(347kg) 765lb Benchpress || Road to 800lb Benchpress || Julius Maddox ||

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

I wholeheartedly believe in you that you can hit 800lbs man, you got this

[@avineetjohal6910]

@King Kardashian he is

[@budthecyborg4575]

He's got the time and the right plan. Until he just gets too old or injured, these numbers will only go up.

[@jacksonmississippirailprod8188]

Absolutely true💯💯💪and same as Thor breaking 500kg for hitting 501-505kg

[@yunggabe1942]

You've been positive lately.

[@bradphenomenal7592]

How do u show up everywhere ur s legend

[@teamrogers1047]

I like how 675 is still a “warm up set”.

[@riquelme1088]

@turk turklington Julius the goat, but he probably doesnt deadlift or squat that much, he has an Unique capability to bench tho

[@A1M8E7]

Juan mc i agree, but only because he’s focused on bench. I have a feeling once he hits the 800 we’ll see the monster take on other lifts

[@teamrogers1047]

Æ Julius did a video with Eddie Hall and said he wants to get into strongman.

[@A1M8E7]

Trevor Rogers Yep

[@gravemind6536]

Yeah most people never even deadlift 675 let alone bench it.

[@devlarratt]

Power ^^

[@georgebetancourt7681]

Devon Larratt only 20 likes for the legend NO LIMITS! Devin larrett!!

[@Sesyrity]

Arm forever ^^

[@ShaunChispaArmNATION]

We wanna see you bench

[@georgebetancourt7681]

Shaun Chispa ARM NATION he does some dead lifting and other things with jujimufu. Check it out. Strong guy for never really lifting

[@johannesandersson8266]

yeah Steroids make it happen not natural way

[@vashvash5779]

“Though I am irregular, I’m still human” Such a humble guy. Great man, great lift 👍🏽

[@gravemind6536]

All these super strong men seem to be, Eddie Hall and Brian Shaw both seem incredibly nice too. I guess the douchebag ego lifter types don't have what it takes to make it so it makes sense.

[@flaccidoctopus5646]

Man, I’m just happy to be a witness. It’s just insane watching this and thinking that nobody has ever done this before. Wish you all the success, and can’t wait for the big 800!

[@donaldmcjizlletetz5499]

Flaccid Octopus stfu

[@flaccidoctopus5646]

Donald Mcjizlletetz Hope you have a good one, and whatever is bothering you passes quickly.

[@no1noseimelvis37]

@@flaccidoctopus5646 What a man... Or woman.... What a person.

[@bustinyanutz4195]

@4 Scoops he must've had a nightmare about 8 flaccid shafts poking at him

[@rasmus7400]

@@donaldmcjizlletetz5499 Everything ok at home?

[@jasoncdebussy]

You know you are lifting heavy when your spotter is wearing a belt, lol 😊

[@levipoland6482]

I see people who are doing a bench set of 5 with 135 go straight to 135. If Julius here is starting at the bar, you should too!

[@earlfoster8264]

big facts

[@prestonrichardson7894]

So your telling me since I start with 135 I'm stronger then julius 😲😲😁😁💪💪💪

[@easyfinal8289]

Julius only trains bench, some people don’t have time for that

[@rikkertteuge]

@@easyfinal8289 you should always start with the bar

[@prestonrichardson7894]

There is no one right way to workout

[@samr4831]

You know you’re a monster when you warm up with Larry Wheels’ max bench and that dude is a beast as well!

[@jondovik6250]

Give Larry a few years and more fat and he bemches a 1000

[@ajeneameh4302]

@@jondovik6250 not a chance!

[@fdgdfafassff]

@@ajeneameh4302 he's benching 675 at 26, he's not even near his peak

[@ajeneameh4302]

@@fdgdfafassff do you know what it means to bench 1000 pounds raw, if you actually did you wouldn't just say that

[@hawaiidispenser]

Been waiting 20 years for someone like this to come along and shatter bench records. Amazing man!

