Ryan "BENCHMONSTER" Kennelly | 1ST 800 POUND BENCH, 4X ARNOLD CLASSIC WINNER, Table Talk

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Ryan "Benchmonster" Kennelly takes a seat in this 178th podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk.
Ryan "Benchmonster" Kennelly, 6'2" and weighing 325 pounds, was the first man to bench 800 pounds. He held the all-time world bench record of 1075 for over 12 years. He took the gold or first place at the Arnold Classic in 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2007. Ryan is the author of The Kennelly Method (2002) and producer of The Road to the Arnold (2004).
Ryan contributes his success to Louie Simmons for his help back in 2001 which would forever change his training and allow him to achieve all-time world records overnight.
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0:00 Sponsors
2:00 Who is Ryan and D-Bol
6:00 Ryan hooking up with Phil to start lifting
16:30 Ryan getting busted for having PEDs
23:00 Making and blending PEDs
26:30 Jack in the Box story
29:41 First world record 800lb and getting a CPAP
38:40 How Ryan was training for his 800lb WR bench
53:50 Getting too heavy and health concerns
1:00:35 Training modifications
1:20:10 When did Powerlifting become a 1st priority for Ryan
1:29:25 Taking the role of Coach now in lieu of Athlete
1:32:15 What methods does Ryan coach
1:44:50 Next training goal
1:54:50 What would Ryan have changed looking back at his training
2:03:30 Training all movements dynamically
2:11:20 Most memorable WR
2:15:20 Getting into a fight with Mark Henry
2:27:20 Reliable training partners
2:32:40 Where to find Ryan on social Media

[@patricktew7072]

The guests on the show are always top tier 👌 loved this one. Can't believe this is free

[@eliteftsofficial]

Support the show by joining the crew: glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ This is one way we are able to keep these episodes complementary. Thank You!

[@martonstarwars8756]

😢😢 no

[@Tom-V]

I always appreciate when guys are honest about anabolic use. One of the best benchers ever!

[@MrWinterblade]

It's incredible how he remembers EVERYTHING! He knows all years, his weight in every moment, all his bench attempts! I am impressed

[@JohnSmith-cz3us]

He has a reputation for being a very technical bencher. So it makes sense. He must pay close attention to details.

[@Henry-yi4rg]

The elite can do it. lebron James can recall everything about a game without paperwork

[@tajvir]

real

[@davidgrobe829]

To me, this is the most entertaining interview you've done. Kennelly just doesn't give a fuck and his stories are great!

[@joehill4391]

Not gonna lie- this one came out of nowhere as one of my favorite Table Talks yet!

[@aaronsamuel7127]

It's great to see Ryan here, you guys bringing all the great lifters of their era to the world to talk is amazing, especially with Dave's wealth of knowledge and experience

[@paintrain81]

Used to idolize Kennelly comin up. The early 2000s him and westside was my era. Powerlifting USA. I was a full power lifter at 275 made top 100 in the 275s. Met Ryan at a meet down near Syracuse Ny he didn’t lift and I did 650 on the bench I believe. My buddy was 308 got his number as we sat at the bar and needless to say after that night my next meet I was able to implement Cheque drops in my supplementation protocol. Thanks Ryan. Hope all is well big dawg

[@andersonbarbell3594]

I love how Ryan is being real and honest!!! So amazing!!

[@praiseshiva108]

Best opening to table talk ever. Hillarious.

[@strange_waverly]

I just can’t comprehend how this channel doesn’t have atleast a million subscribers. It’s literally so much knowledge.

[@eliteftsofficial]

Share it - share it - ask others to share it. Like videos, subscribe, etc. we are working on getting Dave to ask people to do these things. Thank You!

[@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw]

Those were the golden age of geared benching IMO. We had Scott Mendelson, Gene Rychlak, tiny meeker and Ryan Kennelly

[@BlackAdam2784]

Man ... this was a ***really great interview. Kennelly's ability to tell stories is A +++++

[@omarazami7377]

I still watch his DVD on a regular basis with that soundtrack. It Dies Today - Naenia

[@BigPawTivald]

Always gets me amped.

[@dirklarson1029]

This was the greatest interview I have ever seen. Thank you.

[@Townes.VanZandt]

I agree, really good. Been through it a few times now. Kennellys awesome.

[@cyrillyons1531]

Have to say absolutely love Seeing the benchmonster up an active. I do not even like equipped benching but because of the benchmonster. I. Like what? He has done. Thank you for this interview And you continue to look very good Dave, much healthier than years ago. God bless and help all all is well with you and the family.

[@incrediblehulk771]

Great podcast with Ryan. One of the fastest paced podcasts jam packed with great content.

