Rauno Heinla

Rauno Heinla (born 7 June 1982) is an Estonian professional strongman competitor. He is a specialist in the deadlift events and is regarded as one of the best deadlifters in the world.

Strongman career
Born in Tartu, Estonia, Rauno started his Strongman career 2000 in local strongman competition Kõrveküla rammumees, first national title was by winning the Estonia's strongest Man competition in 2008. He's the only Estonian to win this title 6 times following the footsteps of Tarmo Mitt and Andrus Murumets (both who won 5 times each). For most of his career, Rauno trained with fellow Estonian Strongman Lauri Nämi.

Rauno identifies heavy stones and deadlift for reps as his favourite events, and also recognizes that he needs to improve his truck pulls and super yokes.

In his career spanning across 22 years, Rauno has competed over 45 international competitions and 8 single event contests. On September 13, 2020, Rauno broke the 400 kg Deadlift (standard bar) for repetitions world record with 6 reps under World's Ultimate Strongman Feats of Strength series. Along with Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson and Eddie Hall, Rauno is also one of only a handful of men who has Deadlifted 1,000 lbs (453.5 kg) or more, quite a few times. He has done it both in conventional and sumo variations.

On December 3, 2023, Rauno participated in the Official Strongman Games 40s class he ended up winning his first Masters title adding to Runners up he earned last year

Personal records

 * Deadlift (Max.) – 476 kg (Conventional) (Masters World Record)
 * Deadlift (Max.) – 475 kg (Sumo)
 * Deadlift (for Reps) – 400 kg x 6 reps (World's Ultimate Strongman) (Feats of Strength series, 2020) (World Record) Rauno has also done this twice more during training.
 * Deadlift (for Reps) – 350 kg x 9 reps (Raw, on a Stiff Bar)
 * Squat – 360 kg Raw, 320 kg x 10 reps
 * Bench press – 240 kg Raw
 * Log press – 195 kg, 170 kg x 4 reps
 * Axle press – 181.5 kg x 2 reps
 * Atlas Stones – 5 stone set (100-180 kg) in 21.20 seconds
 * 18 inch Deadlift - 540 kg (18") (World Record)
 * Silver Dollar Deadlift (18 inches from the floor) - 580 kg (World Record)