Powerlifter Heather Connor Deadlifts 195 Kilograms (429 Pounds) at 44.9KG Bodyweight

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At this stage, few strength feats Heather Connor achieves within the health club would shock anybody who’s paid consideration to her profession. But, by some means, a latest elevate within the health club even appeared to shock the two-time Worldwide Powerlifting Federation (IPF) 47KG World Champion (2017, 2019).

On Might 21, 2022, Connor deadlifted 195 kilograms (429 kilos) whereas carrying only a lifting belt throughout a coaching session. Based on the caption of Connor’s Instagram put up, the pull is her heaviest ever in a pre-competition section. Connor will participate within the upcoming 2022 IPF World Basic Powerlifting Championships on June 6-12, 2022, in Solar Metropolis, South Africa. 

Take a look at the deadlift that’s 4.3 instances Connor’s body weight of 45 kilograms (99 kilos) under, through her Instagram profile:

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Notably, the 195-kilogram (429-pound) pull is definitely Connor’s second-heaviest deadlift ever — in training or sanctioned competitors. The powerlifter’s heaviest deadlift got here in coaching on December 31, 2020, when she lifted 200 kilograms (440 kilos).

“Heaviest I’ve pulled earlier than a contest, not unhealthy after touring nearly 16 hours the day prior,”

In the meantime, Connor’s best-ever deadlift in a contest is 192.5 kilograms (424.4 kilos) from each the 2021 Eire-UA ABS Professional and the 2021 USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Uncooked Nationals. That determine provides Connor the present American document within the 48-kilogram weight class. 

Connor in Context

Connor has made a reputation for herself within the power sports activities world together with her deadlift prowess. The American athlete is the present proprietor of the IPF 47-kilogram deadlift World File, due to a pull of 176 kilograms (388 kilos) from the 2019 IPF World Basic Powerlifting Championships. 

Right here’s a rundown of every of Connor’s best-ever marks in competitions:

Heather Connor | High Raise Stats

  • Squat (Uncooked) — 143 kilograms (315.2 kilos)
  • Bench Press (Uncooked) — 165.3 kilograms (364.4 kilos)
  • Deadlift (Uncooked) — 192.5 kilograms (424.4 kilos) | American File 
  • Total (Uncooked) — 410 kilograms (903.9 kilos) 

Whereas her two IPF World Championships are some noteworthy peaks, they’re not all Connor can level to on the subject of stellar finishes. Listed below are a few of Connor’s standout outcomes from her profession:

Heather Connor | Notable Profession Outcomes

  • 2014 USAPL Fall Pageant of Energy (Uncooked) — First place | Juniors
  • 2015 USAPL Battle on the Border IX (Uncooked) — First place | Juniors
  • 2015 USAPL Uncooked Nationals (Uncooked) — Second place | Open
  • 2016 North American Powerlifting Federation (NAPF) Arnolds StartingStrength.com Professional Uncooked Problem (Uncooked) — First place | Open
  • 2016 IPF World Basic Powerlifting Championships (Uncooked) — Second place | Open
  • 2016, 2018-2019, 2021 USAPL Uncooked Nationals (Uncooked) — First place | Open
  • 2017, 2019 IPF World Basic Powerlifting Championships (Uncooked) — First place | Open
  • 2020 USAPL Palmetto Basic (Uncooked) — First place | Open
  • 2022 AMP Classic Open Nationals (Uncooked) — First place | Open

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The IPF Worlds Are Subsequent 

Connor will quickly take her spectacular deadlift power to a proper lifting platform. After a two-year absence from the competitors, she’ll function within the 2022 IPF World Basic Powerlifting Championships on June 6-12, 2022, in Solar Metropolis, South Africa. If all goes in accordance with plan, she might nicely even prolong the present IPF World File. 

Featured picture: @heather.e.connor on Instagram



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