[@dansdrumchannel9239]

Thanks for this great interview!! When Ryan said he was old school with phenom shirts, I couldn't help thinking about when I switched from the Inzer "blast" to the new Ernie Frantz denim shirt.😂

[@chrisweidner4768]

It is so refreshing to listen to guys I respect and enjoy. Thanks. These shows feel like family. All the best.

[@dantemarotta356]

Absolutely awesome discussion fellas, Loved it.

[@MrAmwiener]

Great table talk. That dude is awesome.

[@patryan6072]

Great to see honest talk from proper men/women.

[@jason561120]

Seeing how just out of this world Ryan's bench strength is makes you realize how much of a freak Julius Maddox is.

[@thrashattack2185]

Ryan had 750 raw in him in his prime and he was 100 lbs smaller than Julius. They all just did the shirted bench back then…

[@BigPawTivald]

@@thrashattack2185 Yep, no money in raw back then. As I mentioned on the chat, James Henderson had 800+ in him. Folks forget just how much equipment (not gear) has changed. Julius is strong no doubt, but he gets to press with the best; better benches, better bars, better wraps and kilos. The days of benching on crap deck heights, narrow pads, bar whip etc are long gone. I wish Ryan mentioned the 1075 issues, it's by far one of the most impressive benches because it was 100lbs plates, on an ok forza bench with a 45lbs bar..by the time he touched chest, he had an extra 2" of ROM since the bar was basically a duffalo/yukon bar at that point.

[@harunmusa8693]

Yep 💪😎

[@harunmusa8693]

​@@BigPawTivald Exactly 💯💥 💪😎👍

[@harunmusa8693]

​@@thrashattack2185 Wow 😲

[@vrod1136]

Awesome interview and discussion. Love the stories!!

[@TevynSmith]

Now this guy is the real deal no BS

[@teepressifer]

ryan is OG AWESOME

[@Cooper13Dog]

Really enjoyed this thanks 🙏

[@seamusmcinnes2678]

Thanks so much! Always wanted to hear Kennelly's story. This is epic!

[@taygonzales5686]

This dudes chill af lol

[@ironaddicted]

This is awesome, a legend and true gentleman

[@howardwinegarden5005]

Dave that was great,Ryan and you are legends WOW

[@robertwildes7550]

The Gus Rethwisch stories are gold. Get Gus on the show if at all possible Dave.

[@thomasavona1]

Great show ! He reminds me of the old school lifters that don’t give AF 👑😎🇺🇸

[@eliteftsofficial]

thanks bro!

[@garygtejada9768]

fantastic interview!!

[@Mike-gi1dk]

Ryan kennelly was my hero when I was younger. Def what influenced me to start competing on the bench

[@emanueltorres1159]

Awesome video again. Thanks for the great content

[@sikspak7777]

Great episode, this guy cracks me up! Also lots of good info and stories! Hopefully youll get him on here again sometime Dave

[@davidsirmons]

Engaging discussion! And it is SO damned refreshing to hear CANDID TALK about the chemical side of things. THANK YOU.

[@LexingtonPlummer]

This is a dream come true for me.

[@Baydotheopalhunter]

DBOL gave me crazy strength, but the back pups!! Man I couldn’t walk, let alone drive home after squats! 😂

[@PeenPills]

Watching this while trying to sleep... Felt soo anabolic that I had to make a ham sandwich

[@ethanstanberry]

Loved this podcast!

[@terryhagan6382]

Ryan Kennelly definitely in the top 4 - 5 bench presses in history. Equipped or raw my opinion Scott Middleton is the #1 greatest bench presser ever. The dude had the raw record and Equipped record at the same time.

[@swordtraining]

I met Ryan at a world meet in Detroit on accident. My team were the ones throwing it and I was helping in the warmup area. I met Scott too. I actually looked right at Ryan and said I'm excited to meet Ryan Kennelly. He looked at me confused and said I am Ryan Kennelly. 😳 Oops! When you're already big, big men just look like your cousin. 😂

[@PLeonard71]

This is another excellent piece of content, capturing the mind set of an all time world record holder.

[@elim5353]

One of my favorite lifters

[@1aspirefit]

great interview

[@Townes.VanZandt]

Kennellys a goat. Solid dude and absolute monster.

[@whatsfordinner21]

A tell tale sign a dude is on gear is in the voice. If you look at Eric Bugenhagen videos pre-2021 he sounds and looks completely different.

[@heathnguyen]

Loved it

[@jasonbrittain9258]

Love this table talk!

[@billdublewhopper3064]

I have chest palpitations just listening to him talk.

[@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw]

First powerlifting doc i ever saw was Power Unlimited, and Ryan was in it. We need a part two

[@indbolwebelieve]

The guys is legend

[@darinrichardson3598]

Ultimate orange was the best, take it before bench workout and be awake for 3 days hahaha

[@SOC-ir6im]

It sure was wow what a memory you brought back!

[@James-lc4id]

Great episode, watched the entire thing

[@hulkhulk4819]

Loved this !

[@Lickmabumbum]

Kennelly should focus on raw... He'd be an absolute animal

[@briancavanaugh7604]

Thank you Gentlemen!

[@thomasavona1]

Lol Mendys podcast room 😂

[@teepressifer]

Need Ryan on again!

[@sbdraftingdesign]

Jesus christ, Ryan is exhausted after spitting out 3 words.

[@Gramkan]

The Henry story is funny because he’s furious about him acting exactly how he acted bullying people into discounts 😂

[@SabrinaStronger]

$4.00 Test . ? Holy Tren on a Triscuit !!!

[@090faller]

I’ve always like Kennelly. Actually had him at a meet the he was a guest lifter at and he showed me some stuff on bench about tightening my upper back when I press. Kennelly is the man. A bucket of cocaine and a bucket of testosterone lol.

[@xboxfan0101010]

Beast af

[@lennartberndt1836]

"Who the fuck told you that? A goddamn fucking John Inzer?!" - And i said "Yeah!"😃😃😃

[@maxxfury13]

Always watch table talk and bench monster tv... Great collab!

[@benreese7602]

There’s a gentleman at our gym, Zach veirs who recently hit 850 at 181 in a forrel it’s a different type of game now

[@jangyhussain5230]

Can you do interview with Andy Bolton from UK, first guy to deadlift over 1000lbs.

[@PaulBodyBuilder]

This guy is very funny he can go into comedy. Keep him on . Does he have a Podcast.

[@questionableethnicity2268]

"Sippin' on Some Syrup" 🤣

[@BigNoah320]

29:37 Great to see Ryan on here. I haven’t seen him since Bench America back in 2005. I was working the House of Pain booth/table for my friend Sue Jackson.

[@BigPawTivald]

I miss the old HOP clothing line.

[@fitfilipinoboi5569]

loll

[@fitfilipinoboi5569]

Plll L

[@fitfilipinoboi5569]

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[@fitfilipinoboi5569]

P Lo L lol

[@user-jr5tq1mx5i]

what's gear is he on nowadays? dude is super amped up, so no way it's only 100 mgs test per week

[@ykr1113]

why is son breathing like that lmao

[@THESTRONGALBERT]

This was a fun podcast!

[@pablonavarro3684]

His Scott impression is spot on😂

[@paintrain81]

Oh and that dvd he came out with the Bench Monster, 315 for 20 raw ok that’s impressive but I wasn’t far from that then comes 405 for 20 raw faster and easier than the 315! Watched that thing a 100x

[@samuelfelton6158]

I wonder how much he can bench without all that other stuff. Science is amazing in sports.

[@darrenelisaga5919]

You gotta put Gus on the show! That old man is wild.

[@DannyHamar]

Hahaha love this guy.

[@Justmyopinion761]

Ryan kennelly best of the best

[@konnorhayes6106]

This guy is awesome 😂

[@tajvir]

goated

[@jcam4050]

Ryan reminds me of John Goodman lol

[@davidsirmons]

Do your spine a lifelong favor and get an inversion table or have someone make one for 300+ lb dudes. It allows re-expansion of the vertebrae. Get one!

[@forgerat]

How’d I miss this one?!

[@pnwpowerhouse6731]

Great episode! Saw him bench as a guest lifter at RAB Fitness back in 2015. Dudes a beast!

[@masonswinford8193]

The Mendelson impersonation💀💀

[@drinkinouttacups2665]

Any update on his health?

[@AshrafHaris]

I always thought the pass on part meant die lmao

[@thrashattack2185]

29:59

[@dennisorr1746]

Ryan is the real deal. These new guys going for the so called 1st 800 lbs bench are 400 pounders! You did that 100 pounds lighter and weight classes matter. They're benching not even twice their weight, big deal. Ryan Kennelley's the real deal.

[@kyleshreve6456]

43:57 ..beau Moore?

[@charlesdean640]

I bet he has some awesome prison stories

[@andypesk1]

Eddie would you do a video with Lee priest. Both have the same sense of humour it would do massive views

[@eliteftsofficial]

Who’s Eddie?

[@JohnSmith-cz3us]

@@eliteftsofficial your scheduler

[@Detroit03133]

What do you think of Micro dosing test cyp for size? Never tried it, normally just inject it all at once but have heard it's the new thing to do

[@ricksgiggle8852]

What book is the brown book of steroids????

[@JSauble0161]

Ultimate orange Champion weight gainer Eas Twin lab

[@NPFfumbi]

Lol that story totally sounds like mark lol

[@ambikox3530]

Bro sounds like Bert kreischer