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Powerlifter Julius Maddox Cracks 730-lb (331.1-kg) Raw Bench Press With a Long Pause
The bench press has been and will always be one of the main ways to show off strength, not only among the regular gym-goers, but also among professional athletes. However, there has never been a better bench presser than Julius Maddox and we are lucky to witness his progression live. Julius is currently attempting to become the first person to bench press 800 pounds (362.9 kilograms) in a sanctioned event, a goal he appears to be getting closer to each day. The reason for this is his most recent feat, as Julius bench pressed 730 pounds (331.1 kilograms) in training. However, as was evident in his Instagram post, Julius’ bench had a twist. He completed the rep with an unusually long pause.
Performing the bench press with a pause is not unusual, but doing so with a weight of 730 pounds (331.1 kilograms) is one of the most impressive feats of strength displayed by a human. Julius Maddox even made his pause longer than usual, which also helped him correct the uneven barbell position.
Coming down on the bench, Julius Maddox only equipped himself with a pair of wrist wraps, making his lift raw. The effect of the wrist wraps is also not performance-enhancing, since they just serve to ease the pressure on the joints.
“Bar came off uneven but adjusted with a long pause. I’m back so get your popcorn ready.”
Watch Julius Maddox’s lift here:
Related: Powerlifter Julius Maddox Fails 365-kg (804.8-lb) Raw Bench Press in His Third Official Attempt
Only one person has bench pressed over 800 pounds (362.9 kilograms), but it is only unofficial. Danial Zamani loaded the massive weight during his training session in February of 2022. However, there was no way to confirm if it actually weighed as much as he said. So, it is still unofficial.
On the other hand, Julius Maddox holds the official All-Time World Record of 782.6 pounds (355 kilograms). Julius set this record at the 2021 WRPF Hybrid Showdown III. Ever since then, Julius has been trying to cross the 800-pound (362.9-kilogram) milestone, but has been unsuccessful. He has attempted to lift this weight in three competitions so far, falling short on every occasions.
The closest that Julius Maddox has ever gotten was in May of last year, when he benched 796 pounds (361 kilograms) during his training. He is now back to progressively overloading his bench, and hopes that this time he makes it.
Julius Maddox’s powerlifting career is also fully centered on the bench press, as he has never competed in other events. However, out of the 18 sanctioned events in which he performed the bench press, he managed to rank first in all of them.
Julius Maddox’s Powerlifting Career
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
782.6
782.6
177.05
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
RPS
2022-06-04
Redcon1 Rage Wars
Pro Open
738.5
167.95
Location
USA-TN
Competition
Redcon1 Rage Wars
Division
Pro Open
Age
35
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
436.5
Bench
738.5
-804.7
738.5
GLP
118.48
1
WRPF
2021-02-20
Hybrid Showdown III
Open
782.6
177.05
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Hybrid Showdown III
Division
Open
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
447.5
Bench
727.5
782.6
782.6
GLP
124.73
1
APF
2020-08-13
Nationals
M_SR_APF
705.5
159.24
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Nationals
Division
M_SR_APF
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
452.7
Bench
705.5
705.5
GLP
112.1
1
APF
2020-08-13
Nationals
M_OR_APF
705.5
159.24
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Nationals
Division
M_OR_APF
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
452.7
Bench
705.5
705.5
GLP
112.1
1
USPA
2020-06-20
Beast of the Bench
Open
722
162.46
Location
USA-IN
Competition
Beast of the Bench
Division
Open
Age
33
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
460.5
Bench
722
-800.3
722
GLP
114.22
1
XPC
2020-03-07
Arnold
Pro
770
174.51
Location
USA-OH
Competition
Arnold
Division
Pro
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
443.6
Bench
700
770
770
GLP
123
1
WRPF
2019-11-16
Rob Hall Classic II
Open
744.1
168.53
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Rob Hall Classic II
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
444.9
Bench
683.4
744.1
744.1
GLP
118.76
1
USA-UA
2019-08-30
Boss of Bosses 6
Pro Open
739.7
167.18
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses 6
Division
Pro Open
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
449.5
Bench
672.4
739.7
739.7
GLP
117.74
1
SPF
2019-06-22
Texas State Championship
Open
723.1
164.16
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Texas State Championship
Division
Open
Age
32
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
440
Bench
723.1
GLP
115.76
1
SPF
2018-11-10
Slingshot Record Breakers
Open
716.5
162.58
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Slingshot Record Breakers
Division
Open
Age
31
Equipment
Raw
Class
242.5
Weight
441
Bench
716.5
-723.1
-723.1
716.5
GLP
114.63
1
WRPF
2018-08-24
Boss of Bosses V
