SUPERSTARS of the Bench Press World Record

[@StrengthUniverse]

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[@damiano7612]

Lee Priest and Franco Columbu would be a great comparison! Love the videos 👍

[@BIGJATPSU]

In some alternate universe Kaz doesn't injure his pec and gets to 700 and just keeps going! 😉

[@StrengthUniverse]

@Skiptini It will be coming along with the 18" Deadlift, Log Press, Axle Press and others but I'm not releasing videos at the moment due to a problem with KZbin that I'm working on fixing. Hopefully be back up and running in the next 4 weeks

[@wombatonsteroids]

Man, Julius has had total ass luck with his spotters/loaders lol.

[@StrengthUniverse]

😂 Amazing they cock it up on 2 WR attempts

[@markshanahan8147]

@@StrengthUniverse Can't expect much more than that from a bunch of meat heads lolllll... I'm certain we'd be waiting for him to push up 815+ by now

[@zakibey7]

@@markshanahan8147 exactly 💯

[@alexenache6942]

Kyriils form is outta this world, he may not hold the record anymore but damn his bench is like a silent smooth symphony.

[@jbbradford420]

Julius is a very humble and kind person. He lives in the same state as me. I met him at a gym in Louisville Kentucky. Guy is golden!

[@FiloXIV]

do a similar thing even for squat record and deadlift

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thank you, will do!

[@mads696]

Bump

[@johntynan8161]

Thats just my warm up

[@fatjonbegaj2734]

Julius maddox is a legend he is very strong!

[@dalewilson9602]

Very strong is actually a understatement lol.

[@robertm7486]

Understatment of centuary probs top 5 best benchers ever maybe the best ever

[@vanguard4065]

@@robertm7486 Siamand Rahman was better

[@brankometalac]

I'm glad he recover from injury on that one attemt. :)

[@notsure1276]

Great video! Lots of records I never knew. Maddox looks like the man to do 800. Needs better spotters.

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thanks buddy. he doesn't have much luck LOL

[@countofst.germain6417]

Wow never knew Bill K held a bench world record. Damn that guy was impressive. But mainly commenting for the algorithm. Keep up the good work mate.

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thanks mate, got to keep the Algo happy😂. Kaz was one hell of a strength athlete.

[@MatthewWetherbee]

He also held the dead lift record for a time.

[@MrJacksBBQ]

Kaz is probably the most dominant strongman to ever compete. He was winning by so much they stopped inviting him after his third title.

[@reidyoung9721]

those spotters for Julius could not be more incompetent.

[@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821]

It just proves never to judge a book by its cover. Julius is a very kind-hearted and humble man even though he is the strongest man when it comes to bench press. He did not show any anger after someone mistakenly loaded uneven weight on the bar in an attempt to break the world record. Talk about bad timing. It could not have come any worse time. Most people would have been very pissed including myself.

[@richardlegrand4697]

Excellent doc on our most celebrated lift

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thanks Richard

[@kappaferret6052]

Most notable world event to occur in 1939? The standardization of the bench press. Duh.

[@StrengthUniverse]

LOL

[@standepain]

Siamand Rahman still has the most impressive 300+ kg Bench I have ever seen. I mean he made 300 kg look like a damn warm up with ZERO leg drive and no arch. Probably the only guy I think that could have given Julius a real run for 800 if he could use his legs. He sadly passed away in 2020.

[@goldilox811]

Rest in power

[@4thecollectors]

Everybody only remembers the first to do it James Henderson and Julius are the goats

[@trentarmstrong9576]

It always amazing me how strong Maddox is, especially off the chest. Even his 800lb attempts have exploded off his chest, I’m sure he will get 800 just a matter of when

[@apointtomake1517]

Lets be honest. He is sinking the bar deep into his chest and heaving it.

[@danielvanslyke5966]

I think he’ll do a 800 pound bench press. After that I’m curious what he’ll go on to try, I’ve heard he’s thinking about strongman after the 800 pound mark.

