700 Pound Bench Press... And He's Only A Senior In High School

[Rodja]

I knew there was no way anyone could credit the shirt with that much of an increase. He probably does 525+ raw. What's your guess, Rodja?

It's hard to say, but I wouldn't venture too far away from 600. The closed back limits the amount you get out of the shirt because he's not able to jack it down too much. The dude is built to PL, though. Good thoracic mobility, shortish arms, low center of gravity.

[Rulk]

my guess^ around there.

[Rodja]

One thing to remember is that the judges for TX are USAPL judges and they're assholes on depth, pausing, etc. so you know the squat was deep and with a walkout.

[Coolazice]

One thing to remember is that the judges for TX are USAPL judges and they're assholes on depth, pausing, etc. so you know the squat was deep and with a walkout.

Even more impressive then! I'm gonna have to check for other videos now.

[Coolazice]

He had a 1900 pound total that day!

Greg Jaklewicz: Hans and Franz give way to Matt the Mighty (with weightlifting video) » Abilene Reporter-News

[Rodja]

Shit...I was wrong about him breaking Mark Henry's total. That was actually another TX kid from this past weekend.

[Coolazice]

Shit...I was wrong about him breaking Mark Henry's total. That was actually another TX kid from this past weekend.

What was Mark H's total? Any idea who the other kid was?

[Rodja]

What was Mark H's total? Any idea who the other kid was?

His name is Andrew Billings and he posted a 2010 total. I would kill for that total.

[Coolazice]

His name is Andrew Billings and he posted a 2010 total. I would kill for that total.

Unbelievable!!! Googling now. Thanks!

[Coolazice]

His spotters were entirely too small it this squat video in this article.

Baylor 2013 DT Andrew Billings breaks Mark Henry's State Powerlifting Record - Our Daily Bears


He's 18, 6'2" and 305-315 depending on which profile you read. That is one big, strong, kid!!!