Big James Henderson bench pressed 740lbs raw in the gym. He benched more than 700 pounds under the strictest IPF competition rules many times with big 2 second pauses WITHOUT WRIST WRAPS, WITHOUT BELT, WITHOUT ARCH 100% raw. Eric Spoto's 722lb had not nearly as good of a form as Henderson had on his 711lb. The 711lb raw bench was performed in a 3-lift-meet, so he did squat before and deadlift afterwards. It's still the all-time world record for a drug-tested competition and for 3-lift-meet.
Awesome power James! I have people ask me all the time what kind of tricep accessory work i do. I always tell them that I do flat benches and close grips. You dont need anything else. People try to get fancy from what they read in magazines. You are proving what I always have said. High volume low reps. I totally agree with your comments and training James.
I'll be honest with you man, great lifters come from all over. Some of the strongest lifters I've ever met lift in an old barn in the freezing hell of a blizzard. I'm telling ya man, I've met people benching 300, 400, and a couple at even 500 from lifting in cinderblock and concrete houses down the road despite it being 15 degrees in there. So greatness can come from anywhere.
I like james...FYI people attitude is everything! ...if respect u more if u have a good attitude and u humble. This guy is a good example. Wit that being said people. .let's get better and stronger!
I really want to get on his level of work and be as powerful as this dude James Henderson.. I'm gonna do whatever it takes to get to that level of work.. I gotta get there..
If you listen to a lot of the strongest people talk about training, just about every James Henderson says in this video holds true. Lots of wisdom packed into a small amount of time.
he came to me school 2 days ago he told us about all bad choices he made but how he choose better ones to change his life, hes cool and funny dude had everyone in my 10th grade laughin like hell.
Yea this guy is for real. One of the coolest uncocky powerlifters I've ever seen. I hate the other dudes that walk around like they're bad asses benching 225. Good work James.
Jesus, this guy is my RAW bench pressing hero. He is the onyl motivation I have right now to stay away from anabolic steroids and to get it done "the right way". I just wish that I could tell me spotters to get out of the way.
yes, but the conditions surrounding the lifts are relevant too, lift-off, form, pause, lock-out, judging. Clean, good form lifts are more impressive than unclean lifts even if both get white lights. I think Spoto's 722 is legit by the way. Formwise it's just not nearly as good as Henderson's benching.
@Ludichris8531 It is applicable it means start out slow with perfect form then as you go through the motions at a steady pace you gradually get faster and faster....In other words repetition brings reaction...Some of the best benchers in the world tell ppl to keep good form in there warm ups and it will transfer over to there working sets maybe that's why henderson is doing all the weights at the same pace...
james henderson to me seems like a sound person who is true to themself. even though he was sentenced to 50 years and only served three he obviously has found his stable state of mind. everyone has inner demons, whether or not you find a way to keep them at bay is the difference between good people and bad. the way i see it he has found it through testing his body and being happy with what he has accomplished.
The best that ever did bench. God bless you Big James
+sammy graham Kirill Sarychev , world record 335
+apolon92s henderson did 710 in a full meet though, which is still the all time record.
this guy is legend beast and very humble i love his attitude!
Amazing strength and personality !! BIG RESPECT!! Such a motivating man!!
I could watch this all day, over and over again, such a great lifter
He's strong as a grizzly bear and sweet as teddy bear. the sport needs more like him
had to sign in just to say daaaaaaaaaaaaaamn!!!! MONSTROUS RAW POWER
Yo! Rare, unparalleled power! Impressive doesnt even begin to describe this dude.
Big James Henderson bench pressed 740lbs raw in the gym. He benched more than 700 pounds under the strictest IPF competition rules many times with big 2 second pauses WITHOUT WRIST WRAPS, WITHOUT BELT, WITHOUT ARCH 100% raw. Eric Spoto's 722lb had not nearly as good of a form as Henderson had on his 711lb. The 711lb raw bench was performed in a 3-lift-meet, so he did squat before and deadlift afterwards. It's still the all-time world record for a drug-tested competition and for 3-lift-meet.
I don't do much benching, but I love watching this guy. Strict form all the way through.
"GET OUDDA DA WAY"
MY HERO!!!
Awesome power James!
I have people ask me all the time what kind of tricep accessory work i do.
I always tell them that I do flat benches and close grips. You dont need anything else. People try to get fancy from what they read in magazines.
You are proving what I always have said.
High volume low reps.
I totally agree with your comments and training James.
LOLLLL! That would explain his personality, sense of humour, and heavenly glow thanks!
man this guy is amazing - thank you for sharing and God bless
Very good video! Well spoken and interesting. Thanks for taking the time to record this.
I think this is the strongest man I have ever seen and he's blessed with spirit of God
Amen
So humble my new inspiration
Thank you sir
I love this guy.Power and charisma.
One of the best benchers in the world.
What pure strength the end
Spoken like a man. Very humble. You're an idol of mine.
Henderson benched 711lbs raw including huge pause without even wrist wraps and without a belt. You can't get much rawer than that!
very likeable person he is. also very strong dude
like your vids alot
315-455 'so it's not such a shock when we go up' like WTF!! 😂
jc30005 lol I was thinking that too... wtf ahah
This man is a LEGEND!!!
