Jerry Pritchett Explained
Jerry 'Iron Outlaw' Pritchett (born 18 December 1980) is an American strongman competitor and a regular entrant to the World's Strongest Man competition winning 4th place in 2020 and 3rd place in Master's category in 2021.[1] He is also America's Strongest Man in 2017 and has won All-American Strongman Challenge back to back in 2013 and 2014. Jerry has competed in 42 International strongman competitions.[2]
Background
As a professional metal fabricator, Jerry was always interested in strength and implemented several strongman movements into his training to help with Powerlifting.[3] In 2008 he took part in a local Strongman contest in Phoenix, Arizona and took second place, thus sparking his drive to continue and pursue Strongman.
Jerry also has raced as a sprint car driver.
Personal records
- Deadlift – 465abbr=onNaNabbr=on (former joint All-time Strongman world record / current Standard bar Strongman Raw world record) (2016 Europe's Strongest Man)[4]
- Elephant bar Deadlift – 467.5abbr=onNaNabbr=on (former elephant bar world record) (2017 Arnold Strongman Classic)[5]
- Giant Barbell Squat (for reps) – 329kg (725lb) × 11 reps (single-ply suit w/ wraps) (2014 World's Strongest Man)
- Bench Press – 272.5abbr=onNaNabbr=on[6]
- Log press – 191abbr=onNaNabbr=on (2020 Shaw Classic)
- Atlas Stone (for reps) – 205kg (452lb) x 4 reps over 4 ft bar (2013 Arnold Strongman Classic)
Notes and References
- Web site: Jerry Pritchett. 12 April 2022. Strongman Archives. 13 November 2021.
- Web site: Strongman Archives - Athletes. 6 April 2022. Strongman Archives. 5 April 2022.
- Web site: JERRY PRITCHETT. 12 April 2022. Strongman Archives. 5 April 2022.
- Web site: These Are the Top 10 Heaviest Deadlifts of All Time. 12 April 2022. menshealth.com. 12 January 2020.
- Web site: 2017 Arnold Strongman Classic. 12 April 2022. Rogue Fitness. 19 December 2017.
- Web site: Jerry Pritchett (M). 12 April 2022. openpowerlifting.org. 29 April 2016.