Bench Press World Records

Wikipedia lists the current world record for the heaviest bench press is 1010 lb, set by Gene Rychlak. It must be noted that the different federations have subtly different rules on technique, the equipment that is allowed and whether performance enhancing drugs are tested for. The heaviest "raw" bench press (without equipment such as bench shirts) is 715 lb by Scot Mendelson.

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