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Sledge Hammer Choke

Every record and contest lift for the Sledge Hammer Choke 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: 17
Athletes: 143
Lifts: 204
First contested: Apr 20, 2013
Last contested: Sep 5, 2026

A record that repeats a contest lift counts as one lift.

Top lifts

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

Men

1st
187.79 kg414.0 lb
James Retarides
120k · USA
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · 2022
2nd
171.46 kg378.0 lb
Lucas Raymond
93k · USA
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
3rd
146.96 kg324.0 lb
Shawn Kapusta
120k+ · USA
Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022

Women

1st
65.32 kg144.0 lb
Sadie Kromholtz
84k+ · USA
Oregon Strongest Hands 2019
2nd
63.5 kg140.0 lb
Danielle Curry
84k+ · USA
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
3rd
63.5 kg140.0 lb
Sharon Moss
84k+
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014

Contest history

Every contest that featured the Sledge Hammer Choke, newest first, with how many athletes lifted it and who won.

ContestDateAthletesMen's winnerWomen's winner

AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial
Sep 5, 2026 · 13 athletes
13
Men 152.41 kg336.0 lb James Retarides
Women —
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships
Apr 18, 2026 · 30 athletes
30
Men 130.64 kg288.0 lb Tom Bryson
Women 59.87 kg132.0 lb Shelby Janes
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals
Apr 12, 2025 · 15 athletes
15
Men 108.86 kg240.0 lb Sheldon Trefenanko
Women 62.6 kg138.0 lb Shelby Janes
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships
Apr 6, 2024 · 22 athletes
22
Men 108.86 kg240.0 lb Larson Hehr
Women 43.54 kg96.0 lb Kathy Facey
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4
Oct 1, 2022 · 13 athletes
13
Men 187.79 kg414.0 lb James Retarides
Women —
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022
Apr 2, 2022 · 8 athletes
8
Men 119.75 kg264.0 lb Jeremy Everding
Women 59.87 kg132.0 lb Kathryn Bennett
Empower House Grip Strength Challenge
Feb 26, 2022 · 14 athletes
14
Men 163.29 kg360.0 lb James Retarides
Women 38.1 kg84.0 lb Christine Tharp
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 2
Sep 25, 2020 · 1 athlete
1
Men 146.96 kg324.0 lb James Retarides
Women —
Oregon Strongest Hands 2019
May 25, 2019 · 4 athletes
4
Men 141.52 kg312.0 lb Michael Thomas
Women 65.32 kg144.0 lb Sadie Kromholtz
Empire Classic Grip Challenge 2016
May 7, 2016 · 2 athletes
2
Men 92.53 kg204.0 lb Pat Burke
Women —
North American Grip Sport Championship
Jun 14, 2014 · 22 athletes
22
Men 171.46 kg378.0 lb Lucas Raymond
Women 63.5 kg140.0 lb Danielle Curry
The Gripday Party
Apr 5, 2014 · 8 athletes
8
Men 114.31 kg252.0 lb Josh Dale
Women 21.77 kg48.0 lb Amber Edwards
Arizona Cactus Grip Shootout 7
Mar 29, 2014 · 2 athletes
2
Men 103.42 kg228.0 lb Eric Milfeld
Women —
The Gripmas Carol 2013
Dec 7, 2013 · 17 athletes
17
Men 136.08 kg300.0 lb Robert Miller
Women —
Thanksgripping At The Spot Athletics
Nov 16, 2013 · 8 athletes
8
Men 130.63 kg288.0 lb Jedd Johnson
Women —
Holdfast Gauntlet
Sep 28, 2013 · 14 athletes
14
Men 103.42 kg228.0 lb Jedd Johnson
Women 32.66 kg72.0 lb CJ Anstine
Diablo Rock Grip Comp 2
Apr 20, 2013 · 11 athletes
11
Men 97.98 kg216.0 lb Stephen Ruby
Women 27.22 kg60.0 lb Emily Reinard