Pro MR-O
661.4
149.92
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses V
Division
Pro MR-O
Age
31
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
443.1
Bench
661.4
-723.1
-723.1
661.4
GLP
105.68
1
RPS
2018-02-17
Valentines Day Massacre
Pro Open
705.5
160.95
Location
USA-KY
Competition
Valentines Day Massacre
Division
Pro Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
430.2
Bench
705.5
GLP
113.63
1
RPS
2017-10-07
Kilo Wars
Pro Open
688.9
157.81
Location
USA-KY
Competition
Kilo Wars
Division
Pro Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
422.8
Bench
688.9
GLP
111.5
1
APA
2017-07-29
Raw Wars III
Open
661.4
Location
USA-AL
Competition
Raw Wars III
Division
Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Bench
661.4
1
SPF
2016-12-10
Christmas in Kentucky Classic
Open
635
145.87
Location
USA-KY
Competition
Christmas in Kentucky Classic
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
417.8
Bench
635
GLP
103.12
1
SPF
2016-10-01
Nashvilles Main Event
Open
677.9
155.1
Location
USA-TN
Competition
Nashvilles Main Event
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
425
Bench
677.9
GLP
109.56
1
SPF
2016-02-06
Evansville Powerlifting Classic
Open
660
151.5
Location
USA
Competition
Evansville Powerlifting Classic
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
308.6
Weight
419
Bench
660
GLP
107.09
1
Hardcore
2015-07-16
Clash of the Titans VIII
Open
644.9
148.45
Location
USA-TX
Competition
Clash of the Titans VIII
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
300.9
Weight
414
Bench
606.3
644.9
-672.4
644.9
GLP
104.99
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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Related: Powerlifter Julius Maddox Smokes A 735 lbs (333.4 kg) Raw Bench Press In Training
Julius Maddox’s 730-pound (331.2-kilogram) long pause bench press also looked relatively easy. So, it is crazy to think that he is getting closer to the 800-pound (362.9-kilogram) bench press without showing almost any signs of struggle. Julius will now continue following his program, which might see him put up a historic lift in the near future.
Published: 12 April, 2023 | 5:19 PM EDT
Julius Maddox Completes Massive 796-Pound Bench Press During Training
Julius Maddox continues to inch closer to his mark of 800 pounds on the bench.
Julius Maddox might hold the all-time bench press world record but he has made it clear that he is aiming for bigger goals. Maddox has been creeping toward an 800-pound bench press and took big steps in a recent training session. Maddox was able to complete a huge 796-pound raw bench press recently.
Maddox set the all-time mark of 782 pounds in February 2021 during the World Raw Powerlifting Federation Hybrid Showdown III. From this moment on, he set his sights on being the first man to bench press 800 pounds raw. On Tuesday, Maddox shared a video on Instagram to show off some recent progress.
“I’ve missed this weight +10 times. Hearing my little girls ask me when I will hit 800lbs is enough for me to lay it all on the line. This is bigger tan a title for me. It’s about the long lasting impact I leave for my kids and family. The times they fall on hard times and need some motivation! God gave me this gift to show the world his power that can take a ol junkie like me and do great wonders! 800+ soon!”
This is clearly not the first time that Julius Maddox has hit some massive bench press accomplishments. In April, Maddox took on 700 pounds and was able to complete four reps. Now, Maddox is battling with Danial Zamani to see who will be the first to reach 800 pounds.
Julius Maddox vs. Danial Zamani
Julius Maddox might hold the all-time bench press world record but this does not seem to be the goal recently. Both Maddox and Danial Zamani have had their sights set on 800 pounds and it will be interesting to see who will reach it officially.
Zamani completed an 804.7-pound bench press in training, becoming the first man to reach this mark and accomplishing the “dream goal.”
This might have added a little more motivation for Maddox. He has attempted 800 pounds on two separate occasions but has been unable to complete the lift. Maddox is continuing to train all body parts in order to strengthen his bench press. This includes a recent 820-pound squat.
Now just four pounds away, Julius Maddox will be pushing hard for 800 pounds. There could be another attempt coming soon but nothing has been announced to this point.
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Julius Maddox Shows Full Ability As Powerlifter, Sets New PR With 820-Pound Squat
Julius Maddox is known as the king of bench press but has plenty of strength to go around.
Julius Maddox has taken over bench press in recent years. He currently holds the all-time world record in the lift and has been working to get that number even higher. This does not mean that Maddox neglects other lifts, quite the opposite actually. On social media, Maddox has stressed the importance of other lifts that can help strengthen body parts to help on the bench. This time, Maddox took to the squat rack to set a new PR with an 820-pound lift.
