Wraps Bench Press Record - 125 kg (Men)
The all-time wraps bench press world record in the 125 kg men's weight class.
The current wraps bench press record in the 125 kg men's class is 287.5 kg, set by Joe Mercer at Rumble in the Jungle on Apr 30, 2016.
Source: OpenPowerlifting competition results.
Wraps Bench Press Record by Weight Class
How the 125 kg record compares to every other men's weight class in the wraps bench press division.
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About the 125 kg Wraps Bench Press Record
The 125 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 wraps bench press record in this class represents the heaviest verified competition bench press by an athlete weighing up to 125 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 125 kg mark sits on that curve. View the full all-time wraps bench press rankings for the top 20 lifters and the historical record progression.