Powerlifter Jamal Browner Sets Huge 235-kg (518-lb) Raw Bench Press PR In Training

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Despite being a world class powerlifter, Jamal Browner has decided to put his career in this sport on pause and make an appearance in a Strongman competition. This comes in the hopes of setting a new Deadlift World Record, which is why this event has been his primary focus for the past few months. Jamal, however, decided to test his upper body strength, setting a new bench press PR in the process. It now stands at 235 kilograms (518 pounds), which Jamal proved by posting a video to his Instagram page.
It appears that Jamal Browner did not use any equipment whatsoever to set a new 235-kilogram (518-pound) Bench Press PR. Interestingly, this lift was 7.5 kilograms (16.5 pounds) heavier than Jamal’s greatest bench press ever performed in an official competition. If Jamal manages to preserve this strength following his upcoming Strongman event, he has the potential to revolutionize his weight class in powerlifting.
Jamal Browner attributed his newfound strength on the bench press to his recent weight gain. However, he did not reveal what his bodyweight is at the moment.
“Bench is getting stronger even though I’m not really focused on it. Probably from weight gain ? hopefully the gains stay loyal when I cut back down!”
Watch the lift here:

Related: Powerlifter Jamal Browner Crushes 435-kg (959-lb) Raw Conventional Deadlift PR In Training
Jamal Browner will make his next appearance at the 2023 Giants Live World Deadlift Championships, which will be held at the Cardiff International Arena in Wales on September 2nd. He will be one of 15 men attempting to break Hafthor Bjornsson’s World Record of 501 kilograms (1,104.5 pounds), but as the only powerlifter on the roster.
Jamal Browner has already locked out 500 kilograms (1,102.3 pounds) in training, but did so by using a sumo stance. This time, he will have to perform the deadlift with a conventional stance, as sumo is prohibited in Strongman. Still, his conventional deadlifts are also mind-blowing, as he was near the 1,000-pound (453.6-kilogram) mark on a number of occasions.
Earlier in his preparation, Jamal Browner revealed that he won’t be using a deadlift suit, although it will be allowed. So, considering how both Eddie Hall and Hafthor Bjornsson used these suits for their half-a-ton deadlifts, Jamal is set to face a very difficult task. He will only rely on the lifting straps, which are forbidden in his main sport of powerlifting.
Jamal Browned already holds one deadlift World Record in powerlifting, but he now wants to prove himself to the Strongman community as well. However, above all, Jamal is an incredible powerlifter, and he has the resume to prove it. Overall, he has taken part in 16 sanctioned competitions and won 11 of them.
Jamal Browner’s Competition PRs
*Jamal set all of his PRs at the 2022 USPA Pro Raw Championships.

Squat: 370 kilograms (815.8 pounds)
Bench Press: 227.5 kilograms (501.6 pounds)
Deadlift: 455 kilograms (1,003 pounds) — U110KG All-Time Raw World Record
Total: 1,052.5 kilograms (2,320.45 pounds) — U110KG All-Time Raw World Record


Related: Jamal Browner Hits 760.6 lbs Raw Squat Triple PR, Follows It Up With 903 lbs Conventional Deadlift Double PR
Jamal Browner’s Competition History



Personal Bests






Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots




Raw
815.7
501.6
815.7
2320.4
624.65





Competition Results






Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots








1
USPA
2022-09-24

Pro Raw Championships

Open

2320.4


624.65






Location

USA-MO



Competition
Pro Raw Championships



Division
Open



Age
27



Equipment
Raw



Class
242.5



Weight
241.2



Squat
733
782.6
815.7

815.7



Bench
463
485
501.6

501.6



Deadlift
925.9
1003.1
-1030.7

1003.1



GLP
127.51









1
USPA
2022-01-15

Hybrid Showdown 4

Open

2182.6


586.34






Location

USA-FL



Competition
Hybrid Showdown 4



Division
Open



Age
27



Equipment
Raw



Class
242.5



Weight
242.5



Squat
738.5
782.6
-815.7

782.6



Bench
451.9
479.5
-501.6

479.5



Deadlift
920.4
-975.5
-975.5

920.4



GLP
119.64









1
WRPF
2021-09-25

The Bucked Up Showdown

Open

2204.6


596.86






Location

USA-MO



Competition
The Bucked Up Showdown



Division
Open



Age
26



Equipment
Raw



Class
242.5



Weight
237.7



Squat
733
804.7


804.7



Bench
429.9
474
-501.6

474



Deadlift
-865.3
925.9
-1003.1

925.9



GLP
121.97









1
WRPF
2021-02-20

Hybrid Showdown III

Open

2204.6


592.27






Location

USA-FL



Competition
Hybrid Showdown III



Division
Open



Age
26



Equipment
Raw



Class
242.5



Weight
242.5



Squat
716.5
766.1
804.7

804.7



Bench
429.9
474
496

496



Deadlift
848.8
903.9
-948

903.9



GLP
120.85









DQ
USPA
2021-01-09

Circle City Super

Open











Location

USA-IN



Competition
Circle City Super



Division
Open



Age
26



Equipment
Raw



Class
275.6



Weight
259.9



Squat
705.5
771.6


771.6



Bench
429.9
-474
474

474



Deadlift
-903.9













1
WRPF
2020-02-01

Hybrid Showdown II

Open

2182.6


589.2






Location

USA-FL



Competition
Hybrid Showdown II



Division
Open



Age
25



Equipment
Raw



Class
242.5



Weight
239.4



Squat
716.5
744.1
771.6

771.6



Bench
-429.9
457.5
-479.5

457.5



Deadlift
870.8
925.9
953.5
971.1
971.1



GLP
120.34









1
USA-UA
2019-08-30

Boss of Bosses 6

Pro Open

2044.8


539.35






Location

USA-CA



Competition
Boss of Bosses 6



Division
Pro Open



Age
24



Equipment
Raw



Class
275.6



Weight
255.1



Squat
700
738.5
749.6

749.6



Bench
418.9
451.9
474

474



Deadlift
821.2
-859.8
-876.3

821.2



GLP
109.56









2
USA-UA
2018-12-15

Hybrid Deadlift Invitational

Open

837.8


225.22






Location

USA-FL



Competition
Hybrid Deadlift Invitational



Division
Open



Age
24



Equipment
Raw



Class
242.5



Weight
242.1



Deadlift
837.8









1
USPA
2018-08-04

North American Championships

Open

1984.2


536.4






Location

USA-GA



Competition
North American Championships



Division
Open



Age
23



Equipment
Raw



Class
242.5



Weight
238.5



Squat
672.4



Bench
446.4



Deadlift
865.3



GLP
109.59









DD
CPU
2017-05-27

Toronto Pro Supershow

Open











Location

Canada-ON



Competition
Toronto Pro Supershow



Division
Open



Age
22



Equipment
Raw



Class
231.5



Weight
230.6



Squat
-606.3
606.3
-639.3

606.3



Bench
385.8
402.3
-413.4

402.3



Deadlift
735.2
777.1
-804.7

777.1









1
NAPF
2017-03-03

Arnold A7 Bar Grip Pro Raw Challenge

Juniors

1813.3


500.77






Location

USA-OH



Competition
Arnold A7 Bar Grip Pro Raw Challenge



Division
Juniors



Age
22



Equipment
Raw



Class
231.5



Weight
226.2



Squat
606.3
633.8
650.4

650.4



Bench
369.3
385.8
-402.3

385.8



Deadlift
700
744.1
777.1

777.1



GLP
102.65









1
NAPF
2017-03-03

Arnold A7 Bar Grip Pro Raw Challenge

Open

1813.3


500.77






Location

USA-OH



Competition
Arnold A7 Bar Grip Pro Raw Challenge



Division
Open



Age
22



Equipment
Raw



Class
231.5



Weight
226.2



Squat
606.3
633.8
650.4

650.4



Bench
369.3
385.8
-402.3

385.8



