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Saxon Bar 2" x 5"

Every record and contest lift for the Saxon Bar 2" x 5" from every body we track, side by side. Each entry carries its owner's badge and a footnote to the owner's own records.

Records from: GSI (as Saxon Bar 2"x5")Armlifting USA (as 2" x 5" Saxon Bar)

Records

Grip Sport International

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The heaviest open-division lift in each class across every source. Each body uses its own class limits, so classes are shown as that body writes them. Pick a class to see its full ranking.

All lifts · men's

  1. Rank 1

    141.5 kg312.0 lb

    Alexey Tyukalov

    Men · 125k

    —2024

    Armlifting USA[2]

  2. Rank 2

    140.61 kg310.0 lb

    Jason DingeyUSA

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    General Tso Grippin · 2024

    GSI[1]

  3. Rank 3

    140.6 kg310.0 lb

    Carl Myerscough

    Men · 125k+

    —2024

    Armlifting USA[2]

  4. Rank 4

    140.6 kg310.0 lb

    Jason Dingey

    Men · 110k+, Masters 50+

    —2024

    Armlifting USA[2]

  5. Rank 5

    136.2 kg300.3 lb

    Markus Mannik

    Men · 110k

    —2025

    Armlifting USA[2]

  6. Rank 6

    130.5 kg287.7 lb

    Brad ProvickCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas · Dec 18, 2021

    GSI[1]

  7. Rank 7

    129.27 kg285.0 lb

    Jedd JohnsonUSA

    Men · 120k

    United States Grip Sport Nationals · May 31, 2025

    GSI[1]

  8. Rank 8

    129.27 kg285.0 lb

    Lucas RaymondUSA

    Men · 105k

    United States Grip Sport Nationals · May 31, 2025

    GSI[1]

  9. Rank 9

    128.45 kg283.2 lb

    Andy GagnonCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Green Mountain Grip Extravaganza · Jul 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  10. Rank 10

    127.6 kg281.3 lb

    Jaland WorleyUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Rolling Hills Grip Challenge 3 · Mar 29, 2025

    GSI[1]

  11. Rank 11

    127.2 kg280.4 lb

    Steve MillardUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Summer 2022 · Jul 30, 2022

    GSI[1]

  12. Rank 12

    127.01 kg280.0 lb

    Zach MullinsUSA

    Men · 105k

    United States Grip Sport Nationals · May 31, 2025

    GSI[1]

  13. Rank 13

    127.0 kg280.0 lb

    Odd Haugen

    Men · 110k+, Masters 60+

    —2023

    Armlifting USA[2]

  14. Rank 14

    126.2 kg278.2 lb

    Colton StormUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Winter 2023 · Feb 25, 2023

    GSI[1]

  15. Rank 15

    125.0 kg275.6 lb

    Mike GentileUSA

    Men · 120k+

    US Grip Sport Nationals · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  16. Rank 16

    122.47 kg270.0 lb

    Nate PowellUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Greenville Grab Southeastern Regional Championship · Jul 19, 2025

    GSI[1]

  17. Rank 17

    122.25 kg269.5 lb

    Eric RoussinCanada

    Men · 105k

    Spring Clench 2023 · Apr 15, 2023

    GSI[1]

  18. Rank 18

    120.0 kg264.6 lb

    Odd HaugenUSA

    Men · 120k+, Masters 70-79

    Gobblers Grip Gauntlet · Nov 19, 2023

    GSI[1]

  19. Rank 19

    118.0 kg260.1 lb

    Eric Roussin

    Men · 100k

    —2025

    Armlifting USA[2]

  20. Rank 20

    117.93 kg260.0 lb

    Cliff KienerUSA

    Men · 105k

    United States Grip Sport Nationals · May 31, 2025

    GSI[1]

  21. Rank 21

    117.93 kg260.0 lb

    Nick SpencerUSA

    Men · 120k

    Snacktown Squeeze Fest Part Deux · Oct 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  22. Rank 22

    117.25 kg258.5 lb

    James JeffersCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Spring Clench 2023 · Apr 15, 2023

    GSI[1]

  23. Rank 23

    117.25 kg258.5 lb

    Tristain HoathCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Spring Clench 2023 · Apr 15, 2023

    GSI[1]

  24. Rank 24

    116.2 kg256.2 lb

    Jeremy EverdingUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Summer 2022 · Jul 30, 2022