[@bustinyanutz4195]

U must've forgot about kirill

[@nikitaromanovskis8149]

Kiril beat record by 7.5kg this guy is already 12kg past kirills record that’s insane

[@bustinyanutz4195]

@@nikitaromanovskis8149 you're right both guys are incredibly strong at the bench press, Maddox weighs about 100lbs more than Kirill does, i wish kirill didn't retire so they could push each other

[@littlemoo52]

@@bustinyanutz4195 Kirill was north of 380 when he did his max bench www.openpowerlifting.org/u/kirillsarychev

[@KingFloch88]

@@littlemoo52 julius is weighing like 450lbs

[@alexchristensen3281]

6:57 Dude in the back casually working abs while Julius accomplishes a task that has never been done before in the history of mankind

[@jerrelCbanks]

I need to find a gym like that lol.

[@TheDbowling]

barely ab work the way hes doing it....

[@outlandonish3480]

He has probably seen Julius bench all the time and unless you count the plates 6 7 or 8 all look similar aka a bunch

[@salviatrip7083]

Never know. What if even someone from thousands of yeard ago benched like a ton

[@rayylion6166]

@@salviatrip7083 not on earth

[@RedPillsAreGood]

8 plates! Amazing feat of strength.

[@bustinyanutz4195]

That's nothing I've seen him eat 14 plates at one meal

[@sre911]

@@bustinyanutz4195 lol

[@KingFloch88]

16 plates technically

[@tonybarfridge4369]

bustin yanutz must've been starving for calcium. Most people can only eat food 🍲😫

[@gobogbabyscratcha.k.a.scam7279]

Dudes in comp be having 3 inches of rom. And here, Julius is almost close gripping. Absolute beast

[@jondovik6250]

I am stronger with that close grip to

[@PassportG]

Mr Maddox you are an inspiration sir. I believe you will get to bench 800lbs and beyond. Stay healthy sir and most of all stay........strong. 👊🏾💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@tyranthaterllc7106]

Hell yea bro, 765 is just another stepping stone, 800 is coming soon.

[@thomash4022]

Watching him make continual progress month after month I know hes got 800 in him. The man is unstoppable

[@RamblinAround]

Taking the bench press to another level. Watching how quickly that 765 went up, I think you're going to blow past the 800 Lb mark and keep going. Didn't even think it was possible until you came along.

[@erich3784]

Same here man, last week I failed my heavy bench AND my heavy deadlift... bummed me out, but hey, shit happens, you gotta own it, I know I have it in me so I gotta focus on what's next not what's past. It's reassuring to see even at your level you can have bad days, it's not just us nobodies... All the best Julius, we know how great you are!

[@MAGAmaniac1000]

When you lift your form is perfect. No other super heavy bench pressers lift with your form. It’s as if you have hydraulic pistons for muscles. It’s incredible watching you press that much weight with no mechanical or leverage advantage. Keep impressing us Julius!

[@Slumppy]

Actually Kirill had a more impressive form, but I do agree he does not compete anymore

[@skylerparr1046]

I'm excited to see you hit this 800 man. Gonna be watching the whole way

[@jonathanw4750]

Julius is such a great person, as a man of God, a humbled person inspiring millions, his influence is ever growing.

[@tbear2852]

That's awesome!! Being able to quit your job and just lift as a job to support you amazing. Best of luck to you

[@vanguard4065]

i never thought id live to see the day when someone benched 8 plates. JULIUS KING OF THE BENCH CUZ MERICA

[@MrEliteentertainment]

The strongest, humble and very motivational individual I come across. Nothing but respect, no doubt 800lbs+ will soon fall!

[@mohammedalhoot1279]

Can you do in a video your full day food

[@irregularstrength]

Mohammed Al Hoot yes coming soon

[@ComeToJesus]

Once McDonald's coughs up that sponsorship money.

