Bill Crawford 881.8 lbs Bench Press (400 kgs) All-Time World Record

[6694Bigman]

I have lifted shirt and raw both have there own workouts and are hard but I did go back to raw! And as far as world records go its 715 raw and 1075 shirted world is all feds

[SmexyPC]

@6694Bigman 400kg bench press for a differne weight class. the 1075 was done in the SHW/308

[AzzCatz]

What a fat peice of shit

[JayBee671]

every video says they have the "world record". anybody know the real record?

[Mitchilich]

@JayBee671: In powerlifting, there are too many federations, each having it's own weight classes and gear classifications. You could have a world record in the APF in the 275 lb weight class with multi-ply gear, etc... The "real" record is Scott Mendelson benching 715 lbs raw, without a bench shirt. I have more respect for that than for a 1,000 lb presser using a shirt. My mantra is "If you can't lift the weight without assistance, then YOU can't lift the weight."

[JayBee671]

@Mitchilich I see, thanks for clearing that up man.

[sharif33]

@Mitchilich do you apply the mantra to other sports too? like baseball: if you can't hit the ball without a bat, then YOU can't hit the ball... or football: if you can't make the hit without shoulder pads and a helmet, then YOU can't make the hit... or tennis, etc, etc, etc. Geared lifting is just a different game. Gear brings a new technical, mental, and strength aspect to lifting.

[Mitchilich]

@sharif33; That's not even close to the same thing, and I suspect you are intelligent enough to realize that. But as a question to you - by following the logic of your last statement; If I were to develop a hydraulic exoskeleton suit and wearing such would allow me to total well over 10,000 lbs, would you consider it legit?

Each lifter can do as they wish, and I don't claim superiority. But I don't respect the use of gear - and it's my right to feel that way.

[sharif33]

@Mitchilich You didn't really follow the logic of my last statement. Would a hydraulic exoskeleton suit bring a new technical, mental, or strength aspect to the sport? I suspect not.

Have you ever used gear?

[Mitchilich]

@sharif33: I did follow the logic of your last statement, and arguably, a hydraulic exoskeleton suit would very much bring a new technical aspect to the sport.

But I digress. I have not used gear, nor will I, since I can't respect it's use. I know there is no winning a youtube debate - however, I don't think there is any denying the fact that using gear increases lifts beyond what the athlete can do on their own (otherwise why use it at all). That said, see my original comment.

[cornflaker22]

one time i benched

[Jeffries606]

I was going to bench 882 lbs, but then i took an arrow in the knee.

[Grumpus3]

I don't get all of these world records in powerlifting... it's like they distinguish between raw, semi-raw, single ply, double ply, triple ply, reverse cowgirl position, no-no-no stuff.. and each of these have their own unique world records.

[TheBenchpressfreak]

Hes a fatass.. if i weighed 400 pounds i could do that too

[ingosnow25]

He looks like a deformed turtle thats angry

[tomlennon1000]

@TheTanksmasher hered wrong then didnt u u fuckng loser

[ElvisFerbeyre]

@faronsparker don't pay attention to this mutherfucker faggot, he likes to criticize the hard work of many people and if you use a bench shirt, he doesn't understand that roided or not it's really hard, and he's always such a stupid prick, forgive him faronsparker.

[tomlennon1000]

@faronsparker didnt c that one coming lol u fat piece of shit. don't waste my time fat boy

[tomlennon1000]

@faronsparker shut ur fat mouth tough guy..u will get ur ass whooped by whoever it is ur fighting, what are u gunna do to ur opponent.. bite chunks outta him u fat cunt. i dont give a fuck who u are or who u think u are, ur a fat piece of shit. u flabby ass queer. go b tough sum place else, talkin bout us fighting, i mean cum on fat boy. u think id fly ova to u to waste my time.ur just and internet tough guy now fuck off. ur talking absolute shit, honestly man u sound ridiculous.

[tomlennon1000]

@faronsparker whatever you say man boobs, ur fat,slow and u rely on steroids for ur strength and stamina. u and i both know anyone can whoop ur outta shape saggy ass. ur coming back on here starting an argument again shows how pathetic u are. if u think ur a tough guy go get in the ring with other tough guys and slug it out, not talk bullshit to a total stranger over youtube about how good u are and how u can whoop them.UR PATHETIC MAN , GET A LIFE !