Maddox shared the massive PR on Instagram. He approached the Kabuki Strength transformer bar loaded up with 820 pounds. With a classic in “Soul Survivor” by Young Jeezy and Akon coming out of the speakers, Maddox made the lift look easy and even said the same at the end of the video.
This was the second lift as Maddox completed a 775-pound lift prior. Because of the speed that this lift went up, Maddox decided to throw some more weight on. He did not use any equipment or gear to aid in this lift making it raw.
“Huge PR 775lb/ 820lb x 1 with@kabukistrength Transformer Bar.. Followed up with 820 which was sloppy but was a pR”
Julius Maddox has not participated in events other than bench press since his competition career began. He has competed in 17 sanctioned competitions, all on the bench. In fact, Maddox does not even share a lot of content in other lifts on social media. Interestingly enough, this squat video shows that Maddox could have a shot at totaling one of the heaviest weights in powerlifting if he competed in all three lifts.
Maddox has been on the chase for 800 pounds on bench press. He currently holds the record of 355kg (782.6lb) and is looking to become the first person to lift 800 pounds officially. As of now, Danial Zamani has accomplished that feat but it came in a training session making it unofficial.
Julius Maddox has attempted this lift before but has yet to do it successfully. It is clear that he is training to reach the number and could plan on it soon. Maddox might not compete in competition but he can setup a chance to reach the 800-pound mark separately. At 34 years old, it is unknown if Maddox would venture out from bench press in a sanctioned event but it would be fascinating to see the total number he could reach.
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Julius Maddox Continues Pursuit of 800lb Bench Press By Destroying 735lb Lift During Training
Julius Maddox has had his eye on 800 pounds for quite some time and seems to be making progress.
It is only a matter of time for Julius Maddox.
A matter of time for what exactly? The powerlifter has had his sight set on being the first person to ever complete an 800-pound raw bench press. After taking some time off from training, Maddox loaded up 735 pounds on the bar and made it look easy.
Maddox laid on the bench with nothing to aid him but wrist wraps. After a lift from his spotter, Maddox took care of the rest. There was a slight pause at the bottom of the lift before Maddox drove it up to the sky. If it looked effortless, it’s because it might have been and he expressed that in his caption on Instagram.
“It’s only a matter of time.. This prep has had a lot of ups and downs. First time I’ve touched over 700 in almost 5 months. When I say this 735 felt like a empty bar is an understatement, It scared me when it come off my chest. Glory to GOD!”
Julius Maddox still holds the raw bench press world record of 782.6lbs from his lift at the Hybrid Showdown III back in February of 2021. Danial Zamani has been on his heels and looks determined to take over the world record.
Zamani recently completed an 804.7lb lift in training. While it does not count as an official world record, Zamani completed the lift with relative ease and it shows that he is determined to take over the title. The 800-pound mark has been a level that both lifters have been working to achieve. It is something that Maddox has failed in the past and it determined to make it official.
Julius Maddox attempted 800 pounds in 2020 but the bar was miscoded and caused an unsuccessful attempt. In August, Maddox prepared for his second attempt at the historic lift after a Chicago Cubs’ game at Wrigley Field. This was another unsuccessful attempt that has given Maddox some motivation.
As if he needed anymore, Maddox has the lift from Zamani to watch and use as a push. If this recent training video is any indication of the work that Julius Maddox has been putting in, he could reach the elusive 800-pound milestone in no time.
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Powerlifter Julius Maddox Smokes 735 lbs (333.4 kg) Raw Bench Press In Training
Julius Maddox wants to become the first person to bench press 800 lbs in a competition, and thus further improve his world record. He took some time off to rest, but now he is back to training and looks fantastic. On March 28th, Julius posted a 735 lbs (333.4 lbs) bench press video to his…
Did Danial Zamani Just Break The Raw Bench Press World Record?!
Did Danial Zamani break the bench press world record?
Danial Zamani may have just broke the raw bench press world record. The Iranian strongman and powerlifting is taking the strength game by storm. His strength is truly incredible to say the least and his latest feat may have just made him the new bench press king. Or has it?
The current bench press kingpin Julius Maddox currently holds the official raw bench press world record. The current official record stands at 782lbs (355kg), a truly impressive number indeed. But it appears that Danial Zamani may have just eclipsed that number…in training.
Unofficial World Record?
In a recent training session Danial Zamani crushed the raw bench press. The Iranian powerhouse put up some insane numbers in the gym. Zamani pushed 360kg or 793lbs in training.
