Ryan Kennelly
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Ryan Kennelly is an American
powerlifter
who specializes in the bench press
. As of November 8, 2008, Kennelly holds the World Powerlifting Organization world record in the assisted (geared) bench press
with a lift of 1075 lbs (489 kg) during the Pride Strength Wars held in Kennewick, Washington
. This world record is classified as an equipped world record, meaning the lift is performed with the aid of a bench shirt
. Kennelly has also bench pressed an unequipped 655 lbs (297 kg) in competition.
His current record was the third time in 2008 that he had broken the bench press world record. On April 12, 2008, Kennelly set the bench press record with a lift of 1070 lbs (486 kg) during the American Powerlifting Association Open Iron War held in Kennewick, Washington.
On July 12, 2008, Kennelly successfully bench pressed 1074 lbs (488 kg) during the United Powerlifting Association Bench Bash For Cash in Dubuque, Iowa
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Kennelly is 6 inch, making him one of the tallest bench press specialists in active competition.
United States
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Powerlifting
Powerlifting is a strength sport. It resembles the sport of Olympic weightlifting, as both disciplines involve lifting weights in three attempts. Powerlifting evolved from a sport known as 'odd lifts' which followed the same three attempt format but used a wide variety of events akin to Strongman...
who specializes in the bench press
Bench press
The bench press is an exercise of the upper body. For bodybuilding purposes, it is used to stimulate the pectorals, deltoids, and triceps. While on his or her back, the person performing the bench press lowers a weight to the level of the chest, then pushes it back up until the arm is straight...
. As of November 8, 2008, Kennelly holds the World Powerlifting Organization world record in the assisted (geared) bench press
Bench press
The bench press is an exercise of the upper body. For bodybuilding purposes, it is used to stimulate the pectorals, deltoids, and triceps. While on his or her back, the person performing the bench press lowers a weight to the level of the chest, then pushes it back up until the arm is straight...
with a lift of 1075 lbs (489 kg) during the Pride Strength Wars held in Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick is a city in Benton County in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Washington, near the Hanford nuclear site. It is the most populous of the three cities collectively referred to as the Tri-Cities...
. This world record is classified as an equipped world record, meaning the lift is performed with the aid of a bench shirt
Bench shirt
A bench shirt is a stiff supportive shirt, used to improve performance in the bench press, most often in powerlifting competitions. Bench shirts are usually made of polyester, denim, or canvas and come in single- or multi-ply thicknesses....
. Kennelly has also bench pressed an unequipped 655 lbs (297 kg) in competition.
His current record was the third time in 2008 that he had broken the bench press world record. On April 12, 2008, Kennelly set the bench press record with a lift of 1070 lbs (486 kg) during the American Powerlifting Association Open Iron War held in Kennewick, Washington.
On July 12, 2008, Kennelly successfully bench pressed 1074 lbs (488 kg) during the United Powerlifting Association Bench Bash For Cash in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque is a city in and the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, located along the Mississippi River. In 2010 its population was 57,637, making it the ninth-largest city in the state and the county's population was 93,653....
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Kennelly is 6 inch, making him one of the tallest bench press specialists in active competition.