Underdown captured this document undeterred by the bizarre barbell setup.
On Might 27-29, 2023, in the course of the 2023 UK’s Strongest Girl, Lucy Underdown scored a 305-kilogram (672.4-pound) Kratos bar deadlift World File. Within the context of a strongwoman occasion, Underdown utilized a lifting belt and lifting straps to assist obtain her large milestone pull. The strongwoman accomplished her Kratos bar deadlift from a typical stance with a double-overhand grip. Underdown completed because the runner-up to eventual champion Rebecca Roberts within the strongwoman contest.
The CERBERUS Kratos Strongman Bar (also called the “Kratos bar”) is characterised primarily by its size. In response to the barbell’s description on the CERBERUS Energy web site, the Kratos bar measures at a prolonged 10 toes from finish to finish. The prolonged size creates an extra “flex” and “whip” an athlete should overcome to finish a full lockout of their deadlift repetition. The bar additionally has a base weight of 28 kilograms (61.7 kilos) which is greater than the usual 20.4 kilograms (45 kilos) for a “regular” barbell.
Regardless of the added problem, Underdown seemingly completed her document mark with ease primarily based on a clip of her Kratos bar raise.
In a submit caption on her Instagram, Underdown appeared appreciative of her general efficiency on the 2023 UK’s Strongest Girl. Even with out the victory, Underdown ending in second place marks her third podium accomplishment in her final 4 aggressive appearances, per Strongman Archives.
It appears any time an athlete can rating a runner-up consequence and nonetheless take residence a World File, they could appropriately gush about their output.
“What an superior weekend!” Underdown began in her submit. “I fought so, so exhausting for the win. It actually got here all the way down to the final bag of the final occasion and sadly I got here up quick towards the superb [Rebecca Roberts]. These items occur and we be taught and transfer on! A [CERBERUS Strength] Kratos bar deadlift World File of 305 kilograms (actually, felt like I may have performed 320 kilograms yesterday) and a shock Block Press win with a straightforward 5 reps. I can’t be too sad!
The ultimate be aware of Underdown’s competitors reflection options the athlete teasing “Euros prep.” On the time of this text’s publication, it’s unclear precisely which contest Underdown is referring to, however primarily based on her precedent, it appears possible the strongwoman means the 2023 Britain’s Strongest Girl (BSW) set for late September 2023.
After this sort of new consequence, the strongwoman world ought to in all probability count on one other glowing efficiency from Underdown on the 2023 BSW.
Featured picture: @cerberus_strength on Instagram
