Gene Rychlak


Eugène Rychlak Jr. was a powerlifter from the United States, who specialized in the bench press. He was the first man to perform a bench press of over both and. He died from a heart condition on July 26, 2019.

Career

Rychlak's bodyweight was in excess of 345 lb. Rychlak previously held the record for the world's heaviest assisted bench press of 1010 lb December 16, 2006 in Lake George, NY. This record is now held by Ryan Kennelly, who has lifted 1075 lbs in the same lift.
At the 2005 Mr Olympia bodybuilding competition, Rychlak attempted to break his own record by pressing 1015 lb. Rychlak was unable to complete the press, and despite having several spotters around him, the weight fell onto his body. Rychlak suffered no serious injuries from the accident.
Rychlak has also squatted in competition.