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Grab Ball

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

Grab Ball on GSI

All records for this implement across every source →Grab Ball: 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. 57.77 kg127.4 lb

    Dubovich Roman

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  2. 57.7 kg127.2 lb

    Shiraliev AnarUkraine

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  3. 57.61 kg127.0 lb

    Beloshapka DmitriyUkraine

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  4. 57.55 kg126.9 lb

    Jukka Pätsi

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  5. 57.5 kg126.8 lb

    Jon MayUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  6. 57.4 kg126.5 lb

    Todd Steele

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  7. 57.38 kg126.5 lb

    Ben Ford

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  8. 57.26 kg126.2 lb

    Ilia Iloinen

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  9. 57.2 kg126.1 lb

    Bruno GonzalezChile

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  10. 57.1 kg125.9 lb

    Markham Tuck

    Men · 66k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  11. 57.05 kg125.8 lb

    Pakhomov Denis

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  12. 57.04 kg125.8 lb

    Ripchanskiy Maksim

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  13. 57.04 kg125.8 lb

    Yarovoy Maksim

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  14. 57.0 kg125.7 lb

    Paul BloomEngland

    Men · 66k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  15. 56.8 kg125.2 lb

    Kyle Mertz

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  16. 56.7 kg125.0 lb

    Oscar Celis

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  17. 56.6 kg124.8 lb

    Michael Bierman

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  18. 56.5 kg124.6 lb

    Joel Briere

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  19. 56.4 kg124.3 lb

    Micah Lee

    Men · 66k

    GripRock IV · Jul 25, 2024

    GSI[1]

  20. 56.31 kg124.1 lb

    Zalata Anatoliy

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  21. 56.28 kg124.1 lb

    Frank ChaudoinUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  22. 56.23 kg124.0 lb

    Rick BlanchardCanada

    Men · 93k, Masters 60-69

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  23. 56.21 kg123.9 lb

    Alain GoyerCanada

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  24. 56.21 kg123.9 lb

    Luigi CostanzoCanada

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  25. 56.21 kg123.9 lb

    Darrin ShallmanUSA

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  26. 56.1 kg123.7 lb

    Chris Redd

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  27. 56.1 kg123.7 lb

    Bryan Murphy

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  28. 56.05 kg123.6 lb

    Frank ChaudoinUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  29. 56.05 kg123.6 lb

    Issac Newton

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  30. 55.79 kg123.0 lb

    Chris RibichUSA

    Men · 83k

    EOGC7 - Midwest Regionals · Aug 23, 2025

    GSI[1]

  31. 55.75 kg122.9 lb

    Mikula Vlad

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  32. 55.75 kg122.9 lb

    Tarasov Arsen

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  33. 55.65 kg122.7 lb

    Cristobal GarridoChile

    Men · 66k

    Ranking Chile Grip II · Jul 4, 2026

    GSI[1]

  34. 55.55 kg122.5 lb

    Markham Tuck

    Men · 66k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  35. 55.5 kg122.4 lb

    Andrew NguyenCanada

    Men · 74k

    Grasp for Gold · Jun 14, 2025

    GSI[1]

  36. 55.5 kg122.4 lb

    Teddy BrescacinCanada

    Men · 105k

    Grasp for Gold · Jun 14, 2025

    GSI[1]

  37. 55.45 kg122.2 lb

    Stefan Sieberer

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  38. 55.4 kg122.1 lb

    Gumenniy Dmitriy

    Men · 66k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  39. 55.35 kg122.0 lb

    Ekrem Tara

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  40. 55.3 kg121.9 lb

    Andrew PantkeUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  41. 55.3 kg121.9 lb

    Lauro Biastoch

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  42. 55.3 kg121.9 lb

    Jeff WallingUSA

    Men · 105k

    Gripmas in July · Jul 31, 2021

    GSI[1]

  43. 55.3 kg121.9 lb

    Jeremy KaufmanUSA

    Men · 74k

    Gripmas in July · Jul 31, 2021

    GSI[1]

  44. 55.26 kg121.8 lb

    Maksim Volin

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  45. 55.26 kg121.8 lb

    Ripchanskiy Maksim

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  46. 55.25 kg121.8 lb

    Aaron LiuAustralia

    Men · 59k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  47. 55.25 kg121.8 lb

    Vakula EvgeniyUkraine

    Men · 66k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  48. 55.24 kg121.8 lb

    Voloshaniuk Nilolay

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  49. 55.24 kg121.8 lb

    Ripchanskiy Ivan

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  50. 55.2 kg121.7 lb

    Lauri Lamminsivu

    Men · 66k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  51. 55.17 kg121.6 lb

