May 12, 2017 the bench press is simply a backsupported press. What is the highest recorded bench press that was done 100 percent drug free to your knowledge. Jeremy hoornstra sets a new world record raw bench press. The sport is governed by the international paralympic committee and is open. Single lift national deadlift only records have been established as of april 2006.
Kaz, multiwinner of worlds strongest man contests and other meets open to all, sustained chest, shoulder and triceps injuries, ruling out further recordbreaking poundages in the bench press. General rules of powerlifting international powerlifting. Impress your friends by breaking or inventing your own bench press world records on. Substance abuse getting started positive coaching alliance aau code book recognition program. Kentucky native julius maddox breaks world bench press record source the cur bench record for each weight class you melrose powerlifter meghan scanlon sets 2 world records kirill sarychev holder of the world record for raw bench press airman sets world record with 551 pound bench press humble and. North american powerlifting federation napf napf north. Join the more than 700,000 members and compete in one of our 35 sport programs across the nation today. The world record for the most lifted in the bench press raw, without any equipment assisting the lifter, is 722 pounds 327. Progression of the bench press world record wikipedia.
This huge corrections officer just crushed a new world. American powerlifter eric spoto shattered the world record for the raw bench press by pumping out a rep at 722 pounds earlier this week, as his boys went absolutely nuts in the background. In assisted bench press, or shirted bench press, the lifter is allowed to use a very sfiff supportive shirt. Scot performed this world record lift in the apf powerlifting federation. In raw lifting, there are no compression suits used that includes squat and deadlift. Blaine sumner sets the new bench press world record at 454kg1003lbs. The first world bench press record is a raw bench press without any extra equipment. Take advantage of the methods josh has used to produce multiple world record holders in the bench press. Technical rules book of the international powerlifting federation. World records in paralympic powerlifting are ratified by the international paralympic.
Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music. Who has the world record for most bench press weight. The only discipline in paralympic powerlifting is the bench press the sport is governed by the international paralympic committee and is open to anyone with a minimum level of disability who can extend their arms within 20 of full extension during a lift. Ativafit adjustable weight bench for full body workout multipurpose utility weight bench foldable flat bench press for home gym. This world record bench press shows amazing strength. Getting a bench press world record is going to take time, so always keep a warrior mindset of no limits, but be patient and play it smart. In the event of any conflict between the english and other language versions, the english version shall prevail.
International powerlifting federation newsletter july 2015. The most accumulative weight bench pressed in one hour is 305,300 lb 8,480 kg. Freddi smulters 400 kg 880 lbs bench press world record. Bench press world records are the international records in bench press across the years, regardless of weight class or governing organization, for bench pressing on the back without using a bridge technique the advent of bench press shirts, which support the lifters shoulders and provide upward force, have increased records significantly since 1985 for example, when the shirted record was. If you want a world record, youre going to need as much attitude and diligence as possible to get through the most menacing workouts. Josh himself holds the record of the youngest to bench press over 600 lbs. Alltime 198 bench press record hit by mike wolfley. Still, any athlete looking to increase pressing power should consider adding it to their workouts. And the world record of equipped bench press via bench shirt is 500 kg 1102 lbs held by paul tiny meeker. Bench press world records by weight class blog dandk. We are aware there may be some errors and the layout is not perfect. Freddi smulters 400 kg 880 lbs bench press world record 90 lbs bench press. On april 12th, 2008, kennelly set the bench press record with a lift of 1070 lbs 486 kg during the american powerlifting association open iron war held in kennewick, washington.
Thats what 91yearold sy perlis overcame to set a new world record in the 90andover weightlifting class. Please join this discussion about whats the world record raw incline press. The percentages are based on your one rep bench max. Paralympic powerlifting is an adaptation of the sport of powerlifting for athletes with disabilities. Bench press world record 454kg 1003lbs set by blaine. Access to press releases, images and video from the latest record breaking stories. To submit a record claim to guinness world records as well, please contact guinness world records using their web site. Westside has 5 different men with world record benches, 33 men that bench over 700lbs, 10 men that bench over 800lbs, 2 that bench over 900lbs, and 1 over lbs. New raw bench press world record creative writing forums. This huge corrections officer just crushed a new world record in the bench press this link opens in a new window. Bench press by sven lindqvist goodreads share book. The key points article pdf available in the journal of sports medicine and physical fitness june 2015 with 2,953 reads how we measure reads. Josh is well qualified to write this book, having long experience in gyms, training all sorts of clients, and specializing in elite bench press coaching, having coached several world record holders in bench press.
