Scot Mendelson
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. 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.
Scot lives with his wife and two children in California. Together they run a fitness studio called "Fitness Individualized Training".
External links
- powermagonline.com - Men's Powerlifting World Records ^
- Scot's advice on benching technique.
- Interview with Mendelson.
- Scott Mendelson - Tribute page & world
- CriticalBench interview with Mendelson
- Video of 715lbs unequipped bench press
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