Raw Bench Press Records - Men
All-time raw bench press records for men, ranked by weight lifted across all weight classes and federations.
The all-time raw bench press world record for men is 355.0 kg, set by Artem Mashkov at Powerlifting Push/Pull and Single Lift Championships on Feb 20, 2021. Source: OpenPowerlifting competition results.
Top 20 All-Time
Record by Weight Class
The raw bench press record holder in every men's weight class.
Record Progression History
How the all-time raw bench press record has progressed over time.
| Date | Athlete | Bench Press | Weight Class | Meet | Improvement |
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Records Over Time
raw bench press records for men by year.
| Year | Bench Press Record |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 155.0 kg |
| 2011 | 250.0 kg |
| 2012 | 250.0 kg |
| 2013 | 265.0 kg |
| 2014 | 270.0 kg |
| 2015 | 270.0 kg |
| 2016 | 257.5 kg |
| 2017 | 267.5 kg |
| 2018 | 253.5 kg |
| 2019 | 254.0 kg |
| 2020 | 275.0 kg |
| 2021 | 250.0 kg |
| 2022 | 260.0 kg |
| 2023 | 253.0 kg |
| 2024 | 261.0 kg |
| 2025 | 305.0 kg |
| 2026 | 330.0 kg |
About Raw Bench Press Records
The raw bench press has been one of the most closely watched record categories in competitive powerlifting. The bench press is often considered the most technical of the three powerlifts. Setting a bench press record demands precise bar path, powerful chest and tricep strength, and the ability to maintain a legal pause on the chest before pressing to lockout.
Raw bench press records have grown significantly since the raw division became formally recognized in most federations around 2010. As more elite lifters have shifted to raw competition, records have been pushed to levels that were previously thought impossible without supportive equipment. The current generation of raw lifters benefits from better programming, nutrition science, and competition opportunities than any previous era.
Want to see how your bench press compares? Use our percentile calculator to see where you rank among all competition lifters, or visit the strength standards page for a detailed breakdown by weight class. View all record categories on the records overview.