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi Daniel, He has certainly said he is interested in the log press and axle press WR's

[@anthonypeltier4039]

Julius Maddox is amazing

[@atsekjoker]

11:00 - invalid attempt - the spotters touched the bar julius had very much bad luck with his spotters. i mean, these were world record attempts for f___ sake! a mistake can kill the athlete. to point out, julius changed the record from 335 to 355 kg - for 20 kg! impressive!

[@StrengthUniverse]

Absolutely! Julius has increased the WR more in 2 years than others have in the past 25 years before that.

[@tomslawson3653]

Excellent video. I learned a lot. Keep up the great work.

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hey Tom, thank you! Glad to hear it!

[@mattepton5731]

Always love these!

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thanks Matt.

[@KingKong-fj4dk]

I thought Ted Arcidi was the first to bench 700 in a competition when he benched 705 in 1985? And why isn't Anthony Clark on this list?

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi, No that was an equipped bench press (e.g with a bench shirt) as was all the lifts by Anthony Clark.

[@KingKong-fj4dk]

@@StrengthUniverse That makes sense. Thanks!

[@sergeprezeau8722]

a real enjoyable video to watch, great job.

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thank you very much!

[@shepchester3567]

Very well put together and interesting video, thank you. And I'm pretty confident, Julius has got an 800lb lift in him.

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thanks, I agree, if Julius injury is ok I think he can get 800lb very soon

[@thinkforyourself2109]

I hope his 800 lb bench, when it happens, gets as much publicity as Eddie Hall's 500 kg deadlift.

[@nicksartiano7176]

Great historical video. I agree, please ef o same concept for deadlift, squat, clean & jerk & clean & press. That would be awesome

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hey, Thanks. If you do a search for "Superstars of the Deadlift" and "Superstars of the Squat" you will see I have made similar videos covering those lifts.

[@joebot9309]

I can imagine some of them old rickitty benches collapsing

[@StrengthUniverse]

Cheers Joe👍

[@joebot9309]

My brother was a Powerlifter in the 60’s and held the Canada junior squat record @ 500lbs at age 17. So there was some old ass equipment around the house lol

[@thinkforyourself2109]

The old narrow benches in the 70s had to be weighted down at the foot-end so they wouldn't flip over. Later they invented the wide benches, which was a safety improvement, but it meant you couldn't do a wide grip to the ends of the Olympic bar.

[@barworkoutCANADA]

Excellent video, really enjoy the style of presentation and your music choice! Keep it up

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thank you very much!

[@kingwillie206]

Now Julius repping well above all of the past world records!

[@fluffyfeetbmf]

I know TD, and he is a young man, and has a bright future ahead of him. It wouldn’t surprise me if TD breaks all bench press records in the future. TD is a beast.

[@StrengthUniverse]

TD Is a beast, I've made a pretty detailed video about him a few weeks ago and believe he will get into the top 10 all time SHW powerlifters later this year. He was very unlucky at his last meet

[@jasonodonnell7189]

Great video well put together 👍thanks

[@StrengthUniverse]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ashereaster5147]

Ted Arcidi owns a weight shop as of currently. Met him in real life. Most humble dude. Diddint even bring up the bench press utnill i asked

[@StrengthUniverse]

That's awesome! They always say don't meet your hero's but sounds like this was a good experience.

[@Bowhunter777]

I met him also a bunch of us all had dinner at Denny's before a powerlifting meet but I thought he was the first to bench press over 700

[@Dany-fn7pj]

What a great history compilation ! Epic vid 👍

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thanks a lot!

[@Dany-fn7pj]

@@StrengthUniverse 💪

[@nicksartiano7176]

Great video! Well done! Julius is unstoppable. Greatest bench press ever. At this time 800 pound bench lift maybe unattainable but if anyone can do it, its Julius.

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thanks Nick

[@maxxxmodelz4061]

Hedlund's presses were strong, but man did he bounce that bar at the bottom. It was a pause, but a really bouncy pause. Kaz, on the other hand, was slow and controlled all the way.

