UFC

Brock Lesnar

UFC heavyweight champion and WWE wrestler

All evidence

2 records, newest first. Strength changes with age and weight class, so check the date and context before you compare.

1. 2004

   • Squat695 lb

     Max or PRAfter WWE, during his NFL tryout, before MMAMinnesota Vikings tryout period

     “He bench-presses 475 pounds, squats 695, and looks as if he doesn't have an ounce of fat on his 6-foot-3 frame.”

     Chip off the old Brock (The Spokesman-Review, wire report, 2004-07-27)News report2004-07medium confidence

     Wire report.

   • Bench press475 lb

     Max or PRAfter WWE, during his NFL tryout, before MMAMinnesota Vikings tryout period

     “He bench-presses 475 pounds, squats 695, and looks as if he doesn't have an ounce of fat on his 6-foot-3 frame.”

     Chip off the old Brock (The Spokesman-Review, wire report, 2004-07-27)News report2004-07medium confidence

     Wire report. Other outlets claim 600+ lb bench (Kurt Angle, secondhand); not opened or verified.