The ipf, through its member federations, conducts and sanctions the following world championships. New alltime bench press world record 885 by bodybuildinguniverse in forum. Glen tenove did not use a benchpress shirt during his record attempt. Bench press world records are the international records in bench press across the years, regardless of weight class or governing organization, for bench. Ryan shawn kennelly born march 23, 1974 is an american powerlifter who specializes in the bench press. Before we get to the actual numbers and video of one of the world bench press records, i wanted to explain that there are actually two different world records for bench press. Fitness testing tests aerobic endurance bench press records. For world record purposes, even lighter discs may be used to. Home 63kg powerlifter jennifer thompson just benched 325 lbs. Rebecca swanson aka becca swanson born november 20, 1973 is an american powerlifter, multiple world record holding professional powerlifter, pro wrestler, mma fighter and an accomplished strongwoman. But poundages in this test of manpower continued to zoom. American and international world bench press records.
The amateur athletic union is committed to improving the development, safety and welfare of athletes and participants involved in sport. Bench press world record james henderson scott mendelson eric spoto. He accomplished this bench press on the date of may 31st, 2005 at the new england bench press classic. But even though it makes up onethird of a powerlifters gameday event schedule, its fairly rare among crossfitters. Flybird adjustable bench,utility weight bench for full body workout multipurpose foldable. The women bench press record single lift, equipped with shirt belongs to sandra lonn from sweden, who lifted 235. Beast takes on the ghost chili challenge and more incredible guinness world records titles. Probably an internet search for that one, and 100 different answers, but need to check if the meet had mandatory drug testing, allowed for bench shirts etc. While on their back, the person performing the bench press lowers a weight to the level of the chest, then pushes it back up until the arm is straight. Mike wolfley surpassed jason cokers alltime record bench press of 711 pounds in the 198 class with an effort of 738 pounds at yesterdays wpo world record bench bash at the arnold classic. On april 12th, 2008, kennelly set the bench press record with a lift of 1070 lbs 486 kg during the american powerlifting association open iron war held in. Ralph farquharson holds the guinness book of records entry for bench pressing 125kg 4,025 times in 24 hours.
If the world record for raw is 715 and the record for bench shirts is 1005 you only have to look at the difference to see the only bullshit is the bench shirt. Hold the bar in the base of your palm with a full grip and straight wrists. Meet the holder of the title for the tallest high top fade, the dog with the longest tongue, l. Blaine sumner now holds the bench press world record in competition. The equipped bench press record is 1102, that is with the use of a bench press shirt. Aug 11, 2015 bench press world record james henderson scott mendelson eric spoto.
Stronglifts bench press tip sheet how to bench press 1. Heavy overhead press military press world records from 405. Heavy over head or military press world record compilation also i include log press and some push press, this is a list of some of the world most strongest mens alive like zydrunas savickas who attemped a log press 229kg 510lb attempt at the arnold classic 2016, i know a lot of bodybuilders and weightlifter can do 405 lbs 186 kg so for this video i just choose kai greene, this video. This is a compilation of some of the heaviest bench press ever for now world record in history of strength, this guys holds guinness world record, in this video i cover the top 5 records ever. This bench press program was created by brad gillingham and has a heavy bench day per week and a light bench day per week. A selection of our most enjoyable videos from some amazing records and record holders.
Still, we wanted to get this information available to you online asap. This is a compilation of some of the heaviest bench press ever for now world record in history of strength, this guys holds guinness world record, in this video i cover the top 5 records ever recorded, here is the list. The rules if you want to break a record that is published in a record book or governed by an international authorithy, there may be other or additional rules. All time historical menas unequipped bench press world records in poundskilograms men bench press xbwt male lifter nationality. What customers are saying tonys a stand up guy who will take great care of you. When doing max lifts, bench press has evolved a lot through the last 50 years. Ive purchased several pieces of gym equipment from tony and hes always treated me right. Being able to bench your body weight is a target for many, but the record for the most weight bench pressed is much greater than that. Texas was 1,102 pounds, making him the only man in the world to officially bench press over 1,100 pounds. The advent of bench press shirts, which support the lifters shoulders and provide upward force, have increased records significantly since 1985 for example, when the shirted record was 437. Technical rules book 2016 the official text of the technical rules shall be maintained by the ipf and shall be published in english. The bench press test is a test of upper body strength, and for many weightlifters is considered the criterion measure of strength. Usa at the 2016 arnold sports festival held in columbus, ohio, usa, on 5 march 2016.