Records

Grip Sport International

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Men · All-time · 120k
187.79 kg414.0 lb
James Retarides · USA
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · 2022GSI^[1]
Women · All-time · 84k+
65.32 kg144.0 lb
Sadie Kromholtz · USA
Oregon Strongest Hands 2019GSI^[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 · men's

TypeAll Records Top lifts

GenderAll Men Women

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

DivisionOpen + all Masters 50-59 Masters 60-69 Youth 14-15

ShowBest per athlete Every lift

Units

ResultAthleteClassContestOwner

Rank 1
187.79 kg414.0 lb
James RetaridesUSA
Men · 120k
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022
GSI^[1]
Rank 2
171.46 kg378.0 lb
Lucas RaymondUSA
Men · 93k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
Rank 3
146.96 kg324.0 lb
Shawn KapustaUSA
Men · 120k+
Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022
GSI^[1]
Rank 4
146.96 kg324.0 lb
Steven SamaniegoUSA
Men · 120k+
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022
GSI^[1]
Rank 5
145.15 kg320.0 lb
Robert MillerUSA
Men · 105k, Masters 50-59
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 6
141.52 kg312.0 lb
Michael ThomasUSA
Men · 105k, Masters 50-59
Oregon Strongest Hands 2019 · May 25, 2019
GSI^[1]
Rank 7
139.71 kg308.0 lb
Jedd JohnsonUSA
Men · 105k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
Rank 8
130.64 kg288.0 lb
Tom BrysonCanada
Men · 120k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 9
130.63 kg288.0 lb
Keagan RichardsUSA
Men · 120k+
Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022
GSI^[1]
Rank 10
127.01 kg280.0 lb
David LabbeUSA
Men · 120k+
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
Rank 11
125.19 kg276.0 lb
J.L. HoldsworthUSA
Men
Thanksgripping At The Spot Athletics · Nov 16, 2013
GSI^[1]
Rank 12
120.66 kg266.0 lb
Eric RoussinCanada
Men · 93k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
Rank 13
120.66 kg266.0 lb
Michael HannUSA
Men · 74k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
Rank 14
119.75 kg264.0 lb
Andrew DurniatUSA
Men · 105k
The Gripmas Carol 2013 · Dec 7, 2013
GSI^[1]
Rank 15
119.75 kg264.0 lb
Brad ArdreyUSA
Men
Thanksgripping At The Spot Athletics · Nov 16, 2013
GSI^[1]
Rank 16
119.75 kg264.0 lb
Chris RiceUSA
Men · 93k, Masters 60-69
The Gripmas Carol 2013 · Dec 7, 2013
GSI^[1]
Rank 17
119.75 kg264.0 lb
Jeremy EverdingUSA
Men · 120k+
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022 · Apr 2, 2022
GSI^[1]
Rank 18
116.12 kg256.0 lb
Zach MullinsUSA
Men · 120k
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 19
114.31 kg252.0 lb
Gary StuartUSA
Men · 120k+
Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022
GSI^[1]
Rank 20
114.31 kg252.0 lb
Jeremy HartmanUSA
Men · 105k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
Rank 21
114.31 kg252.0 lb
Josh DaleUSA
Men · 93k
The Gripday Party · Apr 5, 2014
GSI^[1]
Rank 22
114.31 kg252.0 lb
Kody BurnsUSA
Men · 93k
The Gripmas Carol 2013 · Dec 7, 2013
GSI^[1]
Rank 23
108.86 kg240.0 lb
Cody WardUSA
Men · 120k+
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 24
108.86 kg240.0 lb
Larson HehrCanada
Men · 120k+
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
Rank 25
108.86 kg240.0 lb
Rob McMurrenCanada
Men · 105k, Masters 50-59
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
Rank 26
108.86 kg240.0 lb
Sheldon TrefenankoCanada
Men · 120k+
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025
GSI^[1]
Rank 27
108.86 kg240.0 lb
Nick Del PieroCanada
Men · 120k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 28
107.95 kg238.0 lb
Eric MilfeldUSA
Men · 83k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
Rank 29
107.95 kg238.0 lb
Jon VanceUSA
Men · 93k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
Rank 30
106.14 kg234.0 lb
Jason OttoUSA
Men · 120k
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022
GSI^[1]
Rank 31
103.42 kg228.0 lb
Symon BaillotCanada
Men · 120k+
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 32
103.42 kg228.0 lb
Brent BarbeUSA
Men · 105k
The Gripmas Carol 2013 · Dec 7, 2013
GSI^[1]
Rank 33
103.42 kg228.0 lb
Justin KayeUSA
Men
Thanksgripping At The Spot Athletics · Nov 16, 2013
