Actor

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

Actor (Fast & Furious, Jumanji) and former WWE wrestler

All evidence

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

1. 2025

   • Bench press275 lb × 10

     Working setAge about 53Gym session shown on his Instagram

     “Johnson said he benched 275 pounds on a neutral grip bar for five partial reps, followed by 10 full reps with two-second pauses.”

     How Strong Is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson? | BarBendOwn post2025medium confidence

     His own post, described by BarBend. Neutral-grip bar, paused reps. Post date not given; source dated 2025-06.

2. 2022

   • One-arm dumbbell row100 lb × 20

     Working setAge 50, actor; Black Adam press periodWorkout with Aaron Donald at the L.A. Rams facility

     “The one-arm dumbbell rows involved 100 lb dumbbells with 20 repetitions at a time”

     The Rock and NFL Player Aaron Donald Smash One-Arm Dumbbell Rows in This New Video | SportskeedaNews report2022-09medium confidence

     Sportskeeda, 2022-10-04, describing his Instagram video. Workout filmed in early September 2022 before the Rams' season (The Barbell, 2022-09-07). 20 reps per arm, no rest between arms.

   • Belt squat740 lb × 6

     Working setAge 50, actor; after Black AdamLeg workout video on his Instagram

     “In June 2022, Johnson uploaded a video of himself performing belt squats with what looks to be 740 pounds for at least six reps.”

     How Strong Is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson? | BarBendNews report2022-06low confidence

     BarBend's reading of the load from the video ('what looks to be'); Johnson did not state it. Machine belt squat; not comparable to a barbell back squat.

   • Walking lunge with chains120 lb

     Working setAge 49, actor; Black Adam eraWalking lunges with chains for a ZOA Energy commercial shoot

     “120LBS of chains wrapped around my neck, as we filmed this “walk of hell” multiple times”

     The Rock Shared 'Walk Of Hell' Routine With 120-Pound Chains Draped Around His Neck | Fitness VoltOwn post2022-01

     His own Instagram caption, quoted by Fitness Volt (published 2022-01-19). Distance and reps not stated; emojis in the caption left out of the quote. Dated to the article month.

3. 2021

   • Dumbbell bench press120 lb × 10

     Working setAge 49, actor; after filming Black AdamChest workout shown on his Instagram

     “Flat DB presses 120lbs slow and controlled. 10 reps with a 3 second negative and a slight squeeze pause at the top.”

     Dwayne Johnson Shares A Tip To Get Maximum Benefit Out Of Dumbbell Bench Press | Fitness VoltOwn post2021-11

     His own Instagram caption, quoted by Fitness Volt on 2021-11-19 ('recently'). Load is per dumbbell. Dated to the article month.

4. 2018

   • Hip thrust460 lb

     Max or PRAge 46, actor; between Rampage and Hobbs & ShawInstagram video that started the Giannis Antetokounmpo lifting challenge

     “After Johnson posted an Instagram of himself doing 460-pound hip/glute thrusts,”

     Giannis Antetokounmpo Says He Could Beat Dwayne Johnson in a Wrestling Match | ComplexNews report2018-12medium confidence

     Complex, 2019-01-05. Post made in late December 2018 (Giannis replied on 2018-12-31, per WISN). FOX6 (2019-01-05) calls 460 lbs 'The Rock's personal best'. Reps not stated.

5. 1990

   • Squat500 lb

     Max or PRUniversity of Miami freshman, age 18University of Miami football, freshman year

     “Leon Searcy, pegged Johnson's bench press at around 400 pounds and his squat at 500 pounds as a freshman.”

     How Strong Is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson? | BarBendNews report1990low confidence

     A teammate's recollection decades later. Approximate. BarBend (updated 2025-06-30) links a Bleacher Report article as its source; that page did not load for us.

   • Bench press400 lb

     Max or PRUniversity of Miami freshman, age 18University of Miami football, freshman year

     “Leon Searcy, pegged Johnson's bench press at around 400 pounds and his squat at 500 pounds as a freshman.”

     How Strong Is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson? | BarBendNews report1990low confidence

     A teammate's recollection decades later. Approximate. BarBend (updated 2025-06-30) links a Bleacher Report article as its source; that page did not load for us.

   • Bench press415 lb

     Max or PRAge 18, incoming Miami defensive tackle recruit from Freedom H.S., Bethlehem PAArrival at the University of Miami as a recruit

     “then-Johnson came to Miami with a bench press of 415pounds”

     'The Rock' To Make Pre-Game Appearance Saturday | Miami HurricanesNews report1990medium confidence

     University of Miami athletics release, 1999-10-25. Dated to his arrival in 1990 (he redshirted the 1990 season). The page prints '415pounds' with no space.

   • Bench press315 lb × 20

     Effort unknownAge 18, Miami freshman defensive tackleArrival at the University of Miami

     “He's a guy that like walked in doing 315 for 20 on the bench press,”

     Hurricanes Coach Mario Cristobal Reflects on his Relationship with The Rock | SINews report1990medium confidence

     Recollection by teammate (now Miami head coach) Mario Cristobal, quoted by SI on 2025-09-04. Dated to Johnson's arrival on campus in 1990.