| Bob Peoples | |
| Nationality: | American |
| Citizenship: | United States |
| Birth Date: | 2 August 1910 |
| Birth Place: | Johnson City, Tennessee |
| Occupation: | Powerlifter, farmer |
| Sport: | Powerlifting |
Bob Peoples was an American powerlifter and farmer, known for breaking the record for world's heaviest deadlift.[1]
He first set the Light-heavyweight deadlift world record in 1946 lifting 651 lbs at a bodyweight of 175 lbs. He later beat his own record in 1947 with a lift of 710 lbs at a body weight of 185 lbs. Then in 1949 he set a long standing record lifting 725.75 lbs at a body weight of 181 lbs.[2]
In addition to his records Bob is noted for having invented the power rack, lifting straps and popularizing the conscious use of the rounded-back style in the deadlift.[3] [4]
Bob's original Power rack and Wooden Barbell are displayed at the H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports.