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2" Vertical Bar (FBBC)

Every record and contest lift for the 2" Vertical Bar (FBBC) from every body we track, side by side. Each entry carries its owner's badge and a footnote to the owner's own records.

Records from: GSI

Contests: 21; 58 counting each venue
Athletes: 411
Lifts: 558
First contested: Apr 19, 2008
Last contested: 205-07-11

A contest held at several venues on one day counts once. A record that repeats a contest lift counts as one lift.

Top lifts

Each athlete's best lift, any class or division.

Men

1st
155.5 kg342.8 lb
Igor Kupinsky
120k+ · Ukraine
International King Kong Grip Challenge · 2017
2nd
151.43 kg333.8 lb
James Jeffers
120k+ · Canada
Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas · Dec 18, 2021
3rd
150.55 kg331.9 lb
Jesse Pynnönen
120k+ · Finland
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

Women

1st
108.41 kg239.0 lb
Sarah Chappelow
84k+ · USA
Dubs Grip Classic · 2024
2nd
85.0 kg187.4 lb
Jenn Tibbenham
84k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
3rd
80.9 kg178.4 lb
Mervi Pekki
84k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

Contest history

Every contest that featured the 2" Vertical Bar (FBBC), newest first, with how many athletes lifted it and who won.

ContestDateAthletesMen's winnerWomen's winner

Backyard Bastards Bash 2015
— · 8 athletes
8
Men 122.64 kg270.4 lb Darrin Shallman
Women 74.41 kg164.0 lb Rachael Mackenzie
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial
Sep 5, 2026 · 13 athletes
13
Men 113.58 kg250.4 lb Jedd Johnson
Women —
Dubs Grip Classic
Jul 13, 2024 · 14 athletes
14
Men 124.28 kg274.0 lb Colton Storm
Women 108.41 kg239.0 lb Sarah Chappelow
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 5
Sep 16, 2023 · 7 athletes
7
Men 129.29 kg285.0 lb Hunter Heath
Women —
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Summer 2023
Jun 17, 2023 · 5 athletes
5
Men 144.3 kg318.1 lb Jaland Worley
Women 66.15 kg145.8 lb Megan Hagedorn
Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas
Dec 18, 2021 · 11 athletes
11
Men 151.43 kg333.8 lb James Jeffers
Women 58.31 kg128.6 lb Maddi Gray
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands
Jun 6, 2021 · 13 athletes
13
Men 142.0 kg313.1 lb James Jeffers
Women 63.28 kg139.5 lb Tracey Halladay
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2021 Competition
Mar 13, 2021 · 5 athletes
5
Men 130.15 kg286.9 lb Steve Millard
Women 78.15 kg172.3 lb Audrey Burgio
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 2
Sep 19, 2020 · 6 athletes
6
Men 126.92 kg279.8 lb Tom McClure
Women —
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands
Feb 8, 2020 · 18 athletes
18
Men 128.2 kg282.6 lb Brad Provick
Women 78.4 kg172.8 lb Christina Kaluza-Hughes
International King Kong Grip Challenge
18 venues: 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17 · 18
Oct 28, 2017 · 169 athletes
169
Men 155.5 kg342.8 lb Igor Kupinsky
Women 85.0 kg187.4 lb Jenn Tibbenham
Beginners Grip Sport Contest
Jul 23, 2017 · 8 athletes
8
Men 105.8 kg233.2 lb Andrey Grib
Women 64.9 kg143.1 lb Nikita Fomin
International King Kong Grip Challenge
14 venues: 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14
Oct 29, 2016 · 145 athletes
145
Men 148.77 kg328.0 lb Jake Sahlaney
Women 77.25 kg170.3 lb Anu Rytkönen
The 2016 Southern Squeeze
Jan 16, 2016 · 26 athletes
26
Men 118.61 kg261.5 lb Euclides Ramos
Women 65.0 kg143.3 lb Brenda Taylor
International King Kong Grip Challenge
Oct 25, 2015 · 6 athletes
6
Men 126.61 kg279.1 lb Jouni Mähönen
Women —
International King Kong Grip Challenge
8 venues: 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8
Oct 24, 2015 · 65 athletes
65
Men 143.13 kg315.5 lb Kody Burns
Women 75.67 kg166.8 lb Rachael Mackenzie
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships
Feb 28, 2015 · 9 athletes
9
Men 125.43 kg276.5 lb Eric Roussin
Women —
Epana Grip Contest Vol2
Mar 25, 2012 · 2 athletes
2
Men —
Women 68.85 kg151.8 lb Anna Karrila
Arizona Cactus Grip Shootout 5
Mar 17, 2012 · 13 athletes
13
Men 129.27 kg285.0 lb Daniel Reinard
Women —
Michigan Grip Championships
Dec 31, 2011 · 3 athletes
3
Men 108.86 kg240.0 lb Bob Lipinski
Women —
Show of Hands Grip Cup 3
Apr 19, 2008 · 12 athletes
12
Men 127.46 kg281.0 lb Aaron Corcorran
Women —

Records

Grip Sport International

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Men · All-time · 120k+
155.5 kg342.8 lb
Igor Kupinsky · Ukraine
International King Kong Grip Challenge · 2017GSI^[1]
Women · All-time · 84k+
108.41 kg239.0 lb
Sarah Chappelow · USA
Dubs Grip Classic · 2024GSI^[1]

Best by weight class

The heaviest open-division lift in each class across every source. Pick a class to see its full ranking.

