This is the second time that Brian Schwab has bench pressed 600 pounds in competition. The first time was at the Tampa Barbell Invitational held
October 13, 2007. The video below captures the moment Brian nailed a 600 pound bench press in a full-power meet. This accomplishment occurred at
the APF Southern States Meet on December 1, 2007.
Brian Schwab is sponsored by EliteFTS.com. View his training log here: www.elitefts.com/brianschwab.
Schwab is also the owner of Orlando Barbell. He is also the meet director for the Orlando Barbell APF Classic which
will be held Saturday February 23rd, 2008. Click here for meet entry form and more information.
#1 ranked powerlifter in the 148lbs. class and a WPO champion in the lightweight division. He also won the 148lbs. class in the first Bench America contest and is recognized as one of the most impressive powerlifters in the world. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences from the University of Florida and now owns and operates Orlando Barbell (www.orlandobarbell.com) which caters to Powerlifters but has everything to meet general fitness needs. Brian's best lifts in the 148 class are a 725 squat, the highest all time bench of 530, and a 606 deadlift. He has the highest all time total of 1855 in the 148lbs. class. He also has a 777 squat, the highest full meet bench of 573 and a 628 deadlift (1929 total) in the 165lbs class. He recently benched 600 giving him the 4th highest bench of all time in the 165 class.