Becca swanson holds several powerlifting world records for women, including the highest squat, highest deadlift and the highest bench press. Bench press world records world records recordsetter. If we analyse how many lifters could not compete at 2016 world classic. Someone to speak to regarding a record breaking idea for a tv slot or a radio print online feature. Rule change proposals 2018 international powerlifting federation. This book is a sciencebased approach to building a bigger bench press, all in an easy to understand format. Gillingham 12 week bench program usa powerlifting maryland. Unassisted world record bench press lol bodybuilding.
The record was set by eamonn keane ireland at world gym, marina del rey, california, usa on 22 july 2003. Heaviest weight lifted in one hour bench press guinness. Bench press shirt helps to achieve much greater weights than it is possible to lift without any gear. A different writer might have emphasized an ironic detachment or black humor about the subject, but what makes this work unique is lindqvists earnest inquiries into the human psyche, using bodybuilding as a jumping off point into the creativity and discipline of an artist. Since 1888, the aau has raised tomorrows leaders on todays playgrounds. Lie on the flat bench with your eyes under the bar. The only discipline in paralympic powerlifting is the bench press. Scot has bench pressed 715lbs raw which is more weight benched raw in competition than any other man has been able to bench raw before. The bench press has been called the king of the upper body lifts, and given its unstoppable popularity amongst gym goers, chances are itll retain this title for the foreseeable future.
The exercise focuses on the development of the pectoralis major muscle as well as other supporting muscles including the anterior deltoids, serratus anterior, coracobrachialis, scapulae fixers. For me in college, cutting crazy weight, with 2 hour before weighins, and the 3 judges, i. Bench press combines the philosophical musings of werner herzog with the subject matter of pumping iron. Blaine also squatlifted 500 kg during the competition. If you go by whats in the record books across all drugfree federations, then the highest drugtested shirted bench press in history is tiny meekers 1047pound press. Many thanks to the author for putting this comprehensive manual. Single lift national bench press only records have been established as of. Bench press world records are the international records in bench press across the years, regardless of weight class or governing organization, for bench pressing on the back without using a bridge technique. Anyone know what the world record is for consecutive reps of bodyweight. Check out some of the coolest and quirkiest bench press world records and videos. Bench press is a series of 85 brief numbered passages, ranging from a few sentences to a few pages in length, inspired by author sven lindqvists decision in middle age to begin working out.
If you want to break a record that is published in a record book or governed by an international authorithy, there may be other or additional rules. Welcome to the guinness world records press office. Are you putting in the time at the gym without the bench press to show for it. Talking about 300lbs difference due to a shirt that stretches and helps you lift the weight. The bench press is an upperbody weight training exercise in which the trainee presses a weight upwards while lying on a weight training bench. After warm up sets, do the heavy single for the day followed by the working sets for that day. Jan 18, 2014 today, the world record bench press without a bench shirt is 722 lb 327. A barbell is generally used to hold the weight, but a pair of dumbbells can also be used the barbell bench press is one of three lifts in. Plus theres no bench with a rack at the back, just plain benches if im benching without a spotter, then ill use the power rack with no fuks given. Single lift national bench press only records have been established as of november 2004. The exercise uses the pectoralis major, the anterior deltoids, and the triceps, among other stabilizing muscles.
This book is a sciencebased approach to building a bigger bench press, all in. The heaviest bench press world records compilation 458kg. I am not taking anything away from equipped lifting, an equipped pound bench or 1200 yes, 1200 squat is an amazing feat of strength. As of 2019, the world record bench press without any equipment was set by american julius. The ipf also recognizes and registers world records for the same lifts within the. He currently holds the world powerlifting organization wpo record and has held the alltime world record in the assisted geared bench press with a lift of 1075. Would also like to know the wr on military presses and barbell curls too. I think i could do like 50 srs, only 185 right now, any competitions where i can use this skill.
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