Musician

Method Man

Rapper (Wu-Tang Clan) and actor (Power Book II)

All evidence

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

1. 2023

   • Bench press315 lb × 5

     Working setAge 51Gym session shown on his Instagram

     “an Instagram video chronicled Method Man benching 315 for five on his sixth set of bench presses”

     Method Man Benches 315 x 5 Reps - The BarbellShown in video2023-01-18medium confidence

     News site describes his own Instagram video. He wore wrist wraps and elbow sleeves.

   • Bench press335 lb

     Max or PRAge 51Gym session shown on his Instagram

     “a PR bench press without wrist wraps or elbow sleeves, grinding up a single rep with 335 pounds (152 kg.).”

     Method Man Benches 315 x 5 Reps - The BarbellShown in video2023-01-18medium confidence

     News site describes his own Instagram video. Single rep, called a PR.

2. 2022

   • Deadlift500 lb

     Max or PRAge 51Gym session shown on his Instagram

     “Smith Jr. can be seen performing a massive 500-pound (226.8-kg) deadlift for one rep.”

     Rapper Method Man Shows Off Insane Strength at 51 With Huge 500-lb (226.8-kg) Deadlift – Fitness VoltShown in video2022-11medium confidence

     News site describes his own Instagram video. Age 51 at the time.