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Rychlak has also squatted {{convert|1005|lb|kg|abbr=on}} in competition. |
Rychlak has also squatted {{convert|1005|lb|kg|abbr=on}} in competition. |
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Mr Rychlak later founded the Revolution Powerlifting Syndicate, a Powerlifting Syndicate developed "For lifters, by lifters." The Syndicate is unique in that no membership fee is required to enter the events. RPS also doesn't allow swearing at the events despite the constant heavy metal music and lifters setting world records. Gene would give a 1st warning and stop a meet to eject a lifter of any ability from his family friendly meets. |
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At the time of his death on July 26, 2019 his Wife and Partner Ame posted this notice to Facebook: |
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"Some of you may know that Gene had a heart condition. This morning it took its last beat. Gene is now at rest and is reunited with his mother and beloved dogs. As prepared as someone can be when a loved one has a life threatening condition, nothing can prepare you for them suddenly not being here. Gene's life, out[sic] life is powerlifting. Even though these are the worst circumstances for those who love him, The RPS PA State Championships and GPC Summer Qualifier will continue as scheduled is his honor. There are no plans to cancel any meets based on his passing. |
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This is what he would want. We may have started RPS, but its legacy belongs to the lifters. ~Ame" |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Revision as of 01:15, 19 March 2020
Eugène Rychlak Jr. was a powerlifter from the United States, who specialized in the bench press. He was the first man to perform a bench press of over both 900 lb (410 kg) and 1,000 lb (450 kg).[1][2] He died from a heart condition on July 26, 2019.[3]
Career
Rychlak's bodyweight was in excess of 345 lb (156 kg). Rychlak previously held the record for the world's heaviest assisted bench press of 1010 lb (457 kg) December 16, 2006 in Lake George, NY. This record is now held by Ryan Kennelly, who has lifted 1075 lbs in the same lift.
At the 2005 Mr Olympia bodybuilding competition, Rychlak attempted to break his own record by pressing 1015 lb (460 kg). Rychlak was unable to complete the press, and despite having several spotters around him, the weight fell onto his body. Rychlak suffered no serious injuries from the accident.
Rychlak has also squatted 1,005 lb (456 kg) in competition.
See also
References
- ^ Rys, R. (2004). STANDARD MR BIG BARBELL. Men's Fitness , 20(5), 94-169.
- ^ EASTER, M., & TSEVIS, C. (2012). Your Best Bench Ever. Men's Health, 27(8), 110-112.
- ^ Schulte, Sydney. "Gene Rychlak, 1st Man to Bench Over 900 and 1,000 Pounds and RPS Founder, Has Died". elitefts. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
External links
- Gene Rychlak Power Systems - The official website
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