Support · every record book

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

GSI2 recordsGSI event page →

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

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

80.3 kg177.0 lb
Dubovich Roman
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
80.2 kg176.8 lb
Dvorsky Evgeniy
Men · 74k
Beginners Grip Sport Contest · Jul 23, 2017
GSI^[1]
80.2 kg176.8 lb
Rob Hunter
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
80.17 kg176.7 lb
Nate Harris
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
80.0 kg176.4 lb
Massimigliano Zaganelli
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
80.0 kg176.4 lb
Vyacheslav Mashkovets
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
79.9 kg176.1 lb
Tutenko Oksana
Women · 72k
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]
79.38 kg175.0 lb
Robert Bleakmore
Open
Arizona Cactus Grip Shootout 5 · Mar 17, 2012
GSI^[1]
78.71 kg173.5 lb
Jason OttoUSA
Men · 120k
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
78.71 kg173.5 lb
Ryan Fennesy
Men · 120k+
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
78.61 kg173.3 lb
Vincent FerraiuoloUSA
Men · 74k
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 5 · Sep 16, 2023
GSI^[1]
78.4 kg172.8 lb
Christina Kaluza-HughesCanada
Women · 84k+
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
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
Jaana Tanner
Women · 84k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
78.4 kg172.8 lb
Todd Steele
Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
GSI^[1]
78.24 kg172.5 lb
Joel Briere
Men · 74k
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Jun 6, 2021
GSI^[1]
78.24 kg172.5 lb
Zach Tetreault
Men · 120k
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Jun 6, 2021
GSI^[1]
78.15 kg172.3 lb
Audrey Burgio
Women · 63k
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2021 Competition · Mar 13, 2021
GSI^[1]
78.0 kg172.0 lb
Nick Wankier
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
77.99 kg171.9 lb
Brian MielkeUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
77.99 kg171.9 lb
Nick Wankier
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
77.7 kg171.3 lb
Goncharenko Daniil
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
77.5 kg170.9 lb
Massimo Mattiazzo
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
77.25 kg170.3 lb
Anu Rytkönen
Women · 84k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
76.6 kg168.9 lb
Mykola Zynchenko
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
76.6 kg168.9 lb
Vyacheslav Mashkovets
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
76.5 kg168.7 lb
Matteo Rossi
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
76.5 kg168.7 lb
Piancastelli Valerio
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Brandon BarrattUSA
Men · 105k
Dubs Grip Classic · Jul 13, 2024
GSI^[1]
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Jonathan HamrickUSA
Men · 74k
Dubs Grip Classic · Jul 13, 2024
GSI^[1]
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Konrad ShermanUSA
Men · 120k
Dubs Grip Classic · Jul 13, 2024
GSI^[1]
76.1 kg167.8 lb
Phil Garrett
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
76.0 kg167.6 lb
Juliet Lancaster Avila
Women · 72k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
76.0 kg167.6 lb
Rich Cottrell
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
75.99 kg167.5 lb
Pete HustekUSA
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
75.75 kg167.0 lb
Grayson Pickett
Men · 93k
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
75.75 kg167.0 lb
Greg Griffin
Men
Show of Hands Grip Cup 3 · Apr 19, 2008
GSI^[1]
75.68 kg166.8 lb
Adam Asay
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
75.68 kg166.8 lb
Jay Puthusseri
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
75.67 kg166.8 lb
Rachael Mackenzie
Women · 84k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
75.65 kg166.8 lb
Andrew Gould
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
75.65 kg166.8 lb
Ryan Stambaugh
Men · 105k
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]
75.0 kg165.3 lb
Alessandro Margotti
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
75.0 kg165.3 lb
Andrea Gramentieri
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
75.0 kg165.3 lb
Jesse Avila
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
75.0 kg165.3 lb
Lorna Paton
Women · 84k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
74.8 kg164.9 lb
Smolnikov Nikita
Men · 59k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
74.6 kg164.5 lb
Syoma Vladimir
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
74.53 kg164.3 lb
Neil Miller
Men · 93k
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 2 · Sep 19, 2020
GSI^[1]
74.41 kg164.0 lb
Rachael Mackenzie
Women · 84k
Backyard Bastards Bash 2015
GSI^[1]
74.16 kg163.5 lb
Cody WardUSA
Men · 120k+