[@voiceofreason9780]

Prolly be easier to tell us what he doesn't eat. Shorter list. Still the best on the planet at what he does. Pressing weight no other human being can match right now.

[@EVF_Productions]

He eats 2 bear's everyday

[@lavarbull9506]

Dude, you are a living legend. Seriously. Keep training and keep breaking your own records. Who knows what your all time max will be a few years from now? You could very well be the strongest human being that has ever walked this Earth.

[@GeneralHellsing]

This man left his job gotta throw in the support for him big time

[@ianmiles6813]

you are the undisputed bench king this is amazing and how fast the progress is coming is unreal i have no doubt you will hit 800 and i will be cheering for you

[@anjomendoza7324]

we need more views for this strong man. Very strong man.

[@derekweinerttv4163]

Why is it all about views? Its an obsession

[@anjomendoza7324]

@@derekweinerttv4163 he needs views. No more other job. So he needs some cash to help to his obsession.

[@mozzer920]

Now that, is a real full range bench press. Incredible strength, no partial range, mega hoist suit. He has a real gift.

[@magnussvensson1867]

Julius! The King of raw bench! I wish you all the best! Respekt and love from your ironbrother in Sweden☺

[@Stink_N_Pinky]

Yes Julius you are an operation to all. Weight lifting has become an outlet for me to keep me sober and free. There is no doubt that u will succeed to 800. Good Luck from Covington KY

[@sioux7420]

SO happy you are back posting on YT Julius. You have been missed. And good news that you starting full-timing on social media. Cant wait for more epic uploads. You are a true bench-beast. Much respect from Denmark.

[@reddevilcichlid]

One word. Dedication. You’re a machine Julius!

[@campsteel7344]

Such a well spoken Giant : Incredible strength and great attitude ! See you hitting 850 soon !!

[@radicalstreet9079]

Julius representing Kentucky let's go! I was born and raise here to bro. You'll be the first man in history to bench 800 pounds RAW. Keep repping man! Insane strength.

[@RawAdrenalin3]

I like how he just casually finishes his workout every time he practically breaks the bench press world record

[@coreyrowe2052]

Been waiting on this vid to drop! Congrats once again on the "unofficial" world record!!💪💪

[@magnum1338]

Belive in you! Best benchpresser in the world! You´re on the verge to breakthrough. Best of luck to you!

[@theopinions47]

I wish people would finally give you the recognition that you deserve. Stay blessed my brother you are still human.

[@nathanielkang2397]

Inspiring words at the beginning really needed to hear those today

[@art-vu2el]

Man that went up smooth dawg, you gonna hit 800 without a doubt. Your incline is also insane dawg you’re a whole different breed

[@DAWGFAN2122]

The most impressive thing about his lifts is that he always looks like there's more in the tank. This was roughly 25 pounds more than the current raw bench record (also held by JM) and he made it look easy. I'm pulling for you Big Man. I know that 800 lb. bench is only a matter of time. We're all looking forward to watching you make history.

[@aidanhall6679]

You truly embody what it means to be irregular...The sport will never be the same!

[@Stuarttombros]

I always wondered who would be the first to bench 8 plates. Congrats Julius!

[@bustinyanutz4195]

Looks like he ate 8 plates At every meal

[@destroyerthethird2391]

@@bustinyanutz4195 if u want to get that level of strength it's impossible to stay thin

[@MrTVx99]

bustin yanutz yeah but he also has more muscles in his biceps than you in your entire body

[@bustinyanutz4195]

@@MrTVx99 you obviously don't know me I'm a 6'7" 370lb strongman not a couch potatoe like you

[@destroyerthethird2391]

@@bustinyanutz4195 haha sure buddy even if that were true you still sound like a 5 year old kid. Grow up.

[@Coach_BigMac]

We are living in an age of great human achievement! Usain Bolt, Mike Phelps, Lebron James, Julius Maddox! "We are living in the age of Achilles!"

