New bench press world record 739.6 (335.5kg) | Julius Maddox (failed?)

[IronMeister]

 

[robcguns]

Fat fuck.Even if he got it would not be impressed as he’s so fat.much more impressed by wheels lifts.

[anvil]

Epic spotters.  I bet they pull their pants down to their ankles to take a piss, lol

[BB]

Not pretty, but the ugliness is the fault of the spotters, not the lifter. He was in control during the actual press part of the lift, the bad rerack doesn't fail the lift.  

Edit, best version I can find -

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Bad spotters, and very fast rerack command, but it's still not on the lifter.

[Fortress]

Surprising, given the state of his most recent attempts.

Good for him.

Having said this, as far as I’m concerned, Kirill is still the bench king. His 738 press, just over one-pound less, is considerably more controlled and has ZERO compression off his chest. And it’s fairly obvious he had more if he had calculated his feat more accurately to his true capacity. Id predict a good 10-15 pounds.

If Sarychev wants the record back, it’ll be his.

However, at this level, the requirements are extreme.

[MAXX]

Yeah Kirills lift was more impressive. With the same form he would be doing 760 atleast. +He's not obese.

[lightweight83]

Pretty sad when the guy who has the world record bench most likely can't even do a single pullup and just looks like a giant fat fuck, 

[Matt]

Does the lift count even though he's fat?

[SuperTed]

Was only a matter of time before Maddox took the record. Kirill doesn't seem to be benching heavy much anymore although is still young enough to go back into it.
Most impressive bench I've seen is from Iranian Paralympian Siamand Rahman. 310kg (683lbs) with no lift off, minimal equipment and of course, zero use of legs. Will be interesting to see how much he can put up in the 2020 Paralympics.  

[tommywishbone]

Julius and I are friends in real life.  Huge man 6' 5" 440 pounds.  Crazy pressing power.  That said I would have red lighted the lift. He did not wait for the "rack" command.  And those spotters were pitiful.

Julius will bench 750-770 before he is done. 

[illuminati]

Julius and I are friends in real life.  Huge man 6' 5" 440 pounds.  Crazy pressing power.  That said I would have red lighted the lift. He did not wait for the "rack" command.  And those spotters were pitiful.

Julius will bench 750-770 before he is done. 

Yes it’s a huge amount to Bench Press
Though at a body weight of 440lbs it’s not even a near too double body weight
In pound for pound terms it’s not a strong lift, only in terms of sheer weight.
He looks awful physically- no wonder he wants to lose body fat & a lot of it.

That’s no reflection on him as a person / personality he may very well
Be a decent lad.

[Fortress]

In pound-for-pound terms it’s not a strong lift.

Seven-plus raw pressing is so out on the edge of human strength in 2019 that “pound-for-pound”
analysis isn’t even a consideration.

Greater bodyweight and increasing strength output isn’t symmetrically linear.

As in the automotive world: greater and greater horsepower is required to achieve smaller and smaller bumps in speed.

Against 700 pounds, 400 isn’t considerable.

All five (FIVE) men who’ve moved seven or more have been very high 300s or into the 400s.

One day perhaps a low 300s man might punch out over seven, but in even contemplating the huge requirement of sheer counterbalance in extreme brench pressing, this boggles.

(Legless big pressers are strapped to the bench, I’m quite certain.)

[tommywishbone]

Yes it’s a huge amount to Bench Press
Though at a body weight of 440lbs it’s not even a near too double body weight
In pound for pound terms it’s not a strong lift, only in terms of sheer weight.
He looks awful physically- no wonder he wants to lose body fat & a lot of it.

That’s no reflection on him as a person / personality he may very well
Be a decent lad.

His health seems to be OK. I only base that on talking to him pre-warm up and then watching him actually warm up to come on the platform and lift. His breathing seemed reasonable for a 440 pounder. Good mobility. No issues with flexibility that I noticed.

I think he is a correctional officer so he most likely has decent health insurance- which can only be helpful. 

It has been a long long time since I have back out of the SQUAT RACK with 700+ pounds. Right now I could certainly back out and set up but that's all. It's just crazy to think how 736 feels while holding it at arms length while laying on a bench press.  Super rare individual for sure.

[obsidian]

Fat fuck.Even if he got it would not be impressed as he’s so fat.much more impressed by wheels lifts.

Which is why Larry Wheels won't be breaking records. Larry needs to gain fat and weight before he can compete with the big dogs.  I believe his max deadlift is 900 lbs and his max bench is 675 lbs. To get to Eddie's 1100 lbs deadlift and Maddox's 739.6 lbs bench will not be possible for him with the low body fat that he carries. He needs to gain a lot of weight and even then it is not guaranteed he could get close to those lifts.

We'll see if Eddie Hall is serious about breaking the bench record -with a torn biceps! He has benched 300 kg (660 lbs) before but never specialized in bench press.

