There have not been many athletes in any sport as dominant as Jimmy Kolb is in the Equipped Bench Press event. In addition, he has once again improved upon his own World Record, thus discouraging anyone who is hoping to catch up with him. His new historic feat of strength was made at the 2023 IPA Tri-Star Bash , which took place on July 29th, in Elizabethton, TN. Jimmy only had one goal going into the competition, and that was to land a 635.5-kilogram (1,401-pound) equipped bench press . Jimmy, fully aware of his capabilities, carefully selected the perfect target and accomplished the remarkable feat of setting the Heaviest Lift in Powerlifting History.
Jimmy Kolb decided to go all out from his first attempt, and decided to immediately try to bench press 635.5 kilograms (1,401 pounds). However, he was not successful in his first, or second, attempts. With everything on the line, Jimmy stayed calm and collected, ultimately finding success on his final attempt.
The previous All-Time Equipped Bench Press World Record was also held by Jimmy Kolb . It stood at 612.5 kilograms (1,350.3 pounds), which Jimmy achieved at the 2023 IPA Hillbilly Havoc. This World Record was also the Heaviest Lift In Powerlifting. So, with his new bench press of 635.5 kilograms (1,401 pounds), Jimmy further advanced both aforementioned achievements.
Watch the lift from two angles here: Angle One Angle Two Related : Powerlifter Jimmy Kolb Smashed A 405 lbs Raw Bench Press With Insane 20 Reps
Some people are not fans of the Equipped Bench Press event because of the custom “shirts” that the athletes wear. However, other events in powerlifting, such as squats and deadlifts, also have equipped divisions where athletes use special-made suits to help them lift significantly more weight. Still, the World Records in those events are nowhere near close to Jimmy Kolb’s 635.5-kilogram (1,401-pound) Equipped Bench Press.
*Note: These achievements are only regarding the sport of powerlifting. This is because other sports, such as Strongman, have different rules and regulations.
Even other powerlifters who are Equipped Bench Press specialists are not able to rival Jimmy Kolb, proving just how incredible he is. In fact, Jimmy Kolb is the first and only man to reach the 1,200-lb / 1,300-lb/ and now 1,400-lb milestones in the Equipped Bench Press.
For reference, the next heaviest equipped bench press after Jimmy Kolb belongs to Will Barotti, who locked out 521.6 kilograms (1,150 pounds). So, Jimmy is in the lead by exactly 113.9 kilograms (251 pounds).
Jimmy Kolb has been competing in powerlifting since 2009, and the equipped bench press has always been his main focus. He has taken part in over 51 sanctioned competitions so far and won 42 of them.
Jimmy Kolb’s Competition PRs Squat (Equipped) : 410 kilograms (903.9 pounds)Bench Press (Equipped) : 635.5 kilograms (1,401 pounds) — Heaviest Lift In Powerlifting History & ATWR Deadlift (Equipped) : 317.5 kilograms (700 pounds)Total (Equipped) : 1,093.1 kilograms (2,410 pounds) Related : Powerlifter Jimmy Kolb Hits 865 lbs Floor Press For 3 Reps
Jimmy Kolb’s Competition History Personal Bests Equip Squat Bench Deadlift Total Dots Unlimited 165 1350.3 165 1510 373.23 Single-ply 1120 1179.5 329.93 Multi-ply 903.9 1035 903.9 2410 672.86 Wraps 644.9 451.9 644.9 1664.5 457.11