Here we go.. 360 kg bench press Heaviest bench press ever in History ???
I feel power of God in my veins. I could feel my coach Babak Ghazbani knowledge and all of your positive energy and Gods blessing when I was under the pressure of Bar loaded with heaviest weight ever on my arms.
I want to thank first of all my coach Babak Ghazbani @babak_ghazbani who is guiding me since last 10 years in my sport life, I owe him alot and all my seniors and pro athletes world-wide who support me and motivated me to reach my goal. My first target was 360 kg which is few kg more than current world record and my second target is breaking 800 lbs mark which I am going to attempt in 20 days. I can not promise to break 800 lbs record for now due to having pain in my shoulder but I try my best and will attempt it definitely. Either i break the 800 lbs number or not, I am going to post the video for all my fans.
I am Danial Zamani , memeber of powerlifting family specialized in bench press and I am thankful to each and everyone of you who helped me with positive energy to achieve my biggest goal in life.
Will It Count?
This is definitely an incredible feat of strength. The issue however is that the bench press wasn’t conducted during a meet. Julius Maddox was able to break the world record in an official meet. Danial Zamani pulled off the feat during a training session. That said the numbers don’t lie. Zamani lifted more than the official record by 11lbs. That’s a fact that can’t be denied.
What do you think of Danial Zamani breaking the bench press world record unofficially?
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Julius Maddox Easily Bench Presses a Massive 635Lbs For Reps
Julius Maddox reps out 635lbs and makes it look easy.
Bench press king Julius Maddox just recently showed why he had the title pressing 635lbs for reps in his recent training. Maddox is on the hunt to conquer the 800lb bench press and this kind of training is preparing him nicely for the task.
There just some human beings that simply defy logic. These are the kind of people that can achieve such Herculean levels of strength that it leaves you scratching you head. These people have far surpassed what it means to be human. Powerlifting champion and bench press king Julius Maddox is one such individual.
Currently holding the world record bench press at an astonishing 782lbs (354kg), Julius Maddox is the king of benching. While there are some solid competitors hoping to challenge his reign, Maddox is holding on strong to the title. His current goal of benching 800lbs is still in reach. Unfortunately Maddox was unable to achieve the goal in his last attempt.
With that said, Julius Maddox isn’t giving up on 800lbs. He’s dusted himself off and returned to the lab in hopes of eventually conquering the massive task. In order for him to accomplish the feat he’ll have to be consistently in the gym.
Going for max lifts can certainly be effective, but building endurance is also a necessity. As such Julius Maddox is repping out a massive amount of weight during certain session. In a recent session Maddox benched 635Lbs for reps and made it look easy.
If he continues to put in solid training like this there’s no doubt that Julius Maddox will achieve the nigh impossible feat of 800lbs.
Do you think Julius Maddox can hit his goal of 800lbs?
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Julius Maddox Fails 800lb Bench Press Attempt At Wrigley Field
Julius Maddox attempted to break his own record on Saturday night but came up short.
On Saturday night, Julius Maddox was looking to set a new mark for the heaviest bench press of all-time. He currently holds the world record of 782.6 pounds and has had his sights set on 800 pounds recently. Wrigley Field was the venue of what had a chance to be a special event.
Following a game between the Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals, Maddox wanted to become the first person ever to bench 800 pounds. He ended with two failed attempts and the world record lives another day. This was not the first time that Maddox attempted this lift. In June 2020, Maddox attempted 800 pounds for the first time and ended up suffering a small injury because the bar was misloaded.
Below, you can find Maddox’s two attempts at the incredibly heavy lift.
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Julius Maddox suffered a pec injury back in May and this delayed his progress a bit. He has been training with Larry Wheels to get his strength back to the necessary level to complete this lift. Last week, Maddox failed at a 790lb bench press but felt good enough on Saturday to give it a go.
This would not have been the first time that Maddox broke his own record. He originally took over the title in August 2019 with a 739.6-pound lift. He then crushed a 744.1lb bench press to set a new mark. Maddox would go onto beat his own record two more times. The first came in March 2020 at the Arnold Classic when he accomplished 770lbs. The most recent record came during the Hybrid Showdown in Miami where Maddox pressed the current mark of 782.6lbs.
Julius Maddox’s next attempt at 800lbs could come on another big stage. Earlier in the week, Maddox and Danial Zamani agreed to face off in a head-to-head bench press showdown at CT Fletcher’s Iron Wars V. This event will take place in January and will have plenty of eyes as two of the best bench pressers in the world square off.
