Bench Press World Records

Justin Kay bench pressed an ottoman 63 times in 30 seconds, a new world record. He performed the feat on June 28, 2009 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Brian Justie was present as a witness.

Mark A. bench pressed his dog 40 times in 30 seconds.

Eliot Glazer bench pressed his dog Atticus 53 times in 60 seconds. The record was set at a St. Patrick’s-themed World Record Appreciation Society[] event held at Joe’s Pub in New York City. Dan Rollman and Corey Henderson were present as witnesses. No animals were harmed during the setting of this record. [#WRAS13][] tag:RecordSetterBook01

Christopher K. completed 74 consecutive one-arm bench press repetitions using a 45-pound bench press bar.

Pavol Durdik bench pressed a pillow 121 times in 30 seconds.

Andy Pelphrey bench pressed a mounted deer head 40 times in 30 seconds.

Ben Jenkins bench pressed 20 toilet paper rolls at once. Stride’s setting 100 records in 100 days. At the end of 100 days, we’ll verify if you are the standing Record Holder. If you are, you’ll get $500 for each record you managed to hold with your guile, talent, and sheer will. General caution and common sense required. We show the Stride Team at work, but recommend that these challenges be done at home.

Art Hoffman bench pressed a medical model adult skeleton 61 times in one minute.

Josh S. bench pressed a cat 151 consecutive times. He set the record to celebrate Global Cat Day 2017.

Clint Poore bench pressed a 400 Small Block Chevy engine five times. NOTE: This record is dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals.

Clint Poore bench pressed a person 32 times in 15 seconds.

Clint Poore bench pressed a barbell weighing 425 pounds. Clint's body weight at the time of the attempt was 210 pounds. NOTE: Weightlifting with extreme weight should not be attempted without proper precautions.

TJ bench pressed a 315-pound barbell 20 times.

Christopher K. bench pressed a 225-pound barbell 52 times.

Clint Poore bench pressed a person 57 times in 30 seconds.

74-year-old Wayne Stinson of The Omega Force Strength Team bench pressed a fiery Flintstone barbell 17 times.