
10/07/2025
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Jimmy Kolb smashed an all-time powerlifting barrier with a 612.5-kg (1,350-lb) equipped bench press, marking the first 600-kg lift in sanctioned competition.
Using a bench press shirt, wrist wraps and belt, he bested his own 2022 record at the 2023 IPA Hillbilly Havoc in Hurricane, WV.
His 147.8-kg bodyweight performance showcases how technique, specialized gear and raw strength converge at the elite level.
This milestone joins the feats of Maddox, Sarychev and Sumner in bench-press history.
Dive into the full breakdown of the lift, equipment rules and the rivalry that shapes record-setting powerlifting below.