[tomlennon1000]

@faronsparker lol not very original are u, goes to show how much of a silly fat twat u are

[tomlennon1000]

@faronsparker not allot u roid head, suited up flabby sack of shit. u still using steroids and getting bitch tits because of it.

[tomlennon1000]

@faronsparker u said that u was a homosexual so why are u calling me a faggot, im straight so dont try and twist things around...."i can beat your ass".......no thank you but im sure your boyfriend would like it.

[tomlennon1000]

@faronsparker natural strength baby....drug free and unequipped. u r just a steroid using suited up joke

[tomlennon1000]

@faronsparker king? lol , just goes to show how deluded u are. il learn the old skool way thanks...run along now cos ur probably due ur daily jab of steroids. 

[tomlennon1000]

@faronsparker lol shut up asshole

[tomlennon1000]

@faronsparker id fuck u up so bad ur mother wouldn't recognise u....just fuck off and go juice urself u pathetic piece of shit cos without ur juice and ur suites ur just another face in the crowd ...hell , ur just another face in the crowd anyway . now why do u go start a conversation with sum one u can impress with ur bullshit cos u aint gettin far with me. what a grade A cunt u are

[xXOssisxX]

chock norris does this as his warm up

[tomlennon1000]

@faronsparker blah blah blah..shut ur mouth u asshole and fuck off

[dabrovi402]

bill rules ...lake george fan

[tomlennon1000]

just pathetic....go raw or fuck off !

[goooooooi]

yo those weights r sic

[asborisov1]

L0L TW0 SP0TTERS D0ING THE LIFT F0R HIM. PATHETIC DISGRACE.

[asborisov1]

WHAT A FUCKING J0KE

[ptarleton]

God how old is that shirt?

[megadude86]

He can keep his record, at least I can wipe my own ass.

[ptarleton]

@megadude86 That's because you don't have a bench shirt on.

[triza106]

Like I had said I was looking for Bill a couple months ago. I did meet up with him and would like to again. Have not seen any recent u-tube videos recently. Tell him I said hello and to get in touch triza106@Yhaoo.com.

[faronism]

The man

[triza106]

Bill I am trying to get ahold of you. Its Teresa (Sams friend) who came to the gym for a few weeks. I have move to saratoga springs and thought you could meet me at Planet Fitness and help me with some training. I am on facebook. triza106 and email is triza106@yahoo.com

[porlier10]

@triza106 Bills gym is in south glens falls ABC Fitness open Mon thru friday 6am-10pm and Sat 7am-4pm

[MrBeardstyle]

dat rom

[FinalMassMonster]

KING DIAMOND ABIGAIL ON THE STEREO!!!

[indbolwebelieve]

all time world record?

[cyberkai99]

According to the federation he competed in. The actual highest shirt bench is 1075.

[25Lode]

@cyberkai99 This is correct. Not quite sure why they're calling this a record. Maybe Canadian record?

[chrisbeararmesPL]

@25Lode could it be a Master's class record? IIRC Bill's getting up there age-wise

[pooponhoop]

@cyberkai99 how does wearing a shirt make a difference?

[cyberkai99]

This isn't any ordinary shirt. It's a bench press shirt. It's a really tight shirt that can be made out of several different fabrics. As you bring the bar down, the shirt tightens across the chest immensely and builds compression/elastic energy (I believe is the right type of energy) and it gives you one hell of a pop off the chest. Some shirts that have been developed lately even give lots of support even near lockout. They also can have multiple layers for even more power.

[pooponhoop]

@cyberkai99 thanks for the feedback, how much do these shirts cost

[cyberkai99]

The price of the shirt varies depending on the brand, how many ply it is and the material it is made out of. The best shirt you can get is an Inzer triply ply super phenom. That's gonna run $300 for you. But you can get a standard blast shirt for about $30. My father uses one simply for when he has shoulder pain and he trains RAW the remainder of the time.

[roofit]

Awesome!

[shareeefroma]

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