Bob Peoples

Bob Peoples

Personal information
Nationality	American
Citizenship	United States
Born	(1910-08-02)August 2, 1910 Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S.
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]

Peoples 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

1. Jenkins, Bill (February 4, 1979). "Bob Peoples Is A Weight Lifter, Was World Champion For 25 Years". Elizabethton Star . p. 5 – via Newspapers.com.
2. Gravity, Affecting (December 24, 2013). "Affecting Gravity: Lifter Profile: Bob Peoples".
3. "The Bob peoples" (PDF). www.starkcenter.org.
4. Christopher, Logan (October 28, 2013). "Strongman Profile: Bob Peoples Schools Us on the Deadlift".