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Saxon Bar 3" x 4"

Every record and contest lift for the Saxon Bar 3" x 4" 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 3"x4")Armlifting USA (as 3" x 4" 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

    142.5 kg314.2 lb

    Carl Myerscough

    Men · 125k+

    —2024

    Armlifting USA[2]

  2. Rank 2

    133.13 kg293.5 lb

    Ben HelmsUSA

    Men · 105k

    Grip World Order · 2025

    GSI[1]

  3. Rank 3

    130.0 kg286.6 lb

    Ivan Krivykh

    Men · 110k

    —2026

    Armlifting USA[2]

  4. Rank 4

    130.0 kg286.6 lb

    Markus Männik

    Men · 110k

    —2026

    Armlifting USA[2]

  5. Rank 5

    130.0 kg286.6 lb

    Vasilis Lechos

    Men · 110k

    —2026

    Armlifting USA[2]

  6. Rank 6

    128.5 kg283.3 lb

    Alexey Tyukalov

    Men · 125k

    —2026

    Armlifting USA[2]

  7. Rank 7

    127.01 kg280.0 lb

    Nate PowellUSA

    Men · 120k+

    The Greenville Grab/Southeast Regionals · Jul 25, 2026

    GSI[1]

  8. Rank 8

    125.87 kg277.5 lb

    Jaland WorleyUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Dubs Grip Classic III · Jul 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  9. Rank 9

    125.4 kg276.5 lb

    Henry MullettAustralia

    Men · 120k+

    Capital Challenge of Grip Strength · Aug 23, 2025

    GSI[1]

  10. Rank 10

    125.0 kg275.6 lb

    Jason Dingey

    Men · 110k+, Masters 50+

    —2024

    Armlifting USA[2]

  11. Rank 11

    125.0 kg275.6 lb

    Tanner Merkle

    Men · 100k

    —2025

    Armlifting USA[2]

  12. Rank 12

    125.0 kg275.6 lb

    Alexey TyukalovRussia

    Men · 120k+

    Worlds Strongest Grip · Jan 26, 2025

    GSI[1]

  13. Rank 13

    125.0 kg275.6 lb

    Tanner MerkleUSA

    Men · 105k

    Worlds Strongest Grip · Jan 26, 2025

    GSI[1]

  14. Rank 14

    124.74 kg275.0 lb

    Jason DingeyUSA

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    Team Fairpoint Grip Challenge · Jun 30, 2024

    GSI[1]

  15. Rank 15

    122.5 kg270.1 lb

    Lucio Battista

    Men · 90k

    —2026

    Armlifting USA[2]

  16. Rank 16

    122.5 kg270.1 lb

    Odd Haugen

    Men · 110k+, Masters 60+

    —2024

    Armlifting USA[2]

  17. Rank 17

    120.0 kg264.6 lb

    Odd HaugenUSA

    Men · 120k+, Masters 70-79

    Gobblers Grip Gauntlet · Nov 19, 2023

    GSI[1]

  18. Rank 18

    117.36 kg258.7 lb

    Jedd JohnsonUSA

    Men · 120k

    US Grip Sport Nationals · Jun 18, 2022

    GSI[1]

  19. Rank 19

    117.36 kg258.7 lb

    Nick SandersUSA

    Men · 120k+

    US Grip Sport Nationals · Jun 18, 2022

    GSI[1]

  20. Rank 20

    115.0 kg253.5 lb

    Steve Millard

    Men · 110k, Masters 50+

    —2019

    Armlifting USA[2]

  21. Rank 21

    115.0 kg253.5 lb

    Andy MunseyUSA

    Men · 105k

    Worlds Strongest Grip · Jan 26, 2025

    GSI[1]

  22. Rank 22

    111.72 kg246.3 lb

    Bob KroppUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Heavy Hands 2023 · Sep 9, 2023

    GSI[1]

  23. Rank 23

    111.56 kg245.9 lb

    Eric RoussinCanada

    Men · 105k

    2023 Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 29, 2023

    GSI[1]

  24. Rank 24

    111.56 kg245.9 lb

    Rob McMurrenCanada

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    2023 Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 29, 2023

    GSI[1]

  25. Rank 25

    111.33 kg245.4 lb

    Steve MillardUSA

    Men · 93k, Masters 60-69

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Summer Record Breaker · Sep 13, 2025

    GSI[1]

