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Young Men Bench Press Records

Verified bench press marks for 13- and 14-year-old males in official federations, with notes on weight classes and raw lifts.

By Garret Merkley · Explainer · Jun 1, 2026
Quick take
  • AAU lists 303 lbs as the top raw single-lift record for 13-year-olds in the 220 lb bodyweight class.
  • In the 150 lb class the AAU 13-year-old record stands at 205 lbs.
  • A 225 lb bench at 150 lbs bodyweight exceeds the listed AAU mark for that class.
  • 14-year-old claims reach 353 lbs in heavier classes under WPC rules.

Powerlifting federations track bench press records separately by age, weight class, and equipment rules, so no single world record exists for teenage lifters. The figures below come from published AAU Teen records and other documented claims.

13-year-old raw records

The highest officially documented raw bench press for a 13-year-old male is 303 lbs by Nate Carlin in the AAU 100 kg class. Other verified AAU marks include 231.5 lbs by Antonio Santillan and 205 lbs by Bradley Kozlow in the 67.5 kg class.

LifterAgeBenchFederation / ClassNotes
Nate Carlin13303 lbsAAU 100 kgHighest AAU single-lift record
Sa’Vion Brown13275 lbsSeeking recognition2024 gym lift
Evan Poe13245 lbsU13 claimSocial media
Sean McCall13225 lbsWRPF2021 reported lift
Bradley Kozlow13205 lbsAAU 67.5 kgClass world record

150 lb bodyweight class

For the 67.5 kg class the AAU 13-year-old single-lift record is 205 lbs by Bradley Kozlow. The full-power record in the same class is 198 lbs. A 225 lb bench at this bodyweight exceeds those listed marks.

14-year-old records

Records shift into the Teen 14–15 division. Joe Middleton holds a 353 lb WPC claim. In the AAU 14–15 category, lifts in the 67.5–75 kg range typically fall between 220 and 280 lbs depending on the exact class.

Key context
  • All listed lifts are raw unless noted.
  • Heavier bodyweight classes allow higher absolute numbers.
  • Many strong gym lifts never reach official federation records.
How can a lift become an official record?
It must be performed in a sanctioned meet under federation rules with certified judges and submitted for verification.
Do these numbers apply to equipped lifting?
No. The figures above are raw; equipped records with bench shirts are tracked separately and are higher.