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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.

All 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

92.99 kg205.0 lb
Jeff FlynnUSA
Men
Michigan Grip Championships · Dec 31, 2011
GSI^[1]
92.53 kg204.0 lb
Jesse HagedornUSA
Men · 66k
Dubs Grip Classic · Jul 13, 2024
GSI^[1]
92.5 kg203.9 lb
Davide Cimatti
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
92.37 kg203.6 lb
Anthony ClarinoUSA
Men · 74k
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 5 · Sep 16, 2023
GSI^[1]
92.34 kg203.6 lb
Mario Vega
Men · 93k
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 2 · Sep 19, 2020
GSI^[1]
92.34 kg203.6 lb
Robert MillerUSA
Men · 105k, Masters 50-59
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 2 · Sep 19, 2020
GSI^[1]
92.12 kg203.1 lb
Dalen Faulkner
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
92.12 kg203.1 lb
Mark Prows
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
92.12 kg203.1 lb
Raffaele Leo
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
92.12 kg203.1 lb
Vince Jensen
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
91.85 kg202.5 lb
John McCarterUSA
Men · 120k
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
91.8 kg202.4 lb
James FullerUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
91.74 kg202.2 lb
Michael BianchiUSA
Men · 105k
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
91.58 kg201.9 lb
Allen HeineckUSA
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
91.58 kg201.9 lb
Chris GallagherUSA
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
91.5 kg201.7 lb
Casini Enrico
Men · 105k
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]
91.15 kg201.0 lb
Jesse HagedornUSA
Men · 66k
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Summer 2023 · Jun 17, 2023
GSI^[1]
91.05 kg200.7 lb
David LaidlawCanada
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
90.96 kg200.5 lb
Jedd JohnsonUSA
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
90.96 kg200.5 lb
Matt McLinko
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
90.95 kg200.5 lb
Allen HeineckUSA
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
90.9 kg200.4 lb
Jaakko NikkilaFinland
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
90.78 kg200.1 lb
Jeff ParkerUSA
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
90.77 kg200.1 lb
Keith SteffensenCanada
Men · 93k, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
90.75 kg200.1 lb
Raimo Myllynen
Men · 59k, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
90.72 kg200.0 lb
Casey EmeryUSA
Men
Show of Hands Grip Cup 3 · Apr 19, 2008
GSI^[1]
90.72 kg200.0 lb
Jeremiah Fox
Open
Show of Hands Grip Cup 3 · Apr 19, 2008
GSI^[1]
90.72 kg200.0 lb
Zach Lister
Men · 120k+
Arizona Cactus Grip Shootout 5 · Mar 17, 2012
GSI^[1]
90.55 kg199.6 lb
Raimo Myllynen
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
90.44 kg199.4 lb
Jaakko NikkilaFinland
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
90.2 kg198.9 lb
Gapich Albert
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
90.08 kg198.6 lb
Ajeet Bahra
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
90.08 kg198.6 lb
Jerome BloomEngland
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
89.98 kg198.4 lb
Valery Semyonov
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
89.98 kg198.4 lb
Vitaly Severyanin
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
89.21 kg196.7 lb
Adam ThatcherUSA
Men · 105k
Backyard Bastards Bash 2015
GSI^[1]
88.9 kg196.0 lb
Ivan PupchenkoUkraine
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
88.71 kg195.6 lb
Jeff MartinUSA
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
88.71 kg195.6 lb
Mike McMillanUSA
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
88.5 kg195.1 lb
Daniel Montaleone
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
88.45 kg195.0 lb
Jason SteevesCanada
Men · 120k
Arizona Cactus Grip Shootout 5 · Mar 17, 2012
GSI^[1]
88.4 kg194.9 lb
Darren Irving
Men · 93k
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
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]
87.65 kg193.2 lb
James Bathurst
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
87.6 kg193.1 lb
Matvienko Stanislav
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
87.54 kg193.0 lb
Keith Bormann
Open
Show of Hands Grip Cup 3 · Apr 19, 2008
GSI^[1]
87.5 kg192.9 lb
Chris AndradeUSA
