Yangsu “Yu-yu” Ren, known as the “Deadlift Panda” on Instagram, has actually significantly advanced his deadlift over the last three years. Back in 2017, we saw him contend at the USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Raw Nationals, in the -83 kg weight class, where he lifted 340 kgs (7496 pounds)– 15 kilograms (33 pounds) over the world record at the time. In July of 2019, we captured him pulling nearly that very same weight for a beltless triple in the fitness center.
In August of 2019, he displayed his development into the 800- plus pound club with a 369.7 kilogram (815 pound) training deadlift.