Luke Stoltman vs Big Z Log Press World Record Comparison (Side by Side)

On 16 May 2020, Luke Stoltman attempted to break Zydrunas Savickas' 15 Year Log Press World Record by lifting a 230kg log overhead. This is a short comparison video of Luke's attempt vs Big Z's current record of 228kg set in 2015 in Brazil.

[@beowulf.reborn]

He was so close. You can see his left arm just let him down. Also, comparing the length of the two logs, do you think that a longer log like that would make it more or less stable/balanced? I'm thinking a shorter log would help concentrate that weight over your centre of gravity, making it easier.

[@GoofballLOL]

The weight being more centralized would make it actually harder. Think about benching, squatting, deadlifting, or curling with calibrated plates vs bumper plates

[@adgcih1689]

The handles are at same distance so the difference is minimal on balancing. And since there is no whip on the bar like a deadlift bar it probably makes unnoticeable difference

[@GiozaoGravacoes]

Luke almost got it and Zydrunas is a legend.