    GSI[1]

  25. Rank 25

    116.2 kg256.2 lb

    Michael RogowskiUSA

    Men · 83k

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Summer Squeeze 2021 · Aug 21, 2021

    GSI[1]

  26. Rank 26

    115.67 kg255.0 lb

    Mike SaffellUSA

    Men · 120k+

    United States Grip Sport Nationals · May 31, 2025

    GSI[1]

  27. Rank 27

    115.0 kg253.5 lb

    Ajuna RwakatareUSA

    Men · 120k+

    US Grip Sport Nationals · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  28. Rank 28

    113.4 kg250.0 lb

    Devinlee BrownUSA

    Men · 93k

    United States Grip Sport Nationals · May 31, 2025

    GSI[1]

  29. Rank 29

    113.4 kg250.0 lb

    Jack PalmerUSA

    Men · 105k

    Greenville Grab Southeastern Regional Championship · Jul 19, 2025

    GSI[1]

  30. Rank 30

    111.2 kg245.2 lb

    William Reed

    Men · 90k

    —2025

    Armlifting USA[2]

  31. Rank 31

    111.2 kg245.2 lb

    Aiden SmithUSA

    Men · 93k

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Winter 2023 · Feb 25, 2023

    GSI[1]

  32. Rank 32

    111.13 kg245.0 lb

    Zach StaniewiczUSA

    Men · 120k

    Greenville Grab Southeastern Regional Championship · Jul 19, 2025

    GSI[1]

  33. Rank 33

    110.0 kg242.5 lb

    John MachnikUSA

    Men · 120k

    US Grip Sport Nationals · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  34. Rank 34

    108.86 kg240.0 lb

    Derik HudsonUSA

    Men · 120k+

    United States Grip Sport Nationals · May 31, 2025

    GSI[1]

  35. Rank 35

    108.86 kg240.0 lb

    Ron PawlusUSA

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    General Tso Grippin · Aug 24, 2024

    GSI[1]

  36. Rank 36

    107.95 kg238.0 lb

    Daniel Brossard FendleCanada

    Men · 93k

    Jungle Man Jam 2026 · Feb 7, 2026

    GSI[1]

  37. Rank 37

    107.25 kg236.4 lb

    Ryan JabaleeCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Spring Clench 2023 · Apr 15, 2023

    GSI[1]

  38. Rank 38

    106.59 kg235.0 lb

    Matt McCallUSA

    Men · 93k

    Greenville Grab Southeastern Regional Championship · Jul 19, 2025

    GSI[1]

  39. Rank 39

    106.3 kg234.4 lb

    Sebastian Pacey-Smith

    Men · 80k

    —2025

    Armlifting USA[2]

  40. Rank 40

    106.25 kg234.2 lb

    Riccardo Magni

    Men · 110k, Masters 50+

    —2025

    Armlifting USA[2]

  41. Rank 41

    106.2 kg234.1 lb

    Landon EckhartUSA

    Men · 105k

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Summer 2022 · Jul 30, 2022

    GSI[1]

  42. Rank 42

    106.0 kg233.7 lb

    William ReedUSA

    Men · 83k

    Gobblers Grip Gauntlet · Nov 19, 2023

    GSI[1]

  43. Rank 43

    105.9 kg233.5 lb

    Rob McMurrenCanada

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  44. Rank 44

    105.0 kg231.5 lb

    Indi LadharUSA

    Men · 83k

    US Grip Sport Nationals · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  45. Rank 45

    104.46 kg230.3 lb

    Joshua JumpUSA

    Men · 93k

    Rolling Hills Grip Challenge 3 · Mar 29, 2025

    GSI[1]

  46. Rank 46

    104.46 kg230.3 lb

    Trevor TeppoUSA

    Men · 120k

    Rolling Hills Grip Challenge 3 · Mar 29, 2025

    GSI[1]

  47. Rank 47

    104.33 kg230.0 lb

    Chaz StrangeUSA

    Men · 105k

    Snacktown Squeeze Fest Part Deux · Oct 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  48. Rank 48

    104.33 kg230.0 lb

    Chris TracyUSA

    Men · 120k

    Greenville Grab Southeastern Regional Championship · Jul 19, 2025

    GSI[1]

  49. Rank 49

    104.33 kg230.0 lb

    David Reynolds IIIUSA

    Men · 120k

    United States Grip Sport Nationals · May 31, 2025

    GSI[1]