[@KillianDefaoite]

"Embrace the bad days." Wow. This comment really hit me in all the important places. Thanks for the inspiration, Julius.

[@Gettin_chunky]

I’ve learned not to get discouraged by bad days because there are so many factors that impact it. Diet, sleep etc. keep it up beast

[@TechJunkie198]

Congrats Julius! You powered through those 16 plates! it looked like you could have done even more. Great training.

[@WajidAli-lc8rd]

Makes me want to shed tears over my 330lbs bench :’( what this man is doing is unfathomable! Get that 800lbs bruh!!!!!!

[@lesterbell5391]

Very Very impressive, doing this full time 800 in no time!! Prayers!!

[@andydigelsomina7888]

This is a fantastic, mind-blowing lift. Congratulations, Julius! I wouldn't be surprised you get that 800, man.

[@austenbentley325]

So glad to see you doing these videos, bro. Keep up the INCREDIBLE work. 🤠

[@LAS12022]

i think hes gonna bench the deadlift record at this pace haha

[@1misticalangel]

😂😂😂😂

[@kitfisto2347]

Luke Sewell dont think a human will ever be able to do that

[@rickysalgado1623]

? With genetic engineering maybe we can create a silverback/human hybrid capable of lifting ALL the weights

[@slaughterhouseproduction]

@@rickysalgado1623 bro if we ever be able to do that, trust me they wont be used to move weights looool they would rip motherfuckers apart in war

[@zackaryguidry25]

@@kitfisto2347 you're a fucking genius for pointing this out. No one else could've figured this out

[@lordjohnny2026]

My 1 rep max is 100kg.....and my "normal" working weight is 50kg. Ever since I started training (only been 2 months and a bit now) I really do have new found respect for all these guys. It really puts into perspective the pure power, and dedication that these guys have.

[@PMoneyMillion]

Great attitude regarding not hitting your goal lift in a workout and taking disappointments in stride! Keep it up

[@Buckdodgers]

Keep your head up and pushing forward Brother. Remember, your "Bad Days" are better than most peoples (and Haters) good days at the gym.

[@ives1776patriot]

Outstanding!!!💪🦾 great 👍 lift and a great 👍 person , Julius Maddox

[@jmullah22]

MAN THIS IS PURE INSPIRATION FOR LIFE MAN!!! Awesome content man this kinda shit motivates the hell outta me man!!! 💯 brotha stay super strong big dawg!!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@fledermuesly]

Unbelievable. Congrats. Yes, true 765 lb are even 347 kg...

[@abhaydxyt6282]

That is absolutely insane dude ... Most people couldn't even bench 400lbs and you're about do double that weight!

[@ElfBosque]

Insane, Julius deserves all the fame in the world

[@lukea136]

6:55 for the historical moment!

[@gaffle-411]

Hats off to you man... a phenomenal feat you're moving towards!

[@brainchilddesigner]

Nice work man. Looking forward to big things from you. Congrats on following your dreams

[@bradorourke9312]

Man, you just don’t ever slow down, do you!?! This is crazy. Glad to see this historic stuff.

[@FatHulkRideEbike]

Awesome man! Lift went up pretty quickly! Reelin in that 800 pound bench! Fantastic Milestone!!!!!

[@stevenkane7]

Congrats one the new career! You got our support

[@MrDarkhallows]

I love the 265kg & 306kg "WARM UP" sets

[@livestrongforever]

Unbelievable julius like always! The description is 10kg light 347kg is the correct conversion 🤩

[@murozman]

This man is unbelievably strong. His bench press technique is phenomenal also.

[@SonicSorcerer654]

Awesome video Julius, keep grinding big man

[@jasongruntkosky6604]

This is one of those things it's hard to believe even watching it. To get a bar moving that fast upwards with that weight is mind boggling.