  26. Rank 26

    111.13 kg245.0 lb

    Zach StaniewiczUSA

    Men · 105k

    The Greenville Grab/Southeast Regionals · Jul 25, 2026

    GSI[1]

  27. Rank 27

    110.4 kg243.4 lb

    Joseph HodgsonAustralia

    Men · 105k

    Capital Challenge of Grip Strength · Aug 23, 2025

    GSI[1]

  28. Rank 28

    110.0 kg242.5 lb

    Ajuna RwakatareUSA

    Men · 120k+

    California Strongest Hands · Dec 10, 2023

    GSI[1]

  29. Rank 29

    110.0 kg242.5 lb

    Jacob RuarkUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Maryland Strongest Hands · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  30. Rank 30

    108.86 kg240.0 lb

    Hunter HeathUSA

    Men · 105k

    The Greenville Grab/Southeast Regionals · Jul 25, 2026

    GSI[1]

  31. Rank 31

    108.86 kg240.0 lb

    John MachnikUSA

    Men · 120k

    The Greenville Grab/Southeast Regionals · Jul 25, 2026

    GSI[1]

  32. Rank 32

    108.5 kg239.2 lb

    Emil Abrahamsson

    Men · 80k

    —2025

    Armlifting USA[2]

  33. Rank 33

    107.18 kg236.3 lb

    John FoelberUSA

    Men · 93k

    Heavy Hands 2023 · Sep 9, 2023

    GSI[1]

  34. Rank 34

    106.59 kg235.0 lb

    Mike SaffellUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Bearly Gripping · Jul 30, 2022

    GSI[1]

  35. Rank 35

    106.56 kg234.9 lb

    Rob NotarianniCanada

    Men · 120k+

    2023 Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 29, 2023

    GSI[1]

  36. Rank 36

    105.0 kg231.5 lb

    Nick SpencerUSA

    Men · 120k

    Maryland Strongest Hands · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  37. Rank 37

    105.0 kg231.5 lb

    Sal SabatinoUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Maryland Strongest Hands · Apr 12, 2025

    GSI[1]

  38. Rank 38

    104.33 kg230.0 lb

    Jake FullerUSA

    Men · 105k

    The Greenville Grab · Jul 13, 2024

    GSI[1]

  39. Rank 39

    104.33 kg230.0 lb

    Zach MullinsUSA

    Men · 105k

    Team Fairpoint Grip Challenge · Jun 30, 2024

    GSI[1]

  40. Rank 40

    104.33 kg230.0 lb

    Alan JohnsonUSA

    Men · 105k

    Dubs Grip Classic III · Jul 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  41. Rank 41

    103.6 kg228.4 lb

    Marc HillsUSA

    Men · 105k

    GripRock II · Mar 8, 2024

    GSI[1]

  42. Rank 42

    103.42 kg228.0 lb

    Benjamin EisenmengerUSA

    Men · 105k

    HomeGymCon Grip Strength Championships · Jun 27, 2025

    GSI[1]

  43. Rank 43

    103.27 kg227.7 lb

    Lucas RaymondUSA

    Men · 105k

    US Grip Sport Nationals · Jun 18, 2022

    GSI[1]

  44. Rank 44

    103.15 kg227.4 lb

    David Reynolds IIIUSA

    Men · 105k

    Northeast Regionals 2026 · Aug 22, 2026

    GSI[1]

  45. Rank 45

    102.5 kg226.0 lb

    William ReedUSA

    Men · 83k

    Gobblers Grip Gauntlet · Nov 19, 2023

    GSI[1]

  46. Rank 46

    102.33 kg225.6 lb

    Jeremy EverdingUSA

    Men · 120k

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Summer Record Breaker · Sep 13, 2025

    GSI[1]

  47. Rank 47

    101.83 kg224.5 lb

    Colton StormUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Rolling Hills Grip Challenge 2 · Mar 9, 2024

    GSI[1]

  48. Rank 48

    101.56 kg223.9 lb

    Yves GravelleCanada

    Men · 74k

    2023 Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 29, 2023

    GSI[1]

  49. Rank 49

    100.65 kg221.9 lb

    Matt SechokaUSA

    Men · 120k

    Northeast Regionals 2026 · Aug 22, 2026

    GSI[1]

  50. Rank 50

    100.65 kg221.9 lb

    Sam MitchellUSA

    Men · 74k

    Northeast Regionals 2026 · Aug 22, 2026

    GSI[1]

  51. Rank 51

    100.5 kg221.6 lb

    Sebastian Pacey-Smith

    Men · 70k

    —2026

    Armlifting USA[2]

