How Ignas Built a 620-Lb Deadlift While Training for Speed and Endurance

How do you build serious strength without sacrificing your endurance?In this episode of Run Lift Perform, Christian Washington sits down with Ignas, a hybrid athlete from Lithuania who combines powerlifting with running.Ignas shares how he transitioned from BMX riding into strength training and eventually achieved a 280-kilogram—or approximately 620-pound—deadlift. He explains how he balances heavy lifting with running and why proper technique, muscle engagement, and consistent progression matter more than simply forcing heavier weight.Christian and Ignas discuss:• What it truly means to be a hybrid athlete• Balancing heavy strength training with running• Ignas’ 620-pound maximum deadlift• Common mistakes made by new lifters• Why technique matters in squats and deadlifts• Setting challenging performance goals• Ignas’ decision to train without supplements• The discipline required to improve strength and endurance simultaneouslyIgnas’ journey demonstrates what is possible when hard work, proper technique, and a relentless desire to improve come together.Hybridize. Thrive.FOLLOW IGNAS:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ignas_cemnolonskisFOLLOW RUN LIFT PERFORM:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/runliftperformdotcomFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/1BTW2Nbca4/?mibextid=wwXIfrYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@runliftperformWebsite:https://runliftperform.com