Actor

Mark Wahlberg

Actor (The Departed, Ted, Transformers) and former rapper

All evidence

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

1. 2020

   • Push-ups60 reps

     Working setAge 48, push-up race against Dr. OzPush-up race against Dr. Oz at F45 Training, Los Angeles

     “The gladiators decided on a race to 59 push-ups -- for Dr. Oz's age -- but Wahlberg made it an even 60”

     Mark Wahlberg vs. Dr. Oz in Push-up Challenge, Mark Declares Victory | TMZNews report2020-02medium confidence

     Race to a fixed count (59, then 60), not a max; he won by a few seconds. Article 2020-02-27; the race was days before.

2. 2015

   • Pull-ups22 reps 30 s

     Reps to failureAge 44, TV charity challenge30-second pull-up contest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show

     “banged out 22 repetitions in the time frame while raising $25,000 for breast cancer research.”

     Mark Wahlberg Shows Off His Muscles, Breaks Down Fitness Routine on Ellen | Boston MagazineNews report2015-10medium confidence

     Bodyweight pull-ups in a 30-second limit, on TV. Article 2015-10-22; episode aired that week. Just Jared and Vitonica also report 22.

3. 2013

   • Bench press335 lb

     Max or PRAge about 41, Pain & Gain bulk (bulked to over 210 lb per ET, April 2013)Training for Pain & Gain

     “Bench Press Max: 335lbs (151kg)”

     15 Strongest Celebrities in Hollywood | Man of ManyNews report2013low confidence

     Listicle stat with no source. Muscle & Strength, Complex and The Barbell repeat 335 lb as his claim; no primary interview found (Men's Health 2013 interview has no bench number). His trainer Brian Nguyen gave 305 lb at the end of the shoot (separate record).

4. 2012

   • Bench press135 lb

     Working setAge 40, start of Pain & Gain prep; had not been bench pressingFirst week of Pain & Gain training

     “We started our first week training only bench pressing, you know, 135 a rep,”

     Brian Nguyen: Training for 'Pain & Gain' | Military.comTrainer said2012medium confidence

     Trainer Brian Nguyen, interview published 2013-08-26. Pain & Gain was shot in spring 2012, so the training dates to 2012. Reps per set not stated.

   • Bench press305 lb

     Effort unknownAge 40-41, end of Pain & Gain bulkEnd of the Pain & Gain shoot

     “here he is at the end of the movie benching 305 again”

     Brian Nguyen: Training for 'Pain & Gain' | Military.comTrainer said2012medium confidence

     Trainer Brian Nguyen, interview published 2013-08-26; the film was shot in spring 2012. Reps not stated. Same bulk as the 335 lb listicle claim; this is the trainer's own number.

   • Farmer's walk (per hand)40 kg

     Working setAge 40, Pain & Gain prepPain & Gain prep, loaded carries

     “he would bring out the 40kg kettlebells and do a farmer's walk for two lengths of the court”

     Mark Wahlberg's workout: Pain & Gain | CoachTrainer said2012medium confidence

     Trainer Brian Nguyen in Coach (2013-11-22). Two 40 kg kettlebells, two lengths of his home basketball court. Dated to the 2012 film prep.