[@katzenmoyer45]

Nice work!

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@andrew98115wl]

Great video!

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thanks Andrew

[@themysteryfarm]

love the vids man, great work

[@MichaelPelestano-it4ym]

Ted arcidi always was my favorite strong man /wrestler i was 6 years old 1st time i saw him on tv he was a powerhouse 😊

[@martinklc7162]

Amazing Content Bro Keep it up!

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thanks Martin! Will do!

[@perector]

beautiful video, nice way to summarize it

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thanks, that's really nice of you

[@jeremybiewer5465]

I've done the same thing as Mendelson with the pec tear. It's the worst injury I've ever suffered and I've had w lot of them. I see why he only competes equipped now.

[@quasarleon4645]

6:50 I trust this is a LIFE SIZE Basketball ?!

[@erikness1686]

Great overview, thanks. I've never seen much about Anthony Clark, best reverse grip presser ever.

[@StrengthUniverse]

Wow, thanks! He was but at that time he was one of the only guys doing reverse grip and it got banned shortly after

[@wpowolfpackinternational8346]

All bench press Legends

[@jarnoharinen1348]

Maddox !!! 💪💪💪

[@martinhamilton9185]

Good video 👍 thank you

[@StrengthUniverse]

No problem 👍

[@samuelclemons508]

Pat Casey brought a new era. He really should get more credit !!!

[@heisensperg9264]

Pat casey is a legend he was a very strong man

[@peterlundstrom6054]

Great video.

[@myostar7]

Good video however there are many lighter vs. bdwt bench pressers and bench shirts verses tea shirts are not the same.

[@StrengthUniverse]

All of the bench press records shown in this video were raw e.g not equipped with a bench shirt and were the All Time World Records regardless of bodyweight

[@budadi]

Tbf Scott Mendelson started with bent elbows and almost zero pause. Dunno why they gave it a good lift. He LOCKED the elbows at the top after the lift but started with bent elbows. I do the same, it gives me about 5%. But I dont compete

[@madness-89]

DOUG HEPBURN in 3 years from 50 to 53 hes bench press improved by 100 lb wtf..impressive

[@Leveractionjake]

I thought Ted Arcidi was the first to bench over 700lbs.

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi, That was equipped in a bench shirt, this video is about the raw bench press WR

[@apointtomake1517]

I think 800 will have to wait. JM was showing signs of his left arm/shoulder getting weaker. You only have a small window of opportunity to break records due to your body breaking down. Amazed how high he did take it though.

[@dadimadh4528]

Great job; terrific history! Didn't know most of what was presented in this video.

[@dadimadh4528]

@@StrengthUniverse Thanks man, much obliged. Lee Haney was the man when I was a kid, so anything you can find would be much appreciated.

[@ralphjohnson8892]

Get better spotters for Julius the one guy celebrated too soon almost injuries him

[@krankergizerbunny]

Danial zamani did 335kg crazy fast but I still think Julius has got 800lbs first

[@StrengthUniverse]

He did, it was 337.5kg with a pec injury. I agree Julius first

[@andrew8440]

Danial definitely has 800 already from that lift, literally did a speed rep with 742

[@dongatello6969]

I think he can up the record for sure but Julius is 100% getting 800lbs first

[@bryantgouveia]

@@dongatello6969 i hope so and he deserves it. Imagine 800lb bench being taken before Julius does it. That would be painful, considering the mishap that happened last year..

[@davidselawsky6620]

Zamani will surpass Maddox. 744 pounds so easy. Looked liked had 3 to 4 reps w it. 😳 look out Julius...Maddox was getting lazy atbthe top of the mountain....now theres another Wolf coming towards the top.

[@braveheart8517]

Great video 👏👏💪💪👍❤

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi Mate, thank you👍

[@xmoomy]

I had not realized how young this sport is.

