Road to the Arnold - 2019 - Rogue Record Breaker $50k Deadlift 

*WATCH THE EVENT LIVE [Friday, March 1st at 3pm EST] on the Rogue Fitness RU-vid Channel, Rogue Index or Rogue Fitness Facebook Page* _www.roguefitness.com/theindex/event/2019-arnold-strongman-classic_

50k for deadlifting over 500kg? That’s joke money for that kind of accomplishment.

Looks like Brian working out with Juji at Planet Fitness really payed off.

Thor is already doing 475kg.... BUT EVERY MAN IN THIS COMMENT SECTION KNOW THE PAIN AND SACRIFICE THAT GOES INTO ADDING EVEN 20Kg ON THAT BAR

mayweather made over $100 million in a night running around a ring

What a great buildup for the contest. Brian and Thor have been very active leading up to this event on their social media posts, and it's great to see friendly competition raising the bar every year. Here's to hoping for a big record this year.

2019 is thors year. i hope brian proves me wrong but thor looks invincible right now.

Eddie Hall got 2500 dollars for doing his 500kg LOL

Rogue should have made a GoFunddMe public page to go along with their 50k. I'm sure fans would chip in to help further motivate these massive attempts.

Pfft this is Nothing Brad Castleberry lifted 700kg with one hand...

Thor: Everyone is getting stronger so am I.................

Should not have watched this before going to bed, how am i supposed to sleep now with so much HYPE?

Guys who dont lift dont understand how big the change is from 473 Kg to 501Kg... it can take years to progress at this level , i just dont see any of them doing 501 Kg but hopefully ill be wrong about it

Can't wait to see a new deadlift world record

50k $ isn't that much considering how great the injury risk is for such an enormous lift and how much money rogue makes with such an event...

Hi everyone, This is Jan Todd who’s directing the Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) this year with help from my good friend, Steve Slater. I’m delighted by all the responses to the new “Road to the Arnold” video released today but after reading through the early comments, I thought maybe I should clear up a couple things about the 1) The prize money at the Arnold and 2) Elephant Bar Deadlift Event. The Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) is run by Classic Productions the organizers of the entire Arnold Sports Festival (ASF) and the other international Arnold festivals held throughout the year. Rogue is the biggest sponsor we’ve ever had in the history of the Arnold Strongman Classic but the money they give to ASF is used to support a variety of expenses related to the our strongman show and other events at the Festival. Rogue and our other sponsors this year (Reign and Midway) have NO say in what the prize money will be for the ASC. Prize money is decided by Classic Productions who also determines the prize money for the Arnold Strongman Series, pro bodybuilding, and other pro sports that are directly run by the Festival/Classic Productions. What Rogue has done to help make more funds available to the top men, however, is to establish the Rogue Record Breaker (RRB) Events so that on some events a man can make an additional $5,000 if he breaks a previous record. There will be 2 RRB events during this year’s ASC, two on Saturday afternoon beginning around 4, and there will be be a special RRB show on Sunday morning at 11 that will also be live streamed. I'm pleased to announce that three of these RRB events this year are for strongwomen. As for the Elephant Bar--the idea for the elephant bar came from my late husband, Terry Todd, who wanted to replace the Hummer Tire Deadlift because Hummer was no longer a sponsor. After Rogue became involved as a sponsor in 2014, Terry asked Bill Henniger about making a long bar to use with regular Olympic style plates that wouldn’t bend with 1000+ pounds on it, and after lots of work and testing The Rogue Elephant Bar made it to the stage of the ASC in 2016. Terry loved the bar and how it responded and understood that such a long bar would flex and prove to be harder to lift than a regular deadlift bar-but that was meant to be part of the challenge. He also understood that strongman rules permit hitching the bar and supporting it on the thighs-both of which are forbidden in powerlifting-- and so the different rules of strongmen made it logical to have a unique bar. Terry’s goal was always to have the ASC events be unlike those of other strength contests-and the Elephant Bar has allowed us to do that-and because it’s so unique it has also made it something we all talk about and remember. When it was created, Rogue agreed that the Elephant Bar would not be a bar that would be sold or given to athletes so they could train with them. Obviously, you can see in the video that Brian and Thor now train on long bars-but they had them made privately. No one has been given an Elephant Bar to help them prepare-it’s strictly reserved for the stage at the Arnold. So, remember when you watch the contest either in person in Columbus just 12 days from now (or via Rogue’s Livestream) that you can’t truly compare what the ASC men will do on the Elephant Bar-to what was done back when we lifted with Hummer tires (which let them pull from a higher position) or, what’s been done in other strongman contests on other bars including regulation Olympic bars that don’t flex as much. Those kind of comparisons don't work--they're the proverbial "apples and oranges." You also need to keep in mind that the ASC does not allow our competitors to “gear up.” Just as ASC competitors can’t use tacky to lift stones, they can't wear a deadlift suit, and they can’t use a Figure 8 strap to affix their hands to the bar. Figure 8 straps allow a lifter to hold the bar in the lowest possible position-almost in the fingertips-because the straps are sewn together and the bar won’t fall out. At the ASC our men can only use “lasso” straps (one circle with a long tail that gets wrapped around the bar) that require them to hold the bar snugly in the palm to keep the strap tight. These are significant differences. Will someone do 501 kilos this year? No one can say for sure-but I expect we'll see it tried. And to answer one other comment in the thread below, there is no rule against a man calling for it as part of the three lifts the men get in the regular contest. The guys choose their own weights during the regular DL contest; they can ask for 501K at any time. We’re just offering them a chance to pick up $50,000 if they can break that magic barrier-either inside the contest or on a 4th attempt. In closing, I want to personally thank Rogue for being such an incredible sponsor of the ASC for these past five years and, especially, for all they are doing to make the 2019 Arnold Strongman Classic another historic event. Classic Productions is dedicating the show to Terry this year--and Rogue's willingness to make sure this year's contest lives up to his legacy has been simply amazing. Hope to see you all in Columbus...Jan Todd

