| Scot Mendelson | |
| Born | Scot Mendelson 1969-02-21 |
|---|---|
| Residence | Valley Glen, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Personal trainer |
| Employer | Self-employed |
| Known for | World record for unassisted bench press |
Scot Mendelson (born February 21, 1969) is an American powerlifter. He is the current world record holder in the raw (unassisted) bench press with a 715 pound press at the New England Bench Press Classic on May 22nd, 2005.[1] He also held the world record in equipped bench press. Mendelson pressed 457.5 kg (1008 lb) on his first attempt at the Fit Expo at the 2006 Iron Man Bodybuilding contest on February 18, 2006. The event also included the APF Mendelson Bench Press Classic in Pasadena, California. The new world record is now held by Ryan Kennelly with a weight of 470 kg.[2]
Mendelson and his wife have 3 children and live in California.
On November 23, 2008, Mendelson benched 465K at the WPC world championships in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
References
- ^ Katterle, Sean (February 2009). "Power Surge: The Bench Press - History, Records and Raw Lifts". Ironman Magazine, p. 241
- ^ Taylor, S (2007-12-01). "APA Northwest Open". American Powerlifting Association. http://www.apa-wpa.com/2007NorthwestOpenresults.htm. Retrieved 2008-02-20.
External links
- Pictures and brief bio of Scott Mendelson
- CriticalBench interview with Mendelson
- Video of 715lbs unequipped bench press
- APF California Website
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