[@Picasso_305]

Does health,, life soab and physucal appeal natter to the PEDS?

[@Shawn-ho6de]

Wow....bad spotters almost caused injuries for Julius twice.

[@dadimadh4528]

7:12 " *tested* " - Amen. I wish all comps would be. These are amazing athletes capable of great things without health/life-threatening drugs.

[@dadimadh4528]

@@StrengthUniverse I know, & it's concurrently infuriating & sad. I'm a fan of the athletes regardless. They're gifted & dedicated. I hate the pressures they face to use gear.

[@matttzzz2]

Every single world record since the early 20th century was done using tons of steroids. Stop crying about it

[@dadimadh4528]

@@matttzzz2 Bold unsubstantiated claim. Do you mean "crying" as a pejorative? If so, OK. Premature health issues & death should be lamented.

[@dadimadh4528]

@@BenBenjaBenjamin "doesn't stop drug use whatsoever" - another bold, unsubstantiated claim. Also, your ad hominem statement has 0 to do with the topic at-hand.

[@StrengthUniverse]

@Zha roon If you can't be respectful don't bothering posting

[@MOOSE-qw4mx]

Definitely cannot wait to see Julius press 800lbs! That will be insane! Just say a video of him doing 661 for reps. How crazy, you are doing reps with what not too long ago used to be the WR on the bench

[@hartles3830]

danial zamini is a threat in the future the speed of his 337.5 kg bench was insane.

[@StrengthUniverse]

Possibly, but we need to see him press that weight under competition conditions

[@gymstrengthhakim8453]

thanks freind

[@StrengthUniverse]

No problem👍

[@geoffreyumohette2968]

Impressive ❤

[@Squatch34]

Spotted the GOAT Ed coan around 11:30 mark after Julius failed 800 attempt

[@dalewilson9602]

Julius definitely had God on his side when that bar nearly dropped on his head twice lol. Lucky boy

[@joonasantinaho1921]

Hellou!!were is bench whit Riku kiri??300kg raw beanch!!and he traied 306kg and bush that two times...

[@StrengthUniverse]

It was a World Record hence why it's not in the video

[@gabrielpichorim8191]

Hey dude, I was thinking, any chance you know of a powerlifting federation that have a strict row movement as a separated discipline? I know some have the strict curl or pull up but never heard of competitive rows which is odd since they are mandatory for a big bench and deadlift.

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hey Gabriel, Unfortunately not. Only full Power, Push/Pull, Strict Curl, Cheat Curls and Street Lifting (Pullup, Dip, Chin-up etc). There are some small organisations that do things like grip strength and I can't think of any that do Rows.

[@unky5724]

no that would be dumb

[@lk-ip1xs]

5:21 I don't want to hate on the guy, but that bench press shouldn't have counted

[@StrengthUniverse]

I have to say, I thought the same

[@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw]

They really embarrassed my man on national television

[@gtopnotch6012]

Julius needs to request spotters near his size on all sides. Huge security folk, Michael Ore type bruthas or something

[@StrengthUniverse]

TD Smash spotted him at his last WR attempt and you don't get much bigger then him but yeah the guys on the other attempts could do with with bulking but more importantly paying attention to whats going on rather then joining in the celebrations

[@jimkelly7305]

Mike Macdonald did 608 in the early 80s

[@StrengthUniverse]

The Best I can find for Mike is 585lbs and that was with a bench shirt. This video is about the RAW bench press wr

[@jimkelly7305]

@@StrengthUniverse he was on the cover of Powerlifting USA dont recall what month early 80s Did not know he ever used a bench shirt

[@kurtvonfricken6829]

Mike MacDonald had World Records in 4 different weight classes: 181,198, 220, and 242. He didn’t look muscular at all. He did 522 at 181 with arms less than 16”.

[@Squatch34]

Should do one on Andrew hause….dude is a beast or Andrew hause vs Eric Lilliebridge

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi Mate, He certainly is! If he can recreate his current numbers in competition Larry's 308 record is in big trouble

[@MrJacksBBQ]

Julius is getting that 800 lbs. It's only a matter of time.

