Scot Mendelson
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Scot Mendelson is an American powerlifter
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Mendelson is Jewish, and grew up in Brooklyn, New York.
He is the current world record holder in the raw (unassisted) bench press
with a 715 pounds (324.3 kg) press at the New England Bench Press Classic on May 22, 2005. He also held the world record in equipped
bench press. Mendelson pressed 457.5 kg (1,008.6 lb) on his first attempt at the Fit Expo at the 2006 Iron Man Bodybuilding contest on February 18, 2006. The event also included the APF Mendelson Bench Press Classic in Pasadena
, California
. The new world record is now held by Ryan Kennelly
with a weight of 488.6 kg (1075 lbs).
Mendelson and his wife have three children and live in California. He now owns "Fitness Individualized Training" gym, which teaches strength training and combat sports.
On November 23, 2008, Mendelson benched 465 kg (1,025.1 lb) at the WPC world championships in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Mendelson cut down 2 weight classes and as of December 12, 2009 his current bench press is 1030 at 275 lbs.
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...
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Mendelson is Jewish, and grew up in Brooklyn, New York.
He is the current world record holder in the raw (unassisted) 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 715 pounds (324.3 kg) press at the New England Bench Press Classic on May 22, 2005. He also held the world record in equipped
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....
bench press. Mendelson pressed 457.5 kg (1,008.6 lb) on his first attempt at the Fit Expo at the 2006 Iron Man Bodybuilding contest on February 18, 2006. The event also included the APF Mendelson Bench Press Classic in Pasadena
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. The new world record is now held by Ryan Kennelly
Ryan Kennelly
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 bench press with a lift of 1075 lbs during the Pride Strength Wars held in Kennewick, Washington...
with a weight of 488.6 kg (1075 lbs).
Mendelson and his wife have three children and live in California. He now owns "Fitness Individualized Training" gym, which teaches strength training and combat sports.
On November 23, 2008, Mendelson benched 465 kg (1,025.1 lb) at the WPC world championships in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Mendelson cut down 2 weight classes and as of December 12, 2009 his current bench press is 1030 at 275 lbs.