Vedad is a journalist specializing in strength sports, with three years of experience covering powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, strongman, armwrestling and bodybuilding. He is a lifelong fitness...
4 Min Read
Viktor Leskovets Equipped Bench World Record - Image credit @leskovets__viktor & @the_epf_ Instagram
SHARE
Viktor Leskovets had one of the standout performances at the 2024 EPF European Equipped Powerlifting Championships, which took place on May 7–12 in Hagg, Luxembourg. He competed in the 105-kilogram weight class and put up a record-breaking lift. Namely, Viktor managed to set a new 325.5-kilogram (717.6-pound) Equipped IPF World Record.
Viktor Leskovets’ first bench press attempt of 307.5 kilograms (677.9 pounds) was already insanely heavy, considering that no other man in his division exceeded the 300-kilogram (661.4-pound) milestone. However, while his rivals couldn’t even get close, Viktor still had plenty left in the tank. So, he decided to increase the weight to 317.5 kilograms (700 pounds) for his second attempt, which once again moved smoothly.
Finally, Viktor Leskovets decided to push himself to the limit with a third bench press attempt of 325.5 kilograms (717.6 pounds). In order to lift the weight, Viktor used a single-ply bench press shirt and a pair of wrist wraps, both of which are allowed by the regulations of the equipped division. His lift was not easy by any means, as he struggled to lock out his right arm. However, he was ultimately successful and thus set a new IPF World Record.
*Dashzegve Tumenjargal held the previous U105KG IPF World Record of 325 kilograms (716.5 pounds), which he set at the 2021 IPF World Powerlifting Championships.
Get Fitter, Faster
Level Up Your Fitness: Join our 💪 strong community in Fitness Volt Newsletter. Get daily inspiration, expert-backed workouts, nutrition tips, the latest in strength sports, and the support you need to reach your goals. Subscribe for free!
Viktor Leskovets had a very solid performance at the 2024 EPF European Equipped Championships, missing only two out of nine attempts and finishing in second place in his division. Moreover, the winner totaled just 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) more than him. So, he was very close to becoming the European champion.
Viktor Leskovets has been an exceptional bench presser for a very long time, but his most recent appearance was the most special. The reason for this is his comeback to the U105KG weight class, where he broke the World Record. This came as a surprise since Viktor has been competing in the U120KG weight class for the past five years.
Get Fitter, Faster
Level Up Your Fitness: Join our 💪 strong community in Fitness Volt Newsletter. Get daily inspiration, expert-backed workouts, nutrition tips, the latest in strength sports, and the support you need to reach your goals. Subscribe for free!
Squat
380 kilograms (837.8 pounds)
Unsuccessful — 390 kilograms (859.8 pounds)
395 kilograms (870.8 pounds)
Bench Press
307.5 kilograms (677.9 pounds)
317.5 kilograms (700 pounds)
325.5 kilograms (717.6 pounds) — U105KG IPF Equipped World Record
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023
Viktor Leskovets has been competing since 2010, meaning that he has built a very impressive resume. Over the course of the past 14 years, Viktor has taken part in 30 sanctioned powerlifting competitions and won seven of them. However, he has dominated the IPF World and EPF European Equipped Bench Press championships for the past few years, proving that he is one of the greatest pressers in powerlifting.
Vedad is a journalist specializing in strength sports, with three years of experience covering powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, strongman, armwrestling and bodybuilding. He is a lifelong fitness enthusiast, passionate about all aspects of strength training. Vedad's in-depth knowledge of training methodologies and dedication to constant research fuel his insightful and engaging reporting. He works hard to deliver accurate content while continuously seeking to improve his craft.
You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and
YouTube for even more content.
