19th Hole
Must be the Arby’s: Beef Johnston deadlifts 485 lbs
Update: Thanks to WRX member Sam who pointed out: “The correct term for that lift would be a rack pull (weight does not start on the ground).”
An Instagram video posted by the European Tour’s Performance Institute shows Beef Johnston readying for a deadlift attempt.
Fueled by Beef ‘n Cheddars and curly fries, Johnston steps in for an attempt at hoisting 220kg (485 lbs).
To the uninitiated (me), the feat certainly looked impressive. But just how impressive? I fired up Google to find out…
Per PhysicalLiving.com
“Dan John, suggests in his book, Intervention: Course Corrections For The Athlete And Trainer, that the average weightlifter should be able to deadlift between 1 and 1.5 times their body weight. I think that’s a good general recommendation for most people who are interested in health, fitness, longevity, and quality of life. However, Coach Dan John also considers a deadlift using double your bodyweight to be a game-changer. So, there are certainly benefits to be had from doing more than the minimum.”
Johnston reportedly weighs 212 pounds. Thus, Beef lifted nearly 2.3 times his body weight.
Impressive stuff (don’t tell Brandel Chamblee).
WRXers who lift heavy things, what do you think?
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19th Hole
Bryson’s current situation with Cobra revealed as he uses TaylorMade driver at Saudi International
At this week’s Saudi International, Bryson DeChambeau surprised golf fans by putting TaylorMade’s Stealth Plus 2 driver in the bag. Bryson has been a long time staffer at Cobra Golf and it was a shock to see the 28-year-old with a driver from a different OEM to begin his season.
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Per Dan Rapaport of Barstool Sports, a Cobra rep has confirmed that Bryson is simply out of contract with the brand, but that the two parties are currently in discussion about this year and the future.
Regarding Bryson gaming the TaylorMade Stealth this week in Saudi Arabia…a Cobra rep confirms that Bryson DeChambeau is not currently on staff with Cobra as his contract was up at the end of 2022.
“We are in discussions about 2023 and the future.”
— Dan Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) February 3, 2023
In our forums, our members have been discussing the changeup from DeChambeau, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- FifeRiviera: “Honestly Cobra woods are the single most underrated pieces of equipment on the market.”
- Lacey Underall: “Just my guess – everyone on LIV will be an equipment free agent soon.”
- KimmerBH: “Never been a fan of Bryson but I do miss seeing him play every week along with some others that went to LIV. He was definitely entertaining to watch, I’ll give him that.”
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19th Hole
‘Sums up my life in the golf industry’ – Paige Spiranac on polarizing Phil Mickelson tweet
After a long break from Twitter, Phil Mickelson was extremely active on Twitter yesterday. His resurgence resulted in the golf world reacting for most of the day.
Paige Spiranac used one of Phil’s tweets to “sum up” what it was like to be a female in the golf industry.
Sums up my life in the golf industry lol pic.twitter.com/5bVIYUqxEW
— Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) February 3, 2023
The tweet seemed to be a joke, and to be clear the tweet Phil shared wasn’t directed towards Spiranac, yet some Lefty detractors weighed in calling the tweet “misogynistic.”
The full context of the tweet is here:
Here’s the context pic.twitter.com/urNM5XfdTE
— Tyler Mathieu (@TylerMathieu15) February 3, 2023
We can be sure that as long as Mickelson is this active on Twitter, the app will be buzzing with golf personalities and their reactions.
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‘The hypocrisy is astounding’ – Phil Mickelson takes aim at RBC for missing logo at Saudi International
This morning, Cameron Young played the first round of this week’s Saudi International at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club.
As noticed by Twitter user “EPatGolf”, the 25-year-old PGA Tour player was missing the RBC logo that is typically on his sleeve.
https://t.co/8rD4cuBwiX pic.twitter.com/QK6X5VuL0F
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) February 2, 2023
Patterson speculated that the reason for the missing logo was RBC’s reluctance to be associated with golf being played in Saudi Arabia.
Never a stranger to controversy, Phil Mickelson weighed in on the topic, accusing RBC of hypocrisy.
RBC was part of the team that brought Aramco public and they made many $ millions on the deal. The hypocrisy is astounding ?
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) February 2, 2023
Mickelson has been extremely active on Twitter lately and replied to a Danny Woodhead tweet just a short while ago about a potential LIV vs PGA Tour match with Tiger Woods and Phil as captains, even managing a little dig at his long-time foe.
It sounds great,but we would dominate them so soundly and it would be over so quick that tv would have to fill an hour of dead time. That’s why it’s not happening at this time ????