Competition Results Place Fed Date Competition Division Total Dots 1 IPA 2023-02-04 Hillbilly Havoc Pro Open 1350.3 330.39 Location USA-WV Competition Hillbilly Havoc Division Pro Open Age 32 Equipment Unlimited Class 308.6 Weight 326.9 Bench -1251.1 -1328.3 1350.3 1350.3
1 IPA 2022-07-16 814 Strength Spectacular Amateur Open 1510 373.23 Location USA-PA Competition 814 Strength Spectacular Division Amateur Open Age 32 Equipment Unlimited Class 308.6 Weight 315 Squat 165 165 Bench 1200 -1300 1200 Deadlift 145 145
1 IPA 2022-05-14 World Championships & Baddest Bencher Amateur Open 1273.2 312.54 Location USA-TX Competition World Championships & Baddest Bencher Division Amateur Open Age 31 Equipment Unlimited Class 308.6 Weight 323 Bench 1214.7 -1273.2 1273.2 1273.2
1 WPC 2022-03-26 WPO Bench Bash M_OEM_WPC 1140.9 Location USA-FL Competition WPO Bench Bash Division M_OEM_WPC Age 31 Equipment Unlimited Bench 1140.9 -1185 -1185 1140.9
1 IPA 2022-02-26 State Championships Pro Open 1320 326.23 Location USA-PA Competition State Championships Division Pro Open Age 31 Equipment Unlimited Class 308.6 Weight 315.1 Bench 1320
1 RPS 2021-07-24 Pennsylvania States Pro Open 1060 262.32 Location USA-PA Competition Pennsylvania States Division Pro Open Age 31 Equipment Single-ply Class 308.6 Weight 313.6 Bench 1060 GLP 134.68
1 IPA 2021-06-26 Strength Spectacular Pro Open 1120 281.31 Location USA-PA Competition Strength Spectacular Division Pro Open Age 31 Equipment Single-ply Class 308.6 Weight 297.6 Bench 1120 GLP 144.16
1 IPA 2021-03-20 Bench Press & Deadlift Worlds Pro Open 1080.3 267.01 Location USA-TX Competition Bench Press & Deadlift Worlds Division Pro Open Age 30 Equipment Single-ply Class 308.6 Weight 315 Bench 1080.3 GLP 137.11
1 RPS 2021-01-31 NJ and North American Championships Elite Open 1050 265.69 Location USA-NJ Competition NJ and North American Championships Division Elite Open Age 30 Equipment Single-ply Class 308.6 Weight 290.2 Bench 1050 GLP 136.09
1 IPA 2020-02-29 PA State Powerlifting Championships Pro Open 1035 266.77 Location USA-PA Competition PA State Powerlifting Championships Division Pro Open Age 29 Equipment Multi-ply Class 275.6 Weight 273.3 Bench 1035
DQ RPS 2019-12-07 Christmas Carnage 15 Elite Open Location USA-PA Competition Christmas Carnage 15 Division Elite Open Age 29 Equipment Multi-ply Class 275.6 Weight 272.6
DQ USPA 2019-06-08 Virginia is for Lifters Open Location USA-VA Competition Virginia is for Lifters Division Open Age 29 Equipment Single-ply Class 242.5 Weight 240.7
DQ USPA 2019-04-13 The Battle XXII Open Location USA-OH Competition The Battle XXII Division Open Age 28 Equipment Single-ply Class 242.5 Weight 239.2
1 IPL 2018-07-28 Drug Tested Virginia Commonwealth Games Open 1664.5 457.11 Location USA-VA Competition Drug Tested Virginia Commonwealth Games Division Open Age 28 Equipment Wraps Class 242.5 Weight 229.3 Squat 644.9 Bench 451.9 Deadlift 567.7
DQ XPC 2015-03-06 Finals HW Location USA-OH Competition Finals Division HW Age 24 Equipment Multi-ply Class 198.4 Weight 236 Bench -800 -1000 -1000
DQ WPC 2014-07-19 CanAm Bench Press Championship M_OEM_WPC Location USA-MI Competition CanAm Bench Press Championship Division M_OEM_WPC Age 24 Equipment Multi-ply Class 242.5 Weight 235.2 Bench -832.2 -964.5 -964.5
1 XPC 2014-03-01 Arnold Multiply Finals HW 950 258.33 Location USA-OH Competition Arnold Multiply Finals Division HW Age 23 Equipment Multi-ply Weight 235 Bench 950