[illuminati]

Seven-plus raw pressing is so out on the edge of human strength in 2019 that “pound-for-pound”
analysis isn’t even a consideration.

Greater bodyweight and increasing strength output isn’t symmetrically linear.

As in the automotive world: greater and greater horsepower is required to achieve smaller and smaller bumps in speed.

Against 700 pounds, 400 isn’t considerable.

All five (FIVE) men who’ve moved seven or more have been very high 300s or into the 400s.

One day perhaps a low 300s man might punch out over seven, but in even contemplating the huge requirement of sheer counterbalance in extreme brench pressing, this boggles.

(Legless big pressers are strapped to the bench, I’m quite certain.)

Yes I’m very well aware of all that
And Mass moves Mass
That’s why the Strongmen competitors have gotten bigger & heavier.
I stated as an outright amount to Bench Press it’s A huge amount.
No doubt he’s got the bones/ tendons & ligaments of a Brontosaurs.

I respect that it’s a huge poundage - I just don’t find it as outstanding
A strength feat as someone doing a triple body weight Bench Press.

You may not be impressed by pound for pound strength lifts That’s your opinion.

[obsidian]

Seven-plus raw pressing is so out on the edge of human strength in 2019 that “pound-for-pound”
analysis isn’t even a consideration.

Greater bodyweight and increasing strength output isn’t symmetrically linear.

As in the automotive world: greater and greater horsepower is required to achieve smaller and smaller bumps in speed.

Against 700 pounds, 400 isn’t considerable.

All five (FIVE) men who’ve moved seven or more have been very high 300s or into the 400s.

One day perhaps a low 300s man might punch out over seven, but in even contemplating the huge requirement of sheer counterbalance in extreme brench pressing, this boggles.

(Legless big pressers are strapped to the bench, I’m quite certain.)

Good analogy about hp increases vs speed gains. This is why Eddie Hall's deadlift record is so amazing. On the same day, before he lifted 500 kg,  Eddie, Benny and Jerry all equaled the world record of 465 kg. Then they basically slapped on almost a 20 kg / 45 lbs plate on each side and he bested his previous PR / WR by 35 kg / 77 lbs! That is insane and I doubt we will ever see such a large increase over an existing world record lift ever again.

[obsidian]

Yes I’m very well aware of all that
And Mass moves Mass
That’s why the Strongmen competitors have gotten bigger & heavier.
I stated as an outright amount to Bench Press it’s A huge amount.
No doubt he’s got the bones/ tendons & ligaments of a Brontosaurs.

I respect that it’s a huge poundage - I just don’t find it as outstanding
A strength feat as someone doing a triple body weight Bench Press.

You may not be impressed by pound for pound strength lifts That’s your opinion.

Without a doubt pound for pound performance should also be respected. A small 140 lbs guy benching 450-500 lbs is an amazing feat. But a 400 lbs guy benching 750 lbs is equally amazing. Both impress me.

[illuminati]

His health seems to be OK. I only base that on talking to him pre-warm up and then watching him actually warm up to come on the platform and lift. His breathing seemed reasonable for a 440 pounder. Good mobility. No issues with flexibility that I noticed.

I think he is a correctional officer so he most likely has decent health insurance- which can only be helpful. 

It has been a long long time since I have back out of the SQUAT RACK with 700+ pounds. Right now I could certainly back out and set up but that's all. It's just crazy to think how 736 feels while holding it at arms length while laying on a bench press.  Super rare individual for sure.

Thanks Tommy For your reasoned reply.

I doubt very much at my age if I switched back to powerlifting
I’d get above 550+ lbs in the Squat let alone 740lbs !!

Kirill’s Bench Press was Far more impressive & controlled
And not that it matters got a better looking physique.

[Fortress]

Which is why Larry Wheels won't be breaking records. Larry needs to gain fat and weight before he can compete with the big dogs.  I believe his max deadlift is 900 lbs and his max bench is 675 lbs. To get to Eddie's 1100 lbs deadlift and Maddox's 739.6 lbs bench will not be possible for him with the low body fat that he carries. He needs to gain a lot of weight and even then it is not guaranteed he could get close to those lifts.

We'll see if Eddie Hall is serious about breaking the bench record -with a torn biceps! He has benched 300 kg (660 lbs) before but never specialized in bench press.

Larry’s best meet press is what, 610? His 675 is nowhere near a two-or-three-whites lift. Not in ANY fed.

Wheels is not even in the realm of a seven bench.

[Fortress]

Yes I’m very well aware of all that
And Mass moves Mass
That’s why the Strongmen competitors have gotten bigger & heavier.
I stated as an outright amount to Bench Press it’s A huge amount.
No doubt he’s got the bones/ tendons & ligaments of a Brontosaurs.

I respect that it’s a huge poundage - I just don’t find it as outstanding
A strength feat as someone doing a triple body weight Bench Press.

You may not be impressed by pound for pound strength lifts That’s your opinion.

I’m hugely impressed with pound-for-pound feats.