| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Born | August 2, 1910 Johnson City, Tennessee |
| Occupation(s) | Powerlifter, farmer |
| Sport | |
| Country | 
United States |
| Sport | Powerlifting |
Bob Peoples was an American powerlifter and farmer, known for breaking the record for world's heaviest deadlift. [1]
He first set the Light-heavyweight deadlift world record in 1946 lifting 651 lbs at a bodyweight of 175 lbs. He later beat his own record in 1947 with a lift of 710 lbs at a body weight of 185 lbs. 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. [3]
References
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^ Jenkins, Bill (February 4, 1979).
"Bob Peoples Is A Weight Lifter, Was World Champion For 25 Years".
Elizabethton Star. p. 5 – via
Newspapers.com.
- ^ Gravity, Affecting (December 24, 2013). "Affecting Gravity: Lifter Profile: Bob Peoples".
- ^ a b "The Bob peoples" (PDF). www.starkcenter.org.
- ^ Christopher, Logan (October 28, 2013). "Strongman Profile: Bob Peoples Schools Us on the Deadlift".
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