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2" Vertical Bar (FBBC)

Grip Sport International records, the best lift in each weight class, every athlete ranked by their best lift, and every contest lift.[1]

2" Vertical Bar (FBBC) on GSI

All records for this implement across every source →2" Vertical Bar (FBBC): every body's records on one page.

Official records

Best lift per weight class

The heaviest lift in each class in GSI's contest results (open division). Pick a class to rank every athlete's best lift in it.

Top lifts · men's

  1. 155.5 kg342.8 lb

    Igor KupinskyUkraine

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  2. 151.43 kg333.8 lb

    James JeffersCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas · Dec 18, 2021

    GSI[1]

  3. 150.55 kg331.9 lb

    Jesse PynnönenFinland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  4. 150.2 kg331.1 lb

    Thomas LarsenNorway

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  5. 150.08 kg330.9 lb

    Alexey TyukalovRussia

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  6. 148.77 kg328.0 lb

    Jake SahlaneyUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  7. 147.59 kg325.4 lb

    Kody BurnsUSA

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  8. 145.47 kg320.7 lb

    Gilbert GoodmanUSA

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  9. 145.01 kg319.7 lb

    Gilbert GoodmanUSA

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  10. 144.3 kg318.1 lb

    Jaland WorleyUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Summer 2023 · Jun 17, 2023

    GSI[1]

  11. 144.12 kg317.7 lb

    John StepienUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  12. 143.13 kg315.5 lb

    Kody BurnsUSA

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015

    GSI[1]

  13. 142.11 kg313.3 lb

    Tanner MerkleUSA

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  14. 142.0 kg313.1 lb

    James JeffersCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Jun 6, 2021

    GSI[1]

  15. 141.61 kg312.2 lb

    John StepienUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015

    GSI[1]

  16. 140.0 kg308.6 lb

    Igor KupinskyUkraine

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  17. 136.55 kg301.0 lb

    Gilbert GoodmanUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015

    GSI[1]

  18. 136.45 kg300.8 lb

    Phil HorwoodEngland

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  19. 136.32 kg300.5 lb

    Ulice PayneUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  20. 132.94 kg293.1 lb

    Bryan HunsakerUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  21. 131.65 kg290.2 lb

    Jouni MähönenFinland

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  22. 130.95 kg288.7 lb

    Harri TolonenFinland

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  23. 130.95 kg288.7 lb

    Tomi TuomiFinland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  24. 130.6 kg287.9 lb

    Lucas RaymondUSA

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015

    GSI[1]

  25. 130.55 kg287.8 lb

    Jouni MähönenFinland

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  26. 130.15 kg286.9 lb

    Steve MillardUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2021 Competition · Mar 13, 2021

    GSI[1]

  27. 129.98 kg286.6 lb

    Alexander AsinovskiRussia

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  28. 129.94 kg286.5 lb

    Jay SmithCanada

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  29. 129.86 kg286.3 lb

    Anton KladievRussia

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015

    GSI[1]

  30. 129.86 kg286.3 lb

    Ivan BeritashviliRussia

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015

    GSI[1]

  31. 129.29 kg285.0 lb

    Hunter HeathUSA

    Men · 120k

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 5 · Sep 16, 2023

    GSI[1]

  32. 129.27 kg285.0 lb

    Daniel ReinardUSA

    Men · 93k

    Arizona Cactus Grip Shootout 5 · Mar 17, 2012

    GSI[1]

  33. 129.19 kg284.8 lb

    Jake SahlaneyUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015

    GSI[1]

  34. 128.55 kg283.4 lb

    Leif WelzCanada

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  35. 128.32 kg282.9 lb

    Steve MillardUSA

    Men · 93k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  36. 128.32 kg282.9 lb

    Brad ProvickCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas · Dec 18, 2021

    GSI[1]

  37. 128.23 kg282.7 lb

    Brad ProvickCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Jun 6, 2021

    GSI[1]

  38. 128.2 kg282.6 lb

    Brad ProvickCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020

    GSI[1]

  39. 128.17 kg282.6 lb

    Joe SullivanUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  40. 128.17 kg282.6 lb

    Lucas RaymondUSA

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  41. 127.46 kg281.0 lb

    Aaron CorcorranUSA

    Men

    Show of Hands Grip Cup 3 · Apr 19, 2008

    GSI[1]

  42. 127.01 kg280.0 lb

    Derek GraybillUSA

    Men · 93k

    Arizona Cactus Grip Shootout 5 · Mar 17, 2012

    GSI[1]

  43. 127.0 kg280.0 lb

    Tim ButlerUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  44. 126.92 kg279.8 lb

    Tom McClureUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 2 · Sep 19, 2020

    GSI[1]

  45. 126.61 kg279.1 lb

    Jouni MähönenFinland

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 25, 2015

    GSI[1]

  46. 126.15 kg278.1 lb

    Jedd JohnsonUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015

    GSI[1]

  47. 126.05 kg277.9 lb

    Ben CollinsCanada

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  48. 125.43 kg276.5 lb

    Eric RoussinCanada

    Men · 93k

    Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Feb 28, 2015

    GSI[1]

  49. 125.43 kg276.5 lb

    Eric RoussinCanada

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015

    GSI[1]

  50. 124.98 kg275.5 lb

    Alexey KlimenkoRussia

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  51. 124.86 kg275.3 lb

    Alexandr KudashkinRussia

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015

    GSI[1]