GSI^[1]
Rank 34
101.6 kg224.0 lb
Lee HiltonUSA
Men · 120k
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 35
101.6 kg224.0 lb
Malcolm MajeskyUSA
Men · 120k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
Rank 36
97.98 kg216.0 lb
Al BlockCanada
Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025
GSI^[1]
Rank 37
97.98 kg216.0 lb
Bob SundinUSA
Men · 83k
The Gripmas Carol 2013 · Dec 7, 2013
GSI^[1]
Rank 38
97.98 kg216.0 lb
Colten CollardUSA
Men · 83k
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022 · Apr 2, 2022
GSI^[1]
Rank 39
97.98 kg216.0 lb
Karl SkjelvikNorway
Men · 105k, Masters 50-59
The Gripday Party · Apr 5, 2014
GSI^[1]
Rank 40
97.98 kg216.0 lb
Stephen RubyUSA
Men · 120k+
Diablo Rock Grip Comp 2 · Apr 20, 2013
GSI^[1]
Rank 41
97.98 kg216.0 lb
Vinnie RivelleseUSA
Men · 83k, Masters 50-59
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022
GSI^[1]
Rank 42
95.25 kg210.0 lb
John WojciechowskiUSA
Men · 120k+
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
Rank 43
95.25 kg210.0 lb
Nick RosendaulUSA
Men · 120k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
Rank 44
94.35 kg208.0 lb
Donny VierstraUSA
Men · 120k+
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 45
92.53 kg204.0 lb
Brander CraigheadCanada
Men · 120k+
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
Rank 46
92.53 kg204.0 lb
Colt Anstine
Men · 105k
Holdfast Gauntlet · Sep 28, 2013
GSI^[1]
Rank 47
92.53 kg204.0 lb
Josh HenzeUSA
Men · 105k
The Gripmas Carol 2013 · Dec 7, 2013
GSI^[1]
Rank 48
92.53 kg204.0 lb
Kwai LeongCanada
Men · 120k
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
Rank 49
92.53 kg204.0 lb
Matthew BrownUSA
Men · 120k
Oregon Strongest Hands 2019 · May 25, 2019
GSI^[1]
Rank 50
92.53 kg204.0 lb
Michael RogowskiUSA
Men · 83k
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022 · Apr 2, 2022
GSI^[1]
Rank 51
92.53 kg204.0 lb
Mike RinderleUSA
Men · 120k
Holdfast Gauntlet · Sep 28, 2013
GSI^[1]
Rank 52
92.53 kg204.0 lb
Nathaniel BrousUSA
Men · 120k
Holdfast Gauntlet · Sep 28, 2013
GSI^[1]
Rank 53
92.53 kg204.0 lb
Pat Burke
Men · 120k
Empire Classic Grip Challenge 2016 · May 7, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 54
92.53 kg204.0 lb
Scott PirsakCanada
Men · 120k+, Masters 60-69
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
Rank 55
92.53 kg204.0 lb
Tremayne DesmarteauxCanada
Men · 120k+
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
Rank 56
92.53 kg204.0 lb
Ryan GrabarczykCanada
Men · 93k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 57
89.81 kg198.0 lb
Tim ButlerUSA
Men · 93k
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022
GSI^[1]
Rank 58
89.81 kg198.0 lb
Wayne TaylorUSA
Men · 93k
Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022
GSI^[1]
Rank 59
87.09 kg192.0 lb
Marc ChiarelliCanada
Men · 83k, Masters 60-69
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 60
87.09 kg192.0 lb
Stefano FortugnoCanada
Men · 83k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 61
87.09 kg192.0 lb
Tyler FriesenCanada
Men · 93k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 62
87.09 kg192.0 lb
David Aiman
Men · 120k
Oregon Strongest Hands 2019 · May 25, 2019
GSI^[1]
Rank 63
87.09 kg192.0 lb
Hunter DeardurffUSA
Men · 83k
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 64
87.09 kg192.0 lb
Shawn Snider
Men · 120k+
Empire Classic Grip Challenge 2016 · May 7, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 65
87.09 kg192.0 lb
Tristain HoathCanada
Men · 120k+
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025
GSI^[1]
Rank 66
82.55 kg182.0 lb
Thomas ScibelliUSA
Men · 105k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
Rank 67
82.55 kg182.0 lb
Yori Skutt
Men · 59k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
Rank 68
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Eli Ross
Men · 93k, Youth 14-15
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 69
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Jeff CappelleCanada
Men · 105k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 70
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Keegan BellCanada
Men · 120k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 71