1 RPS 2013-10-06 LexenXtreme Fall Classic Pro Juniors 20-23 800 216.46 Location USA-OH Competition LexenXtreme Fall Classic Division Pro Juniors 20-23 Age 23 Equipment Multi-ply Class 242.5 Weight 238 Bench 800
1 RPS 2013-06-15 Lexen Summer Slam Amateur Open 850 230.56 Location USA-OH Competition Lexen Summer Slam Division Amateur Open Age 23 Equipment Single-ply Class 242.5 Weight 236.5 Bench 850 GLP 118.56
1 RPS 2013-03-03 International Open Pro Open 2375.5 646.6 Location USA-OH Competition International Open Division Pro Open Age 22 Equipment Multi-ply Class 242.5 Weight 234.4 Squat 903.9 Bench 832.2 Deadlift 639.3
DQ WABDL 2012-11-13 World Championships Elite Open Location USA-NV Competition World Championships Division Elite Open Age 22 Equipment Single-ply Class 242.5 Weight 242.5
DQ WPC 2012-07-21 CanAm Bench Press Championships M_JEM_APF Location USA-MI Competition CanAm Bench Press Championships Division M_JEM_APF Age 22 Equipment Multi-ply Class 242.5 Weight 235.2 Bench -909.4 -909.4 -909.4
DQ WPC 2012-07-21 CanAm Bench Press Championships M_OEM_APF Location USA-MI Competition CanAm Bench Press Championships Division M_OEM_APF Age 22 Equipment Multi-ply Class 242.5 Weight 235.2 Bench -909.4 -909.4 -909.4
1 WABDL 2012-05-12 Buckeye Hall of Fame Classic Elite Open 843.2 226.52 Location USA-OH Competition Buckeye Hall of Fame Classic Division Elite Open Age 21 Equipment Single-ply Class 242.5 Weight 242.5 Bench 843.2 GLP 116.34
1 WABDL 2012-05-12 Buckeye Hall of Fame Classic Juniors 20-25 843.2 226.52 Location USA-OH Competition Buckeye Hall of Fame Classic Division Juniors 20-25 Age 21 Equipment Single-ply Class 242.5 Weight 242.5 Bench 843.2 GLP 116.34
1 APF 2012-04-22 Single-ply Ohio Championships M_OES_APF 600 161.19 Location USA-OH Competition Single-ply Ohio Championships Division M_OES_APF Age 21 Equipment Single-ply Class 242.5 Weight 242.5 Deadlift 600
1 WABDL 2012-02-25 East Coast BP & DL Juniors 20-25 903.9 244.57 Location USA Competition East Coast BP & DL Division Juniors 20-25 Age 21 Equipment Single-ply Class 242.5 Weight 238 Bench 903.9 GLP 125.72
1 WABDL 2012-02-25 East Coast BP & DL Open 903.9 244.57 Location USA Competition East Coast BP & DL Division Open Age 21 Equipment Single-ply Class 242.5 Weight 238 Bench 903.9 GLP 125.72
1 APF 2011-11-13 Big Dog Classic M_OEM_AAPF 640 171.94 Location USA-OH Competition Big Dog Classic Division M_OEM_AAPF Age 21 Equipment Multi-ply Class 242.5 Weight 242.5 Deadlift 640
1 UPA 2011-09-24 Great Lakes Meet MJ 840 225.84 Location USA-OH Competition Great Lakes Meet Division MJ Age 21 Equipment Single-ply Class 242.5 Weight 242 Bench 840 -900 -900 840 GLP 116.01
DQ USPA 2011-08-20 Mid-Cities Benchpress Open Location USA-CA Competition Mid-Cities Benchpress Division Open Age 21 Equipment Multi-ply Class 242.5 Weight 236.6
1 WABDL 2011-05-17 Buckeye Hall of Fame Classic Elite Open 821.2 220.62 Location USA-OH Competition Buckeye Hall of Fame Classic Division Elite Open Age 20 Equipment Single-ply Class 242.5 Weight 242.5 Bench 821.2 GLP 113.31
1 WABDL 2011-05-17 Buckeye Hall of Fame Classic Juniors 20-25 821.2 220.62 Location USA-OH Competition Buckeye Hall of Fame Classic Division Juniors 20-25 Age 20 Equipment Single-ply Class 242.5 Weight 242.5 Bench 821.2 GLP 113.31
1 APF 2011-02-20 Ohio Cup M_JEM_APF 810 226.15 Location USA-OH Competition Ohio Cup Division M_JEM_APF Age 20 Equipment Multi-ply Class 220.5 Weight 220.5 Bench 810