This will be a must-see event. For the sake of comparisons, Zamani has pulled off a 777lb lift while training. This is five pounds less than the current world record held by Maddox.
There is no doubt that we will see another 800lb attempt from Maddox in the near future. At full strength and fun health, this is a lift that Maddox will accomplish and then from there, who knows? The sky is the limit.
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Julius Maddox To Attempt Bench Press World Record At Wrigley Field
Julius Maddox will attempt to break his own record on Saturday night.
All records are meant to be broken and on Saturday night, Julius Maddox will attempt to break one of his own. The 34-year-old powerlifter currently holds the bench press world record of 782.6 pounds. Wrigley Field in Chicago will be the site where Maddox attempts to break his own record.
The Chicago Cubs will host the Kansas City Royals at 2:20 PM ET. Maddox’s record attempt will take place after the game and can be seen on Marquee Sports Network. This is a WRPF Americas sanctioned event.
This is not the first time that Maddox will attempt to break his own world record. He originally took over the title in August 2019 with a 739.6-pound lift. Maddox took the record from Kirill Sarychev and has been building on it ever since. In March 2020, Maddox raised the bar to 770 pounds and achieved the 782.6-pound lift in February.
It is unknown what weight Maddox will attempt to lift on Saturday night. He has attempted a massive 800-pound bench press in the past but has been unable to finish. Maddox has been in pursuit of this number and the next attempt could take place on Wrigley Field.
This news comes in the same week that we found out Maddox will go head-to-head against Danial Zamani in a bench-press showdown. This will take place at CT Fletcher’s Iron Wars V. The two powerhouses in the bench-press game will meet for what will be a memorable event. If Zamani wants to attempt to break Maddox’s record, he might have a new number to shoot for.
Maddox has been promoting this event on Saturday night on his Instagram page.
“One day out! Shout out to @obsidian_ammonia for the graphic.. Also the best smelling salts on the planet @obsidian_ammonia promo irregularstrength
Sat Aug 21 630pm to 730pm Wrigley Field”
The powerlifting world will have eyes on Wrigley Field on Saturday night for what could be a special night for Maddox. Can he break his own record once again? Will he attempt an 800-pound lift? All questions will be answered in a few short hours in Chicago.
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Julius Maddox and Danial Zamani To Square Off In Bench Press Showdown
Julius Maddox and Danial Zamani are preparing to go head-to-head in a bench press battle early next year.
When discussing the tp bench pressers in the world, there are two names that come to mind immediately — Julius Maddox and Danial Zamani. Who is the best? We might have an answer to that question very soon.
According to an Instagram post by CT Fletcher, there will be a showdown on the bench between Maddox and Zamani at Iron Wars V, a powerlifting competition created by Fletcher himself.
“THE STAGE IS SET!
FOR THE GREATEST BENCH BATTLE IN MODERN HISTORY!
I’VE RECEIVED VERBAL CONFIRMATION FROM BOTH JULIUS MADDOX @irregular_strength THE UNDISPUTED KING ? OF THE BENCH AND REINING WORLD RECORD HOLDER
AND THE IRANIAN ?? SUPERMAN HIMSELF @danialzamani1 THE NO.1 CHALLENGER TO THE CROWN?,” fletcher wrote on instagram.
Maddox currently holds the world record for a raw bench press at 782 pounds. He has an attempt at 800 pounds set up for the end of August. It will be interesting to see if Maddox can make the leap. If there is going to be anyone that has a chance to take the record from Maddox, it will be Zamani. This is something that Maddox has even acknowledged.
Danial Zamani has been putting up some enormous numbers while training. This includes a 766-pound bench press back in July. It is clear that the world record is on his mind and we could see an attempt soon.
Julius Maddox is not shy about commenting on Zamani’s posts on social media. The two are well aware of wha the other can do and this will make the head-to-head matchup even more exciting.
“Getting crazy out here ????” Maddox commented after Zamani’s 766-pound bench.
“thanks brother ❤️❤️❤️” Zamani responded.
“I’m super excited to be there to host and witness history,” Fletcher continued on Instagram. “We will livestream and tape this event, but ask anyone who has ever been to Iron Wars, there’s nothing like being there in person, so if you can, you don’t want to miss this opportunity, coming January 2022 to the Valley of the Beast!! Danial Zamani – Just did 777 in training. Julius Maddox – World Record 782.”
Friendly competition is good for the sport and that is what can be seen between these two elite lifters but there is no doubt that they both want to hold the world record. This event has a chance to be as exciting as it gets so like Fletcher said, you will not want to miss it.
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