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Steven NuttgensCanada
Men · 93k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 72
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Colton StormUSA
Men · 120k+
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022 · Apr 2, 2022
GSI^[1]
Rank 73
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Jordan EbelUSA
Men · 93k
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022 · Apr 2, 2022
GSI^[1]
Rank 74
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Lucas WicksUSA
Men · 105k
Holdfast Gauntlet · Sep 28, 2013
GSI^[1]
Rank 75
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Michael BianchiUSA
Men · 93k
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022
GSI^[1]
Rank 76
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Armondo EspinozaUSA
Men · 105k
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022 · Apr 2, 2022
GSI^[1]
Rank 77
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Brandon GerberUSA
Men · 105k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
Rank 78
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Carl Donati Jr
Men · 93k
The Gripmas Carol 2013 · Dec 7, 2013
GSI^[1]
Rank 79
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Kevin CollenUSA
Men · 120k
Diablo Rock Grip Comp 2 · Apr 20, 2013
GSI^[1]
Rank 80
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Mike FrostCanada
Men · 105k
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
Rank 81
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Steve MillardUSA
Men · 105k, Masters 50-59
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022 · Apr 2, 2022
GSI^[1]
Rank 82
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Steve Myshrall
Men · 105k, Masters 50-59
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025
GSI^[1]
Rank 83
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Toshiro HiraiCanada
Men · 93k
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025
GSI^[1]
Rank 84
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Cameron McFarlaneCanada
Men · 93k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 85
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Shawn Pickering
Men · 93k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 86
73.48 kg162.0 lb
Anthony ClarinoUSA
Men · 74k
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022
GSI^[1]
Rank 87
73.48 kg162.0 lb
Clint MoneymakerUSA
Men · 120k+
Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022
GSI^[1]
Rank 88
73.48 kg162.0 lb
Jeff TharpUSA
Men · 120k
Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022
GSI^[1]
Rank 89
72.57 kg160.0 lb
Anson Castelvechi
Men · 93k
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 90
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Alex Fry
Men · 120k
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
Rank 91
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Ben EdwardsUSA
Men · 105k
The Gripday Party · Apr 5, 2014
GSI^[1]
Rank 92
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Bill Barlow
Men · 120k
The Gripday Party · Apr 5, 2014
GSI^[1]
Rank 93
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Brett Aved
Men · 93k
Diablo Rock Grip Comp 2 · Apr 20, 2013
GSI^[1]
Rank 94
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Christopher Andrade
Men · 120k
The Gripday Party · Apr 5, 2014
GSI^[1]
Rank 95
70.76 kg156.0 lb
David Langlois
Men · 120k
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025
GSI^[1]
Rank 96
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Denmark Tordil
Men · 74k
Diablo Rock Grip Comp 2 · Apr 20, 2013
GSI^[1]
Rank 97
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Gordon Hearn
Men · 120k+
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
Rank 98
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Gregory DucharmeCanada
Men · 105k
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
Rank 99
69.85 kg154.0 lb
Darrin ShallmanUSA
Men · 74k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
Rank 100
65.32 kg144.0 lb
Liam Pietrzyk-CookCanada
Men · 83k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
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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