How Much More Can a Gorilla Deadlift Than Current World’s Strongest Man?

Published 03/17/2024, 8:54 AM EDT

Ever thought of comparing your deadlift to a gorilla? In a recent podcast on the YouTube channel Mind Pump Show, the host Sal Di Stefano asked a similar question to his fellow hosts and asked them to guess the answer. The answer to his question surprised everyone.

Di Stefano replied that gorillas can deadlift up to 1800 pounds, which is almost 750 pounds more than the world’s strongest man. The current strongest man, Mitchell Hopper, can deadlift 1047 pounds. However, the heaviest deadlift record is held by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, who can deadlift 1104.5 pounds but still can’t beat the silverback gorilla’s record. Gorillas can easily defeat both record holders without any hassle.

Silverback gorillas are a species of gorilla known for their immense strength, surpassing humans in various tests of power. Gorillas not only excel in deadlifting more weight than humans but also outmatch humans in other lifting exercises. For instance, gorillas can squat up to 1897 pounds, while the strongest man, Mitchell Hooper, can squat 816 pounds in comparison to a silverback gorilla. However, it’s important to note that these figures are estimates based on their observed strength during similar activities.

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The fully grown Silverback gorillas can lift ten times their body weight, and on the other hand, an average American can lift around 0.87 times his body weight.

A Silverback Gorilla is a dangerous foe

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It is believed that a single punch from a gorilla can shatter a human skull. It packs between 1300 and 2700 pounds of force. Gorillas have four times more muscle density than the most powerful humans. Silverback gorillas often outweigh professional fighters and weigh up to 500 pounds. Gorillas are known to be one of the most dominant and strongest animals on earth. They share 98% of their DNA with humans.

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In comparison, a silverback gorilla is stronger than twenty adult males combined. The records displayed how gorillas can easily dominate humans. If you ever encounter a silverback gorilla, you need to look at the ground or wait for it to leave. Never try to engage in a fight with such a behemoth of an animal, and try to maintain at least 7 meters of distance from them.

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Despite all the differences in the strength of silverback gorillas and humans, will you ever make the mistake of trying to fight one? Let us know in the comments.

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Karan Yadav is a Bodybuilding writer at EssentiallySports. His journey to the bodybuilding realm started during the lockdown, where he found inspiration and dedication from those engaged in the sport. A stickler for fitness tips, Karan keenly follows his idols Chris Bumstead and Mike O’Hearn for covering the information they give out through their social media.

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Gokul Pillai

How Much More Can a Gorilla Deadlift Than Current World’s Strongest Man?

A Silverback Gorilla is a dangerous foe

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