GSI · Wrist
Sledge Hammer Choke
Grip Sport International records, the best lift in each weight class, every athlete ranked by their best lift, and every contest lift.[1]
All records for this implement across every source →Sledge Hammer Choke: every body's records on one page.Official records
Men · All-time · 120k
187.79 kg414.0 lb
James Retarides · USA
Women · All-time · 84k+
65.32 kg144.0 lb
Sadie Kromholtz · USA
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.
Men · 59k
82.55 kg182.0 lb
Yori Skutt
2014
Men · 66k
63.5 kg140.0 lb
C-A Chartrand-Lefebvre
Canada · 2014
Men · 74k
120.66 kg266.0 lb
Michael Hann
USA · 2014
Men · 83k
107.95 kg238.0 lb
Eric Milfeld
USA · 2014
Men · 93k
171.46 kg378.0 lb
Lucas Raymond
USA · 2014
Men · 105k
152.41 kg336.0 lb
James Retarides
USA · 2026
Men · 120k
187.79 kg414.0 lb
James Retarides
USA · 2022
Men · 120k+
146.96 kg324.0 lb
Shawn Kapusta
USA · 2022
Women · 63k
35.38 kg78.0 lb
Courtney Hollihan
2025
Women · 72k
51.71 kg114.0 lb
Courtney Jorgenson
2026
Women · 84k
57.15 kg126.0 lb
Michelle Collins
2026
Women · 84k+
65.32 kg144.0 lb
Sadie Kromholtz
USA · 2019
Women · 100k
54.43 kg120.0 lb
Grace Larson
2026
Women · 100k+
59.87 kg132.0 lb
Shelby Janes
2026
Top lifts · 93k
Rank 1
171.46 kg378.0 lb
Men · 93k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
Rank 2
120.66 kg266.0 lb
Eric RoussinCanada
Men · 93k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
Rank 3
119.75 kg264.0 lb
Chris RiceUSA
Men · 93k, Masters 60-69
The Gripmas Carol 2013 · Dec 7, 2013
Rank 4
119.75 kg264.0 lb
Men · 93k
The Gripmas Carol 2013 · Dec 7, 2013
Rank 5
114.31 kg252.0 lb
Kody BurnsUSA
Men · 93k
The Gripmas Carol 2013 · Dec 7, 2013
Rank 6
114.31 kg252.0 lb
Josh DaleUSA
Men · 93k
The Gripday Party · Apr 5, 2014
Rank 7
107.95 kg238.0 lb
Jon VanceUSA
Men · 93k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
Rank 8
92.53 kg204.0 lb
Ryan GrabarczykCanada
Men · 93k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
Rank 9
89.81 kg198.0 lb
Wayne TaylorUSA
Men · 93k
Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022
Rank 10
89.81 kg198.0 lb
Tim ButlerUSA
Men · 93k
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022
Rank 11
88.9 kg196.0 lb
Brent BarbeUSA
Men · 93k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
Rank 12
87.09 kg192.0 lb
Tyler FriesenCanada
Men · 93k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
Rank 13
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Men · 93k, Youth 14-15
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
Rank 14
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Steven NuttgensCanada
Men · 93k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
Rank 15
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Karl SkjelvikNorway
Men · 93k, Masters 50-59
Holdfast Gauntlet · Sep 28, 2013
Rank 16
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Jordan EbelUSA
Men · 93k
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022 · Apr 2, 2022
Rank 17
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Men · 93k
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022
Rank 18
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Men · 93k
The Gripmas Carol 2013 · Dec 7, 2013
Rank 19
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Toshiro HiraiCanada
Men · 93k
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025
Rank 20
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Cameron McFarlaneCanada
Men · 93k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
Rank 21
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Men · 93k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
Rank 22
72.57 kg160.0 lb
Men · 93k
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
Rank 23
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Men · 93k
Diablo Rock Grip Comp 2 · Apr 20, 2013
Rank 24
65.32 kg144.0 lb
Men · 93k
Diablo Rock Grip Comp 2 · Apr 20, 2013
Rank 25
65.32 kg144.0 lb
Men · 93k
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
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Sources
- [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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