Deadlift
700
744.1
777.1

777.1



GLP
102.65









5
USAPL
2016-10-13

Raw Nationals

MR-O

1741.6


478.11






Location

USA-GA



Competition
Raw Nationals



Division
MR-O



Age
22



Equipment
Raw



Class
231.5



Weight
229.5



Squat
562.2
595.2
622.8

622.8



Bench
352.7
374.8
396.8

396.8



Deadlift
661.4
694.5
722

722



GLP
97.93









2
USAPL
2016-10-13

Raw Nationals

MR-Jr

1741.6


478.11






Location

USA-GA



Competition
Raw Nationals



Division
MR-Jr



Age
22



Equipment
Raw



Class
231.5



Weight
229.5



Squat
562.2
595.2
622.8

622.8



Bench
352.7
374.8
396.8

396.8



Deadlift
661.4
694.5
722

722



GLP
97.93









1
USAPL
2016-07-23

Border Bash Alabama vs Georgia

MR-Jr

1603.9


441.33






Location

USA-AL



Competition
Border Bash Alabama vs Georgia



Division
MR-Jr



Age
21



Equipment
Raw



Class
231.5



Weight
228.2



Squat
518.1
534.6
556.7

556.7



Bench
352.7
363.8
380.3

380.3



Deadlift
606.3
633.8
666.9

666.9



GLP
90.43









1
USAPL
2016-07-23

Border Bash Alabama vs Georgia

MR-O

1603.9


441.33






Location

USA-AL



Competition
Border Bash Alabama vs Georgia



Division
MR-O



Age
21



Equipment
Raw



Class
231.5



Weight
228.2



Squat
518.1
534.6
556.7

556.7



Bench
352.7
363.8
380.3

380.3



Deadlift
606.3
633.8
666.9

666.9



GLP
90.43






Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023


Analyze Lifts



Jamal Browner’s new bench press PR has revealed a lot about his current shape. Most importantly, we can now see that he is feeling good and strong, sitting at a heavier bodyweight than usual. According to Jamal, he plans to lose weight after his Strongman outing. So, it remains to be seen if he is able to keep his strength after the process.
Published: 30 July, 2023 | 10:23 AM EDT

Jamal-Browner.jpg
Despite being a world class powerlifter, Jamal Browner has decided to put his career in this sport on pause and make an appearance in a Strongman competition. This comes in the hopes of setting a new Deadlift World Record, which is why this event has been his primary focus for the past few months. Jamal, however, decided to test his upper body strength, setting a new bench press PR in the process. It now stands at 235 kilograms (518 pounds), which Jamal proved by posting a video to his Instagram page.


It appears that Jamal Browner did not use any equipment whatsoever to set a new 235-kilogram (518-pound) Bench Press PR. Interestingly, this lift was 7.5 kilograms (16.5 pounds) heavier than Jamal’s greatest bench press ever performed in an official competition. If Jamal manages to preserve this strength following his upcoming Strongman event, he has the potential to revolutionize his weight class in powerlifting.


Jamal Browner attributed his newfound strength on the bench press to his recent weight gain. However, he did not reveal what his bodyweight is at the moment.


“Bench is getting stronger even though I’m not really focused on it. Probably from weight gain ? hopefully the gains stay loyal when I cut back down!”

[/quote]
Watch the lift here:

Related: Powerlifter Jamal Browner Crushes 435-kg (959-lb) Raw Conventional Deadlift PR In Training


Jamal Browner will make his next appearance at the 2023 Giants Live World Deadlift Championships, which will be held at the Cardiff International Arena in Wales on September 2nd. He will be one of 15 men attempting to break Hafthor Bjornsson’s World Record of 501 kilograms (1,104.5 pounds), but as the only powerlifter on the roster.


Jamal Browner has already locked out 500 kilograms (1,102.3 pounds) in training, but did so by using a sumo stance. This time, he will have to perform the deadlift with a conventional stance, as sumo is prohibited in Strongman. Still, his conventional deadlifts are also mind-blowing, as he was near the 1,000-pound (453.6-kilogram) mark on a number of occasions.