1 APF 2011-02-20 Ohio Cup M_JEM_APF 2410 672.86 Location USA-OH Competition Ohio Cup Division M_JEM_APF Age 20 Equipment Multi-ply Class 220.5 Weight 220.5 Squat 900 Bench 810 Deadlift 700
1 APF 2011-02-20 Ohio Cup M_OEM_APF 2410 672.86 Location USA-OH Competition Ohio Cup Division M_OEM_APF Age 20 Equipment Multi-ply Class 220.5 Weight 220.5 Squat 900 Bench 810 Deadlift 700
1 APF 2010-11-14 Big Dog Classic M_OEM_APF 800 223.35 Location USA-OH Competition Big Dog Classic Division M_OEM_APF Age 20 Equipment Multi-ply Class 220.5 Weight 220.5 Bench 800
1 APF 2010-11-14 Big Dog Classic M_JEM_APF 800 223.35 Location USA-OH Competition Big Dog Classic Division M_JEM_APF Age 20 Equipment Multi-ply Class 220.5 Weight 220.5 Bench 800
1 APF 2010-11-14 Big Dog Classic M_OEM_APF 640 178.68 Location USA-OH Competition Big Dog Classic Division M_OEM_APF Age 20 Equipment Multi-ply Class 220.5 Weight 220.5 Deadlift 640
1 IPA 2010-10-24 Lexen Xtreme Fall Classic Pro Open 725 202.41 Location USA-OH Competition Lexen Xtreme Fall Classic Division Pro Open Age 20 Equipment Single-ply Class 220.5 Weight 220.5 Bench 725 GLP 104.56
1 IPA 2010-10-24 Lexen Xtreme Fall Classic Pro Juniors 20-23 725 202.41 Location USA-OH Competition Lexen Xtreme Fall Classic Division Pro Juniors 20-23 Age 20 Equipment Single-ply Class 220.5 Weight 220.5 Bench 725 GLP 104.56
1 IPA 2010-06-12 Lexen Xtreme Bench Meet Amateur Open 700 195.43 Location USA-OH Competition Lexen Xtreme Bench Meet Division Amateur Open Age 20 Equipment Single-ply Class 220.5 Weight 220.5 Bench 700 GLP 100.95
1 WABDL 2010-05-22 Buckeye Hall of Fame Classic Teen 18-19 644.9 180.04 Location USA-OH Competition Buckeye Hall of Fame Classic Division Teen 18-19 Age 19 Equipment Single-ply Class 220.5 Weight 220.5 Deadlift 644.9
1 WABDL 2010-05-22 Buckeye Hall of Fame Classic Open 650.4 181.58 Location USA-OH Competition Buckeye Hall of Fame Classic Division Open Age 19 Equipment Single-ply Class 220.5 Weight 220.5 Bench 650.4 GLP 93.79
1 WABDL 2010-05-22 Buckeye Hall of Fame Classic Teen 18-19 650.4 181.58 Location USA-OH Competition Buckeye Hall of Fame Classic Division Teen 18-19 Age 19 Equipment Single-ply Class 220.5 Weight 220.5 Bench 650.4 GLP 93.79
1 USAPL 2009-09-12 Bench Nationals M-T3 636 178.63 Location USA-OH Competition Bench Nationals Division M-T3 Age 19 Equipment Single-ply Class 220.5 Weight 217.5 Bench 584.2 622.8 636 636 GLP 92.37
1 NASA 2009-06-20 USA Nationals teen 1179.5 329.93 Location USA-OH Competition USA Nationals Division teen Age 19 Equipment Single-ply Class 220.5 Weight 219.5 Bench 600.8 Deadlift 578.7
1 NASA 2009-04-04 High School Nationals jr-sr 1570.8 439.92 Location USA-OK Competition High School Nationals Division jr-sr Age 18 Equipment Wraps Class 220.5 Weight 218.9 Squat 562.2 Bench 407.9 Deadlift 600.8
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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To make Jimmy Kolb’s new 635.5-kilogram (1,401-pound) Equipped Bench Press even more impressive, he has managed to achieve it without using any PEDs. This is evident from an official sheet from the competition displayed on Kolb’s Instagram story, which shows that he was drug-tested. So, he has once again secured his place in the history of powerlifting, but it is very likely that he will be setting his sights on an even heavier bench press very soon.
Published: 30 July, 2023 | 2:14 PM EDT
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