GSI · Pinch

Blockbuster

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

Blockbuster on GSI

All records for this implement across every source →Blockbuster: 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

  1. 40.0 kg88.2 lb

    Juuso VarsellFinland

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  2. 39.73 kg87.6 lb

    Josh CulpepperUSA

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  3. 39.7 kg87.5 lb

    Jarno HyväriFinland

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  4. 39.69 kg87.5 lb

    Adam CohenUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  5. 39.69 kg87.5 lb

    Tremayne DesmarteauxCanada

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  6. 39.55 kg87.2 lb

    Christer HallertNorway

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  7. 39.54 kg87.2 lb

    Jason DingeyUSA

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  8. 39.5 kg87.1 lb

    Andy MunseyUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  9. 39.5 kg87.1 lb

    Virgil ThomsonCanada

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  10. 39.39 kg86.8 lb

    Libov EduardUkraine

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  11. 39.15 kg86.3 lb

    Jarno HyväriFinland

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  12. 39.1 kg86.2 lb

    Harley FullerEngland

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  13. 39.0 kg86.0 lb

    Pekka LähderinneFinland

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  14. 38.97 kg85.9 lb

    Zach EbelCanada

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  15. 38.89 kg85.7 lb

    Holovenko AntonUkraine

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  16. 38.85 kg85.6 lb

    Samuel PöyryFinland

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  17. 38.75 kg85.4 lb

    Marko HonkasaloFinland

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  18. 38.69 kg85.3 lb

    Holovenko AntonUkraine

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  19. 38.6 kg85.1 lb

    Josh HenzeUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  20. 38.35 kg84.5 lb

    Erik SmelandNorway

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  21. 38.15 kg84.1 lb

    Chaz StrangeUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  22. 38.15 kg84.1 lb

    Andy BruhnGermany

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  23. 38.15 kg84.1 lb

    Ben AquilinaUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  24. 38.05 kg83.9 lb

    Karl SkjelvikNorway

    Men · 93k, Masters 60-69

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  25. 37.82 kg83.4 lb

    Chad GustinUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  26. 37.75 kg83.2 lb

    Declan WrightAustralia

    Men · 120k+

    Hands of Hercules - Australia · Nov 2, 2025

    GSI[1]

  27. 37.74 kg83.2 lb

    Ben HelmsUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  28. 37.73 kg83.2 lb

    Zac StamperUSA

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  29. 37.7 kg83.1 lb

    Tommi HietamiesFinland

    Men · 93k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  30. 37.6 kg82.9 lb

    Isaac PittAustralia

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  31. 37.5 kg82.7 lb

    Andy Bramley

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  32. 37.5 kg82.7 lb

    Hunter HeathUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  33. 37.5 kg82.7 lb

    Matas ZabulisLithuania

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  34. 37.5 kg82.7 lb

    Steven NuttgensCanada

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  35. 37.5 kg82.7 lb

    Tony CowardEngland

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  36. 37.5 kg82.7 lb

    Zach StaniewiczUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  37. 37.4 kg82.5 lb

    Medvedev RomanUkraine

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  38. 37.36 kg82.4 lb

    Melnik RomanUkraine

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  39. 37.25 kg82.1 lb

    Mike Peyson

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  40. 37.25 kg82.1 lb

    Sarah ChappelowUSA

    Women · 84k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  41. 37.15 kg81.9 lb

    Glenn HunterAustralia

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  42. 37.05 kg81.7 lb

    Daniel Moy HelgesenNorway

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  43. 37.0 kg81.6 lb

    Brander CraigheadCanada

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  44. 36.9 kg81.4 lb

    Cam DennettUSA

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  45. 36.9 kg81.4 lb

    Chaz StrangeUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  46. 36.73 kg81.0 lb

    Carson RayUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  47. 36.6 kg80.7 lb

    David Reynolds IIIUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  48. 36.4 kg80.2 lb

    Tom DenmeadeAustralia

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  49. 36.4 kg80.2 lb

    Cliff KienerUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  50. 36.4 kg80.2 lb

