Powerlifter Saves Man Trapped Under Flipped 2-Ton SUV By Lifting It Off Him

Feb 22, 2019 by apost team

When you hear about someone lifting a car to save someone trapped inside, you probably think the scene comes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Recently, in Michigan, it wasn't the Incredible Hulk who lifted a two-ton SUV off someone trapped beneath the vehicle. Ryan Belcher, a dedicated powerlifter, did so.

His super strength didn't come from anything from the minds of science-fiction writers. Belcher puts forth tremendous effort in the gym. Thanks to all the hard work, his strength increased exponentially. The strength turned out to be very useful upon stumbling across a terrible accident.

Ryan Belcher said to  WXYZ-TV that after hearing the sound of an accident, Belcher bolted outside to see two vehicles in a miserable situation. One vehicle, a Jeep Cherokee, had flipped over on impact.

Under the Jeep, a man named Montrell Tinsley was pinned down. His life was in jeopardy. Several people on the scene tried to move the Jeep, but to no avail. They didn't have the strength to do so. And then along came 350-pound Ryan Belcher.

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Belcher didn't have access to any special tools. He knew everything was up to him and his natural strength. Noticing a broken window, Belcher reached inside the vehicle, braced himself against a leverage point, and lifted the Jeep.

Incredibly, Belcher lifted the car about three feet in the air. First responders quickly extracted the trapped man from underneath the vehicle. 

'Half of his torso was outside of the vehicle and the other half was still underneath in the vehicle. I had no other choice. It was either save a man or not believe in myself. So I just reached it did what I had to do.' Belcher told WXYZ-TV

Powerlifters hit the gym hard for many different reasons. Some enjoy the feeling of personal achievement strength training delivers. Others have their minds set on winning a gold medal at a competition. A segment wishes to improve their quality of life.

Few ever think that their increased power would be needed to help someone in a life-threatening situation. While those scenarios are rare, as the tale of Ryan Belcher reveals, the incidents do occur.

Physical strength isn't the only thing Ryan Belcher relied on to save a man's life. He had the quick thinking necessary to spring into action at the right time. Belcher figured out exactly what steps to take and took them without delay. 

Belcher told Muscle & Fitness that Ryan took time to visit Montrell in the hospital. Montrell thanked Ryan for saving his life. At present, Montrell Tinsley is recovering from injuries that could have been fatal.

Tell everyone the world is filled with good people like the powerful Ryan Belcher. The tale should instill some confidence in humanity. Don‘t forget to share your opinion with us in the comments below.