hope they will get the 501 and without any injuries

Is it just me or is 50k a little low of a reward to BREAK A WORLD RECORD? GEEZ, I feel like strongman isnt as appreciated as much as any other sport.

Why isn't Eddie Hall's 500kg deadlift commented on here?? Surely Eddie Hall has the highest deadlift record in history :(

Are you guys gonna live stream the entire event?

For as much as Rogue makes yearly with their overpriced gear and basic monopoly on the industry, they could seriously be offering 10 times or more the prize money they're offering to not only the deadlift but all the athletes in the competition...and in doing so, they could greatly improve the demand for the sport and improve the fields by having more people train for this kind of event...why strongman gets so little money, considering the quality of athlete, I just don't understand...in terms of overall ability, compared to most sports, there are so fewer elite strongmen, and get paid so little, it just doesn't seem logical...but Rogue single handedly could change the sport if they decided to be less greedy

These guys should tell Rouge to pay them a hundred grand for a 501kg deadlift. If people want to see history then pay up

Someones going to get hurt trying pull off 501kg at Arnold this year...

If you watched Thor with wheels recently he’s looking amazing. I didn’t know Thor had that much character and heart. He’s a big quiet amazing nice person

Damn, that bar Shaw is doing rack pulls with is DESTROYED!!

Thor for 501kg

50k..really ? Rogue has to step up their game, this people work like crazy for their whole life and doing unbelivable effort to reach 500kg . Fucking dota players get 200k for 8th place of International, Thor and Shaw deserve so much more

Eddie Hall pulled 500kg in 2017!

Am sure "BRAD CASTLEBERRY" gonna lift 501Kg

Can we please distinguish between elephant bar and standard bar records

Thanks to Rogue for doing a prize but, only 50k is pennies for such a big goal from such a huge company that will receive so much marketing from it.

People win 50k on gaming tournaments that are held once a week nowdays, it kinda feels like it should be something like 200k... It's a huge achievement anyways. I am just saying.

i dislike the stage setting for the arnold's but it is perfect for the spectacle of the elephant bar deadlift. but $50k sounds like peanuts to me, and they have to do it AFTER the deadlift event? if you want to encourage records let them do it in the regular competition.

Why don’t these guys have access to an elephant bar, do they not sell them, can you not get something very similar elsewhere?

Hopefully only kaz is the lone commentator. Rest are cringeworthy at best

The editing in Rogue Fitness videos is phenomenal. Always get me amped to lift

I love Hafthor and Brian but... I’ve seen them both in training and in comp and just there isn’t the same drive that exists deep in Eddie Hall’s DNA, men of their size should be able to do what they do... not trying to take anything away from them they are the top of top tier athletes but. But Eddie was ready to die out there, he pushes himself to some serious limits Mentally and Physically

Damn those 45 rogue plates looks damn good.

The amount of prize money ridiculous... aren't they ashamed?

Did they really have to put Mark Henry’s voice in the promo?

This is my first year going and I'm hype to see Brian

It's sad that these guys get 50k for putting their lives on the line while kids get 3 million for fortnite tournaments

How much money did Eddie Hall get for his 500kg deadlift?

I am a big fan of esports (probably not many like me here). And some of those kids there are making $25k as a monthly salary. Prizepools are going up to houndreds of thousands $ per individual. Theese *SUPERHUMANS* are risking their health every single day. Eddie Hall had a brief memory loss and 50k is what they get for it? This sport really needs to get some sponsorships *REAL QUICK* .

Sad cuz 50k isn’t even much money for the risk.

I’m not trying to be disrespectful when I ask this, but does that first guy have Bell’s palsy or something? Either way, he’s a badass.

50/50 Thor VS Shaw!! I love them both but Iceland is closer to my heart then the states, and Magnus was my childhood idol.. so go get it Thor!!! I believe in you!

For those saying the elephant bar is easier, Larry wheels said when he started trying it he had trouble and didn't like it, because the whip screwed his explosion and the balance was weird.