    Guliaev MichailUkraine

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  52. 55.1 kg121.5 lb

    Bjorn Cofield

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  53. 55.1 kg121.5 lb

    Will GuilianiUSA

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  54. 55.0 kg121.3 lb

    Nick Tadlock

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  55. 55.0 kg121.3 lb

    Maksim Volin

    Men · 93k

    Alex Grip Cup · Jan 23, 2021

    GSI[1]

  56. 55.0 kg121.3 lb

    Adam Turner

    Men · 83k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  57. 55.0 kg121.3 lb

    Kyle Mertz

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  58. 55.0 kg121.3 lb

    Will GuilianiUSA

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  59. 55.0 kg121.3 lb

    Adam LautenschlagerUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  60. 55.0 kg121.3 lb

    Alexey Chirkov

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  61. 54.95 kg121.1 lb

    Andre Muth

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  62. 54.95 kg121.1 lb

    Manuel Roggenbuck

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  63. 54.95 kg121.1 lb

    Tomas ValverdeFinland

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  64. 54.9 kg121.0 lb

    Zach PhillipsCanada

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  65. 54.75 kg120.7 lb

    Manuel RebolledoChile

    Men · 120k

    Ranking Chile Grip II · Jul 4, 2026

    GSI[1]

  66. 54.65 kg120.5 lb

    Thomas Arning

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  67. 54.5 kg120.2 lb

    Dustin Lofland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  68. 54.44 kg120.0 lb

    Mike McMillanUSA

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  69. 54.43 kg120.0 lb

    Dillon FurbeeUSA

    Men · 93k

    Yeti Grip · Dec 17, 2022

    GSI[1]

  70. 54.43 kg120.0 lb

    Rob SnyderUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Yeti Grip · Dec 17, 2022

    GSI[1]

  71. 54.4 kg119.9 lb

    Chizh Alexey

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  72. 54.4 kg119.9 lb

    Onishchenko Victor

    Men · 93k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  73. 54.4 kg119.9 lb

    Shindor Alexey

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  74. 54.34 kg119.8 lb

    Ben EdwardsUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  75. 54.34 kg119.8 lb

    Rich Curtis

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  76. 54.1 kg119.3 lb

    Kjell Rune Knudsen

    Men · 83k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  77. 54.1 kg119.3 lb

    Yngve WehusNorway

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  78. 53.92 kg118.9 lb

    Gumenniy Dmitriy

    Men · 66k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  79. 53.71 kg118.4 lb

    Stephane OuelletteCanada

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  80. 53.7 kg118.4 lb

    Colten CollardUSA

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  81. 53.7 kg118.4 lb

    Sam Goff

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  82. 53.4 kg117.7 lb

    Dean RedzicAustralia

    Men · 120k

    GSI Capital Grip Challenge · Aug 24, 2024

    GSI[1]

  83. 53.35 kg117.6 lb

    Andrew HodgeAustralia

    Men · 120k+

    Capital Challenge of Grip Strength · Aug 23, 2025

    GSI[1]

  84. 53.35 kg117.6 lb

    Sean MagnussonAustralia

    Men · 120k

    Capital Challenge of Grip Strength · Aug 23, 2025

    GSI[1]

  85. 53.32 kg117.6 lb

    Darrin ShallmanUSA

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  86. 53.28 kg117.5 lb

    Chris AndradeUSA

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  87. 53.28 kg117.5 lb

    Mike McMillanUSA

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  88. 53.12 kg117.1 lb

    Jeremy KaufmanUSA

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  89. 53.1 kg117.1 lb

    Kristenko Andrey

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  90. 53.0 kg116.8 lb

    Alexander AndreevRussia

    Men · 83k

    Alex Grip Cup · Jan 23, 2021

    GSI[1]

  91. 52.91 kg116.6 lb

    Mashkovets Vyacheslav

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  92. 52.8 kg116.4 lb

    Frank ChaudoinUSA

    Men · 105k

    Gripmas in July · Jul 31, 2021

    GSI[1]

  93. 52.8 kg116.4 lb

    Keygun PerezUSA

    Men · 120k

    Gripmas in July · Jul 31, 2021

    GSI[1]

  94. 52.8 kg116.4 lb

    Austin Thomas

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  95. 52.68 kg116.1 lb

    Ben Ford

    Men · 120k

    Skillet Hands Grip Challenge · Sep 24, 2022

    GSI[1]

  96. 52.64 kg116.1 lb

    Gumenniy Dmitriy

    Men · 66k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

    GSI[1]

  97. 52.6 kg116.0 lb

    Jonathan Spindola

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    GSI[1]

  98. 52.6 kg116.0 lb

    Bryan Sanchez

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022

    GSI[1]

  99. 52.5 kg115.7 lb

    Nick CurryUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Yeti Grip · Dec 17, 2022

    GSI[1]

  100. 52.4 kg115.5 lb

    Gordon Hearn

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020

    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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