[@ellistomago3369]

Julius is such a behemoth I don't know if anyone will ever beat him.

[@StrengthUniverse]

Yes mate, he's an absolute unit, not many guys on the planet who weigh 208kg (peak weight) at 6'3"

[@antoinetaylor33]

Can you do a video about bodybuilding timeline?💪🏾

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hey Antoine, I've made a note of your suggestion. thank you

[@MrInzombia]

even if someone beats julius 800lbs in the future. Him doing it first will make him the goat. He achieved what many thought not possible and paved the way for the rest.

[@Pkkct]

Powerlifting needs to mandate ratcheting safety bars. When the bar leaves the chest the spotters move the safety bars up to insure someone’s face doesn’t get ruined

[@craigcraig6638]

Cool background voice

[@StrengthUniverse]

Cheers Craig

[@mesarosshawn2422]

brilliant coverage

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thank you👍

[@cassianoomegaelias9022]

Ótimo vídeo parabéns

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thank you

[@anovarelamrani9612]

whats the song when julius is benchiing

[@MikeRuh01]

I know Larry Allen from the Dallas Cowboys had benchpress lifts up into the 700lb area, But I forget how far into the 700lbs area it was?

[@problemchild2605]

Wait James Henderson not having no wrist wraps on while bench pressing is diabolical

[@MrMferg240]

to me the most impressive bench was by BRUNO SAMMARTINO. he only weighed 260 pounds and benched 565. no steroids, no wraps, no shirt.he also benched 330 pounds with 38 reps.

[@375billy]

Jeff Maddy 700lb plus bencher in the 80's

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi Billy, Jeff used a Single Ply bench shirt. This video is about the Raw Bench Press

[@375billy]

@@StrengthUniverse Sorry, thanks for the clarification.

[@StrengthUniverse]

@@375billy no worries mate 👍

[@vaughanbackup4787]

didnt Anthoney clark break any records ?? And is it me but it seems Julius Maddox didnt lock out on some of those lifts i thought the lockout made it a complete lift

[@StrengthUniverse]

Athony Clark only competed equipped in single and multi ply bench shirts and his record was set with a reverse grip that was banned

[@vaughanbackup4787]

@@StrengthUniverse ohhhh ok i do recall him doing 800 or something like that reverse gripped as a kid thought it was the koolest thing thanks

[@ChrisSche]

Great video! I’d like to see more like this on the other lifts

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thanks Chris, I have covered the 18" deadlift and arm wrestling (few months ago) and I am working on the Log press, Squat and conventional Deadlift at the moment

[@michaeltillotson7044]

Oh yeah no doubt in my mind JM can hit 800!!

[@chadsworld5499]

Awesome video, i would of payed 20 dollars to watch this!!!!

[@StrengthUniverse]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@joeb.8994]

Julius will definitely get 800 up!

[@up-statestrong4451]

Nice! Zamani or Maddox for 800lbs? It's getting close!

[@stevesolo16]

There needs to be Marvel Julius Maddox action figures, action wear and action comics!

[@actionfigurescollectionssu7854]

Big strong guys

[@jonahreynolds1028]

You mist out Ken Lane? Not sure if he was equipped?

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi, I didn't miss Ken lain, he benched equipped in a single ply shirt. This is for raw bench only

[@mubarakomar3201]

Beasts!

[@richardjones4260]

You're over 40k subs now, need to update the 30k logo in your opening credits

[@StrengthUniverse]

Hi Richard, I know, will get it corrected👍

[@treesmasher823]

Maddox is a monster!!

[@mikep3322]

Big e of wwe was a good bencher

[@nasirellison4770]

James Henderson did his raw! Julian a problem but Big James was the truth 💯

[@StrengthUniverse]

James Henderson used Ace elbows wraps that were banned by the IPF the following year