Musician

LL Cool J

Rapper and actor (NCIS: Los Angeles)

All evidence

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

1. 2017

   • Bench press225 lb × 20

     Reps to failureAge 49Gym session, tweeted

     “the then-49-year-old rapper/actor tweeted : "Hit 225lb 20x on bench today [NFL] combine style then hit 335lb for a freshen up.”

     Celebrity Bench Presses: All Their Best Lifts - The BarbellOwn post2017medium confidence

     His own tweet, quoted by The Barbell. No video.

   • Bench press335 lb

     Effort unknownAge 49Gym session, tweeted

     “Hit 225lb 20x on bench today [NFL] combine style then hit 335lb for a freshen up.”

     Celebrity Bench Presses: All Their Best Lifts - The BarbellOwn post2017medium confidence

     His own tweet, quoted by The Barbell. Reps for the 335 set not stated.

   • Bench press405 lb

     Max or PRClaimed personal best

     “In a response to the tweet, LL Cool J, a long-time gym rat, claimed his personal best was 405.”

     Celebrity Bench Presses: All Their Best Lifts - The BarbellOwn post2017low confidence

     Unverified self-claim; no date for the lift.