At 2001's IPF Worlds, Ismo Lappi from Finland deadlifted 749 pounds in
the 165 lb. weight class for a world record.
Here is the video:
In addition to the extraordinary speed of the lift, Lappi's setup
maximized his natural advantages. Specifically, after taking in his
air and setting his back, Lappi bent his knees until he could grip the
bar, stopped bending, then started the pull.
By not excessively bending his knees, Lappi preserved the mechanical
benefit of his arm length and placed his torso in an optimal position
at the start. This is most evident at 18 seconds of the previous
video. A variation of this start position with a pre-stretch of the
hamstrings can be seen in Viktor Furashkin's style:
For further discussion of this subject, you can read "Long Arms, High Hips,
Strong Deadlifts." by clicking heremeet results 2001
This inspires to me to quit trying to worry about leg drive so much and use my natural advantages. I am 5'10 with a 74" wing span and I can relate to this article.
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This inspires to me to quit
Michael Hart
Holy shit. Sorry there is