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
87.1 kg192.0 lb
Goncharenko Daniil
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
86.35 kg190.4 lb
Keith SteffensenCanada
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
86.35 kg190.4 lb
Simon-Pierre Desjarlais
Men · 74k
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Feb 28, 2015
GSI^[1]
86.18 kg190.0 lb
Bruce Adams
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]
85.9 kg189.4 lb
Jari TaipaleFinland
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
85.73 kg189.0 lb
Sanjiv GuptaUSA
Men · 105k, Masters 50-59
Dubs Grip Classic · Jul 13, 2024
GSI^[1]
85.65 kg188.8 lb
Henry RemesFinland
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
85.64 kg188.8 lb
Frank PizzoUSA
Men · 120k
Backyard Bastards Bash 2015
GSI^[1]
85.57 kg188.6 lb
Phil Helme
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
85.5 kg188.5 lb
Sidorenko Valeriy
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
85.25 kg187.9 lb
Pasi MehtäläFinland
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
85.25 kg187.9 lb
Petri PartanenFinland
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
85.18 kg187.8 lb
Jonathan Pedregon
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
85.01 kg187.4 lb
Lloyd Nell
Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
85.0 kg187.4 lb
Jenn Tibbenham
Women · 84k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
84.82 kg187.0 lb
Mike Hadland
Open
Show of Hands Grip Cup 3 · Apr 19, 2008
GSI^[1]
84.66 kg186.6 lb
Hayden Cottle
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
84.66 kg186.6 lb
Mike Poyfair
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
84.66 kg186.6 lb
Trevor SmithUSA
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
84.65 kg186.6 lb
Henry RemesFinland
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
84.5 kg186.3 lb
Charles Lerner
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
84.09 kg185.4 lb
Mathieu Charbonneau
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
83.91 kg185.0 lb
Shane Musselwhite
Men
Show of Hands Grip Cup 3 · Apr 19, 2008
GSI^[1]
83.9 kg185.0 lb
Robert MillerUSA
Men · 105k, Masters 50-59
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
83.7 kg184.5 lb
James JacksonEngland
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
83.4 kg183.9 lb
Matt Apesland
Men · 105k
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
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]
83.19 kg183.4 lb
Jared Goguen
Men · 83k
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
83.19 kg183.4 lb
Jeremy Miranda
Men · 120k
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
83.19 kg183.4 lb
Warren Reeder
Men · 105k
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
82.91 kg182.8 lb
Simon-Pierre Desjarlais
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
82.89 kg182.7 lb
Chris AndradeUSA
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
82.74 kg182.4 lb
Tuomo AnttilaFinland
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
82.65 kg182.2 lb
Pat Maizels
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
82.65 kg182.2 lb
Zachary Winter
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
82.44 kg181.7 lb
Alan Gregory
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
82.0 kg180.8 lb
Jose CabreraUSA
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
81.85 kg180.4 lb
Simon-Pierre Desjarlais
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
81.76 kg180.2 lb
Sylvain DesjarlaisCanada
Men · 74k
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Feb 28, 2015
GSI^[1]
81.5 kg179.7 lb
Mechele Silvagni
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
81.5 kg179.7 lb
Montevecchi Gian Domenico
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
81.5 kg179.7 lb
Raspanti Fabio
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
81.5 kg179.7 lb
Turri Matteo
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
81.2 kg179.0 lb
Paliev Christian
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
80.91 kg178.4 lb
Will Graham
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
80.9 kg178.4 lb
Mervi Pekki
Women · 84k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
80.9 kg178.4 lb
Vilho Grenfors
Men · 93k, Masters 70-79
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
80.65 kg177.8 lb
Zach Walsh
Men · 93k
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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