Scientists Discover the Secret to Eddie Hall's 1,100-Pound Deadlift

What makes an elite athlete's aptitude to build muscle and superhuman strength is a question as old as time. While some chalk it up to a lifetime of powerlifting and functional strength training, consuming lean meats and protein powder, and maintaining motivation, there seems to be a biological advantage, scientists reveal. They examined Eddie Hall, one of the most prolific strongmen of all time.

Sitting at 6'3" and 430 pounds when he accomplished the world record-setting 500kg (1,100lb) deadlift in 2016...