The current world record (equipped, with shirt) is held by American Jimmy Kolb established on July 29th, 2023, at the 2023 IPA Tristar Bash meet, when he successfully locked out 635 kg (1,401 lb), beating the previous record by 23 kg (51 lb).
Mather has now become the fourth man in the world to have ever benched 1,000+ pounds without any reliance upon performance enhancing drugs. According to Mather, he owes this success to a man he calls coach. About 10 years ago, Mather discovered his interest in powerlifting.
How Much Should I Bench Press for My Weight? Men should aim to bench press their body weight as a starting point. Women should aim for half to three-quarters of their body weight. A man weighing 170 lbs should aim for a 170 lbs bench press.
After a year or two, you should be doing those sets with at least 135 pounds on the bar. That's a totally normal bench press, and that's a fine rate of progress. You'll fit in just fine at any casual commercial gym. Most experienced lifters do their working sets with 135–200 pounds on the bar.
Peak Performance: Men in the age group of 25-34 have the highest average bench press at 200 lbs. Decline with Age: There is a noticeable decline in bench press performance as age increases, particularly after age 45.
Fully grown silverbacks are in actually stronger than 20 adult humans combined. How strong is a Mountain Gorilla? – A Silverback gorilla can lift 4,000 lb (1,810 kg) on a bench press, while a well-trained man can only lift up to 885 lb.
Studies say only about 0.4% of the population can bench 225. So the answer is very rare.
Equipped Bench press – 300 kg (661 lb) Bench press (for reps) – 265 kg (584 lb) for 6 reps (8 foot bar, paused between reps), 225 kg (496 lb) for 10 reps (8 foot bar) Incline bench press – 265 kg (584 lb), 225 kg (496 lb) for 7 paused reps.
Batman's Strength Is On A Nearly Superhuman Level
In Batman #655, Bruce is shown to be bench pressing over 1000 pounds during one of his regular workouts. In Batman Odyssey #2, Bruce mentions that his maximum leg press is 2500 pounds.
The maximum 18-inch deadlift, belongs to Oleksii Novikov of the Ukraine, who set a new world record by lifting 537.5 kg (1,185 lb) at the 2020 World's Strongest Man. Novikov has lifted more though, and in 2022 set a record in the Hummer Tyre Deadlift with 549kg (1,210lb) at the Shaw Classic strongman contest.
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In terms of what's realistic for a person with average genetics, I'd say the old rule of thumb of 300/400/500 for the bench press/squat/deadlift is a simplistic but quite reasonable guideline of highly respectable strength for men with abs.
Generally, a 315 squat means you're no longer intermediate and you've entered the world of advanced lifters. It's a substantial weight, to say the least, and for many people, it's a big milestone.
During the combine, athletes are required to lift 225 pounds as many times as possible, showcasing their upper-body strength and endurance. In terms of records, Justin Ernest holds the top spot with an impressive 51 reps, a feat achieved at the NFL Scouting Combine in 1999.
His strength – Allen once bench pressed over 700 pounds – and tenacity were noted by teammates and foes alike. “Larry had a job to do, and his job was to go through you,” Hall of Famer John Randle told NFL Films. “When a man can bench 692 pounds, that man can launch you. It's like going against a bear.”
The National Strength and Conditioning Association discovered that the typical adult male can bench press 135 lbs, squat 125 lbs, and deadlift 155 lbs. For the average adult female, these numbers are 64 lbs for the bench press, 72 lbs for the squat, and 93 lbs for the deadlift.
Lion – can lift 450kg (approximately twice their body weight)
The Grizzly bear's neck is thicker than a Gorilla, so they can't just snap or choke the Bear. A Gorilla could easily snap and choke a weaker opponent's neck with its strong paws, but a bear is a much bigger fish. On the counter, a Grizzly Bear has two weapons to finish off the Gorilla – the claws and the bites.
The current world record (equipped, with shirt) is held by American Jimmy Kolb established on July 29th, 2023, at the 2023 IPA Tristar Bash meet, when he successfully locked out 635 kg (1,401 lb), beating the previous record by 23 kg (51 lb).
Ellis suggests using a tiered goal system based on your training age: Beginners (0 to 12 months of experience): Half your bodyweight. Lifters with 1 to 3 years of experience: 1 to 1.25 times your bodyweight. Lifters with 3-plus years of experience: 1.5 times to double your bodyweight.
For a 14-year-old, the average bench press is typically around 65 pounds. For a 15-year-old, the average is around 85 pounds. For a 16-year-old, the average is around 100 pounds. For a 17-year-old, the average is around 115 pounds.