Bob Peoples was an American powerlifter and farmer, known for breaking the record for world's heaviest deadlift.[1]

Bob Peoples
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipUnited States
Born(1910-08-02)August 2, 1910
Johnson City, Tennessee
Occupation(s)Powerlifter, farmer
Sport
Country United States
SportPowerlifting

He first set the Light-heavyweight deadlift world record in 1946 lifting 651 lbs at a bodyweight of 175 lbs. He later beat his own record in 1947 with a lift of 710 lbs at a body weight of 185 lbs. Then in 1949 he set a long standing record lifting 725.75 lbs at a body weight of 181 lbs.[2]

In addition to his records Bob is noted for having invented the power rack, lifting straps and popularizing the conscious use of the rounded-back style in the deadlift.[3][4]

Bob's original Power rack and Wooden Barbell are displayed at the H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Jenkins, Bill (February 4, 1979). "Bob Peoples Is A Weight Lifter, Was World Champion For 25 Years". Elizabethton Star. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ Gravity, Affecting (December 24, 2013). "Affecting Gravity: Lifter Profile: Bob Peoples".
  3. ^ a b "The Bob peoples" (PDF). www.starkcenter.org.
  4. ^ Christopher, Logan (October 28, 2013). "Strongman Profile: Bob Peoples Schools Us on the Deadlift".