Single-ply Bench Press Record - 52 kg (Men)
The all-time single-ply bench press world record in the 52 kg men's weight class.
The current single-ply bench press record in the 52 kg men's class is 182.5 kg, set by Jussi Kuusikko at World Juniors Powerlifting Championships on Nov 4, 2003.
Source: OpenPowerlifting competition results.
Single-ply Bench Press Record by Weight Class
How the 52 kg record compares to every other men's weight class in the single-ply bench press division.
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About the 52 kg Single-ply Bench Press Record
The 52 kg weight class is one of the standard men's bodyweight categories contested across major powerlifting federations including the IPF, USAPL, USPA, and WRPF. The single-ply bench press record in this class represents the heaviest verified competition bench press by an athlete weighing up to 52 kg.
Weight-class records reward relative strength rather than absolute load: a lifter in a lighter class who matches a heavier class's number is, pound for pound, the stronger athlete. Comparing the record across every class - as the table above does - shows exactly where the 52 kg mark sits on that curve. View the full all-time single-ply bench press rankings for the top 20 lifters and the historical record progression.