  50. Rank 50

    104.33 kg230.0 lb

    Hunter HeathUSA

    Men · 120k

    Greenville Grab Southeastern Regional Championship · Jul 19, 2025

    GSI[1]

  51. Rank 51

    103.1 kg227.3 lb

    Al BlockCanada

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  52. Rank 52

    103.1 kg227.3 lb

    Symon BaillotCanada

    Men · 120k+

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  53. Rank 53

    103.1 kg227.3 lb

    Tom BrysonCanada

    Men · 120k

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  54. Rank 54

    102.85 kg226.7 lb

    Tremayne DesmarteauxCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  55. Rank 55

    102.56 kg226.1 lb

    Jay SmithCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Jun 6, 2021

    GSI[1]

  56. Rank 56

    102.25 kg225.4 lb

    Liam WoodruffCanada

    Men · 120k

    Spring Clench 2023 · Apr 15, 2023

    GSI[1]

  57. Rank 57

    102.25 kg225.4 lb

    Tyler FriesenCanada

    Men · 120k

    Spring Clench 2023 · Apr 15, 2023

    GSI[1]

  58. Rank 58

    102.06 kg225.0 lb

    Alex PavlunenkoUSA

    Men · 120k

    Greenville Grab Southeastern Regional Championship · Jul 19, 2025

    GSI[1]

  59. Rank 59

    102.06 kg225.0 lb

    Jason GilbertCanada

    Men · 93k

    Port City Grip Wars · Mar 24, 2024

    GSI[1]

  60. Rank 60

    102.06 kg225.0 lb

    Nathanael PhillipsUSA

    Men · 93k

    United States Grip Sport Nationals · May 31, 2025

    GSI[1]

  61. Rank 61

    102.06 kg225.0 lb

    Sebastian Pacey-SmithCanada

    Men · 74k

    Port City Grip Wars · Mar 24, 2024

    GSI[1]

  62. Rank 62

    101.88 kg224.6 lb

    Matt BeatonUSA

    Men · 83k

    Port City Grip Wars · Mar 15, 2025

    GSI[1]

  63. Rank 63

    100.6 kg221.8 lb

    Kwai LeongCanada

    Men · 120k

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  64. Rank 64

    100.29 kg221.1 lb

    Akeem JenkinsUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Rolling Hills Grip Challenge 3 · Mar 29, 2025

    GSI[1]

  65. Rank 65

    100.2 kg220.9 lb

    Jesse HagedornUSA

    Men · 66k

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Summer 2023 · Jun 17, 2023

    GSI[1]

  66. Rank 66

    100.0 kg220.5 lb

    Dave ChristopherUSA

    Men · 83k

    US Grip Sport Nationals · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  67. Rank 67

    100.0 kg220.5 lb

    Marc HillsUSA

    Men · 105k

    Gobblers Grip Gauntlet · Nov 19, 2023

    GSI[1]

  68. Rank 68

    100.0 kg220.5 lb

    Michael ThomasUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    US Grip Sport Nationals · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  69. Rank 69

    100.0 kg220.5 lb

    Will GuilianiUSA

    Men · 120k

    Gobblers Grip Gauntlet · Nov 19, 2023

    GSI[1]

  70. Rank 70

    99.79 kg220.0 lb

    Vinnie RivelleseUSA

    Men · 74k, Masters 50-59

    United States Grip Sport Nationals · May 31, 2025

    GSI[1]

  71. Rank 71

    99.61 kg219.6 lb

    Emitt SamonUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Port City Grip Wars · Mar 15, 2025

    GSI[1]

  72. Rank 72

    98.1 kg216.3 lb

    Ryan GrabarczykCanada

    Men · 93k

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  73. Rank 73

    97.85 kg215.7 lb

    Steven NuttgensCanada

    Men · 93k

    Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  74. Rank 74

    97.79 kg215.6 lb

    Chris PickeringCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas · Dec 18, 2021

    GSI[1]

  75. Rank 75

    97.79 kg215.6 lb

    Mike SchimlCanada

    Men · 105k

    Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas · Dec 18, 2021

    GSI[1]

  76. Rank 76

    97.57 kg215.1 lb

    Eric ZurloffCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Jun 6, 2021

    GSI[1]