  52. Rank 52

    100.38 kg221.3 lb

    Chaz StrangeUSA

    Men · 120k

    Heavy Hands 2023 · Sep 9, 2023

    GSI[1]

  53. Rank 53

    100.0 kg220.5 lb

    Elijuhel PersonsUSA

    Men · 105k

    Worlds Strongest Grip · Jan 26, 2025

    GSI[1]

  54. Rank 54

    100.0 kg220.5 lb

    Indi LadharUSA

    Men · 83k

    Maryland Strongest Hands · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  55. Rank 55

    100.0 kg220.5 lb

    Jacob TolentinoUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Gobblers Grip Gauntlet · Nov 19, 2023

    GSI[1]

  56. Rank 56

    100.0 kg220.5 lb

    Sam TaylorUSA

    Men · 120k

    Maryland Strongest Hands · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  57. Rank 57

    100.0 kg220.5 lb

    Vache SevajianUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Worlds Strongest Grip · Jan 26, 2025

    GSI[1]

  58. Rank 58

    99.79 kg220.0 lb

    Ron PawlusUSA

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    Team Fairpoint Grip Challenge · Jun 30, 2024

    GSI[1]

  59. Rank 59

    99.1 kg218.5 lb

    Michael RogowskiUSA

    Men · 83k

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

    GSI[1]

  60. Rank 60

    98.88 kg218.0 lb

    Jason CooperUSA

    Men · 120k+

    HomeGymCon Grip Strength Championships · Jun 27, 2025

    GSI[1]

  61. Rank 61

    98.75 kg217.7 lb

    Wayne TaylorUSA

    Men

    Empower House Challenge · Jun 26, 2021

    GSI[1]

  62. Rank 62

    98.6 kg217.4 lb

    Ben GalperUSA

    Men · 83k

    GripRock II · Mar 8, 2024

    GSI[1]

  63. Rank 63

    98.11 kg216.3 lb

    Zach EbelCanada

    Men · 120k

    Heavy Hands 2023 · Sep 9, 2023

    GSI[1]

  64. Rank 64

    97.52 kg215.0 lb

    Marc SchiechlUSA

    Men · 120k

    Dubs Grip Classic III · Jul 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  65. Rank 65

    96.62 kg213.0 lb

    Jacob McgahaUSA

    Men · 120k+

    HomeGymCon Grip Strength Championships · Jun 27, 2025

    GSI[1]

  66. Rank 66

    95.4 kg210.3 lb

    Andrew HodgeAustralia

    Men · 120k+

    Capital Challenge of Grip Strength · Aug 23, 2025

    GSI[1]

  67. Rank 67

    95.4 kg210.3 lb

    Isaac PittAustralia

    Men · 93k

    Capital Challenge of Grip Strength · Aug 23, 2025

    GSI[1]

  68. Rank 68

    95.4 kg210.3 lb

    Mathew WaylingAustralia

    Men · 120k+

    Capital Challenge of Grip Strength · Aug 23, 2025

    GSI[1]

  69. Rank 69

    95.4 kg210.3 lb

    Samuel VogtAustralia

    Men · 120k+

    Capital Challenge of Grip Strength · Aug 23, 2025

    GSI[1]

  70. Rank 70

    95.25 kg210.0 lb

    Donny VierstraUSA

    Men · 120k

    The Greenville Grab/Southeast Regionals · Jul 25, 2026

    GSI[1]

  71. Rank 71

    95.25 kg210.0 lb

    Jack PalmerUSA

    Men · 105k

    The Greenville Grab/Southeast Regionals · Jul 25, 2026

    GSI[1]

  72. Rank 72

    95.25 kg210.0 lb

    Alex PavlunenkoUSA

    Men · 120k+

    The Greenville Grab · Jul 13, 2024

    GSI[1]

  73. Rank 73

    95.0 kg209.4 lb

    Ben ClaridadUSA

    Men · 120k

    California Strongest Hands · Dec 10, 2023

    GSI[1]

  74. Rank 74

    95.0 kg209.4 lb

    Matt ArbogastUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Gobblers Grip Gauntlet · Nov 19, 2023

    GSI[1]

  75. Rank 75

    95.0 kg209.4 lb

    Travis WeinandUSA

    Men · 105k

    Gobblers Grip Gauntlet · Nov 19, 2023

    GSI[1]