This guy is my Hero so positive so motivating!]
I'll be honest with you man, great lifters come from all over. Some of the strongest lifters I've ever met lift in an old barn in the freezing hell of a blizzard. I'm telling ya man, I've met people benching 300, 400, and a couple at even 500 from lifting in cinderblock and concrete houses down the road despite it being 15 degrees in there. So greatness can come from anywhere.
inspirational...
he has the best personality ive seen
mane i love watching this guy!
I like james...FYI people attitude is everything! ...if respect u more if u have a good attitude and u humble. This guy is a good example. Wit that being said people. .let's get better and stronger!
This guy is unbelievable!
I'm picking up some good shit from this most powerful man. Always learning something new or a new tip on something.
I really want to get on his level of work and be as powerful as this dude James Henderson.. I'm gonna do whatever it takes to get to that level of work.. I gotta get there..
Very strong, very well mannered. Good man, keep on pushing
If you listen to a lot of the strongest people talk about training, just about every James Henderson says in this video holds true. Lots of wisdom packed into a small amount of time.
Pwsh, pwsh, pwsh, pwsh... makes you wanna lift!
New fan of this man. Impressive for lack of a better word!
LOLOL GET OUT OF THE WAY. and i love his sound effects every time he push's. its awesome
This guy makes it look too easy.
Thank you very much
yeah, load up the next part please!
Much respect to you d5ive
he came to me school 2 days ago he told us about all bad choices he made but how he choose better ones to change his life, hes cool and funny dude had everyone in my 10th grade laughin like hell.
Nice genuine guy
inspiring as hell!
Any negative comments = pure hateration!
@boovalagrish is there a difference in a benching machine and a benching bar with weights what do you find better
Because it's done the right way! Amen!
awesome man
U r a beast,man
love the guy
Much respect = RAW power!!!
Strong dude he is, he held the RAW bench press record at 711lbs. It was only beaten in 2005 by Scot Mendelson @ 715lbs.
awesome!!!
Yea this guy is for real. One of the coolest uncocky powerlifters I've ever seen. I hate the other dudes that walk around like they're bad asses benching 225. Good work James.
I meet big james before I meet me two weeks ago. What a beast.
oh think you very much!
What a guy
"Easy as ice cream!" lol I'm gunna start using that
Amazing
Love how James talks and his view on things. He should be preacher or teacher.
BENCH PRESS MONSTER!!!
we need linemen like him.....
New goal is to get strong enough to warrant telling my spotter to 'get outada way'. Awesome.
any vids of the 700 bench btw ?
Jesus, this guy is my RAW bench pressing hero. He is the onyl motivation I have right now to stay away from anabolic steroids and to get it done "the right way". I just wish that I could tell me spotters to get out of the way.
great guy!
Where is this at the city
THIS GUY'S MY FUCKING HERO!!!
Cool, Strong!!
thank you very much...psht psht psht psht psht
yes, but the conditions surrounding the lifts are relevant too, lift-off, form, pause, lock-out, judging. Clean, good form lifts are more impressive than unclean lifts even if both get white lights. I think Spoto's 722 is legit by the way. Formwise it's just not nearly as good as Henderson's benching.
btw did he compete bench only or did he compete in full meets too?
CRAZY
RAW POWER!!!
What are your numbers? Bench? Squat? Deadlift? and Total?
That's crazy. 400 pounds plus close grip / multiple reps ... WOW.
where at in central florida is he talking about?
Ryan Kennelly's got him still.
pshhht. psshhhuuut. psshhhuuuuttt.
i would love to be able to do the things he does. what a character.
this guy is cool
"cause it was done the right way"...no drugs, no silly shirts, he's a real athlete
is james still around
@Ludichris8531 It is applicable it means start out slow with perfect form then as you go through the motions at a steady pace you gradually get faster and faster....In other words repetition brings reaction...Some of the best benchers in the world tell ppl to keep good form in there warm ups and it will transfer over to there working sets maybe that's why henderson is doing all the weights at the same pace...
when the spotter gave him a lift he told his ass to get out of the way lol. he is very natural strong a lot of power
Hey does he squat or deadlift?
No squeezing shoulder blades, no arch, no shirt!
your a monsterrr
james henderson to me seems like a sound person who is true to themself. even though he was sentenced to 50 years and only served three he obviously has found his stable state of mind. everyone has inner demons, whether or not you find a way to keep them at bay is the difference between good people and bad. the way i see it he has found it through testing his body and being happy with what he has accomplished.
him and Ct fletcher
Raw is raw,
LOL... Big James is the shit...!
i hear you its just what your body like reps or weight cause i do both but if your going to max you got to do both
Seems like such a nice man lol.
That's. All folks. Curb.
which yaers did record this video?
Early 2000's in Florida.
CocainaBlaze thanks for answer , intresting jams retired from ipf competition in 1998 and in 2000 he was preesing heavy
this man is a massive machine, these lifters defy was humans should do haha
I hate shirts,elbow supports etc this is real power no gimmicks!
Wat part of fl
EASY AS ICE CREAM!!!!