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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 · men's 120k+

TypeAll Records Top lifts

GenderAll Men Women

ClassAll 59k 66k 74k 83k 93k 105k 120k 120k+

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

ShowBest per athlete Every lift

Units

ResultAthleteClassContestOwner

Rank 1
155.5 kg342.8 lb
Igor KupinskyUkraine
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 2
151.43 kg333.8 lb
James JeffersCanada
Men · 120k+
Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas · Dec 18, 2021
GSI^[1]
Rank 3
150.55 kg331.9 lb
Jesse PynnönenFinland
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 4
150.08 kg330.9 lb
Alexey TyukalovRussia
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 5
144.3 kg318.1 lb
Jaland WorleyUSA
Men · 120k+
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Summer 2023 · Jun 17, 2023
GSI^[1]
Rank 6
144.12 kg317.7 lb
John StepienUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 7
136.32 kg300.5 lb
Ulice PayneUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 8
132.94 kg293.1 lb
Bryan HunsakerUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 9
130.95 kg288.7 lb
Tomi TuomiFinland
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 10
129.94 kg286.5 lb
Jay SmithCanada
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 11
128.55 kg283.4 lb
Leif WelzCanada
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 12
128.32 kg282.9 lb
Brad ProvickCanada
Men · 120k+
Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas · Dec 18, 2021
GSI^[1]
Rank 13
126.92 kg279.8 lb
Tom McClureUSA
Men · 120k+
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 2 · Sep 19, 2020
GSI^[1]
Rank 14
124.28 kg274.0 lb
Colton StormUSA
Men · 120k+
Dubs Grip Classic · Jul 13, 2024
GSI^[1]
Rank 15
122.95 kg271.1 lb
Henri SonninenFinland
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 16
122.37 kg269.8 lb
Joel DircksUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 17
121.62 kg268.1 lb
Arto JoronenFinland
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 25, 2015
GSI^[1]
Rank 18
119.84 kg264.2 lb
Tim FoxUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 19
118.61 kg261.5 lb
Euclides RamosUSA
Men · 120k+
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 20
118.4 kg261.0 lb
Tom BrysonCanada
Men · 120k+
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
GSI^[1]
Rank 21
118.03 kg260.2 lb
Steven SamaniegoUSA
Men · 120k+
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 2 · Sep 19, 2020
GSI^[1]
Rank 22
115.65 kg255.0 lb
Jeremy EverdingUSA
Men · 120k+
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2021 Competition · Mar 13, 2021
GSI^[1]
Rank 23
114.67 kg252.8 lb
Tim BarrettUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 24
113.87 kg251.0 lb
Frank SnyderUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 25
113.8 kg250.9 lb
Al BlockCanada
Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59
Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas · Dec 18, 2021
GSI^[1]
Rank 26
113.4 kg250.0 lb
Cory BalaberdaCanada
Men · 120k+
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
GSI^[1]
Rank 27
110.5 kg243.6 lb
Jarle WeibyNorway
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 28
109.86 kg242.2 lb
Tim DialUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 29
108.63 kg239.5 lb
Mike RinderleUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 30
107.19 kg236.3 lb
Philippe Trottier
Men · 120k+
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Feb 28, 2015
GSI^[1]
Rank 31
106.72 kg235.3 lb
Donny VierstraUSA
Men · 120k+
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 32
106.07 kg233.8 lb
Rob McMurrenCanada
Men · 120k+
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Feb 28, 2015
GSI^[1]
Rank 33
106.07 kg233.8 lb
Samuel Cashman-Kadri
Men · 120k+
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Feb 28, 2015
GSI^[1]
Rank 34
104.84 kg231.1 lb
Justin MajorCanada
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 35
104.22 kg229.8 lb
Peter NicklessUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 36
104.22 kg229.8 lb
Rick RehfeldtUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 37
103.06 kg227.2 lb
Eric ZurloffCanada
Men · 120k+
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Jun 6, 2021
GSI^[1]
Rank 38
102.54 kg226.1 lb
Isaac PorterUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 39
102.19 kg225.3 lb
Delmar CarterUSA
Men · 120k+
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 40
102.06 kg225.0 lb
Brandon AzevedoUSA
Men · 120k+
Arizona Cactus Grip Shootout 5 · Mar 17, 2012
GSI^[1]
Rank 41
101.29 kg223.3 lb
Uili MakiUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 42
101.05 kg222.8 lb
Andriy Jereniuk
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 43
100.7 kg222.0 lb
Herkko Jaatinen
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 44
100.0 kg220.5 lb
Zinchenko VladimirUkraine
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 45
99.34 kg219.0 lb
Clint CookUSA
Men · 120k+
Dubs Grip Classic · Jul 13, 2024
GSI^[1]
Rank 46
98.25 kg216.6 lb
Scott PirsakCanada
Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59
Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas · Dec 18, 2021
GSI^[1]
Rank 47
97.52 kg215.0 lb
Gary StuartUSA
Men · 120k+
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 48
94.26 kg207.8 lb
Ryan Waters
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 49
93.54 kg206.2 lb
Marc TurgeonCanada
Men · 120k+
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Feb 28, 2015
GSI^[1]
Rank 50
93.4 kg205.9 lb
Steven Halladay
Men · 120k+
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
GSI^[1]
Rank 51
91.8 kg202.4 lb
James FullerUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 52
91.2 kg201.1 lb
Van HatfieldUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 53
91.05 kg200.7 lb
David LaidlawCanada
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 54
90.72 kg200.0 lb
Zach Lister
Men · 120k+
Arizona Cactus Grip Shootout 5 · Mar 17, 2012
GSI^[1]
Rank 55
87.7 kg193.3 lb
Alan Gregory
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 56
86.0 kg189.6 lb
Shawn KapustaUSA
Men · 120k+
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 57
85.25 kg187.9 lb
Pasi MehtäläFinland
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 58
85.01 kg187.4 lb
Lloyd Nell
Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 59
83.32 kg183.7 lb
Chris PickeringCanada
Men · 120k+
Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas · Dec 18, 2021
GSI^[1]
Rank 60
83.19 kg183.4 lb
Dayne Geyer
Men · 120k+
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 61
80.0 kg176.4 lb
Vyacheslav Mashkovets
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 62
79.86 kg176.1 lb
Ivan Pachenkov
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
Rank 63
79.65 kg175.6 lb
Juha RemesFinland
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 64
78.71 kg173.5 lb
Ryan Fennesy
Men · 120k+
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 65
78.4 kg172.8 lb
Eric PaulCanada
Men · 120k+
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
GSI^[1]
Rank 66
78.4 kg172.8 lb
Todd Steele
Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
GSI^[1]
Rank 67
77.99 kg171.9 lb
Brian MielkeUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 68
76.1 kg167.8 lb
Phil Garrett
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 69
75.68 kg166.8 lb
Adam Asay
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 70
75.39 kg166.2 lb
Juha-Matti HögllundFinland
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 71
74.16 kg163.5 lb
Cody WardUSA
Men · 120k+
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 72
73.87 kg162.9 lb
John Nickless
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 73
73.4 kg161.8 lb
Darren Cleave
Men · 120k+
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
GSI^[1]
Rank 74
56.65 kg124.9 lb
Thomas Moon
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]

Each athlete ranked by their best lift for the filters chosen, across every source (heaviest, longest hold or most reps first). 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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