We are proud to announce that two “All-Time” World Records were recently broken in the bench press at the IPA Strength Spectacular held in York on June 26th and 27th. Rob Forell benched 930 lbs. in the 220 lb. class. Jimmy Kolb benched 1,120 in a single-ply shirt. It is the most weight benched in the history of powerlifting regardless of weight class. Jimmy lifted in the 308 lb. class.
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Everyone, please note that an IPA meet lift posted on the internet does not always mean the lift is a good lift. Questionable lifts brought to our attention will be disallowed and not be posted as records on the IPA website or with OPEN POWERLIFTING. In addition, a blatant disregard of the rules may result in decertification of the meet director and judges.
Everyone, please note that an IPA meet lift posted on the internet does not always mean the lift is a good lift. Questionable lifts brought to our attention will be disallowed and not be posted as records on the IPA website or with OPEN POWERLIFTING. In addition, a blatant disregard of the rules may result in decertification of the meet director and judges.
February 10th, 2026
Several “All Time” World Records were broken at the Strength of Heroes meet aptly directed by Shawna Mendelson. Taylor Schaeffer being coached by Laura Phelps beat Laura’s long-standing squat and total records with lifts of a 780 lb. squat and an 1,815 lb. total in the 165 lb. multi-ply category. Rodney Woodward, Jr. became only the third man in history to break the 3,000 lb. barrier. Rodney totaled 3,025 lbs. in the unlimited Super Heavy category. Mark D’Amico surpassed a record that stood for 30 years, Ernie Frantz’s squat record. Mark squatted 820 lbs. in the M60-64, 220 lb. class. Congratulations on your fantastic achievements!
Several “All Time” World Records were broken at the Strength of Heroes meet aptly directed by Shawna Mendelson. Taylor Schaeffer being coached by Laura Phelps beat Laura’s long-standing squat and total records with lifts of a 780 lb. squat and an 1,815 lb. total in the 165 lb. multi-ply category. Rodney Woodward, Jr. became only the third man in history to break the 3,000 lb. barrier. Rodney totaled 3,025 lbs. in the unlimited Super Heavy category. Mark D’Amico surpassed a record that stood for 30 years, Ernie Frantz’s squat record. Mark squatted 820 lbs. in the M60-64, 220 lb. class. Congratulations on your fantastic achievements!
September 11th, 2025