The deadlift is one of the simplest ways to gauge overall strength. As a compound lift, it recruits muscles throughout the body, from the glutes and hamstrings to the back, core and grip. Alongside the bench press, it’s also one of the lifts people love comparing.
Whether you’re chasing a new PB or simply curious how your strength stacks up, your deadlift can tell you a lot. Celebrities are no different. Many spend months building strength for roles and physical transformations, with some posting numbers that would impress even experienced lifters. Here are the biggest celebrity deadlift personal bests we’ve found.
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson510kg
Best known as The Mountain from Game of Thrones, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson also happens to be the strongest deadlifter in history. In 2025, he raised the world record to an astonishing 510kg. No actor, athlete or strongman has ever lifted more weight from the floor.
Eddie Hall500kg
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Before Björnsson broke the half-tonne barrier, Eddie Hall became the first man in history to deadlift 500kg in competition. The former World’s Strongest Man achieved the feat at the 2016 World Deadlift Championships, briefly losing consciousness afterwards due to the effort.
Nearly a decade later, it remains one of the most iconic lifts ever performed.
Arnold Schwarzenegger322kg
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s achievements in bodybuilding often overshadow just how strong he actually was. Speaking about his best lifts, Schwarzenegger revealed a 322kg deadlift, alongside a 238kg bench press and a 277kg squat.
Decades later, those numbers remain impressive even by modern-day standards.
John Cena273kg
John Cena marked his 40th birthday in memorable fashion by pulling 273kg from the floor. Sharing the achievement on social media, the WWE superstar used the milestone to reinforce his long-standing message that age doesn’t have to hold you back.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson260kg
Dwayne Johnson’s reputation for strength dates back to his college football days. Former teammates have described him as one of the strongest athletes in the programme, while Johnson himself has claimed a deadlift personal best of 260kg.
While footage of the lift remains elusive, the number aligns with the strength levels he displayed throughout his career.
Tyson Fury250kg
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Long before becoming a heavyweight world champion, Tyson Fury was posting impressive strength numbers in the gym. Footage from his early professional boxing career shows Fury deadlifting 250kg, a huge lift even for an athlete of his size.
More recently, his coach has suggested he now deadlifts around 220kg. While boxing remains his primary focus, the lift offers a glimpse into the strength underpinning his success in the ring.
Sylvester Stallone250kg
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During the peak of his training in the 1970s, Stallone reportedly deadlifted 250kg. Although a serious pec injury later affected his lifting, the number remains an impressive testament to the strength he developed at the height of his career.
Hugh Jackman210kg
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Hugh Jackman’s gym training is well documented. In 2015, he announced he had joined the prestigious 1,000-pound club by combining a 410lb deadlift, 355lb squat and 235lb bench press.
Since then, the actor has continued to push his training and has reportedly increased his deadlift personal best to 210kg while preparing for later appearances as Wolverine.
Henry Cavill200kg
Few actors have undergone a physical transformation quite as dramatic as Henry Cavill’s preparation for Man of Steel. Alongside adding roughly 10kg of muscle, Cavill significantly increased his strength across the major compound lifts.
His deadlift climbed from around 135kg to an impressive 200kg, helping him build his Superman physique.
Charles Melton 190kg
During training for the second season of Beef, Charles Melton revealed he had pushed his deadlift up to 190kg as part of a muscle-building phase.
The lift highlights the level of strength that can accompany a major body transformation for screen work.
Jason Statham165kg
While Jason Statham is better known for martial arts and conditioning work, he hasn’t neglected traditional strength training. According to his long-time coach, Statham regularly incorporates heavy deadlift sessions into his routine and has worked up to a one-rep max of 165kg.