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To: JoeProBono
set a new world record in the Men’s Masters 61-67 year-old age group in the 220-pound weight class.

What's the overall world record in the bench press? ...unrestricted by age or weight.

2 posted on 05/29/2009 4:01:11 PM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: Mr. Mojo

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progression_of_the_bench_press_world_record


3 posted on 05/29/2009 4:04:46 PM PDT by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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To: Mr. Mojo
bench monster ryan kennelly lifts 1050

Look at the size of the spotters.

5 posted on 05/29/2009 4:08:06 PM PDT by raybbr (It's going to get a lot worse now that the anchor babies are voting!)
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To: Mr. Mojo

Here is a vid of the record:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PglVGQYlYWo

1074 pounds.


6 posted on 05/29/2009 4:11:06 PM PDT by Bon mots
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To: Mr. Mojo
What's the overall world record in the bench press? ...unrestricted by age or weight.

Real heavy!:) Actually in 2008 it was a little over 1000 lbs, forget the actual weight.

28 posted on 05/29/2009 9:16:13 PM PDT by calex59
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