  77. Rank 77

    97.25 kg214.4 lb

    Darren HennigCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Spring Clench 2023 · Apr 15, 2023

    GSI[1]

  78. Rank 78

    96.2 kg212.1 lb

    Colten CollardUSA

    Men · 83k

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Summer 2022 · Jul 30, 2022

    GSI[1]

  79. Rank 79

    96.0 kg211.6 lb

    Mike GonzalesUSA

    Men · 74k

    Gobblers Grip Gauntlet · Nov 19, 2023

    GSI[1]

  80. Rank 80

    95.3 kg210.1 lb

    Jesse Hagedorn

    Men · 70k

    —2023

    Armlifting USA[2]

  81. Rank 81

    95.25 kg210.0 lb

    Andrew KeroUSA

    Men · 93k

    United States Grip Sport Nationals · May 31, 2025

    GSI[1]

  82. Rank 82

    95.25 kg210.0 lb

    Jacob FurlandUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Greenville Grab Southeastern Regional Championship · Jul 19, 2025

    GSI[1]

  83. Rank 83

    95.16 kg209.8 lb

    Derrick BrienCanada

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    Port City Grip Wars · Mar 15, 2025

    GSI[1]

  84. Rank 84

    95.0 kg209.4 lb

    Ben GalperUSA

    Men · 74k

    Gobblers Grip Gauntlet · Nov 19, 2023

    GSI[1]

  85. Rank 85

    95.0 kg209.4 lb

    Matt ArbogastUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Gobblers Grip Gauntlet · Nov 19, 2023

    GSI[1]

  86. Rank 86

    93.1 kg205.3 lb

    Brander CraigheadCanada

    Men · 120k

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  87. Rank 87

    93.1 kg205.3 lb

    Nick Del PieroCanada

    Men · 120k

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  88. Rank 88

    92.99 kg205.0 lb

    Cam DennettUSA

    Men · 93k

    United States Grip Sport Nationals · May 31, 2025

    GSI[1]

  89. Rank 89

    92.99 kg205.0 lb

    Jason OttoUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Greenville Grab Southeastern Regional Championship · Jul 19, 2025

    GSI[1]

  90. Rank 90

    92.99 kg205.0 lb

    Rob HarrisUSA

    Men · 93k

    Greenville Grab Southeastern Regional Championship · Jul 19, 2025

    GSI[1]

  91. Rank 91

    92.99 kg205.0 lb

    Sean PalmerUSA

    Men · 83k

    Greenville Grab Southeastern Regional Championship · Jul 19, 2025

    GSI[1]

  92. Rank 92

    92.85 kg204.7 lb

    Larson HehrCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  93. Rank 93

    92.5 kg203.9 lb

    Steve Lumpee

    Men · 110k, Masters 60+

    —2026

    Armlifting USA[2]

  94. Rank 94

    92.5 kg203.9 lb

    Jacob TolentinoUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Gobblers Grip Gauntlet · Nov 19, 2023

    GSI[1]

  95. Rank 95

    92.25 kg203.4 lb

    Micah SterlingCanada

    Men · 83k

    Spring Clench 2023 · Apr 15, 2023

    GSI[1]

  96. Rank 96

    91.04 kg200.7 lb

    Joe LarsenUSA

    Men · 93k

    Rolling Hills Grip Challenge 3 · Mar 29, 2025

    GSI[1]

  97. Rank 97

    90.72 kg200.0 lb

    Brad BeardsleyCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Port City Grip Wars · Mar 15, 2025

    GSI[1]

  98. Rank 98

    90.72 kg200.0 lb

    Chris DurelleCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Port City Grip Wars · Mar 15, 2025

    GSI[1]

  99. Rank 99

    90.72 kg200.0 lb

    Jason MatkowskiUSA

    Men · 105k

    Snacktown Squeeze Fest Part Deux · Oct 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  100. Rank 100

    90.72 kg200.0 lb

    Michael De SousaCanada

    Men · 120k

    Port City Grip Wars · Mar 15, 2025

    GSI[1]

Each athlete ranked by their best lift for the filters chosen, across every source (heaviest, longest hold or most reps first). A lift a body lists as both a record and a contest result is shown once, as the record. An athlete listed by two bodies appears once per body.[1][2]

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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.
  2. [2]Source: Armlifting USA world records (Armlifting USA), synced October 24, 2026. Records and rankings belong to Armlifting USA; corrections belong with them.

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