Fortissimus 2008 Back Lift Derek Poundstone

[ciajack2008]

The fortissimus backlift totally different from the old one in 1920's.

Search for "old backlift" on google and your instantanly see.

by the way, those old number are good to know, its our glorious strongman past

[candevhec]

Louis Cyr back lift  4337 pound within the limit of his strenth. Never show his real strenth to keep competitive. Considered the strongest man of all time.

Victor Delamarre French Canadian did a backlift of almost 7 000 pound ( 6 985 pound) around 1920 before reliable withnesses including a notary. Delamarre was 5'7'', and only 160 pound.

Hector Decarie another French Canadian did 3885 and 4267 pound in his carrer.

John B. Gagnon a Franco-American backlift 4100 pound.

[gh4pwner]

paul anderson did a 6270 pound back lift, i dont believe it, but he really was the strongest man in the world

[theHefa]

@gh4pwner old time strongman also used their arms on some kind of stool!

[hellonieman]

how much weight?

[gymguy25]

I believe I heard 2800 lbs