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) February 2, 2023
Tell him he can use a cart
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) February 2, 2023
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Mark
May 28, 2018 at 2:10 pm
Lifting more and missing cuts? Wonder when these guys will learn that Olympic lifting and golf don’t mix. I’ve seen his training videos he looks less mobile and fluid since, curious if his speed is even faster. I understand training for injury prevention, improving mobility/stability of golf specific movements and connecting muscle facia or slings. Beef we love you but stop with the B.S. workouts
DaveyD
May 27, 2018 at 1:12 pm
Athletes come in all shapes and sizes for sure. Good on him!
Dandy
Jun 16, 2018 at 10:02 pm
Golfers maybe, but not athletes. Not to say all golfers aren’t athletes, but that guy? Can’t get me to buy it.
ogo
May 27, 2018 at 1:40 am
Most rec golfers cannot squat lift their own body … nor walk the golf course.
Scott McDonald
May 25, 2018 at 2:50 pm
Must have been the socks
Trey Wash
May 25, 2018 at 8:53 am
This is very unimpressive for someone this rotund.
Dirk Smith
May 24, 2018 at 3:19 pm
Not even close to a real dead lift. Guy was wearing straps too. Guarantee you Beef and most of the PGA tour cannot bench 135 for more than a rep or two.
Beefhouse
May 25, 2018 at 5:35 am
Who cares what someone can bench. Biggest vanity exercise there is. Beef does his squats and deads. He has a fair bit of timber on him though.
(PS I agree re the straps – what’s the point).
Dandy
Jun 16, 2018 at 9:55 pm
The point is, a deadlift is a posterior chain exercise. And this isn’t even a deadlift, it’s a rack pull (poorly executed). Straps are fine for those. It’s an exercise that benefits the snatch and clean.
1 to 1.5 times body weight deadlift is pathetic though. That’s something a marathoner would claim.
Jack
May 25, 2018 at 11:25 am
Certainly not a deadlift, but I can argue for his use of straps for two reasons.
1. He’s a golfer. Chalking his hands up and damaging his skin on the bar’s knurling is just not a necessary risk to take for a professional golfer who practices as much as he does, and needs all the feel in his hands that he can get.
2. Straps will allow him to pull heavy weight and make strength gains without having to use a mixed grip (Underhand/Overhand). With the double overhand grip and straps, he minimizes his risk of a bicep tear, as well as eliminating the risk of creating muscular imbalances in teh upper body.
Source – Used to play golf for a living for a short time and loved lifting weights. Try to go hit golf balls the day after a heavy deadlifting session with no straps lol
Sam
May 24, 2018 at 11:19 am
The correct term for that lift would be a rack pull (weight does not start on the ground).
Kyle M
May 24, 2018 at 11:52 am
100% correct. This is not a deadlift
Jamie
May 24, 2018 at 11:18 am
Impressive strength but extremely unintelligent. Why jeopardize your back for a silly video? Since this is a golf website, I will remind that there are better ways to play better golf.
Jack
May 25, 2018 at 11:21 am
Honestly, if you deadlift (or rack pull) with a rounded back and less involvement of the legs, it certainly can be dangerous. In this video however, he primes his lower back correctly, and clearly drives from his heels to move the weight. His form is mechanically sound, so if the weight was heavy enough to hurt him, he wouldn’t even be able to get the weight off the blocks. For this reason, when proper form is used, the deadlift is an extremely safe lift to perform.
Dandy
Jun 16, 2018 at 9:58 pm
False. His shoulders are rounded forward. Which means his back is not in alignment.
And did you watch the video, he’s on his tip toes.
3PuttPar
May 24, 2018 at 10:04 am
An impressive deadlift off a box for sure. However, there’s absolutely no chance Beef only weighs 212lbs.
Ben Alberstadt
May 24, 2018 at 10:25 am
I can only go with his official listed weight!
3PuttPar
May 25, 2018 at 9:07 am
Oh, I know! Not saying your wrong just saying whoever posted that as his official weight may need to reconsider haha
Thomas A
May 24, 2018 at 9:44 am
Off a box? That’s half a deadlift. Needs to be lifted from the ground.
Ben Alberstadt
May 24, 2018 at 10:03 am
Good point! See that’s why I needed the WRX lifter knowledge.
Way
May 24, 2018 at 11:52 am
Or, you can quit and stop writing garbage
Ben Alberstadt
May 24, 2018 at 1:34 pm
Just a reminder that you’re under absolutely no obligation to read anything you don’t want to. Pretty clear what the content of the article was/is based on the headline. If that’s not something you’re going to find entertaining, why click? I hope you enjoy the rest of GolfWRX more than you do my writing/this article.