The Struggles of the Car Deadlift - Shaw Classic 2022

💪Competitors face the challenge of lifting a car without an engine, weighing 1850 pounds.

🏋️‍♂️The car deadlift requires not only strength but also control, as athletes must lift and lower the car under their own power.

🙌Trey Mitchell, the defending champion, puts in a solid performance, lifting the car multiple times.

🚗Athletes adjust their positions and use knee wraps to protect their knees and maximize their lifting potential.

😱Some athletes struggle with the heavy weight and have to bow out of the event due to injuries or difficulties.

What is the car deadlift event?

—The car deadlift is a strongman event where competitors lift a car without an engine off the ground.

What is the weight of the car in this event?

—The car used in this event weighs 1850 pounds.

Is strength the only factor in winning the event?

—No, athletes must also have control and endurance to lift and lower the car under their own power.

Who performed well in the car deadlift event?

—Trey Mitchell, the defending champion, had a strong performance, lifting the car multiple times.

Did any athletes struggle with the event?

—Yes, some athletes faced difficulties with the heavy weight or had to bow out due to injuries.

00:00Introduction and sponsorship acknowledgment

00:23Description of the car used in the event

00:57Discussion about the challenges of the car deadlift and safety measures

02:19Athlete spotlight: Alexi Novikov, the 2020 World's Strongest Man

04:28Trey Mitchell, the defending champion, takes on the car deadlift

06:58Constantine Janashia's impressive performance

09:59Jerry Pritchett's struggle with injuries

12:46Mitchell Hooper sets a high mark for competitors

13:30Gabriel Pouliot's attempt at the car deadlift

14:24Summary of the event and outstanding performances