  76. Rank 76

    94.35 kg208.0 lb

    Christopher HehnUSA

    Men · 120k

    HomeGymCon Grip Strength Championships · Jun 27, 2025

    GSI[1]

  77. Rank 77

    94.32 kg207.9 lb

    Clint ZieglerUSA

    Men · 93k

    US Grip Sport Nationals · Jun 18, 2022

    GSI[1]

  78. Rank 78

    94.32 kg207.9 lb

    Evan NortonUSA

    Men · 120k

    US Grip Sport Nationals · Jun 18, 2022

    GSI[1]

  79. Rank 79

    93.58 kg206.3 lb

    Jason MatkowskiUSA

    Men · 105k

    Heavy Hands 2023 · Sep 9, 2023

    GSI[1]

  80. Rank 80

    93.26 kg205.6 lb

    Clint CookUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Rolling Hills Grip Challenge · Mar 25, 2023

    GSI[1]

  81. Rank 81

    93.26 kg205.6 lb

    Tim ButlerUSA

    Men · 105k

    Rolling Hills Grip Challenge · Mar 25, 2023

    GSI[1]

  82. Rank 82

    92.99 kg205.0 lb

    Chad DelaneyUSA

    Men · 120k

    The Greenville Grab · Jul 13, 2024

    GSI[1]

  83. Rank 83

    92.67 kg204.3 lb

    Trevor TeppoUSA

    Men · 120k

    Rolling Hills Grip Challenge 2 · Mar 9, 2024

    GSI[1]

  84. Rank 84

    92.53 kg204.0 lb

    Gary StuartUSA

    Men

    Empower House Challenge · Jun 26, 2021

    GSI[1]

  85. Rank 85

    92.5 kg203.9 lb

    Keith OelschlaegerUSA

    Men · 120k

    Maryland Strongest Hands · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  86. Rank 86

    92.08 kg203.0 lb

    Jason GonzalezUSA

    Men · 105k

    HomeGymCon Grip Strength Championships · Jun 27, 2025

    GSI[1]

  87. Rank 87

    91.56 kg201.9 lb

    Raymond BouchardCanada

    Men · 105k

    2023 Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 29, 2023

    GSI[1]

  88. Rank 88

    91.56 kg201.9 lb

    Tremayne DesmarteauxCanada

    Men · 120k

    2023 Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 29, 2023

    GSI[1]

  89. Rank 89

    91.31 kg201.3 lb

    Wolfgang WesenUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Heavy Hands 2023 · Sep 9, 2023

    GSI[1]

  90. Rank 90

    91.17 kg201.0 lb

    Jake RooUSA

    Men · 120k+

    York Grab Games · May 17, 2025

    GSI[1]

  91. Rank 91

    91.1 kg200.8 lb

    Greg OroszUSA

    Men · 120k+

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

    GSI[1]

  92. Rank 92

    90.72 kg200.0 lb

    Cliff KienerUSA

    Men · 93k

    Team Fairpoint Grip Challenge · Jun 30, 2024

    GSI[1]

  93. Rank 93

    90.72 kg200.0 lb

    Evan KlineUSA

    Men · 120k+

    The Greenville Grab · Jul 13, 2024

    GSI[1]

  94. Rank 94

    90.72 kg200.0 lb

    Bruce PerkinsUSA

    Men · 74k

    The Greenville Grab/Southeast Regionals · Jul 25, 2026

    GSI[1]

  95. Rank 95

    90.72 kg200.0 lb

    Dusty RobertsonUSA

    Men · 120k

    The Greenville Grab/Southeast Regionals · Jul 25, 2026

    GSI[1]

  96. Rank 96

    90.5 kg199.5 lb

    Steve Maisch

    Men · 90k, Masters 50+

    —2026

    Armlifting USA[2]

  97. Rank 97

    90.4 kg199.3 lb

    James SueAustralia

    Men · 120k+

    Capital Challenge of Grip Strength · Aug 23, 2025

    GSI[1]

  98. Rank 98

    90.4 kg199.3 lb

    Sean MagnussonAustralia

    Men · 120k

    Capital Challenge of Grip Strength · Aug 23, 2025

    GSI[1]

  99. Rank 99

    90.4 kg199.3 lb

    Tom DenmeadeAustralia

    Men · 74k

    Capital Challenge of Grip Strength · Aug 23, 2025

    GSI[1]

  100. Rank 100

    90.0 kg198.4 lb

    Ivan Cuk

    Men · 110k, Teen

    —2022

    Armlifting USA[2]

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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