[@duhnickduh2321]

Good shit man you’re an inspiration not only for your lifts

[@TrainerKyle]

I’m glad you made this your job shows that you can make a living doing what you love

[@BratatoChip]

This mans strength is otherworldly

[@Matik2001]

This guy really embracing the "if the bar ain't bending you're just pretending" rule

[@tylergreer4625]

Congrats man keep it going now you have nothing holding you back from the 800lb benchpress

[@joewilkes5231]

This video inspired me to put in even more work in the lab. Bro you got that 800lbs.!!!!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@jameswarren7380]

Beast mode your gonna smash that 800 lb bench

[@jtsavor5649]

Totally epic bro!!! You smashed that 765. You continue to improve all the time.

[@Crimson-Ox]

Congrats King!! I hope you keep shining💯

[@bananeneter999]

That went up smooth big man. Inspiring to see! YOU GOT THIS

[@paultaylor387]

Unbelievable julius you're the man👍🏻💪🏻

[@endeavour2127]

Unbelievable bench pressing!!! Well done Sir!!!

[@sambsialia]

Stay healthy. Stay strong. Stay positive. Enjoy the ride. Love family. God bless.

[@jyuhas513]

Amazing!! You a Beast bro! 💪💪. Stay Strong 💪, god bless 🙏

[@bobbyice2679]

Great work Julius Maddox your only 35 pounds away from lifting 800 pounds on the bench press. Best of will I know you can achieve Greatness amongs the rest💯

[@soraflame66]

Insane, you can for sure hit 800 no doubt! That 765 went up almost as fast as that 675 even though it looked "slow" which is insane! Bench is also my favorite and I'm trying to get to 500 lol. 😁

[@xPULPxVELVETx]

Favourite part is how one of the strongest bench pressers ever still warms up with just the barbell to get a feel for things... meanwhile at my gym bros are slapping on 45’s before even looking at the barbell while their 1RM is 185lbs lol

[@rinzler6069]

Julius, it's amazing🔥🔥🔥347 kg bench press...

[@user-rj9dl1dw2s]

Raw af!!! No belt, no nothing!!

[@thorwannabe6810]

5:30 when you got so many fucking plates on that you lose count

[@ramirohernandez5243]

I still can’t believe that there’s people with this type of strength in the world

[@deboelduro]

My hero. Stay strong 💪 brother. 800 coming soon

[@maximilianomorales1773]

I saw it somewhere on google, was really looking forward to this video. Congratulations on the new job 👍

[@tyranthaterllc7106]

Hell yea big dog. I can't wait till you smash that 800lb milestone.

[@trob5202]

This guy with a suit could have a shot at breaking the deadlift world record weight in a bench press. Insane stuff man.

[@Mike1122.]

Incredible raw power!

[@bobbyhill4118]

I usually like to put my pinky or my ring finger on the ring of the barbell when I bench too. Feels best for me, feels the most comfortable, feels like I’m getting a good work out in, and it feels like I’m able to crank out more reps with that position.

[@josephmangano3261]

What species are you? UNREAL.

[@bustinyanutz4195]

HEAVYERECTUS

[@loveisthemostpowerfulforce1397]

Irregular Sapien.

[@Magerquark]

I've been watching bodybuilding/strongman videos for a long time but everytime I see this guy I focus on everything he does, just because i want to know how and why this is possible

[@loveisthemostpowerfulforce1397]

@@Magerquark All he does is progressive overload and eat, it's up to his genetic limit to stop, not him.

[@DaLooseGoose11]

@@loveisthemostpowerfulforce1397 Not jus genetics, he's always been a bench-only powerlifter. (that I know of) It's a lot easier to be good at 1 of the big 3 lifts than all 3...I don't mean that in a bad way, just in case. It's just that he is an elite SHW powerlifter, the last guy who had the WR Kirill Sarychev somehow got it while doing all 3 lifts! This guy is basically a culmination of that guy, but literally ALL. for 1. lift. a true specialist