Earlier in his preparation, Jamal Browner revealed that he won’t be using a deadlift suit, although it will be allowed. So, considering how both Eddie Hall and Hafthor Bjornsson used these suits for their half-a-ton deadlifts, Jamal is set to face a very difficult task. He will only rely on the lifting straps, which are forbidden in his main sport of powerlifting.


Jamal Browned already holds one deadlift World Record in powerlifting, but he now wants to prove himself to the Strongman community as well. However, above all, Jamal is an incredible powerlifter, and he has the resume to prove it. Overall, he has taken part in 16 sanctioned competitions and won 11 of them.


Jamal Browner’s Competition PRs
*Jamal set all of his PRs at the 2022 USPA Pro Raw Championships.


  • Squat: 370 kilograms (815.8 pounds)
  • Bench Press: 227.5 kilograms (501.6 pounds)
  • Deadlift: 455 kilograms (1,003 pounds) — U110KG All-Time Raw World Record
  • Total: 1,052.5 kilograms (2,320.45 pounds) — U110KG All-Time Raw World Record

Related: Jamal Browner Hits 760.6 lbs Raw Squat Triple PR, Follows It Up With 903 lbs Conventional Deadlift Double PR


Jamal Browner’s Competition History



Personal Bests






Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots




Raw
815.7
501.6
815.7
2320.4
624.65





Competition Results






Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots








1
USPA
2022-09-24

Pro Raw Championships

Open

2320.4


624.65






Location

USA-MO



Competition
Pro Raw Championships



Division
Open



Age
27



Equipment
Raw



Class
242.5



Weight
241.2



Squat
733
782.6
815.7

815.7



Bench
463
485
501.6

501.6



Deadlift
925.9
1003.1
-1030.7

1003.1



GLP
127.51









1
USPA
2022-01-15

Hybrid Showdown 4

Open

2182.6


586.34






Location

USA-FL



Competition
Hybrid Showdown 4



Division
Open



Age
27



Equipment
Raw



Class
242.5



Weight
242.5



Squat
738.5
782.6
-815.7

782.6



Bench
451.9
479.5
-501.6

479.5



Deadlift
920.4
-975.5
-975.5

920.4



GLP
119.64









1
WRPF
2021-09-25

The Bucked Up Showdown

Open

2204.6


596.86






Location

USA-MO



Competition
The Bucked Up Showdown



Division
Open



Age
26



Equipment
Raw



Class
242.5



Weight
237.7



Squat
733
804.7


804.7



Bench
429.9
474
-501.6

474



Deadlift
-865.3
925.9
-1003.1

925.9



GLP
121.97









1
WRPF
2021-02-20

Hybrid Showdown III

Open

2204.6


592.27






Location

USA-FL



Competition
Hybrid Showdown III



Division
Open



Age
26



Equipment
Raw



Class
242.5



Weight
242.5



Squat
716.5
766.1
804.7

804.7



Bench
429.9
474
496

496



Deadlift
848.8
903.9
-948

903.9



GLP
120.85









DQ
USPA
2021-01-09

Circle City Super

Open











Location

USA-IN



Competition
Circle City Super



Division
Open



Age
26



Equipment
Raw



Class
275.6



Weight
259.9



Squat
705.5
771.6


771.6



Bench
429.9
-474
474

474



Deadlift
-903.9













1
WRPF
2020-02-01

Hybrid Showdown II

Open

2182.6


589.2






Location

USA-FL



Competition
Hybrid Showdown II



Division
Open



Age
25



Equipment
Raw



Class
242.5



Weight
239.4



Squat
716.5
744.1
771.6

771.6



Bench
-429.9
457.5
-479.5

457.5



Deadlift
870.8
925.9
953.5
971.1
971.1



GLP
120.34









1
USA-UA
2019-08-30

Boss of Bosses 6

Pro Open

2044.8


539.35






Location

USA-CA



Competition
Boss of Bosses 6



Division
Pro Open



Age
24



Equipment
Raw



Class
275.6



Weight
255.1



Squat