Top lifts · 120k+

TypeAll Records Top lifts

GenderAll Men Women

ClassAll 47k 52k 57k 59k 63k 66k 72k 74k 83k 84k 84k+93k 105k 120k 120k+

DivisionOpen + all Masters 50-59 Masters 60-69 Masters 70-79

ShowBest per athlete Every lift

OrderHeaviest first Newest first

Units

ResultAthleteClassContestOwner

155.5 kg342.8 lb
Igor KupinskyUkraine
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
151.43 kg333.8 lb
James JeffersCanada
Men · 120k+
Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas · Dec 18, 2021
GSI^[1]
150.55 kg331.9 lb
Jesse PynnönenFinland
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
150.08 kg330.9 lb
Alexey TyukalovRussia
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
144.3 kg318.1 lb
Jaland WorleyUSA
Men · 120k+
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Summer 2023 · Jun 17, 2023
GSI^[1]
144.12 kg317.7 lb
John StepienUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
142.0 kg313.1 lb
James JeffersCanada
Men · 120k+
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Jun 6, 2021
GSI^[1]
141.61 kg312.2 lb
John StepienUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
140.0 kg308.6 lb
Igor KupinskyUkraine
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
136.32 kg300.5 lb
Ulice PayneUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
132.94 kg293.1 lb
Bryan HunsakerUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
130.95 kg288.7 lb
Tomi TuomiFinland
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
129.94 kg286.5 lb
Jay SmithCanada
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
128.55 kg283.4 lb
Leif WelzCanada
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
128.32 kg282.9 lb
Brad ProvickCanada
Men · 120k+
Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas · Dec 18, 2021
GSI^[1]
128.23 kg282.7 lb
Brad ProvickCanada
Men · 120k+
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Jun 6, 2021
GSI^[1]
128.2 kg282.6 lb
Brad ProvickCanada
Men · 120k+
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
GSI^[1]
126.92 kg279.8 lb
Tom McClureUSA
Men · 120k+
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 2 · Sep 19, 2020
GSI^[1]
124.28 kg274.0 lb
Colton StormUSA
Men · 120k+
Dubs Grip Classic · Jul 13, 2024
GSI^[1]
124.28 kg274.0 lb
Jaland WorleyUSA
Men · 120k+
Dubs Grip Classic · Jul 13, 2024
GSI^[1]
123.79 kg272.9 lb
Bryan HunsakerUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
123.2 kg271.6 lb
James JeffersCanada
Men · 120k+
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
GSI^[1]
122.95 kg271.1 lb
Henri SonninenFinland
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
122.92 kg271.0 lb
Jay SmithCanada
Men · 120k+
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Jun 6, 2021
GSI^[1]
122.37 kg269.8 lb
Joel DircksUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
121.7 kg268.3 lb
Igor KupinskyUkraine
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
121.62 kg268.1 lb
Arto JoronenFinland
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 25, 2015
GSI^[1]
119.84 kg264.2 lb
Tim FoxUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
118.61 kg261.5 lb
Euclides RamosUSA
Men · 120k+
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
118.61 kg261.5 lb
Tim FoxUSA
Men · 120k+
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
118.4 kg261.0 lb
Tom BrysonCanada
Men · 120k+
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
GSI^[1]
118.03 kg260.2 lb
Steven SamaniegoUSA
Men · 120k+
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 2 · Sep 19, 2020
GSI^[1]
117.98 kg260.1 lb
Tim FoxUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
115.65 kg255.0 lb
Jeremy EverdingUSA
Men · 120k+
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2021 Competition · Mar 13, 2021
GSI^[1]
114.67 kg252.8 lb
Tim BarrettUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
113.87 kg251.0 lb
Frank SnyderUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
113.8 kg250.9 lb
Al BlockCanada
Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59
Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas · Dec 18, 2021
GSI^[1]
113.4 kg250.0 lb
Arto JoronenFinland
Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
113.4 kg250.0 lb
Cory BalaberdaCanada
Men · 120k+
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
GSI^[1]
113.35 kg249.9 lb
Tom BrysonCanada
Men · 120k+
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Jun 6, 2021
GSI^[1]
112.94 kg249.0 lb
Jeremy EverdingUSA
Men · 120k+
Dubs Grip Classic · Jul 13, 2024
GSI^[1]
111.15 kg245.0 lb
Jeremy EverdingUSA
Men · 120k+
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Summer 2023 · Jun 17, 2023
GSI^[1]
110.5 kg243.6 lb
Jarle WeibyNorway
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
109.86 kg242.2 lb
Tim DialUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
108.63 kg239.5 lb
Mike RinderleUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
108.41 kg239.0 lb
Al BlockCanada
Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Jun 6, 2021
GSI^[1]
107.19 kg236.3 lb
Philippe Trottier
Men · 120k+
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Feb 28, 2015
GSI^[1]
106.72 kg235.3 lb
Donny VierstraUSA
Men · 120k+
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
106.07 kg233.8 lb
Rob McMurrenCanada
Men · 120k+
