What is the highest bench press ever recorded?

Answer 1

According to the World Powerlifting Organization, Ryan Kennelly bench-pressed 1075 lbs (489 kg) on November 8, 2008. This was with the allowed "bench shirt" aid, which increases the lifter's maximum press by as much as 50%. The world record recognized by the International Powerlifting Federation is by James "Hollywood" Henderson of the US (born April 9, 1965). His lift, the heaviest drug-tested raw bench press, was 711 lbs. (322.5 kg), on July 13, 1997 in Philadelphia, PA.

Answer 2

Currently, Ryan Kennelly holds the highest one rep maxrecord, which is 1,078 lbs.

Answer 3

The highest bench press ever recorded in a competition is 1102 pounds (500 kg) by Hafthor Bjornsson, known for his role as "The Mountain" in Game of Thrones, in 2020.

Answer 4

Without assistance equipment (raw): 722 pounds (327.5 kg) by Eric Spoto

With assistance equipment (equipped): 1,102 pounds (499.86 kg) by Tiny Meeker

Answer 5

Scot Mendelson

Heavist bench press ever recorded - 1008 pounds!

Answer 6

James Henderson bench pressed 711 pounds.

Answer 7

Ryan kennelly. 1120 lbs

Answer 8

715lb Raw Bench Press by Scot Mendelson