and conquered at the 2023 Sheffield Championships. His 1,152.5-kilogram (2,540.8-pound) total is the heaviest in his division's history.

Eugen Sandow, the namesake of the Mr. Olympia trophy, lived and breathed fitness. But how strong was he, really? We took an in-depth look.

The deadlift is an integral movement in your routine, but are you performing it as best as possible? To improve your pulling glory, here are some great tips.

Powerlifting

Jesus Olivares Becomes a King

Like a shark in the water, Jesus Olivares (+120KG) had been in pursuit of the all-time raw world record total for a while. And like the famous marine predator, he closed on the powerlifting milestone with jarring ferociousness.

By the end of last weekend's Sheffield Powerlifting Championships, Olivares had accumulated a 1,152.5-kilogram (2,540.8-pound) raw total. The mark surpasses the world record in the +120-kilogram division previously held by Daniel Bell by 25 kilograms (55.1 pounds). Folks, to be 100 percent clear: Over 55 pounds!

We are witnessing a new king in the superheavyweight division. Long may he reign.

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History

The Folktale of Eugen Sandow

These days, Eugen Sandow is best known as the model for the Mr. Olympia trophy. But before his name graced bodybuilding's greatest prize, Sandow was a tall tale in his own right. Well, more like a strong tale.

In an in-depth look at Sandow's power in the late 19th century, we diagrammed just how strong he was. For example, he could do chin-ups with a single finger. And, according to lore, he could carry a piano and pianist across an entire stage.

Sandow truly was a Goliath before the advent of modern lifting.

Training Tips

Perfect Your Deadlift

There's little we could tell you about deadlifting that you didn't already know. It's great for your legs and core. And it's even better for bragging rights. But what if you're still not maximizing the pulls as much as possible? What if you're leaving weight, gains, and some of your health on the table? We got you covered.

From setting your stance to switching to sumo positioning, here's a breakdown of seven ways to improve your deadlift form. There is no one-size-fits-all deadlift — but after you finish this guide, you'll find the perfect one for you.

Everything Else

Sherine Marcelle Climbs Squat Mountain

• Sherine Marcelle entered the 2023 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Femme Fatale III meet humbly. She left with a new squat world record.

• Joe Mackey destroyed a 449-kilogram (990-pound) hack squat for five reps. Yes, you read that correctly.

• You don't need weights to work your biceps. Here are some weight-less workouts that'll still give you those guns for the summer.