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Feb 28, 2015
GSI^[1]
106.07 kg233.8 lb
Samuel Cashman-Kadri
Men · 120k+
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Feb 28, 2015
GSI^[1]
104.84 kg231.1 lb
Justin MajorCanada
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
104.22 kg229.8 lb
Peter NicklessUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
104.22 kg229.8 lb
Rick RehfeldtUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
103.06 kg227.2 lb
Eric ZurloffCanada
Men · 120k+
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Jun 6, 2021
GSI^[1]
103.02 kg227.1 lb
Peter NicklessUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
102.54 kg226.1 lb
Isaac PorterUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
102.19 kg225.3 lb
Delmar CarterUSA
Men · 120k+
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
102.19 kg225.3 lb
Tim BarrettUSA
Men · 120k+
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
102.06 kg225.0 lb
Brandon AzevedoUSA
Men · 120k+
Arizona Cactus Grip Shootout 5 · Mar 17, 2012
GSI^[1]
101.29 kg223.3 lb
Uili MakiUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
101.05 kg222.8 lb
Andriy Jereniuk
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
100.7 kg222.0 lb
Herkko Jaatinen
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
100.0 kg220.5 lb
Zinchenko VladimirUkraine
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
99.34 kg219.0 lb
Clint CookUSA
Men · 120k+
Dubs Grip Classic · Jul 13, 2024
GSI^[1]
98.25 kg216.6 lb
Scott PirsakCanada
Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59
Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas · Dec 18, 2021
GSI^[1]
97.52 kg215.0 lb
Gary StuartUSA
Men · 120k+
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
94.26 kg207.8 lb
Ryan Waters
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
93.54 kg206.2 lb
Marc TurgeonCanada
Men · 120k+
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Feb 28, 2015
GSI^[1]
93.54 kg206.2 lb
Marc TurgeonCanada
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
93.54 kg206.2 lb
Marc TurgeonCanada
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
93.4 kg205.9 lb
Steven Halladay
Men · 120k+
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
GSI^[1]
91.8 kg202.4 lb
James FullerUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
91.2 kg201.1 lb
Van HatfieldUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
91.05 kg200.7 lb
David LaidlawCanada
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
90.72 kg200.0 lb
Zach Lister
Men · 120k+
Arizona Cactus Grip Shootout 5 · Mar 17, 2012
GSI^[1]
88.4 kg194.9 lb
Scott PirsakCanada
Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
GSI^[1]
88.27 kg194.6 lb
Scott PirsakCanada
Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Jun 6, 2021
GSI^[1]
87.7 kg193.3 lb
Alan Gregory
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
86.0 kg189.6 lb
Shawn KapustaUSA
Men · 120k+
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
85.25 kg187.9 lb
Pasi MehtäläFinland
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
85.01 kg187.4 lb
Lloyd Nell
Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
83.32 kg183.7 lb
Chris PickeringCanada
Men · 120k+
Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas · Dec 18, 2021
GSI^[1]
83.19 kg183.4 lb
Dayne Geyer
Men · 120k+
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
80.0 kg176.4 lb
Vyacheslav Mashkovets
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
79.86 kg176.1 lb
Ivan Pachenkov
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
79.65 kg175.6 lb
Juha RemesFinland
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
78.71 kg173.5 lb
Ryan Fennesy
Men · 120k+
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
78.4 kg172.8 lb
Eric PaulCanada
Men · 120k+
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
GSI^[1]
78.4 kg172.8 lb
Todd Steele
Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
GSI^[1]
77.99 kg171.9 lb
Brian MielkeUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
76.1 kg167.8 lb
Phil Garrett
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
75.68 kg166.8 lb
Adam Asay
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
75.39 kg166.2 lb
Juha-Matti HögllundFinland
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
74.16 kg163.5 lb
Cody WardUSA
Men · 120k+
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
73.87 kg162.9 lb
John Nickless
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
73.4 kg161.8 lb
Darren Cleave
Men · 120k+
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
GSI^[1]
71.71 kg158.1 lb
Cody WardUSA
Men · 120k+
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 5 · Sep 16, 2023
GSI^[1]
59.6 kg131.4 lb
Brian MielkeUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
56.65 kg124.9 lb
Thomas Moon
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
53.22 kg117.3 lb
Phil Garrett
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]

Every lift from every source, several per athlete. A lift a body lists as both a record and a contest result is shown once, as the record. An athlete listed by two bodies appears once per body.^[1]

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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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