Gene Rychlak

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Gene Rychlak, Jr., an American powerlifter, was the first human being to perform a bench press of over both 900 lb (408 kg) and 1000 lb (453 kg). His bodyweight is in excess of 345 lb (156 kg).

At the 2005 Mr Olympia bodybuilding competition, Rychlak attempted to break his own record by pressing 1015 lb (460 kg). Rychlak was unable to complete the press, and despite having several spotters around him, the weight fell onto his body. Amazingly, Rychlak suffered no serious injuries from the accident.

Rychlak holds the record for the world's heaviest bench press of 1010 lb (458 kg) December 16, 2006 in Lake George, NY. He was the first man to bench 900lb and 1000lb.

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• Gene Rychlak - Gene's stats and pictures
• 1010 lbs (458.1 kg) bench press record
• 1015 lbs bench press attempt

Gene plans to attempt the lift again on September 15, 2007, but with stronger spotters present.