Liu Weiqiang Breaks World Record with Heaviest One-Finger Deadlift at 144.72kg (319.05 lbs)

[Kayce]

Liu Weiqiang, a 29-year-old Chinese athlete and fitness influencer, has set a new Guinness World Record by lifting 144.72 kilograms (319.05 pounds) using only one middle finger. This astonishing display of strength not only broke the previous record but redefined the limits of human capability.

The deadlift, long revered as the ultimate test of raw strength, has evolved into numerous variations—but none as jaw-dropping as this. Liu used a narrow sumo-style stance and an ingeniously rigged setup involving a pole, carabiner, and Olympic plates. The contraption placed immense force onto a single digit—his left middle finger.

Equipment and Setup: Rigorous and Specific​

Liu’s configuration included:

• 4x 25kg plates (55.1 lbs each)
• 2x 20kg plates (44.1 lbs each)
• Central pole
• Heavy-duty carabiner for lifting linkage

This entire load was hoisted with precision, stability, and control—not merely lifted but held momentarily in a full lockout position before a slow, controlled descent.

Record-Breaking Comparison: Overcoming the Previous Holder​

Liu’s lift surpassed the previous record held by Egmond Molina by 6kg (13.2 lbs). It wasn't just about breaking the record—it was about setting a new benchmark in fingertip powerlifting.

Athlete	Lift Weight	Margin
Liu Weiqiang	144.72 kg	+6 kg
Egmond Molina	138.72 kg	—

World-Class Athleticism: A Legacy Beyond a Single Record​

Liu Weiqiang is not a one-record wonder. His previous achievements include:

• Heaviest Weighted Pull-Up: 109.20 kg (240.7 lbs)
• Heaviest Weighted Triceps Dip: 154.20 kg (340 lbs)

All this while working a full-time job, which makes his consistency and performance all the more incredible.

“Since starting my job, I’ve had less time for fitness... but I find fitness to be relaxing and enjoyable.” — Liu Weiqiang

Real-World Weight Equivalents​

To understand just how insane Liu’s one-finger lift is:

• Equivalent to lifting a full-size black bear
• Roughly the combined weight of a washer and dryer
• Comparable to two average adult humans dangling from a single point of contact

Why This Matters in Strength Sports​

This feat combines grip strength, tendon durability, mental focus, and pain tolerance. It's not just strength; it’s biomechanical mastery. Finger strength at this level goes beyond bodybuilding or powerlifting—it's elite, niche, Guinness-level strength sport performance.

Watch Liu Weiqiang in Action​

Watch the Record Lift — Witness the pain, control, and perfection of one of the most unique lifts ever performed.

Witness the astonishing feat of Liu Weiqiang, a Chinese fitness influencer, as he sets a new Guinness World Record for the heaviest deadlift with one finger - lifting an incredible 319.05 lbs (144.72 kg) with his middle digit!

Final Thought​

Liu Weiqiang didn’t just lift 144.72kg with one finger. He lifted the standards of what’s possible in human strength. And he did it with one middle finger raised proudly—literally.

Sources:
https://www.instagram.com/guinnessworldrecords/
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/

 

[ArnoldS]

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[Kayce]

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