  52. 124.85 kg275.2 lb

    Bob SundinUSA

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015

    GSI[1]

  53. 124.85 kg275.2 lb

    Darrin ShallmanUSA

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015

    GSI[1]

  54. 124.82 kg275.2 lb

    Josh KoenigUSA

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015

    GSI[1]

  55. 124.8 kg275.1 lb

    Kulikov SergeyRussia

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  56. 124.8 kg275.1 lb

    Vadim LelesRussia

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  57. 124.74 kg275.0 lb

    Aaron CorcorranUSA

    Men · 120k

    Arizona Cactus Grip Shootout 5 · Mar 17, 2012

    GSI[1]

  58. 124.28 kg274.0 lb

    Colton StormUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Dubs Grip Classic · Jul 13, 2024

    GSI[1]

  59. 124.28 kg274.0 lb

    Jaland WorleyUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Dubs Grip Classic · Jul 13, 2024

    GSI[1]

  60. 124.28 kg274.0 lb

    Steve MillardUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    Dubs Grip Classic · Jul 13, 2024

    GSI[1]

  61. 123.79 kg272.9 lb

    Bryan HunsakerUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  62. 123.62 kg272.5 lb

    Jedd JohnsonUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  63. 123.2 kg271.6 lb

    James JeffersCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020

    GSI[1]

  64. 122.95 kg271.1 lb

    Henri SonninenFinland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  65. 122.95 kg271.1 lb

    Miika LappalainenFinland

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  66. 122.92 kg271.0 lb

    Jay SmithCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Jun 6, 2021

    GSI[1]

  67. 122.64 kg270.4 lb

    Darrin ShallmanUSA

    Men · 74k

    Backyard Bastards Bash 2015

    GSI[1]

  68. 122.37 kg269.8 lb

    Joel DircksUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  69. 121.7 kg268.3 lb

    Igor KupinskyUkraine

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015

    GSI[1]

  70. 121.62 kg268.1 lb

    Arto JoronenFinland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 25, 2015

    GSI[1]

  71. 121.15 kg267.1 lb

    Steve MillardUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Summer 2023 · Jun 17, 2023

    GSI[1]

  72. 120.92 kg266.6 lb

    Eric RoussinCanada

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  73. 120.79 kg266.3 lb

    Eric RoussinCanada

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  74. 120.35 kg265.3 lb

    Niko JunnilainenFinland

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  75. 120.2 kg265.0 lb

    Adam BushawayEngland

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  76. 120.07 kg264.7 lb

    Ryan ThomasUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  77. 119.84 kg264.2 lb

    Tim FoxUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  78. 119.2 kg262.8 lb

    Kosenko AlexanderUkraine

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  79. 118.61 kg261.5 lb

    Euclides RamosUSA

    Men · 120k+

    The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016

    GSI[1]

  80. 118.61 kg261.5 lb

    Tim FoxUSA

    Men · 120k+

    The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016

    GSI[1]

  81. 118.4 kg261.0 lb

    Tom BrysonCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020

    GSI[1]

  82. 118.3 kg260.8 lb

    Mike SchimlCanada

    Men · 105k

    Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas · Dec 18, 2021

    GSI[1]

  83. 118.06 kg260.3 lb

    Andrei TerentievRussia

    Men · 66k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  84. 118.03 kg260.2 lb

    Steven SamaniegoUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 2 · Sep 19, 2020

    GSI[1]

  85. 118.0 kg260.1 lb

    Leiv B SødalNorway

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  86. 117.98 kg260.1 lb

    Tim FoxUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  87. 117.93 kg260.0 lb

    Russ FarverUSA

    Men · 120k

    Arizona Cactus Grip Shootout 5 · Mar 17, 2012

    GSI[1]

  88. 117.48 kg259.0 lb

    Josh KoenigUSA

    Men · 74k

    The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016

    GSI[1]

  89. 117.48 kg259.0 lb

    Dmitriy OsipovRussia

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  90. 117.36 kg258.7 lb

    Alexander AsinovskiRussia

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015

    GSI[1]

  91. 117.0 kg257.9 lb

    Matt KraenbringUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  92. 116.72 kg257.3 lb

    JT StraussnerUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015

    GSI[1]

  93. 116.64 kg257.1 lb

    Juha LehtimäkiFinland

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 25, 2015

    GSI[1]

  94. 116.44 kg256.7 lb

    Michael RogowskiUSA

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  95. 115.65 kg255.0 lb

    Jeremy EverdingUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2021 Competition · Mar 13, 2021

    GSI[1]

  96. 115.65 kg255.0 lb

    Michael RogowskiUSA

    Men · 83k

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2021 Competition · Mar 13, 2021

    GSI[1]

  97. 115.6 kg254.9 lb

    Niko JunnilainenFinland

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  98. 115.59 kg254.8 lb

    Jake SahlaneyUSA

    Men · 120k

    Backyard Bastards Bash 2015

    GSI[1]

  99. 115.2 kg254.0 lb

    Tony CowardEngland

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  100. 115.0 kg253.5 lb

    Merkulov MichailUkraine

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

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Sources

  1. [1]Source: Grip Sport International records database (Grip Sport International), synced October 25, 2026. Records and rankings belong to GSI; corrections belong with them.

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