Listed below are the progressions of 7 deadlift world records across powerlifting, strongman and armlifting (sport of grip strength), and ultimately, the all-time progression across all strength sports.
Note: Despite historical claims about Hermann Görner, Bob Peoples and Benoit Cote having lifted heavier numbers, it is Terry Todd and Wilbur Miller who are generally considered the first two individuals to break the 317.5 kg (700 lb) barrier in a documented and official setting with irrefutable evidence, hence initiating the inaugural official world record deadlift in 1964.
lifts from standard 9 inch height only (except for 2011-2013 when a 1 inch deficit was introduced), c.) both figure 6 and figure 8 (F8) straps, and d.) both single-ply (S) and multi-ply (M) deadlift suits.
Listed below is the all-time deadlift world record progression across powerlifting (raw), powerlifting (equipped), and strongman.
In August 2014, strongman record surpassed it and to-date stands as the all-time world record.