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

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.