    Nathanael PhillipsUSA

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  51. 36.29 kg80.0 lb

    Adam LautenschlagerUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  52. 36.29 kg80.0 lb

    Hunter HeathUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  53. 36.29 kg80.0 lb

    Tom McClureUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  54. 36.25 kg79.9 lb

    Eric PaulCanada

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  55. 36.2 kg79.8 lb

    Karl Atkins

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  56. 36.13 kg79.7 lb

    Dubovich Roman

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  57. 36.13 kg79.7 lb

    Libov EduardUkraine

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  58. 35.65 kg78.6 lb

    Joseph HodgsonAustralia

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  59. 35.6 kg78.5 lb

    Balanel DaniilUkraine

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  60. 35.6 kg78.5 lb

    Marko HonkasaloFinland

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  61. 35.46 kg78.2 lb

    Scott FikeUSA

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  62. 35.35 kg77.9 lb

    Derrick BrienCanada

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  63. 35.35 kg77.9 lb

    Sarah ChappelowUSA

    Women · 84k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  64. 35.23 kg77.7 lb

    Ben GalperUSA

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  65. 35.23 kg77.7 lb

    Elijuhel PersonsUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  66. 35.23 kg77.7 lb

    Miguel Mesina

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  67. 35.23 kg77.7 lb

    Travis WeinandUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  68. 35.23 kg77.7 lb

    Will GuilianiUSA

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  69. 35.15 kg77.5 lb

    Travis WeinandUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  70. 35.15 kg77.5 lb

    Blair Cossette

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  71. 35.15 kg77.5 lb

    Sebastian Pacey-SmithCanada

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  72. 35.1 kg77.4 lb

    Jukka Pätsi

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  73. 35.1 kg77.4 lb

    Matti SiikaluomaFinland

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  74. 35.05 kg77.3 lb

    Joni KoponenFinland

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  75. 35.05 kg77.3 lb

    Niko KoskinenFinland

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  76. 35.0 kg77.2 lb

    Devinlee BrownUSA

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  77. 35.0 kg77.2 lb

    Eric EcclesUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  78. 35.0 kg77.2 lb

    Michael RogowskiUSA

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  79. 34.82 kg76.8 lb

    Makarenko Artur

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  80. 34.6 kg76.3 lb

    Chris KozeliskyUSA

    Men · 93k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  81. 34.6 kg76.3 lb

    Preben Solheim

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  82. 34.6 kg76.3 lb

    Thomas Wassengen

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  83. 34.6 kg76.3 lb

    Stefano FortugnoCanada

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  84. 34.55 kg76.2 lb

    Espen Torgrimsen

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  85. 34.55 kg76.2 lb

    Preben Solheim

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  86. 34.55 kg76.2 lb

    Thomas Wassengen

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  87. 34.5 kg76.1 lb

    Steven NuttgensCanada

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  88. 34.49 kg76.0 lb

    Josh CulpepperUSA

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  89. 34.36 kg75.8 lb

    Vereshchagin Valeriy

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  90. 34.25 kg75.5 lb

    Andre Plesak

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  91. 34.25 kg75.5 lb

    Bryan Murphy

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  92. 34.25 kg75.5 lb

    Ryan GrabarczykCanada

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  93. 34.23 kg75.5 lb

    Guliaev MichailUkraine

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  94. 34.19 kg75.4 lb

    Tyson Dizazzo

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  95. 34.15 kg75.3 lb

    Darren Irving

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  96. 34.15 kg75.3 lb

    Michael Bierman

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  97. 34.09 kg75.2 lb

    Jack PalmerUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2024

    GSI[1]

  98. 34.02 kg75.0 lb

    Tony MadelineUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  99. 33.95 kg74.8 lb

    Tony CowardEngland

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  100. 33.9 kg74.7 lb

    Ben GalperUSA

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

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Sources

  1. [1]Source: Grip Sport International records database (Grip Sport International), synced October 24, 2026. Records and rankings belong to GSI; corrections belong with them.

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