Kevin Nee 420 kilo / 925 lbs deadlift (with suit, straps and HITCH)

hey guys! i am soooooo happy about this today because i went in there knowing i was gonna try for a big number but i had made a side bet / joke with a friend of mine about hitting a 420 kilo / 925 lb deadlift. the most i have ever done before was in the gym in phoenix and that was 905 without a suit which just beat out the lift from norways strongest man 2008 where i hit 903 lbs. after taking some time off this year and trying to get my head on straight after the second year in a row for having surgery, i knew it was time to start stepping it up as you can probably tell from watching my recent videos, although i think this will be my last max attempt for quite a while, ill try to let the body heal and do some rep/ conditioning work.

the rep scheme went like this after doing 12 sets of muscle snatches:

1. 335 lbs x 3
2. 425 lbs x 3
3. 515 lbs x 2
4. 605 lbs x 2
5. 695 lbs x 1
6. 785 lbs x 1
7. 875 lbs x 1
8. 925 lbs / 420 kilo x miss
9. 925 lbs / 420 kilo x 1 PR!!!!!!!!!

after hitting the 875 fairly easily and with no hitch, i knew it was time to try and set a PR, forget a comeback pr of 410 kilo, i wanted a real PR!!!! as i was getting set to try 420 for the first time the radio switched over to about 7 commercials in a row and i started to go ballistic.... which i shouldnt have done because its a waste of energy and i just look like a big baby. the second mistake i made on the first 420 attempt, is i stayed down on the bar wayyyyyyyy too long. it took about 10 seconds to strap up and then when he started the camera, it was about another 16 seconds before i attempted the pull. this was a big mistake because when you stay in that position you lose a lot of oxygen and your lower back begins to pump.... i know better then to do this. so obviously, i completly miss the lift with out even budging it.

i knew if i was gonna get this done i had to get my head on right. i sat down for about 5 minutes, got my head on right, got some good music playing and basically convinced my mind that i would die if i didnt get this lift. well you know what happens next and i got it!!!! that was one of the biggest battles i have ever had and cant believe i hit it!!!! i was so pumped to have missed it on the first attempt but i was able to come back and hit it on the 2nd!

yes i know i hitched and yes i know i used straps, but now everytime i do it, it will get easier and easier. the first time i had ever hit 875 i hitched but this time i did not! its all about getting stronger and getting more confidence!

well i hope you like the video and will come back to see more! oh and trust me.... there will be plenty more of this! 2010 is my comeback year! no injuries and plenty of podiums!!!! (knock on wood)

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[ASUKevinNee]

thank you guys so much for the kind words and the constant support. i truly could not be making this comeback without all of you. you guys truly mean a lot to me and i will do my best to never let you down and stay healthy and injury free. thanks for watching the vids and please keep coming back!!!

Kevin nee

[kwslfpnf]

pababababababababababababababa­b... xD

[360muddin1]

@rxk251 mixed isnt stronger the grip feels better if not using straps. your dl will be strongest if using starps because you telling you body to fire more muscle fibers to lift intead of worrying about grip slipping . that and double overhand is way safer than mixed not strain on the bicep to tear it.

[rxk251]

wow that was double overhand how strong is your mixed?! Nice lift!

[NlaAllDay]

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[dman519]

If your stance was narrower you could have a narrower grip. This would shorten the range of motion and thus, allow you to lift more weight.

[scooby1471]

I live in the UK and finding the episode of 'true life' featuring kevin is impossible! does anyone know of a site online that shows the episode for UK viewing and not just US?

[iron1600]

hey kevin im a huge fan of yours......their is alot of guys on here that lift for years and never reach levels such as this......all some guys ask from their idols is honesty......ed coan bill kazmaier and others have admitted to PEDs.....guys like me just want to know if these levels can be reached by not using PEDs......i think i know the answer.....buuuttt just curious on what you think?....just tired of all the same answers......regardless good lifting....keep it up

[hoodloom22]

wow every elite strongman competitor can pull at LEAST 800. insane level these guys are at.

[benshore1990]

awesome lift bro, you are awesome

[shaktishaker]

cardio workout loading the f'in bar!