GSI · Wrist
Sledge Hammer Choke
Grip Sport International records, the best lift in each weight class, every athlete ranked by their best lift, and every contest lift.[1]
All records for this implement across every source →Sledge Hammer Choke: every body's records on one page.Official records
Men · All-time · 120k
187.79 kg414.0 lb
James Retarides · USA
Women · All-time · 84k+
65.32 kg144.0 lb
Sadie Kromholtz · USA
Best lift per weight class
The heaviest lift in each class in GSI's contest results (open division). Pick a class to rank every athlete's best lift in it.
Men · 59k
82.55 kg182.0 lb
Yori Skutt
2014
Men · 66k
63.5 kg140.0 lb
C-A Chartrand-Lefebvre
Canada · 2014
Men · 74k
120.66 kg266.0 lb
Michael Hann
USA · 2014
Men · 83k
107.95 kg238.0 lb
Eric Milfeld
USA · 2014
Men · 93k
171.46 kg378.0 lb
Lucas Raymond
USA · 2014
Men · 105k
152.41 kg336.0 lb
James Retarides
USA · 2026
Men · 120k
187.79 kg414.0 lb
James Retarides
USA · 2022
Men · 120k+
146.96 kg324.0 lb
Shawn Kapusta
USA · 2022
Women · 63k
35.38 kg78.0 lb
Courtney Hollihan
2025
Women · 72k
51.71 kg114.0 lb
Courtney Jorgenson
2026
Women · 84k
57.15 kg126.0 lb
Michelle Collins
2026
Women · 84k+
65.32 kg144.0 lb
Sadie Kromholtz
USA · 2019
Women · 100k
54.43 kg120.0 lb
Grace Larson
2026
Women · 100k+
59.87 kg132.0 lb
Shelby Janes
2026
Top lifts · 120k
187.79 kg414.0 lb
Men · 120k
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022
163.29 kg360.0 lb
Men · 120k
Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022
136.08 kg300.0 lb
Men · 120k
The Gripmas Carol 2013 · Dec 7, 2013
130.64 kg288.0 lb
Tom BrysonCanada
Men · 120k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
123.38 kg272.0 lb
Jedd JohnsonUSA
Men · 120k
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
116.12 kg256.0 lb
Zach MullinsUSA
Men · 120k
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
108.86 kg240.0 lb
Nick Del PieroCanada
Men · 120k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
106.14 kg234.0 lb
Jason OttoUSA
Men · 120k
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022
103.42 kg228.0 lb
Justin KayeUSA
Men · 120k
The Gripmas Carol 2013 · Dec 7, 2013
101.6 kg224.0 lb
Men · 120k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
101.6 kg224.0 lb
Lee HiltonUSA
Men · 120k
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
97.98 kg216.0 lb
Men · 120k
The Gripmas Carol 2013 · Dec 7, 2013
97.98 kg216.0 lb
Jason OttoUSA
Men · 120k
Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022
95.25 kg210.0 lb
Men · 120k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
92.53 kg204.0 lb
Men · 120k
Holdfast Gauntlet · Sep 28, 2013
92.53 kg204.0 lb
Men · 120k
Holdfast Gauntlet · Sep 28, 2013
92.53 kg204.0 lb
Men · 120k
The Gripmas Carol 2013 · Dec 7, 2013
92.53 kg204.0 lb
Men · 120k
Empire Classic Grip Challenge 2016 · May 7, 2016
92.53 kg204.0 lb
Men · 120k
Oregon Strongest Hands 2019 · May 25, 2019
92.53 kg204.0 lb
Kwai LeongCanada
Men · 120k
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
87.09 kg192.0 lb
Kwai LeongCanada
Men · 120k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
87.09 kg192.0 lb
Men · 120k
Oregon Strongest Hands 2019 · May 25, 2019
87.09 kg192.0 lb
Nick Del PieroCanada
Men · 120k
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025
87.09 kg192.0 lb
Jason OttoUSA
Men · 120k
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Brander CraigheadCanada
Men · 120k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Keegan BellCanada
Men · 120k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Kevin CollenUSA
Men · 120k
Diablo Rock Grip Comp 2 · Apr 20, 2013
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Keegan BellCanada
Men · 120k
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025
73.48 kg162.0 lb
Jeff TharpUSA
Men · 120k
Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Jason OttoUSA
Men · 120k
The Gripmas Carol 2013 · Dec 7, 2013
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Men · 120k
The Gripday Party · Apr 5, 2014
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Men · 120k
The Gripday Party · Apr 5, 2014
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Men · 120k
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Men · 120k
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025
65.32 kg144.0 lb
Men · 120k
The Gripday Party · Apr 5, 2014
59.87 kg132.0 lb
Men · 120k
Holdfast Gauntlet · Sep 28, 2013
54.43 kg120.0 lb
Mike CorlettUSA
Men · 120k, Masters 50-59
Diablo Rock Grip Comp 2 · Apr 20, 2013
Every lift in GSI's contest results for these filters, including several per athlete. Athlete names open their full history.
Sources
- [1]Source: Grip Sport International records database (Grip Sport International), synced October 26, 2026. Records and rankings belong to GSI; corrections belong with them.
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