The prize seems a little light for such a hard and risky lift

50k to blow my back? No thanks. Anyone know why thor's right side of his face looks paralyzed?

If mark Henry does commentary again this year at the Arnold's I swear to god I will cry

Except the deadlift went really poorly, many people got injured, and arguably ruined the Arnold classic strongman 2019. Maybe people attempting world record feats of strength should be put at the END next time.

They owe Eddie more money

I honestly believe that anyone serious about the 501KG should have a chat with Eddie Hall and get to where he was in his mind.

Thor recently pulled 1043 and it looked like he had some more in the tank.

Brian is crazy lol he is not getting close to 1100lbs. Stop the bs. He was struggling on 1025lbs

thanks now iam hyped up , no need for preworkout aaaargh

this is ridiculous. its getting out of hand lmao. im not that old and i remember when 800lb was unbelievable. now its amateur.

strongmen are basically gears of war characters in real life (physique-wise)

And here am I just a regular guy doing 80kg bench press...

If thor does it without a suit. To me that would be the best deadlift of all time, elephant bar or not

These dudes deserve bigger prize money man! 75grand for 1st place WSM is bullshit give them at least half a million for showcasing their god like antiquities to us mere incels!

Man they're really gonna 'raise the bar' for deadlift this year. I'll show myself out thanks.

4:07 - the width of Shaw's back. You could land an airplane on that.

Rooting for The mountain💪💪

My back and hamstrings are sore from watching this

Rogue trying to break their athletes instead!

A guy down in the comments made this point and I have to back him up. Why are they showing so much disrespect to Eddie hall not even mentioning that he had smashed the record by something like 50/60 kilos to get it to 500 it's like they've been told not to mention his name. One of the guys even keeps saying no one thinks raising it by so much can be done but of course it can Eddie hall did it.. the video is disappointing because of that.

Where’s Eddie Hall when you need him to set the record straight again? Lol

should be at least 500 k for 500 kg.

Why won't you give the price money to record breaker like the title says. Record for elephant bar is 472 kg not 500. 50K for 501 kg is just ridiculous.

I wonder how it feels to walk around with this much strength

Even through Matheus's weak point is the dealift... if it's not this year, next I see him winning. This year I hope Thor stays champ.

Thor believes he has a good chance of winning it. I agree. Brian is up there too on that bar, and Jerry. Eddie could do well if he trained for it and could get the 500k. Doubt he will do it ever again on a standard bar.

I think i could do it...

Only $50k for somthing maybe 5 guy's in the plants can do lol

Is it anyone who lifts 1100lbs gets $50k or the first to lift it gets $50k?

Never thought I’d be so excited to watch a strong man event but I’ve been following Thor and Brian on youtube for a while and I’m a huge fan of both now. Lol

TEAM THOR BABY LETS GO

This year competition is gonna be nuts. Many competitors pushing themselves hard.

I’m not sure if the significance of the 501kg in this instance? The 500kg record is on a powerlifting deadlift bar using calibrated powerlifting plates. Even IF 501kg is lifted at the Arnold, it would not replace the current 500kg record on a powerlifting bar any more than a hummer tyre deadlift would.

Lets go Brian Shaw! All of us from Denver have your back!

Nobody will lift more than 485kg i guarentee you if they lift even that much you'll see for yourselves

all possible with our little friend the needle..

Brian's all the way baby! He's coming for Thor's ass!!

ZYDRUNAS SAVICKAS AKA STRONGEST MAN WHO EVER LIVED

All these crazy comments everybody going to be disappointed because 500 kg just not going to happened lol.

The disrespect not mentioning the fact that the elephant bar is easier and the fact Eddie hall holds the deadlift record

jerry takes this

People arguing Hall being better at deadlift doesn't know how to compare competition!! He did it in a deadlift competition and trained only for that exercise!! This is a different beast to harness when you have to compete in several other disciplines!

Will be much "easier" than Eddys Pull but still Impressive AF.

Meanwhile, about an hour ago, I carried all of the groceries inside in one trip. All of them. 💪

Wish they’d just do it on a normal bar, don’t really care what the elephant bar WR is. Want to see someone try and take Eddies record

I feel like if anybody will challenge thor it would be jf Caron the way he pulled 1,021lbs last year looked easy the way he lifted 1,145lbs on the silver dollar deadlift looked just as easy as Thor’s and outlifted shaw and janashia. but the elephant bar suits more the taller guys so thor might edge caron.

Sorry people but brian shaw all the way. If eddie hall was competing nobody would beat the BEAST

Thor should walk away with both deadlift and title, obviously barring any injury and I'm damn sure someone will get injured

These guys probably spend $50k/month on their supplements, food, recovery, gear etc.

I'm 13 and could deadlift 130 pounds

I love how they are down to earth and calm. They are the strongest humans, yet they don't act cocky and full of themselves. In itself that is strength.

Ahh I can't lift a sugar sac from market to home ...these guys are awesome