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
74.16 kg163.5 lb
Garrett WhiteUSA
Men · 93k
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]
73.4 kg161.8 lb
Gordon Hearn
Men · 120k
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
GSI^[1]
73.2 kg161.4 lb
Brian Mooney
Men · 83k, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
72.75 kg160.4 lb
Saija Kantola
Women · 84k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
72.7 kg160.3 lb
Gustav BushCanada
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
72.7 kg160.3 lb
Jesse Larocque
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
71.71 kg158.1 lb
Cody WardUSA
Men · 120k+
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 5 · Sep 16, 2023
GSI^[1]
71.58 kg157.8 lb
Don Louk
Men · 105k, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
71.5 kg157.6 lb
Andrea Gramentieri
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
71.5 kg157.6 lb
Cavallaro Alessandro
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
71.5 kg157.6 lb
Parrucci Cristiano
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
71.25 kg157.1 lb
Andrea Gramentieri
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
70.65 kg155.8 lb
Matthew Levin
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
70.31 kg155.0 lb
Isaiah Hubert
Men · 120k
Arizona Cactus Grip Shootout 5 · Mar 17, 2012
GSI^[1]
70.31 kg155.0 lb
Steve CallahanUSA
Men · 74k
Arizona Cactus Grip Shootout 5 · Mar 17, 2012
GSI^[1]
70.03 kg154.4 lb
Ricky Bee
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
70.0 kg154.3 lb
Alessandro Cavallaro
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
70.0 kg154.3 lb
Massimo Mattiazzo
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
70.0 kg154.3 lb
Nikolay Kuchmenko
Men · 66k
Beginners Grip Sport Contest · Jul 23, 2017
GSI^[1]
70.0 kg154.3 lb
Tatiana Zavorotko
Women · 57k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
69.85 kg154.0 lb
Robert Alva
Men
Show of Hands Grip Cup 3 · Apr 19, 2008
GSI^[1]
69.4 kg153.0 lb
Kelsie Sherman
Women · 84k+
Dubs Grip Classic · Jul 13, 2024
GSI^[1]
68.85 kg151.8 lb
Anna Karrila
Women · 84k+
Epana Grip Contest Vol2 · Mar 25, 2012
GSI^[1]
68.82 kg151.7 lb
Yvonne Häkkinen
Women · 84k
Epana Grip Contest Vol2 · Mar 25, 2012
GSI^[1]
68.31 kg150.6 lb
Stu ChristensenCanada
Men · 93k
Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas · Dec 18, 2021
GSI^[1]
67.3 kg148.4 lb
Dvorsky Evgeniy
Men · 59k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
66.7 kg147.0 lb
Mayyah Shalchi
Women · 63k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
66.15 kg145.8 lb
Megan Hagedorn
Women · 72k
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Summer 2023 · Jun 17, 2023
GSI^[1]
66.0 kg145.5 lb
Kenneth Cabrerra
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
65.32 kg144.0 lb
Joe Musselwhite
Open
Show of Hands Grip Cup 3 · Apr 19, 2008
GSI^[1]
65.25 kg143.9 lb
Shae Reid
Women · 84k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
65.2 kg143.7 lb
Svetlana Shutka
Women · 63k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
65.0 kg143.3 lb
Brenda Taylor
Women · 84k
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
65.0 kg143.3 lb
Nikita Fomin
Men · 59k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
65.0 kg143.3 lb
Rico Martinez
Men · 74k
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
64.9 kg143.1 lb
Nikita Fomin
Women · 63k
Beginners Grip Sport Contest · Jul 23, 2017
GSI^[1]
64.7 kg142.6 lb
Caroline Pennifold
Women · 63k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
64.14 kg141.4 lb
Hunter Garrett
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
64.0 kg141.1 lb
Rontini Gessica
Women · 72k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
63.28 kg139.5 lb
Tracey Halladay
Women · 84k+
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Jun 6, 2021
GSI^[1]
63.0 kg138.9 lb
Janne Grandalen
Women · 84k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
62.8 kg138.5 lb
Bayly Cogan
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
61.8 kg136.2 lb
Conley Auvil
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
61.8 kg136.2 lb
David Brown
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
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]

All implements →Search the records board for 2" Vertical Bar (FBBC) →

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.

How records work

Records are set under a sanctioning body's rules — set, judging, and equipment all matter. A lift in your garage counts for you; a lift on the platform counts for the books. Each entry here is owned by the body that published it, shown by its badge and footnote.

Sanctioning bodies →

Chasing a mark?

Records are set at sanctioned contests. Once a meet's results are posted to the owning body's database, new marks show up here at the next sync. Spot an error? Let us know.

Find a meet Report an error