700
738.5
749.6

749.6



Bench
418.9
451.9
474

474



Deadlift
821.2
-859.8
-876.3

821.2



GLP
109.56









2
USA-UA
2018-12-15

Hybrid Deadlift Invitational

Open

837.8


225.22






Location

USA-FL



Competition
Hybrid Deadlift Invitational



Division
Open



Age
24



Equipment
Raw



Class
242.5



Weight
242.1



Deadlift
837.8









1
USPA
2018-08-04

North American Championships

Open

1984.2


536.4






Location

USA-GA



Competition
North American Championships



Division
Open



Age
23



Equipment
Raw



Class
242.5



Weight
238.5



Squat
672.4



Bench
446.4



Deadlift
865.3



GLP
109.59









DD
CPU
2017-05-27

Toronto Pro Supershow

Open











Location

Canada-ON



Competition
Toronto Pro Supershow



Division
Open



Age
22



Equipment
Raw



Class
231.5



Weight
230.6



Squat
-606.3
606.3
-639.3

606.3



Bench
385.8
402.3
-413.4

402.3



Deadlift
735.2
777.1
-804.7

777.1









1
NAPF
2017-03-03

Arnold A7 Bar Grip Pro Raw Challenge

Juniors

1813.3


500.77






Location

USA-OH



Competition
Arnold A7 Bar Grip Pro Raw Challenge



Division
Juniors



Age
22



Equipment
Raw



Class
231.5



Weight
226.2



Squat
606.3
633.8
650.4

650.4



Bench
369.3
385.8
-402.3

385.8



Deadlift
700
744.1
777.1

777.1



GLP
102.65









1
NAPF
2017-03-03

Arnold A7 Bar Grip Pro Raw Challenge

Open

1813.3


500.77






Location

USA-OH



Competition
Arnold A7 Bar Grip Pro Raw Challenge



Division
Open



Age
22



Equipment
Raw



Class
231.5



Weight
226.2



Squat
606.3
633.8
650.4

650.4



Bench
369.3
385.8
-402.3

385.8



Deadlift
700
744.1
777.1

777.1



GLP
102.65









5
USAPL
2016-10-13

Raw Nationals

MR-O

1741.6


478.11






Location

USA-GA



Competition
Raw Nationals



Division
MR-O



Age
22



Equipment
Raw



Class
231.5



Weight
229.5



Squat
562.2
595.2
622.8

622.8



Bench
352.7
374.8
396.8

396.8



Deadlift
661.4
694.5
722

722



GLP
97.93









2
USAPL
2016-10-13

Raw Nationals

MR-Jr

1741.6


478.11






Location

USA-GA



Competition
Raw Nationals



Division
MR-Jr



Age
22



Equipment
Raw



Class
231.5



Weight
229.5



Squat
562.2
595.2
622.8

622.8



Bench
352.7
374.8
396.8

396.8



Deadlift
661.4
694.5
722

722



GLP
97.93









1
USAPL
2016-07-23

Border Bash Alabama vs Georgia

MR-Jr

1603.9


441.33






Location

USA-AL



Competition
Border Bash Alabama vs Georgia



Division
MR-Jr



Age
21



Equipment
Raw



Class
231.5



Weight
228.2



Squat
518.1
534.6
556.7

556.7



Bench
352.7
363.8
380.3

380.3



Deadlift
606.3
633.8
666.9

666.9



GLP
90.43









1
USAPL
2016-07-23

Border Bash Alabama vs Georgia

MR-O

1603.9


441.33






Location

USA-AL



Competition
Border Bash Alabama vs Georgia



Division
MR-O



Age
21



Equipment
Raw



Class
231.5



Weight
228.2



Squat
518.1
534.6
556.7

556.7



Bench
352.7
363.8
380.3

380.3



Deadlift
606.3
633.8
666.9

666.9



GLP
90.43






Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023




Analyze Lifts







Jamal Browner’s new bench press PR has revealed a lot about his current shape. Most importantly, we can now see that he is feeling good and strong, sitting at a heavier bodyweight than usual. According to Jamal, he plans to lose weight after his Strongman outing. So, it remains to be seen if he is able to keep his strength after the process.


Published: 30 July, 2023 | 10:23 AM EDT






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